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India Gazette
4 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Sweta & Manish Samota Ignite India's Influence Revolution with IAP 2.0, A Transformational Stage & Screen Experience for Authors and Experts
SMPL Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 18: Visionary entrepreneurs and India's top book author coaches, Sweta Samota and Manish Samota, successfully hosted the second edition of their highly anticipated Influence Accelerator Program (IAP 2.0) from 12th to 15th June 2025 at the luxurious hotel Country Inn by Radisson, Navi Mumbai. This 4-day immersive experience was designed to unlock the voice, confidence, and stage and on-camera presence of a new wave of leaders--authors, professionals, coaches, business owners and corporate veterans--ready to reimagine themselves as influencers on stage and social media. More than a program, IAP 2.0 is a movement--rooted in the Samotas' mission to serve India by building thought leaders through books, brands, and businesses. A Mission to Serve Through Stories, Stage, and Screens Sweta and Manish Samota--founders of India Authors Academy, a platform with over 6,000 members and 35+ transformational programs--have long envisioned making India the Author Capital of the World. With IAP 2.0, they took a giant leap forward, empowering individuals from all walks of life to share their message with clarity, conviction, and camera-ready confidence. The participants of this edition included professionals and corporate achievers, all on the journey to reinvent themselves as influential voices in their respective industries. Six Trailblazers, One Powerful Leap Six determined leaders stepped into this program to transform. Over four immersive days, they mastered storytelling, refined their stagecraft, shot professional reels and podcasts, and shattered their inner barriers. - Bijal Sheth - Top Speaker awardee, left the audience speechless with her clarity and conviction. - Prashant Lodaya - Top Creator, showed how a strong voice and creative visuals build magnetic presence. - Neha D. - Most Inspiring Participant, won hearts with her vulnerable and victorious journey. - Uma Yoganand, Shivani Bajaj Sabharwal, and Hemanandini Deori - each brought their unique stories, evolving into authentic influencers ready to own the stage and screen. They now join a powerful tribe of IAP graduates who are rewriting their futures with their voice and visibility. Legends Return to Inspire This edition was made even more special by the presence of past IAP graduates--The Legends--who returned to cheer the new batch, share their breakthroughs, and raise the collective energy of the room. - Nisha Shenoy, Neeti Paul, Dr. Sunita Nayak, Mitali Adhangle, and Jyoti Gidwani--each of them a testament to what happens when a voice meets a system and becomes a movement. Spark Flow - The 19th Book That Marks a New Era In an electrifying moment during the program, Sweta and Manish launched their 19th book - Spark Flow. This book is not just a collection of insights--it's a blueprint for creators and changemakers to activate their creativity and influence in flow. Every copy holds the energy of the stage, the stories that moved a room, and the spark that now travels with every reader. India Authors Podcast - New Season, New Voices As part of IAP 2.0, participants also recorded episodes for the next season of the India Authors Podcast Show, an initiative by IAA to spotlight India's rising literary voices and brand leaders. These episodes--raw, real, and powerful--will roll out in the coming months, amplifying voices that were once hidden, now ready to influence the world. A Message from the Founders 'India is full of stories waiting to be told, voices waiting to be heard. Influence is not about popularity--it's about purpose. And our purpose is clear: to serve India by helping people transform their life stories into influence, income, and impact,' said Sweta Samota, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and co-founder of India Authors Academy. 'This is not just coaching. This is nation-building. Every author we help, every voice we elevate, brings us closer to a stronger, more expressive India,' added Manish Samota, co-founder and strategic lead at IAA. About India Authors Academy Founded in 2018 by Sweta and Manish Samota, India Authors Academy is India's leading platform for writing, publishing, and marketing books--empowering individuals to become bestselling authors and thought leaders. With a deep commitment to serving India through books, brands, and business education, IAA is not just building authors--it's building a legacy. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by SMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Sweta & Manish Samota Ignite India's Influence Revolution with IAP 2.0, A Transformational Stage & Screen Experience for Authors and Experts
