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COCA-COLA, WELLA COMPANY, JOHNSON & JOHNSON, FLIPKART, NESTLE LEAD AT 2022 INDIA EDITION OF BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY(R).
MUMBAI, India, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Coca-Cola, Wella Company, Johnson & Johnson, Flipkart, Nestle and Ecott led a cross industry collaboration of India’s most successful Companies and leaders at House of Rose Professional’s (HORP) 2022 India edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® – the success and leadership summit (virtual) for women here on May 19, 2022. Leaders from across industries shared best practices for diversity & inclusion, leadership and success. The 2022 India Edition is part of the 2022 World tour of Break the ceiling touch the sky®.
“Focus on specific actions and goals. For example – gender pay parity, creating an organization culture that is inclusive, working on unconscious bias for both men and women, good personal role modelling are some of the specific things I am proud we as a Company have consistently focused on and the results show,” shared Neeraj Garg, Chief Executive Officer, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
“Step up, get out of your comfort zone and take up challenges coming your way. Build your network and your social capital. Have the confidence in yourself and people will have confidence in you. Think – it’s not about who is going to let me but who is going to stop me,” shared Nishi Vasudeva, former Chairman and Managing Director, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited.
“Develop a thick skin. Communicate. Be compassionate to other women. Keep moving forward to whatever your goal is. That is for you to define,” shared Richa Arora, Managing Partner & CEO – ESG Stewardship Services, ECube Investment Advisors.
“Don’t underestimate yourself. Don’t judge your capabilities. Look for role models and mentors,” advised Sarthak Ranade, Managing Director, Janssen India Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.
“Upskill. Learn, relearn and relearn. Value your career as much as you value anything else,” shared Hemant Badri, SVP and head of Supply Chain, Flipkart Group.
“Persevere in your aspirations. Never give up,” added Vartika Shukla, Chairman & Managing Director, Engineers India Limited.
“Be respectful. Respect for ourselves. Respect for others. Create an ecosystem of care for women with regards to policies which help create a healthy and safe environment for women,” shared Anurag Patnaik, Director, Human Resources South Asia Region, Nestle.
“Be confident. Never hesitate to speak up,” advised Manos Nikolakis, General Manager, BIC Cello.
“Express yourself and communicate your needs so that your organization may work to support you in different life stage needs of women,” added Manish Bhagat, General Manager, South Asia, Wella Company.
“Invest in yourself. The biggest brand you manage is yourself.,” added Kalpesh Parmar, Country General Manager, Mars Wrigley India.
“Take the time to connect one on one, and listen. Make time to understand different cultures and spend time on one on one meetings with members of the team. Only when we listen, can we understand,” shared Pramod Agarwal, former CFO Global Hair Care, The Procter & Gamble Company.
The day began and ended with passion and purpose centre stage.
“You have to find your passion. Because it may not be where you think it will be,” commented Dr. Lois Lee, Founder & President, Children of the Night shared.
Sam Balsara, Chairman, Madison World, ended the day reminding each participant of the need to be the change. “Let us use the influence and abilities we have wisely, to do better business by doing good.”
Break the ceiling touch the sky® – the success and leadership summit for women is inspired by the book “Break the ceiling touch the sky: success secrets of the world’s most inspirational women” (2014) by Anthony A. Rose, Chairman and CEO, House of Rose Professional, who led the day as host. Since 2014 House of Rose Professional has enabled over 30000 leaders to greater success via its global services in the areas of Training, Talent and Transformation.
House of Rose Professional will now host the 2022 Africa Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® on June 2, 2022.
MEDIA/SPONSOR/DELEGATE INQUIRIES:
Anthony A. Rose at anthony@houseofroseprofessional.com or via www.houseofroseprofessional.com
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Jameson Connects & Crepdog Crew Celebrate Subcultures with Limited-Edition Capsule
Celebrating community, creativity, and self-expression through a limited-edition drop inspired by India’s most vibrant subcultures.
