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Pooja Priyamvada is a columnist, author, professional translator, and social media consultant. She is a strong voice for raising awareness about issues related to gender, identity, and marginalisation on a wide range of platforms. A single parent and fibromyalgia survivor, she believes that she derives her strength from being a voracious reader and a tea connoisseur. Presently, Pooja is the Academic Director at the International Institute of Mass Media (IIMM), Delhi.
Experience
Pooja has a rich and diverse work experience of over 23 years in the fields of content, literature, social issues, radio, digital media, and teaching. She is a trained mental health first aider, mindfulness and grief facilitator, emotional wellness trainer, reflective listener, mental health researcher, and suicide prevention activist. She has been associated with and published at reputed national and global portals. Pooja is also a professional content translator and has translated A Night in the Hills, a collection of short stories by Manav Kaul.
Contributions
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Co-Founder Of Bharat Dialogues To Ignite Intellectual Ideas
Pooja is the co-founder of Bharat Dialogues which is a think tank of like-minded individuals with a vision to create a vibrant, dynamic, and safe space for intellectual churning of ideas. The platform is conceived as an intellectual symphony orchestrating a harmonious blend of diverse voices, ideologies, and visions. Pooja aims to connect all stakeholders from intersectional spaces on a common platform for introspection, co-learning, business, and peer appreciation and acclaim. The platform identifies itself as a Futuristic, Inclusive, and Impactful Discourse.
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Authored An E-Book On Mental Health: A Primer
Pooja has authored an e-book which is a short manual aiming at de-stigmatizing mental health and offering some directions and insights. A Primer includes the theories and science behind mental health issues and offers practical tips on medications, therapies, and coping strategies. Pooja has also talked about her mental health battles in the book as well as her observations as a mental health first aid provider, researcher, and activist.
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Bi-Lingual Blogger Highlighting Gender Issues
Pooja Priyamvada is a bi-lingual blogger and columnist who emphasises gender issues, identity, and marginalization faced by the people. She speaks vociferously about problems faced by women and inequality in the society. Both her blogs have been awarded several times at the Orange Flower Awards. Pooja has also been associated with reputed national and international online platforms like The Mighty, Menstrupedia, Women’s Web, Feminism In India, ShethePeopleTV, Momspresso, Sheroes, Bonobology, Writersmelon, and Sadaneera.
Awards/Recognition
- Blogs awarded several times at the Orange Flower Awards
- Associated with reputed national and international online addresses like The Mighty, Menstrupedia, Women’s Web, Feminism In India, ShethePeopleTV, Momspresso, Sheroes, Bonobology, Writersmelon and Sadaneera
- Featured among 10 Indian Women Bloggers you must follow
- Featured among 25 writers whose work readers enjoyed the most at Women’s Web in 2018
- Featured among the Most empowering moments by Indian women by SheThePeopleTV
Pooja Priyamvada is a finalist for the Outstanding Educational Leader award because of her thought-provoking ideas on gender issues and mental health problems. She represents feminism and is the voice of the marginalised. Pooja also actively works to create a more kind and understanding society.
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