SMPL Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 18: Visionary entrepreneurs and India's top book author coaches, Sweta Samota and Manish Samota, successfully hosted the second edition of their highly anticipated Influence Accelerator Program (IAP 2.0) from 12th to 15th June 2025 at the luxurious hotel Country Inn by Radisson, Navi Mumbai. This 4-day immersive experience was designed to unlock the voice, confidence, and stage and on-camera presence of a new wave of leaders--authors, professionals, coaches, business owners and corporate veterans--ready to reimagine themselves as influencers on stage and social media. More than a program, IAP 2.0 is a movement--rooted in the Samotas' mission to serve India by building thought leaders through books, brands, and businesses. A Mission to Serve Through Stories, Stage, and Screens Sweta and Manish Samota--founders of India Authors Academy, a platform with over 6,000 members and 35+ transformational programs--have long envisioned making India the Author Capital of the World. With IAP 2.0, they took a giant leap forward, empowering individuals from all walks of life to share their message with clarity, conviction, and camera-ready confidence. The participants of this edition included professionals and corporate achievers, all on the journey to reinvent themselves as influential voices in their respective industries. Six Trailblazers, One Powerful Leap Six determined leaders stepped into this program to transform. Over four immersive days, they mastered storytelling, refined their stagecraft, shot professional reels and podcasts, and shattered their inner barriers. - Bijal Sheth - Top Speaker awardee, left the audience speechless with her clarity and conviction. - Prashant Lodaya - Top Creator, showed how a strong voice and creative visuals build magnetic presence. - Neha D. - Most Inspiring Participant, won hearts with her vulnerable and victorious journey. - Uma Yoganand, Shivani Bajaj Sabharwal, and Hemanandini Deori - each brought their unique stories, evolving into authentic influencers ready to own the stage and screen. They now join a powerful tribe of IAP graduates who are rewriting their futures with their voice and visibility. Legends Return to Inspire This edition was made even more special by the presence of past IAP graduates--The Legends--who returned to cheer the new batch, share their breakthroughs, and raise the collective energy of the room. - Nisha Shenoy, Neeti Paul, Dr. Sunita Nayak, Mitali Adhangle, and Jyoti Gidwani--each of them a testament to what happens when a voice meets a system and becomes a movement. Spark Flow - The 19th Book That Marks a New Era In an electrifying moment during the program, Sweta and Manish launched their 19th book - Spark Flow. This book is not just a collection of insights--it's a blueprint for creators and changemakers to activate their creativity and influence in flow. Every copy holds the energy of the stage, the stories that moved a room, and the spark that now travels with every reader. India Authors Podcast - New Season, New Voices As part of IAP 2.0, participants also recorded episodes for the next season of the India Authors Podcast Show, an initiative by IAA to spotlight India's rising literary voices and brand leaders. These episodes--raw, real, and powerful--will roll out in the coming months, amplifying voices that were once hidden, now ready to influence the world. A Message from the Founders "India is full of stories waiting to be told, voices waiting to be heard. Influence is not about popularity--it's about purpose. And our purpose is clear: to serve India by helping people transform their life stories into influence, income, and impact," said Sweta Samota, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and co-founder of India Authors Academy. "This is not just coaching. This is nation-building. Every author we help, every voice we elevate, brings us closer to a stronger, more expressive India," added Manish Samota, co-founder and strategic lead at IAA. About India Authors Academy Founded in 2018 by Sweta and Manish Samota, India Authors Academy is India's leading platform for writing, publishing, and marketing books--empowering individuals to become bestselling authors and thought leaders. With a deep commitment to serving India through books, brands, and business education, IAA is not just building authors--it's building a legacy. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by SMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
India Today
13-06-2025
- Health
- India Today
Bathing dos and don'ts for babies with sensitive skin
A baby's skin is remarkably delicate, approximately 30% thinner than that of adults, making it more susceptible to moisture loss and irritation. In the summer and monsoon months, factors like heat, humidity and perspiration can further aggravate a baby's delicate skin, but for babies with sensitive skin conditions, these seasonal changes can result in increased rashes and flare-ups. Their skincare regimen needs special care and start by understanding sensitive conditions and why they need extra babies have delicate and sensitive skin, but some are born with or are prone to specific skin conditions such as Atopic Dermatitis (AD), Eczema, Xerosis, and Diaper Dermatitis. We are increasingly seeing a rise in sensitive skin conditions among Indian babies, with the prevalence of AD affecting them at twice the rate of adults globally. Factors like urbanisation, pollution, and climate change, particularly rising temperatures and humidity, have contributed to the growing incidence of conditions like AD. A recent expert consensus from the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) reports that the prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis in Indian children has increased, ranging between 20% and 39%. Therefore, parents need to adopt science-backed skincare practices to effectively manage these Every day, we meet parents who have many concerns about how to manage these sensitive skin conditions in their babies, especially during bath time. How often should one bathe the baby? Will bathing worsen flare-ups? What cleansers to use? Should one look out for specific ingredients?Here's a comprehensive guide on the dos and don'ts of bathing babies with sensitive skin, emphasizing their comfort, health, and skin integrity. This information is provided by Dr. Karthick Annamalai, MD in Pediatrics, DAA, PGPN, PDFNIC, FAGE, a Consultant Pediatrician, Neonatologist, and specialist in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma at Coimbatore Children's Healthcare in Coimbatore.1. DON'T OVERWASH – KEEP BATH TIME ROUTINE SHORTOverbathing can strip the child's skin of its natural oils, weakening the protective barrier and increasing the risk of dryness, itching, and eczema flare-ups. The Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) recommends that for babies' sensitive skin, the duration of the bath should not exceed 5–10 minutes.