MUMBAI, India, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jameson Connects joins forces with India’s largest sneaker and streetwear retailer, Crepdog Crew, to launch a one-of-a-kind limited-edition capsule that celebrates the spirit of counterculture in India. The collaboration is being launched under Jameson Connects – Jam Studio, a culture and community-driven collaborative space, which brings together creative minds to help explore a fresh artistic landscape.
Rooted in the dynamic street and creative scenes of India, Jameson Connects and Crepdog Crew have come together to spotlight authentic voices and celebrate self-expression from the ground up. Inspired by bomber jacket patch culture, the drop reinterprets the spirit of individuality and identity through a distinctive camo-style shacket with interchangeable patches, designed to be a canvas for personal storytelling. Complementing the shacket are a tote bag and mug, completing a bold and collectible capsule collection.
Ayush Kalra pays homage to the tattoo scene, Vijaya Aswani captures the dynamic energy of skateboarding, Jayesh Joshi channels the freedom of the biking community, and Siddhartha Iyer brings alive the rhythm and soul of music.
Anchit Kapil, Co-founder and CEO, Crepdog Crew, said, “Subcultures shape the streets long before trends catch up. At Crepdog Crew, we’ve always built spaces—physical and creative—for the community to thrive. This shacket is our way of putting that truth on fabric—a celebration of individuality, identity, and the scenes that give cities their soul. With Jameson Connects, we’ve created more than a drop—we’ve created a canvas for the culture.”
Mo Joshi, Co-founder of Azadi Records, Culture partner for Jameson Connects, said, “Real culture grows where community thrives. Jameson Connects has always been about championing grassroots voices and giving artists a platform to be seen, heard, and celebrated. This collaboration with Crepdog Crew isn’t just about merch—it’s about movement.”
The drop celebrates the power of creative collaboration through art, music, and community-first experiences.
About Jameson Connects
Powered by Jameson Ginger Ale, Jameson Connects is a community-first platform for India’s creative voices. Through verticals like Jam Pad, Jam Stage, Jam Studio, and Jam Radio, it brings together culture-shaping individuals and subcultures to collaborate, co-create, and connect.
About Azadi Records
Azadi Records is a progressive Indian music label spotlighting thought-provoking hip-hop across regional languages and subcultures. Since 2017, it has given voice to the unheard, pushing the boundaries of what Indian music can be.
For press inquiries, please contact:
Shefali Bhatia, PR Pundit Havas Red | shefali.bhatia@prpundithavasred.com | +91 9821821032
Sanjana Jhawar, PR Pundit Havas Red | sanjana.jhawar@prpundithavasred.com | +91 7023080670
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Jameson Connects & Crepdog Crew Celebrate Subcultures with Limited-Edition Capsule
Celebrating community, creativity, and self-expression through a limited-edition drop inspired by India’s most vibrant subcultures.
MUMBAI, India, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jameson Connects joins forces with India’s largest sneaker and streetwear retailer, Crepdog Crew, to launch a one-of-a-kind limited-edition capsule that celebrates the spirit of counterculture in India. The collaboration is being launched under Jameson Connects – Jam Studio, a culture and community-driven collaborative space, which brings together creative minds to help explore a fresh artistic landscape.
Rooted in the dynamic street and creative scenes of India, Jameson Connects and Crepdog Crew have come together to spotlight authentic voices and celebrate self-expression from the ground up. Inspired by bomber jacket patch culture, the drop reinterprets the spirit of individuality and identity through a distinctive camo-style shacket with interchangeable patches, designed to be a canvas for personal storytelling. Complementing the shacket are a tote bag and mug, completing a bold and collectible capsule collection.
Ayush Kalra pays homage to the tattoo scene, Vijaya Aswani captures the dynamic energy of skateboarding, Jayesh Joshi channels the freedom of the biking community, and Siddhartha Iyer brings alive the rhythm and soul of music.
