Episodi

  • In Conversation with Insha Qazi, Founder and CEO, SSMD School of Fashion and Design

    In Conversation with Insha Qazi, Founder and CEO, SSMD School of Fashion and Design
    Apr 29 2025
    Welcome to a very engrossing series with Women Changemakers and Trailblazers on She Diaries brought to you by sheatwork, a one stop knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs in association with BRICS CCI WE, the women empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry . We have here with us some exemplary guests, each an icon in their field of work, each an outstanding changemaker. As we delve deeper and beyond their stories of struggles and successes, we wish to inspire you to hustle, manifest, persevere, and make life happen on your terms. We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back- we all know this consciously, yet gender inequality is a reality. In this episode of She Diaries, we’re driven to answer all the questions you have about equal opportunities for women—and more! For this, we have with us today, Insha Qazi, Vice Chairperson, SSM College of Engineering Technology and Management, Srinagar, and Founder of SSMD School of Design. Education being one of most fundamental pillars of social transformation, Ms. Qazi shares her views on the educational transformation she has initiated and also witnessed, she discusses the impact of Government policies on women, the changing social scenarios and future prospects for venture capitalists in Kashmir. Tune into this episode for a sneak peek into the changing aura of Kashmir and women.
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    18 min
  • In Conversation with Geovana Quadros, Lider de Género Startup 20 - Task Force ESG G20 Brasil 2024

    In Conversation with Geovana Quadros, Lider de Género Startup 20 - Task Force ESG G20 Brasil 2024
    Apr 29 2025
    Welcome to a very engrossing series with Women Changemakers and Trailblazers on She Diaries brought to you by sheatwork, a one stop knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs in association with BRICS CCI WE, the women empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry . We have here with us some exemplary guests, each an icon in their field of work, each an outstanding changemaker. As we delve deeper and beyond their stories of struggles and successes, we wish to inspire you to hustle, manifest, persevere, and make life happen on your terms. In this episode of She Diaries, we have with us BRICS CCI WE Trailblazer Global Woman Icon, Ms. Geovana Quadros, Founder of ‘Inspiring Women’ platform, Lider de Genero Startup 20 -Task Force ESG G20, Brazil 2024. Geovana, a tenacious woman entrepreneur speaks freely about the challenges womenface in climbing the leadership ladder, maternity breaks and career gaps influencing the professional growth of women and about sons getting more opportunities in families. Listeners also get to hear her views on gender inclusivity and the global sustainability agenda.
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    18 min
  • In Conversation with Dr Valli Arunachalam, Semiconductor Technologist & Philanthropist

    In Conversation with Dr Valli Arunachalam, Semiconductor Technologist & Philanthropist
    Apr 29 2025
    Welcome to a very engrossing series with Women Changemakers and Trailblazers on She Diairies brought to you by sheatwork, a one stop knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs in association with BRICS CCI WE, the women empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry . We have here with us some exemplary guests, each an icon in their field of work, each an outstanding changemaker. As we delve deeper and beyond their stories of struggles and successes, we wish to inspire you to hustle, manifest, persevere, and make life happen on your terms. This vodcast series, focuses on the exemplary women who have not only brought about a change but have perhaps also inspired others to dare to dream and achieve. Dr. Valli Arunachalam, a true woman changemaker, is our guest for today’s episode. She is an accomplished scientist, semiconductor technologist and philanthropist among many other roles that she plays. While she clearly speaks about the system gender gap, she also specifies what needs to change in order to shape the future. Listeners are delighted to hear her personal anecdotes of inspiration and success. She also throws light on ‘Women of Tamil Nadu’, and the power of networking and communication. Women have skills – all they need is some encouragement and mentorship to accelerate their growth and leadership across sectors. This episode promises to kindle that flame of desire to succeed as a woman in the so-called ‘man’s world’.
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    10 min
  • In Conversation with Ms. Elena Shifrina, Founder and CEO of BioFoodLab, Russia

    In Conversation with Ms. Elena Shifrina, Founder and CEO of BioFoodLab, Russia
    Apr 7 2025
    Welcome to a very engrossing series with Women Changemakers and Trailblazers on She Diaries brought to you by sheatwork, a one stop knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs in association with BRICS CCI WE, the women empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry . We have here with us some exemplary guests, each an icon in their field of work, each an outstanding changemaker. As we delve deeper and beyond their stories of struggles and successes, we wish to inspire you to hustle, manifest, persevere, and make life happen on your terms. Every generation needs its youth icons that stir the hearts, emotions and intellect of the world. Well, today’s episode is about one such woman who is not afraid to dream big - and always has her eye on the wider vision. She understands that her leadership purpose is not what she does but how and why she does it. We have with us today, Ms. Elena Shifrina, Founder and CEO of BioFoodLab, Russia. She talks about her inspiration behind her entrepreneurial venture both, professional and personal, the definition of ‘healthy food’, challenges for women in the Food Industry and the need to balance convenience of processed food with nutrition. So, dive into this gastronomically healthy and delightful conversation right now!
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    12 min
  • In Conversation with Dia Mirza, Actor, Producer, Eco Investor, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador

