5d315e00-1c8d-435b-9a31-af0f01302c17 104f7a8b-6d6b-449a-8aa0-af1c00db6d13 11eaec01-4fa1-46ad-a448-b1d100b163fb ed0f7d3e-4fd4-4aed-8b53-b1d100b23d50 en-US Avanti: Yes She Can https://www.avantifellows.org/ In India, girls make up 43% of enrolment in STEM courses - one of the highest in the world. Yet, only 27% of them are likely to enter the workforce and often exit these careers earlier than their male peers. Why is that so and what can be done to bridge this gap? These are the questions we set out to tackle in our brand new podcast, Avanti: Yes She Can.

 

From leaders at the helm of multi-billion dollar companies to film directors, comedians and social entrepreneurs, we sit down with some exceptional women as we understand their road to success, the bumps along the way and to take us back in time to their childhood to get to know the girl before the woman. Join Vandana Goyal, co-CEO of Avanti Fellows, and our guests, who prove every day that “yes, she can,” and so can you!

]]> episodic In India, girls make up 43% of enrolment in STEM courses - one of the highest in the world. Yet, only 27% of them are likely to enter the workforce and often exit these careers earlier than their male peers. Why is that so and what can be done to bridge this gap? These are the questions we set out to tackle in our brand new podcast, Avanti: Yes She Can. From leaders at the helm of multi-billion dollar companies to film directors, comedians and social entrepreneurs, we sit down with some exceptional women as we understand their road to success, the bumps along the way and to take us back in time to their childhood to get to know the girl before the woman. Join Vandana Goyal, co-CEO of Avanti Fellows, and our guests, who prove every day that “yes, she can,” and so can you! Avanti Fellows maedinindia@gmail.com Avanti Fellows 2026 Avanti Fellows clean https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/5d315e00-1c8d-435b-9a31-af0f01302c17/11eaec01-4fa1-46ad-a448-b1d100b163fb/ed0f7d3e-4fd4-4aed-8b53-b1d100b23d50/image.jpg?t=1724065013&size=Large Avanti: Yes She Can https://www.avantifellows.org/ “A soulmate doesn’t have to be a romantic partner, it can be your best friend” - Kaneez Surka and Vandana Goyal “A soulmate doesn’t have to be a romantic partner, it can be your best friend” - Kaneez Surka and Vandana Goyal Kicking off a brand new season of Avanti: Yes She Can, Vandana switches things around. In this episode, she’s passing the mic to Avanti alum, Priyanka Palshetkar, as she takes a seat in the guest chair alongside her friend – comedian, actor and producer, Kaneez Surka. Together, they talk to Priyanka about supporting each other through hardships, laughing at inside jokes even twenty years later and what it really means to show up for one another. 

 

CREDITS:

Hosts & Creative Directors: Vandana Goyal, Akshay Saxena

Project Manager: Anushree Majumdar

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni, Nihar Temkar

Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha

Production Coordinator: Natasha Vakil

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Production Assistant: Eshwari Sajjan

Studio: R&B Studios

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> Kicking off a brand new season of Avanti: Yes She Can, Vandana switches things around. In this episode, she’s passing the mic to Avanti alum, Priyanka Palshetkar, as she takes a seat in the guest chair alongside her friend – comedian, actor and producer, Kaneez Surka. Together, they talk to Priyanka about supporting each other through hardships, laughing at inside jokes even twenty years later and what it really means to show up for one another. 

 

CREDITS:

Hosts & Creative Directors: Vandana Goyal, Akshay Saxena

Project Manager: Anushree Majumdar

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni, Nihar Temkar

Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha

Production Coordinator: Natasha Vakil

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Production Assistant: Eshwari Sajjan

Studio: R&B Studios

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> full 2 1 Avanti Fellows 4ee2b108-0d09-470b-a19f-b459005c0b11 4ee2b108-0d09-470b-a19f-b459005c0b11 Sun, 31 May 2026 20:30:00 +0000 2634 https://omny.fm/shows/avanti/avanti-s2-kaneez-priyanka-au Avanti: Yes She Can! Season 2 Avanti: Yes She Can! Season 2 Avanti: Yes She Can is back with a brand new season! Last season, our host and co-CEO of Avanti Fellows, Vandana Goyal, spoke to inspiring women who’ve worked their way to the top and built something from nothing. Yet, when we talk about success, it’s hardly ever achieved without the support of those around you – to be precise, without allyship. Joining Vandana this season is her co-host, co-CEO and ally Akshay Saxena. Together they will be talking to successful women and to the allies that have supported them along the way. 