Anchit Kapil, Co-founder and CEO, Crepdog Crew, said, “Subcultures shape the streets long before trends catch up. At Crepdog Crew, we’ve always built spaces—physical and creative—for the community to thrive. This shacket is our way of putting that truth on fabric—a celebration of individuality, identity, and the scenes that give cities their soul. With Jameson Connects, we’ve created more than a drop—we’ve created a canvas for the culture.”
Mo Joshi, Co-founder of Azadi Records, Culture partner for Jameson Connects, said, “Real culture grows where community thrives. Jameson Connects has always been about championing grassroots voices and giving artists a platform to be seen, heard, and celebrated. This collaboration with Crepdog Crew isn’t just about merch—it’s about movement.”
The drop celebrates the power of creative collaboration through art, music, and community-first experiences.
About Jameson Connects
Powered by Jameson Ginger Ale, Jameson Connects is a community-first platform for India’s creative voices. Through verticals like Jam Pad, Jam Stage, Jam Studio, and Jam Radio, it brings together culture-shaping individuals and subcultures to collaborate, co-create, and connect.
About Azadi Records
Azadi Records is a progressive Indian music label spotlighting thought-provoking hip-hop across regional languages and subcultures. Since 2017, it has given voice to the unheard, pushing the boundaries of what Indian music can be.
For press inquiries, please contact:
Shefali Bhatia, PR Pundit Havas Red | shefali.bhatia@prpundithavasred.com | +91 9821821032
Sanjana Jhawar, PR Pundit Havas Red | sanjana.jhawar@prpundithavasred.com | +91 7023080670
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Jameson Connects grooves to Grammy winner Anderson .Paak in Mumbai
An intimate celebration of music, culture, and community, also featured Seedhe Maut and Shekhinah
MUMBAI, India, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Music lovers in Mumbai were treated to an unforgettable evening as Jameson Connects brought its signature global experience, Distilled Sounds, to India’s cultural capital with an electrifying night of rhythm, soul, and connection. Headlining the showcase was none other than Grammy Award-winning artist Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee, who took over Famous Studios, Mumbai, for a high-voltage, electrifying up-close performance that brought unmatched energy to this thrilling chapter of Jameson Connects.
DJ Pee .Wee, the dynamic alter ego of Anderson .Paak, delivered a high-energy DJ set that showcased his impeccable taste and versatility behind the console. Known for his genre-blending sound that merges hip-hop, soul, funk, and R&B, Anderson .Paak additionally treated audiences to an intimate live performance towards the end, captivating them with his rich musicality and vibrant presence.
Adding to the evening’s vibrant soundscape was a duo who need little introduction — Seedhe Maut. Fresh off the release of their eighth project DL91 FM, the genre-defying Delhi-based icons brought their razor-sharp lyrics and explosive live energy. Joining them was South African powerhouse Shekhinah, celebrated for her soulful vocals and signature fusion of R&B and pop. Together, they formed a thrilling trifecta of artistry that embodies Jameson’s spirit of fearless creativity and community.
With each edition, Jameson Connects continues to raise the bar in crafting immersive cultural experiences that merge music, community, and creativity. Known for spotlighting boundary-breaking talent from around the world while championing local voices, the platform has become a space where global artistry meets homegrown expression. The upcoming Mumbai showcase is set to be no different-an intimate yet high-impact gathering that celebrates the spirit of connection, the power of live performance, and the magic that unfolds when diverse creative energies come together under one roof.
More than just a music event, Jameson Connects delivered a curated celebration of culture, community, and connection. From eclectic pop-ups by homegrown brands to vibrant F&B experiences and the thoughtfully curated zones, every element is designed to spark conversations and camaraderie.
Stay tuned for what’s next from Jameson Connects.
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Jameson Connects & Crepdog Crew Celebrate Subcultures with Limited-Edition Capsule
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