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Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya
Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya, is where we celebrate remarkable women who turned adversity into leadership. Join us in embracing resilience, tenacity, and real-life success stories. Why this show, you ask? Because we believe in the power of sharing and connecting, fostering empowerment and uplifting each other. This is not just a show; it's a celebration of strength, success, and the unique journeys of women who've shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for others.
Episodes
S2 | E3: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Ajaita Shah
"Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya" Season 2 highlights women turning challenges into leadership, #CoCreatingTheFuture. This episode features Ajaita Shah, Founder & CEO of Frontier Markets, a Schwab Foundation Social Innovation Award winner. Ajaita empowers rural India via her social commerce platform, connecting women entrepreneurs and delivering essential services to over a million households across thousands of villages, amplifying unheard voices.
S2 | E4: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Supriya Paul
In this episode, we bring you Supriya Paul, Co-Founder & CEO of Josh Talks! Since launching in 2015, Josh Talks has become one of India’s leading platforms for regional content and upskilling, showcasing inspiring stories from people across the country. With over 10.9 million subscribers on YouTube and more than a billion views, Supriya has created a powerful community that shares journeys of perseverance, ambition, and resilience.
S2 | E5: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Aditi Dugar
In Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya, Aditi Dugar, founder of Masque, India's first farm-to-table restaurant and recognized on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, discusses redefining fine dining. She shares her journey and the expansion of her Urban Gourmet portfolio with TwentySeven Pizza & Bakes, building on TwentySeven Bakehouse's success. Aditi also reveals her future goals in the culinary world.
S2 | E6: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Aeshra Patel
In Ladies Who Lead, Aabha Bakaya interviews Aeshra Patel of Farmer’s Daughter Organics. Former model Aeshra recounts a near-death experience that spurred her return to her farming roots. A fourth-generation Vedic farmer, she now champions sustainable agriculture and supports marginal farmers in adopting eco-friendly practices. Her story highlights resilience and a commitment to her heritage.
S2 | E7: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Sakshi Chopra
In Ladies Who Lead episode, Peak XV's Sakshi Chopra shares her journey as a top self-made woman in Indian venture capital. Overseeing growth-stage investments and contributing to Surge for early-stage startups, she offers founders key lessons: storytelling, choosing right partners, and building strong teams. Her insights highlight fostering scalable businesses. Hosted by Aabha Bakaya of Ladies Who Lead, the episode releases Jan 16th.
S2 | E8: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Radha Goenka
Radha Goenka founded Pehlay Akshar in 2008 to bridge the education gap for first-generation learners, fostering curiosity and critical thinking. Her business background and social sector experience with RPG Foundation have driven impactful education, employment, and heritage initiatives for 14 years, empowering marginalized communities. #LadiesWhoLead #Education #SocialImpact
S2 | E9: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Raveena Tandon
Raveena Tandon, a celebrated actress and mentor, joined Aabha Bakaya on Ladies Who Lead. She discussed her journey, shared lessons for her daughter Rasha (debuting in Azaad), and the essence of leading with grace. Host Aabha Bakaya founded Ladies Who Lead, a platform for women leaders, to address gender biases and foster growth through shared experiences
S2 | E10: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Jaishree Sharad
In Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya, Jaishree Sharad, a top dermatologist and Botox pioneer in India, shares her journey in redefining skincare. From treating Bollywood stars to educating on skin health, she discusses the beauty industry's evolution, her mission for accessible dermatology, and balancing entrepreneurship with her writing and continuous learning.
S2 | E11: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Nithin Kamath
This Ladies Who Lead episode features Aabha Bakaya interviewing Nithin Kamath, Zerodha's co-founder/CEO. He discusses building India's largest brokerage with a bootstrapped, tech-first approach, his leadership principles, and identifying unique opportunities. Kamath also shares insights on scaling without external funding, leveraging tech for impact, and his passion for mentoring entrepreneurs and women leaders. The conversation covers resilience, strategic thinking, and the future of finance.
S2 | E12: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Prajakta Koli
Prajakta Koli shares her journey from YouTube to films and writing her book Too Good to Be True. She reflects on storytelling, meeting icons like Michelle Obama, and balancing multiple careers. Hosted by Aabha Bakaya, Founder of Ladies Who Lead—a platform empowering 1,200+ women leaders across India.