 

CREDITS:

Hosts & Creative Directors: Vandana Goyal, Akshay Saxena

Project Manager: Anushree Majumdar

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni, Nihar Temkar

Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha

Production Coordinator: Natasha Vakil

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Production Assistant: Eshwari Sajjan, Deepika Gudageri

Studio: R&B Studios

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> Avanti: Yes She Can is back with a brand new season! Last season, our host and co-CEO of Avanti Fellows, Vandana Goyal, spoke to inspiring women who’ve worked their way to the top and built something from nothing. Yet, when we talk about success, it’s hardly ever achieved without the support of those around you – to be precise, without allyship. Joining Vandana this season is her co-host, co-CEO and ally Akshay Saxena. Together they will be talking to successful women and to the allies that have supported them along the way. 

 

CREDITS:

Hosts & Creative Directors: Vandana Goyal, Akshay Saxena

Project Manager: Anushree Majumdar

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni, Nihar Temkar

Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha

Production Coordinator: Natasha Vakil

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Production Assistant: Eshwari Sajjan, Deepika Gudageri

Studio: R&B Studios

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> full 2 Avanti Fellows 4f3f3eee-42c2-4a0b-a803-b4510094fbe8 4f3f3eee-42c2-4a0b-a803-b4510094fbe8 Mon, 25 May 2026 20:30:00 +0000 126 https://omny.fm/shows/avanti/avanti-s2-trailer-audio-version-v2 “If you quit, who's going to lose?” - Shar Dubey “If you quit, who's going to lose?” - Shar Dubey Shar Dubey is former CEO, Board Member and Advisor for Match Group. Shar earned her Bachelor's in Technology from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, where she was one of the few female students in her class. For women breaking into a field where they are underrepresented, Shar talks to Vandana about the importance of investing your energy in enhancing your strengths, identifying your unique superpower, as well as her hope for more women to be present in STEM spaces.

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> Shar Dubey is former CEO, Board Member and Advisor for Match Group. Shar earned her Bachelor's in Technology from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, where she was one of the few female students in her class. For women breaking into a field where they are underrepresented, Shar talks to Vandana about the importance of investing your energy in enhancing your strengths, identifying your unique superpower, as well as her hope for more women to be present in STEM spaces.

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> full 10 Avanti Fellows c1baf0f1-037b-40a9-ae71-b1e000776cdc c1baf0f1-037b-40a9-ae71-b1e000776cdc Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +0000 2499 https://omny.fm/shows/avanti/if-you-quit-whos-going-to-lose-shar-dubey “The more work you do, the better you're going to get.” - Anu Menon “The more work you do, the better you're going to get.” - Anu Menon  

Anu Menon is an award-winning film director and writer who brought the extraordinary story of mathematician and astrologer Shakuntala Devi to life. As a child, Anu was always drawn to storytelling but never imagined that she would enter the world of filmmaking. She talks to Vandana about being one of the few women in India to hold directing and writing positions in film and TV, and reflects on what it will take to inspire and uplift the next generation of female filmmakers.

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

 

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

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Anu Menon is an award-winning film director and writer who brought the extraordinary story of mathematician and astrologer Shakuntala Devi to life. As a child, Anu was always drawn to storytelling but never imagined that she would enter the world of filmmaking. She talks to Vandana about being one of the few women in India to hold directing and writing positions in film and TV, and reflects on what it will take to inspire and uplift the next generation of female filmmakers.

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

 

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> full 9 Avanti Fellows 3849da17-a78d-400c-a4bd-b1ea0067aaf0 3849da17-a78d-400c-a4bd-b1ea0067aaf0 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +0000 2166 https://omny.fm/shows/avanti/the-more-work-you-do-the-better-youre-going-to-get “Your ethic is doing your best in your own eyes.” - Prashasti Singh “Your ethic is doing your best in your own eyes.” - Prashasti Singh  

Prashasti Singh is a standup comic who came from the small town of Amethi, and claimed fame with Comicstaan. Prashasti opens up about her start at Indian Institute of Management to making the bold leap into the world of comedy. She talks to Vandana about how no matter what career path we choose, showing up and giving it our best shot is vital.

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

 

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

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Prashasti Singh is a standup comic who came from the small town of Amethi, and claimed fame with Comicstaan. Prashasti opens up about her start at Indian Institute of Management to making the bold leap into the world of comedy. She talks to Vandana about how no matter what career path we choose, showing up and giving it our best shot is vital.

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

 

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> full 8 Avanti Fellows 06c029fe-18f5-4048-a903-b1ea006718bb 06c029fe-18f5-4048-a903-b1ea006718bb Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +0000 2241 https://omny.fm/shows/avanti/your-ethic-is-doing-your-best-in-your-own-eyes-pra “You can do what you set your mind to.” - Noorain Khan “You can do what you set your mind to.” - Noorain Khan  

Noorain Khan, the daughter of Pakistani immigrants, has risen to become the first Muslim American to serve as the National President of Girl Scouts of the USA. With a successful career in corporate law, non-profits, and public policy, Vandana explores Noorain’s story and how it reminds us that we can achieve anything we set our mind to, as long as we believe in our capabilities. 

