Winspiration, which covered the gamut of what it means to be a working woman, saw women (and men)  from all walks of life—including business owners, researchers, women who’ve worked in government and the armed forces—contribute to the larger discourse of unconscious biases that we face on a daily basis at the workplace, as well as how a general indifference to our biological differences hinders us from doing our very best in our work. As women, both Sourabha and I enjoyed learning about the science from menarche to menopause and became aware of how much harder it is for older women in particular when they go through perimenopause and menopause.

We had discussions around microaggressions, bias busting, biological and hormonal changes in a woman’s body, managing menopause alongside career ambitions, and using technology to address feminine health. These conversations seamlessly spilled into the following days at IGIC.

I particularly loved what NIRAMAI Health Analytix is bringing to the feminine healthcare table. Their radiation-free technology helps detect breast cancer even before the lump can be felt. Getting X-ray scans to check if you have cancer itself increases the risk of developing cancer, so NIRAMAI’s Thermalytix screening is as safe and non-invasive as it gets. In a world where premenstrual syndrome and menstrual pain have become normalised, NIRAMAI is truly blazing trails. Dr. Geetha Manjunath, the founder of the company, mentioned that very soon women will be able to scan their bodies like in a selfie and detect breast cancer. I’m considering getting a screening and will report back!