The Spiritual Power Architecture Behind TCD Global 20™
Often referred to as the “Diwali Light Bearer,” at a time when corporate diversity efforts are often reduced to metrics and messaging, Manisha Mundhra Beriwala is building something far more structural and enduring: spiritual leadership rooted in belonging.
“I introduce myself as God’s child,” she shares while reflecting on her internal faith. As the Founder and President of The Corporate Diwali (TCD), Manisha has redefined the 2,500-year-old heritage festival of Diwali into an inner light self-journey—a leadership framework centered on one philosophy: Find Your Inner Light.
Established in 2015 and headquartered between New York and Florida, TCD has cultivated a 2.3+ million global community through international retreats, the Gold Diwali Gala, TCD Mayoral Light Awards in collaboration with U.S. city offices, and philanthropic initiatives spanning the United States, Europe, and India.
However, in an ever-evolving global world, Beriwala expanded this architecture of influence in 2026. The relaunch of TCD Publications & Media signals a shift from an event platform to a global storytelling authority. With its editorial pillars—Diwali, Diversity, and Women in Diversity—the publication advances cultural intelligence as an executive advantage and positions TCD Diverse Publications & Media at the forefront of global dialogue.
At the center of this evolution is TCD Global 20™, an annual international distinction honoring 20 visionary leaders who integrate inclusive leadership, cultural diplomacy, and measurable global impact. More than a list, it is a legacy archive documenting leaders who understand that prestige without purpose is obsolete.
Through TCD Publications and Global 20™, Beriwala positions culture not as ceremony but as social connectivity—bridging India to the world while advancing belonging as the next frontier of executive leadership.
Luxury brands were among the first to recognize the platform’s strategic resonance. Collaborations with Ferrari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Gucci, and Baccarat were not merely aesthetic partnerships—they were signals. In an era where affluent consumers increasingly seek meaning alongside status, TCD positioned cultural storytelling as the new gold standard of brand equity. Heritage became not a backdrop, but a differentiator.
Yet Beriwala’s ambition extends beyond curated rooms and global galas. Through her philanthropic mission, Maharani, she advances creative design as a pathway to economic restoration for women artisans in India. Through TCD Giving, she mentors the next generation in service.
