  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

Avanti: Yes She Can

“You can do what you set your mind to.” - Noorain Khan

  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

“Champion your daughter as you champion your son.” - Meena Lakdawala-Flynn

  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

“Give it a shot, you'll get a lot of support around you.” - Paulomi Shah

  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

“It was necessary for me to fly out the nest to know I could fly on my own.” - Gayatri Shenai

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

“One thing my parents did, they never compromised on my education." - Ruchi Sankhe

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

“Everyone can take steps towards creating the future that they want.” - Sumitra Pasupathy

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

“For women and girls, this is your time, this is your era” - Jyoti Chopra

“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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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!

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Avanti: Yes She Can

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