    In Conversation with Dia Mirza, Actor, Producer, Eco Investor, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador
    Apr 2 2025
    Welcome to a very engrossing series with Women Changemakers and Trailblazers on She Dairies brought to you by sheatwork, a one stop knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs in association with BRICS CCI WE, the women empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry . We have here with us some exemplary guests, each an icon in their field of work, each an outstanding changemaker. As we delve deeper and beyond their stories of struggles and successes, we wish to inspire you to hustle, manifest, persevere, and make life happen on your terms. Welcome to yet another episode of She Diaries where we step inside the contemporary, empowered mind of a woman who sheds light on climate change, and its adverse effects especially on women and children. We have with us Dia Mirza, actor, producer, eco-investor, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador, and UN Secretary General’s advocate for sustainable development goals among a long list of accomplishments and roles that she plays. She talks about the urgency to address the triple planetary crisis - biodiversity loss, climate crisis, and pollution. It is a loud appeal to the human conscience to amend our ways and love our surroundings more to protect our families and our home planet. The listeners are also enlightened about the need to bring about a balance between economic growth and climate action. Our idea of ‘development’ needs to change; our idea of what ‘economic growth’ means needs to change. We need more women like her, who are uniquely themselves and want to make a change in the world.
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    Meno di 1 minuto
  • In Conversation with Dr Sulochana Segera, Chairperson, Women in Management (WIM)

    In Conversation with Dr Sulochana Segera, Chairperson, Women in Management (WIM)
    Mar 28 2025
    Welcome to a very engrossing series with Women Changemakers and Trailblazers on She Dairies brought to you by sheatwork, a one stop knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs in association with BRICS CCI WE, the women empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry . We have here with us some exemplary guests, each an icon in their field of work, each an outstanding changemaker. As we delve deeper and beyond their stories of struggles and successes, we wish to inspire you to hustle, manifest, persevere, and make life happen on your terms. Each episode of our podcast series welcomes a new woman leader into our studio to discuss our most pressing questions. Today we have the honour of greeting Dr. Sulochana Segera, a true asset to her nation. Serving as Chairperson of Women in Management, she is one of Sri Lanka’s most distinguished social entrepreneurs, seasoned trainer, motivational speaker and podcaster. Dr. Segera shares with listeners Sri Lanka’s perspective on women in leadership roles, the birth of ‘Women in Management’ and glimpses of her impactful work. From facing challenges personally to starting an organization where women can be women, Dr. Segera does not shy away from speaking the naked truth. Delve into this relatable conversation to know about how women have risen above biases and prejudices to stand tall where they are today.
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    13 min
  • In Conversation with Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Minister of State for External Affairs & Culture, India

    In Conversation with Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Minister of State for External Affairs & Culture, India
    Mar 26 2025
    Welcome to a very engrossing series with Women Changemakers and Trailblazers on She Dairies brought to you by sheatwork, a one stop knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs in association with BRICS CCI WE, the women empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry . We have here with us some exemplary guests, each an icon in their field of work, each an outstanding changemaker. As we delve deeper and beyond their stories of struggles and successes, we wish to inspire you to hustle, manifest, persevere, and make life happen on your terms. This podcast episode is going to let you hear from one of India’s iconic women, who has worn multiple hats. Until recently, she was the Minister of State for External Affairs of India, shaping India’s foreign policy in a very complex and interesting global times. She is also a noted jurist. Being vocal about Indians rapidly letting go of their culture, we have with us today, Meenakshi Lekhi. A strong supporter of women’s empowerment, she lays emphasis on the fact that ‘Shakti’ is as important as ‘Shiv’. She delves deeper to explain the nuances of including more women into the realm of politics. She goes onto sharing what inspires her on her career path and gives us a sneak peek into her relation with her father in her younger days.
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    Meno di 1 minuto
  • In Conversation with Chiou See Anderson, Head of Delegation, W20 Australia

    In Conversation with Chiou See Anderson, Head of Delegation, W20 Australia
    Mar 24 2025
    Welcome to a very engrossing series with Women Changemakers and Trailblazers on She Dairies brought to you by sheatwork, a one stop knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs in association with BRICS CCI WE, the women empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry . We have here with us some exemplary guests, each an icon in their field of work, each an outstanding changemaker. As we delve deeper and beyond their stories of struggles and successes, we wish to inspire you to hustle, manifest, persevere, and make life happen on your terms. Today, in this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Chiou See Anderson, a vehement crusader for gender equality and a businesswoman who is striving to provide a fine blend of ‘soft infrastructure’ for successful aging with the ‘hard infrastructure’ of housing. She believes that each one of us can play a role in improving lives and communities- and that work begins with you. A distinguished Board member of the International Council of Women and Head of Delegation W20, Australia, in this episode, she speaks about her motivation behind working for the welfare of senior citizens, the gendered aspect of senior living, India’s changing demography and the need for planning along those lines, and the challenges faced by women in financial planning and retirement. Cravings are great as long as they get fulfilled – and here we find Ms. Anderson craving to denounce gender stereo-typing by showcasing examples of the same.
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    13 min