[2]They should be bathed in lukewarm water, while avoiding hot baths, as it could further irritate the skin soaps are alkaline and can upset the skin's mildly acidic pH, resulting in further weakening of the stratum corneum. It is recommended to use a soap-free, pH-balanced, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic cleanser. Such products usually have emollient-rich ingredients like glycerine, a humectant that attracts moisture into the skin, providing hydration while carefully stripping sweat, sebum, and environmental pollutants. Lack of harsh surfactants minimises the chances of dryness or irritation post-wash, which is crucial in peak heat It is recommended to use a soap-free, pH-balanced cleanser, preferably oat-based, that's gentle enough for daily use. Avoid harsh soaps or foaming agents that can disrupt the skin's microbiome.2. POST BATH, ALWAYS APPLY MOISTURISERS TO LOCK IN MOISTUREDuring bathing, the cleanser can remove the skin's natural lipids. Applying a soothing moisturiser immediately after the bath, while the skin is still slightly damp, helps seal in moisture and reinforces the skin barrier. The IAP guidelines support the use of emollients containing ceramides, lipids, n-palmitoyl ethanolamine, and natural colloidal Skip moisturising even if the skin appears fine. Preventive hydration is key to moisturising and is also important to reduce flare-ups in babies with sensitive skin conditions or those at high risk for the same.3. DO CHOOSE INGREDIENTS RICH IN COLLOIDAL OATMEALSeasonal changes with extreme summer and monsoon-related humidity bring challenges like heat, sweat, and increased sensitivity. For babies with sensitive skin, soothing ingredients such as colloidal oats can provide relief, and these natural agents help soften babies' skin and soothe inflammation, reduce itchiness and irritation, and protect the skin against environmental stressors. Further, Oat Extract works with other ingredients to moisturise the baby's Look for products that are hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and free from harsh chemicals like parabens, sulphates, and Use adult skincare products on babies. Their formulations are not tailored for infant skin and could do more harm than a baby with sensitive skin requires a balanced approach, gentle cleansing, thorough moisturising, and consistent protection. By keeping baths short, using appropriate cleansers and emollients, and ensuring post-bath hydration, parents can help their babies maintain healthy, comfortable skin even during the harsh weather months. Mindful choices in skincare routines can significantly reduce the impact of sensitive skin conditions, promoting a happier and healthier life.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Funding uncertainty has MCHD in 'difficult financial straits'
Jun. 2—MORGANTOWN — In the best of times, annual budgets are uncertain. They're well-educated guesses — estimates, if you prefer the term. You look at what you expect to get, weigh that against what you expect to spend — and hope nothing happens along the way that negatively skews either number beyond reconciliation. But what if you have no real way of knowing what to expect ? That's where leadership with the Monongalia County Health Department often is finding itself. MCHD Executive Director Anthony DeFelice has estimated that up to 40 % of the health department's budget originates from federal sources. As with most sectors dependent on federal dollars, there's considerable uncertainty in public health. The MCHD launched into an unprecedented budgeting process knowing some of those dollars are secure, some have already been eliminated and some are complete unknowns. "The IAP Grant is the immunization grant. It's just been a given every year that you're getting that. We've had no indication. They stopped the IAP grant and terminated it, " county Health Officer Dr. Brian Huggins said. "We don't know if the Vaccines for Children (Program) is going to exist next year. Those are significant funding sources that help pay for some of our nursing staff. With this budget, we didn't include them. If we get them, great. But we just don't know." And that, DeFelice explained, is how MCHD is approaching this budgeting process. If leadership is confident the funds are secure, they're included. If there's any uncertainty, the dollars aren't being budgeted. DeFelice described the process as "very thorough " and "very conservative." Chief Financial Officer Devan Smith explained that the health department's program managers and executive team have gone meticulously through each line item in an effort to determine where reductions can be made. Smith said budgeting in public health is already both art and science in that it often requires as much intuition as accounting. "When you add in deep uncertainty about whether core functions of the organization will continue to be funded, it not only makes providing estimates difficult, but also means that you have to question what services will be kept or lost under different scenarios, " he said. "What made this budget year so hard for us was not the mechanical process of performing calculations or reviewing expenses. It was weighing the people element — -potential reductions in the services we are able to provide to families in our community or impacts to employees we have worked with for years that may no