
Sonia Mackwani
Sonia Mackwani is a filmmaker, author and the founder of the NGO Touching Lives
Sonia inspires women’s leadership and confidence with practical insights.
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About Sonia Mackwani
Sonia Mackwani is a filmmaker, author, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Self-Work Coach, performing artist, and the founder of the NGO Touching Lives, a Mumbai-based NGO that focuses on healing and learning of children. She's also a TEDx Speaker. Her books, free online programs, and training help raise funds for supporting Touching Lives initiatives and build capacity in every mentor to become a conscious leader.
Sonia Mackwani is a filmmaker, author, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Self-Work Coach, performing artist, and the founder of the NGO Touching Lives, a Mumbai-based NGO that focuses on healing and learning of children. She's also a TEDx Speaker. Her books, free online programs, and training help raise funds for supporting Touching Lives initiatives and build capacity in every mentor to become a conscious leader.
Achievements
- Multiple award-winner Sonia Mackwani founded Touching Lives (2003), a non-profit organization at the age of 21. The organization works with children and communities living in the slums of Mumbai.
- As a Psychic Healer, Master's in Clinical Psychology and Hypnotherapy she has worked extensively with clients from diverse backgrounds globally; urban, rural, in rehabilitation, prisons, with LGBTIQ+, Corporates, and Individuals.
- She has conducted several workshops and holds one-on-one counseling therapy sessions based on her developed work on the Self-Work Model.
- Sonia has authored books for children and adults; fiction and non-fiction- Everyone Can Heal, The Rocket Science Called Love and Tales from Indian Mythology, 365 Days of a Sufi.
- Her short film Space as a Director-Writer won international accolades and was screened in many film festivals.
- She was an Assistant Director and a Co-Director (India section) on an award-winning documentary film Child of Nature, 2019. Her short-film Collage based on the quarantine story of her Transgender student got into finals at Drishyam Films – Short Film Contest 2020. Her story City of Games were selected in the semi-finals of the Cinestaan Storytelling Competition 2019.
- Sonia has received the #100 Women Achiever of India Award from the Ministry of Women & Child Development 2015 by the President of India.
- Awarded the World Women Leadership Award at the World Women Leadership Congress 2015 and emerged among the TOP 5 Mercedes Benz A Class Achievers in 2014.
- She has received a Noble Laureate Award – Karmaveer Puraskaar by iCongo - CNBC Young Turk Transformer - Social Entrepreneur Category 2011, Gaurav Puraskaar 2011, Aga Khan Social Role Model Award 2009, Aga Khan Youth Award for Excellence in Leadership 2007, and many more.
- Multiple award-winner Sonia Mackwani founded Touching Lives (2003), a non-profit organization at the age of 21. The organization works with children and communities living in the slums of Mumbai.
- As a Psychic Healer, Master's in Clinical Psychology and Hypnotherapy she has worked extensively with clients from diverse backgrounds globally; urban, rural, in rehabilitation, prisons, with LGBTIQ+, Corporates, and Individuals.
- She has conducted several workshops and holds one-on-one counseling therapy sessions based on her developed work on the Self-Work Model.
- Sonia has authored books for children and adults; fiction and non-fiction- Everyone Can Heal, The Rocket Science Called Love and Tales from Indian Mythology, 365 Days of a Sufi.
- Her short film Space as a Director-Writer won international accolades and was screened in many film festivals.
- She was an Assistant Director and a Co-Director (India section) on an award-winning documentary film Child of Nature, 2019. Her short-film Collage based on the quarantine story of her Transgender student got into finals at Drishyam Films – Short Film Contest 2020. Her story City of Games were selected in the semi-finals of the Cinestaan Storytelling Competition 2019.
- Sonia has received the #100 Women Achiever of India Award from the Ministry of Women & Child Development 2015 by the President of India.
- Awarded the World Women Leadership Award at the World Women Leadership Congress 2015 and emerged among the TOP 5 Mercedes Benz A Class Achievers in 2014.
- She has received a Noble Laureate Award – Karmaveer Puraskaar by iCongo - CNBC Young Turk Transformer - Social Entrepreneur Category 2011, Gaurav Puraskaar 2011, Aga Khan Social Role Model Award 2009, Aga Khan Youth Award for Excellence in Leadership 2007, and many more.
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You should look at booking/ hiring Sonia Mackwani as she majorly does all her workshops under the umbrella called Self-Work Method/ Approach, designed by her which is a very unique initiative. Under this, there are several topics- Self-Awareness, Personality Development, Holistic Wellness, Mindfulness, Meditation, Leadership, and Conflict Resolution. She is a psychic healer, therapist, and trainer/ mentor who is a great source of inspiration and motivation for people who need help. Go ahead and Book/ Hire/ Enquire for Charges for Sonia Mackwani for your next event.
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Leading with Empathy and Courage
Through her NGO, Touching Lives, Sonia Mackwani empowers underprivileged children with education and healing. By booking her as a speaker, you also support her mission, making your event a platform for social impact and purposeful action.
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