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

 

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

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Noorain Khan, the daughter of Pakistani immigrants, has risen to become the first Muslim American to serve as the National President of Girl Scouts of the USA. With a successful career in corporate law, non-profits, and public policy, Vandana explores Noorain’s story and how it reminds us that we can achieve anything we set our mind to, as long as we believe in our capabilities. 

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

 

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> full 7 Avanti Fellows cbcbf268-acee-4a41-8ab3-b1dd00e41d67 cbcbf268-acee-4a41-8ab3-b1dd00e41d67 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:30:00 +0000 2069 https://omny.fm/shows/avanti/you-can-do-what-you-set-your-mind-to-noorain-khan “Champion your daughter as you champion your son.” - Meena Lakdawala-Flynn “Champion your daughter as you champion your son.” - Meena Lakdawala-Flynn  

Meena Lakdawala-Flynn shares her journey from being a talented young gymnast dreaming of Olympic glory, to her influential role as the Partner & Co-Head of Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs. She talks to Vandana about her upbringing as the daughter of first-generation Indian immigrants in Texas, who supported her every dream; and emphasises the need to inspire our daughters to pursue their own paths to success.

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

 

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

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Meena Lakdawala-Flynn shares her journey from being a talented young gymnast dreaming of Olympic glory, to her influential role as the Partner & Co-Head of Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs. She talks to Vandana about her upbringing as the daughter of first-generation Indian immigrants in Texas, who supported her every dream; and emphasises the need to inspire our daughters to pursue their own paths to success.

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

 

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> full 6 Avanti Fellows 983345e8-8cba-4dae-b3f6-b1df006ff145 983345e8-8cba-4dae-b3f6-b1df006ff145 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:30:00 +0000 1974 https://omny.fm/shows/avanti/champion-your-daughter-as-you-champion-your-son-me “Give it a shot, you'll get a lot of support around you.” - Paulomi Shah “Give it a shot, you'll get a lot of support around you.” - Paulomi Shah  

Paulomi Shah is a Partner & Head of Enterprise Risk and Trade Operations at Apollo Global Management, a firm that has $28.41 billion in net assets. As a naturally curious and determined student, Paulomi's passion for learning led her to Barnard College at Columbia University. Having spent several years in the banking sector with firms like JP Morgan and HSBC, Paulomi reflects on her career and talks to Vandana about being proactive and embracing new experiences that help you build confidence in your capabilities.

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

 

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]>  

Paulomi Shah is a Partner & Head of Enterprise Risk and Trade Operations at Apollo Global Management, a firm that has $28.41 billion in net assets. As a naturally curious and determined student, Paulomi's passion for learning led her to Barnard College at Columbia University. Having spent several years in the banking sector with firms like JP Morgan and HSBC, Paulomi reflects on her career and talks to Vandana about being proactive and embracing new experiences that help you build confidence in your capabilities.

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

 

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> full 5 Avanti Fellows ff8b5018-2556-4ed2-8807-b1f500856a7a ff8b5018-2556-4ed2-8807-b1f500856a7a Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:30:00 +0000 2052 https://omny.fm/shows/avanti/give-it-a-shot-youll-get-a-lot-of-support-around-y “It was necessary for me to fly out the nest to know I could fly on my own.” - Gayatri Shenai “It was necessary for me to fly out the nest to know I could fly on my own.” - Gayatri Shenai  

Gayatri Shenai is a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company. Growing up with a twin brother, Gayatri’s parents ensured both their children were treated equally - a value that has shaped her into the person she is today. As a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Gayatri has conducted research on women's advancement in the workplace and spearheaded an annual conference for women executives in tech and operations. She talks to Vandana about how her father fostered her love for problem solving, the three skills she relies on to make sure her opinions are always heard, and why she believes women will play a pivotal role in the future of tech. 

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

 

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]>  

Gayatri Shenai is a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company. Growing up with a twin brother, Gayatri’s parents ensured both their children were treated equally - a value that has shaped her into the person she is today. As a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Gayatri has conducted research on women's advancement in the workplace and spearheaded an annual conference for women executives in tech and operations. She talks to Vandana about how her father fostered her love for problem solving, the three skills she relies on to make sure her opinions are always heard, and why she believes women will play a pivotal role in the future of tech. 

