Mentor Categories
Ruchi Makkad contributes to SheThePeople’s mission of amplifying women’s voices through her
show, Trailblazer. Ruchi has also played an important role in shaping discussions on gender
equality, empowerment and the evolving role of women in leadership.
Priyam Saha is the Founder and Goddess-In-Chief of Goddess Hour Inc – dance workshop designed to help everyone embrace their inner goddess. Priyam is a versatile creative professional with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Besides dancing, Priyam is an actor (Waack Girls, Doctor G, Babli Bouncer among others) anchor, Creative Director, producer and stand-up comic. She is also the host of the podcast I Have Feelings, where she engages in candid conversations with notable guests.
Chrisann Pereira is an Indian actor and storyteller with a deep love for both screen and stage. She stars as Tess Saxby in Waack Girls and has appeared in acclaimed projects like Ae Watan Mere Watan, Murder in Agonda, Modern Love Mumbai, Sadak 2, Thinkistan, and Batla House. A passionate performer, Chrisann honed her craft in theatre before expanding into film, using her artistry to bring compelling and meaningful stories to life.
Actor, Dancer & Choreographer
Anasua Chowdhury is a versatile performer known for her work in acting, dancing, and choreography. She gained recognition as a finalist on India’s Got Talent (Season 5). Her acting credits include Dil Dosti Dance, D4 – Get Up and Dance, Savdhaan India, CID, Fear Files and Laal Singh Chaddha. As a choreographer, she has worked on films (Visfot, Chehre), lot of ads, and music videos. Recently, she completed a U.S. tour teaching Bollywaack and her latest release being Waack Girls on Amazon Prime.
Sooni Taraporevala is an award winning screenwriter/ director. Her latest work is the series Waack Girls on Amazon Prime Video
Lawyer turned vegetarian content creator who loves exploring new cuisines and finding plant based alternatives to different foods. My Ideology behind starting this IG handle is to teach through my learnings and mistakes
Ruchika Lohiya is a poet, storyteller, and spoken word artist from Jodhpur, known for blending storytelling with poetry. She has performed across India, including at Tape A Tale, IIT Bombay, and Spoken Fest alongside artists like Zakir Khan and Priya Malik. Host of the Chikka on Roll podcast, she continues to inspire with her authentic creativity.
Lisa Mishra is a singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of Western pop, R&B, and Indian melodies. From lending her voice to global icons like Kanye West and Chance the Rapper to creating viral hits like the reprise version of Tareefan in Veere Di Wedding, she has made a mark in both Bollywood and the global music scene. Odisha-born and Chicago-raised, Lisa gained fame through YouTube covers and now shines with independent singles, her debut album Sorry I’m Late, and a role in the series Call Me Bae.
Gunjan Saini is a poet, storyteller, Kathak dancer, and actor, known for blending artistry with impact. From live performances across India to collaborations with brands like Amazon and Dove, she captivates audiences with her heartfelt poetry and storytelling. Rooted in Delhi and thriving in Mumbai, Gunjan continues to inspire through her words, dance, and creative expression.
aranya is an Indian rapper, singer and songwriter. Her genres range from alt r&b, neosoul to hip-hop. She is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work delves into the exploration of various mediums such as lyrical and visual storytelling, movement in the form of dance and spoken word with music. Her music is an intersection of jazzy Bollywood to early 2000s r&b and hip-hop, aranya sets on to create a unique soundscape in the Indian indie scene.