In this episode, we discuss navigating the labyrinth of a career in STEM with a fellow woman who successfully navigated the ladder. We talk about reclaiming our space, speaking up and finding strength in numbers. In this candid conversation, we talk about what ignited our passion for science, particularly engineering, and how everyone told us to find alternate paths because of societal standards!

Joining us in this latest episode, is the author of the popular blog "Womaning in India", Mahima. In this episode we discuss a plethora of things, including Mahima's career as a civil servant and her aspirations now, dissect the term "feminism", and "privilege", and the general perils of being a woman in Indian society!    Check out Mahima's blog: https://womaning.substack.com/

Given a no-strings attached chance, would you like to change your body in some way? In this episode we discuss the pressure women feel to conform to beauty standards, especially enhanced by the social media effect. From the injectibles like Glutathione and Wegovy to surgical procedures like breast augmentation and the rising popularity of botox, 'body fixing' is a game we have been playing fast and loose at. Where does the buck stop? References in the episode: Naomi Wolf's 'The Beauty Myth': https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39926.The_Beauty_MythJia Tolentino's 'The Age of Instagram Face': https://www.newyorker.com/culture/decade-in-review/the-age-of-instagram-face

For eons, women have been told to have a thicker skin, remain silent and move on. In this episode, we explore what it takes to be tagged as a "difficult" woman.

In conversation with Dr. Richa Gupta, Head of the dept. of Respiratory Medicine, currently ranked as #1 in the country, on carving a successful career and standing up to the status quo

Is Barbie a cultural phenomenon, a misguided attempt at showcasing patriarchy or simply a movie about existentialism?

Decoding the choicest words used to define women who don't fit into the proverbial boxes defined by our polite society!

An ode to my alter ego, the ever-perfect, loved by all, the right mix of traditional and modern, the cool girl

Because....unfortunately, we can't comprehend what the dressing standards are!

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