Devi Boddu rose from humble beginnings in Nandyala, South India, to a successful career in the global technology industry. Raised by her single mother in a one-room home, she overcame immense challenges, including pressure for early marriage, by committing to her education. Often studying under driveway lights, her promise to excel in school became her guiding light.

With support and determination, Devi earned a B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering and is now an Azure Network Engineer at Microsoft, specializing in advanced networking and security. Worlds Apart, which has inspired over eight million people on social media, highlights the power of education, resilience, and mentorship. Devi continues to inspire young women to pursue their dreams and break barriers, showing how determination and support can uplift entire communities.

Ed Cohen’s life is a testament to resilience, transformation, and global leadership. Born into a family marked by abuse and fear, his early years were defined by instability and silence. Behind a façade of normalcy, he forged a path to survival, using education as a lifeline and drawing strength from those who believed in him.

From these beginnings, Ed became a globally recognised leader in talent development, executive coaching, and leadership strategy. His four-decade career includes leadership at Booz Allen Hamilton and Tech Mahindra, where he helped rebuild the company’s leadership pipeline during the Satyam crisis (2009). Having lived in India for seven years, his cross-cultural experiences and humanitarian work enriched his approach to leadership and social impact.

An accomplished author, Ed has written Leadership Without Borders (2007) and Riding the Tiger (2010). His forthcoming book, Vulnerable: One Man’s Journey from Abuse to Abundanc