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Lessons from Ragini Das and the Sweet Spot of Comfort Zones
I’d often tell Anshika that I think I’d be more inspired by a woman in a leadership position than anyone else. To see what they achieved despite the biases would be more powerful than most lessons. That would be representation for me. Think of it as the equivalent of...
If Decoding Draupadi continues to be just my mission, I will have failed.
My extended family was like every other Indian household. I saw women in despair, most of them put up a brave face very often. For a long time, I couldn’t figure out what was wrong. My pea-sized brain (I was 7!) would ask, “Why are they not leaving their marriages if...
Why did we see the need for a WA community of female freelancers?
To shatter the glass ceiling we often talk about, we need to first identify it. When we attempted to do that at Decoding Draupadi, we observed that one of the reasons women find it tough to progress is the lack of choice. For a moment, if we were to acknowledge some...
Hi, we are Decoding Draupadi!
If you made it here, I’m guessing it is because you are a friend, or someone who was intrigued by the name Decoding Draupadi. Regardless, thank you! And hello. Consider this (long-ish) blog post a note about who we are, where we want to be (our masterplan, if I may),...
Cinderella vs Moana: Disney Over The Years
Growing up, I watched a lot of movies. Movies make or break our minds. Influence us in ways we cannot imagine. Thus, it is important that we watch empowering and inspiring movies. Here is my story of how two different movies shaped and influenced my mind. We all know...
Learning Languages made fun with Anuradha Agarwal
“One thing I always felt good about is that we built an absolutely beautiful culture at MultiBhashi.” Anuradha Agarwal We are collaborating with The Podium, a podcast network, to bring you stories of female entrepreneurs from their show, Founder Thesis. Part 3 -...
Sairee Chahal on building Sheroes – a women-only social network
“Jobs in India haven’t grown. The footprint of women in the workplace has actually shrunk… As the jobs don’t grow, women are not going to get replacement jobs. Those are held by men and will continue to be held by men.” Sairee Chahal A women’s only platform for...
Internet dating Someone Coming from a Different Nation
Whether it’s your partner’s local language or perhaps their tradition, dating somebody from another type of country expands your horizons in many ways. Researching the language and customs your lover grew up with makes for interesting chatter, and even the tiniest...
#WomenInEnergy – Decoding Luminous’ Women’s Day Ad
Decoding Luminous’ Women’s Day Ad – Default Gender and Women In Energy
“My business deserves a better founder.”
On building a business, comparison and imposter syndrome.