longer have a job." Among the measures under consideration are fee increases. An initial example is a 10 % bump in fees for the health department's dental program. A review of if, where and when MCHD can continue to offer free and reduced-cost services is under consideration. The health department also plans to keep all vacant positions unfilled. Further, some programming considered "enhanced " offerings — meaning beyond the core functions of environmental health, communicable disease, immunization, threat preparedness and community health promotion — are being scaled back as only core, or basic, functions are eligible for state and county support. Huggins offered an example. "The biggest thing that is changing is that our family planning clinic is going to go from five days a week down to a single day a week. The biggest reason for that is loss of funding streams that were supporting our basic services. Family planning is an enhanced service by state code. Family planning, unfortunately, loses money. It just does, " he said, explaining the program lost somewhere around $150, 000 in the 2025 fiscal year. "There is potential with family planning that we may have to discontinue services completely if the funding stream stops. According to the DHHS budget that's been proposed by the administration, family planning is on the list of services that is to be eliminated — not moved to a different service, eliminated from funding. If that occurs, we'll look at everything we can because we realize, for a lot of people, this is a critical service."
Dominion Post
02-06-2025
- Health
- Dominion Post
Funding uncertainty has MCHD in 'dangerous financial straits'
MORGANTOWN — In the best of times, annual budgets are uncertain. They're well-educated guesses – estimates, if you prefer the term. You look at what you expect to get, weigh that against what you expect to spend – and hope nothing happens along the way that negatively skews either number beyond reconciliation. But what if you have no real way of knowing what to expect? That's where leadership with the Monongalia County Health Department often is finding itself. MCHD Executive Director Anthony DeFelice has estimated that up to 40% of the health department's budget originates from federal sources. As with most sectors dependent on federal dollars, there's considerable uncertainty in public health. The MCHD launched into an unprecedented budgeting process knowing some of those dollars are secure, some have already been eliminated and some are complete unknowns. 'The IAP Grant is the immunization grant. It's just been a given every year that you're getting that. We've had no indication. They stopped the IAP grant and terminated it,' county Health Officer Dr. Brian Huggins said. 'We don't know if the Vaccines for Children (Program) is going to exist next year. Those are significant funding sources that help pay for some of our nursing staff. With this budget, we didn't include them. If we get them, great. But we just don't know.' And that, DeFelice explained, is how MCHD is approaching this budgeting process. If leadership is confident the funds are secure, they're included. If there's any uncertainty, the dollars aren't being budgeted. DeFelice described the process as 'very thorough' and 'very conservative.' Chief Financial Officer Devan Smith explained that the health department's program managers and executive team have gone meticulously through each line item in an effort to determine where reductions can be made. Smith said budgeting in public health is already both art and science in that it often requires as much intuition as accounting. 'When you add in deep uncertainty about whether core functions of the organization will continue to be funded, it not only makes providing estimates difficult, but also means that you have to question what services will be kept or lost under different scenarios,' he said. 'What made this budget year so hard for us was not the mechanical process of performing calculations or reviewing expenses. It was weighing the people element –- potential reductions in the services we are able to provide to families in our community or impacts to employees we have worked with for years that may no longer have a job.' Among the measures under consideration are fee increases. An initial example is a 10% bump in fees for the health department's dental program. A review of if, where and when MCHD can continue to offer free and reduced-cost services is under consideration. The health department also plans to keep all vacant positions unfilled. Further, some programming considered 'enhanced' offerings – meaning beyond the core functions of environmental health, communicable disease, immunization, threat preparedness and community health promotion – are being scaled back as only core, or basic, functions are eligible for state and county support. Huggins offered an example. 'The biggest thing that is changing is that our family planning clinic is going to go from five days a week down to a single day a week. The biggest reason for that is loss of funding streams that were supporting our basic services. Family planning is an enhanced service by state code. Family planning, unfortunately, loses money. It just does,' he said, explaining the program lost somewhere around $150,000 in the 2025 fiscal year. 'There is potential with family planning that we may have to discontinue services completely if the funding stream stops. According to the DHHS budget that's been proposed by the administration, family planning is on the list of services that is to be eliminated – not moved to a different service, eliminated from funding. If that occurs, we'll look at everything we can because we realize, for a lot of people, this is a critical service.'