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

 

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> full 4 Avanti Fellows e4960067-6108-4568-8819-b1e1006703f8 e4960067-6108-4568-8819-b1e1006703f8 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:30:00 +0000 2094 https://omny.fm/shows/avanti/it-was-necessary-for-me-to-fly-out-the-nest-to-kno “One thing my parents did, they never compromised on my education." - Ruchi Sankhe “One thing my parents did, they never compromised on my education." - Ruchi Sankhe Ruchi Sankhe is the founder of Infinity Investment Advisors and LuxeList. Born to grandparents who were refugees from Pakistan, Ruchi's early years were spent constantly moving across India. Despite the challenges, she excelled academically, earning a Master’s in Finance in the USA, where less than 10% of her class were women. With a career spanning nearly three decades in wealth management, Ruchi shares her insights on building a diverse skill set with our host and co-CEO of Avanti Fellows, Vandana Goyal.

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> Ruchi Sankhe is the founder of Infinity Investment Advisors and LuxeList. Born to grandparents who were refugees from Pakistan, Ruchi's early years were spent constantly moving across India. Despite the challenges, she excelled academically, earning a Master’s in Finance in the USA, where less than 10% of her class were women. With a career spanning nearly three decades in wealth management, Ruchi shares her insights on building a diverse skill set with our host and co-CEO of Avanti Fellows, Vandana Goyal.

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> full 3 Avanti Fellows 77058d52-8951-4194-83d1-b1e6007f1770 77058d52-8951-4194-83d1-b1e6007f1770 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:30:00 +0000 2170 https://omny.fm/shows/avanti/one-thing-my-parents-did-they-never-compromised-on “Everyone can take steps towards creating the future that they want.” - Sumitra Pasupathy “Everyone can take steps towards creating the future that they want.” - Sumitra Pasupathy Sumitra Pasupathy is a Malaysian engineer turned social entrepreneur, who went from a boisterous girl in convent school, to winning a British Council scholarship to attend the prestigious Cambridge University. Starting from her role as a founder of Playeum, an NGO focused on children's play and education, Sumitra talks to Vandana about what we can do to help women overcome cultural barriers in their pursuit of STEM education and careers. 

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> Sumitra Pasupathy is a Malaysian engineer turned social entrepreneur, who went from a boisterous girl in convent school, to winning a British Council scholarship to attend the prestigious Cambridge University. Starting from her role as a founder of Playeum, an NGO focused on children's play and education, Sumitra talks to Vandana about what we can do to help women overcome cultural barriers in their pursuit of STEM education and careers. 

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistant: Aishwarya Patil & Tanuja M S (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> full 2 Avanti Fellows c7f46c1b-e2a7-4916-9d79-b1ea0065a524 c7f46c1b-e2a7-4916-9d79-b1ea0065a524 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:30:00 +0000 1986 https://omny.fm/shows/avanti/everyone-can-take-steps-towards-creating-the-futur “For women and girls, this is your time, this is your era” - Jyoti Chopra “For women and girls, this is your time, this is your era” - Jyoti Chopra In the first episode, Jyoti Chopra, currently the Chief People, Inclusion, and Sustainability Officer at MGM Resorts International, shares her transformation from a shy young girl to a leader of a billion-dollar company. She reflects on how her immigrant parents shaped her work ethic and how her time at the United Nations drove her to make real change in the world. As one of the few women in America to hold a C-suite role, Jyoti also discusses what it will take to see more women in positions of leadership. 

 

CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistants: Tanuja M S & Aishwarya Patil (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

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CREDITS:

Host & Creative Director: Vandana Goyal 

Project Coordinator: Saumya Sahu

Project Advisor: Akshay Saxena

Marketing & Media Producer: Joash Cornelius

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Co-producer: Meghna Gulati

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Production Assistants: Tanuja M S & Aishwarya Patil (Avanti Fellows Alums)

Sound Edit, Design & Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Show Artwork: Alika Gupta

Project Supervisor: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Head of Operations: Shaun Fanthome

Studio: Island City Studios

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

]]> full 1 Avanti Fellows 6cbdcf2a-35a4-475d-9a92-b1dd00e57f54 6cbdcf2a-35a4-475d-9a92-b1dd00e57f54 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:30:00 +0000 1856 https://omny.fm/shows/avanti/for-women-and-girls-this-is-your-time-this-is-your Trailer Trailer “There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women” 

-- Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General (May 2016)

 

Education non-profit Avanti Fellows works to help young Indian students - especially girls-  lift themselves and their families out of poverty in a single generation through access to quality careers in STEM. In this podcast, join Vandana Goyal, co-CEO of Avanti Fellows, as she explores the journey of powerful women who left a lasting impact in their industries, to inspire future generations of young girls.

 

New episodes are released every week.

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

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-- Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General (May 2016)

 

Education non-profit Avanti Fellows works to help young Indian students - especially girls-  lift themselves and their families out of poverty in a single generation through access to quality careers in STEM. In this podcast, join Vandana Goyal, co-CEO of Avanti Fellows, as she explores the journey of powerful women who left a lasting impact in their industries, to inspire future generations of young girls.

 

New episodes are released every week.

Support the show: https://www.avantifellows.org/donate-to-a-student

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