In this episode I speak with an industry colleague and a friend, Namita, about gender equity, why it is important for young women to to understand the challenges faced in the industry but more importantly how ‘showing up’ is a small step towards a big success.

Namita Singh Thakur leads Global Strategic Accounts for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions EMEA.  She has also been the  Co-Chair of the Women@LinkedIn Employee Resource Group (ERG) for EMEA for the last 2 years, co-leading the operations across ten countries in EMEA where LinkedIn has a presence. The ERG's mission to create an inclusive community that empowers women to advance their careers whilst being their authentic selves. LinkedIn has made great strides in gender diversity and currently prides itself on achieving gender parity across all levels of the organization. Throughout the year and across EMEA, Women@LinkedIn has found ways to bring its mission alive through a line-up of events, L&D Programs, workshops and speaker series. Besides her formal involvement in the ERG, she regularly participates in speaking engagements related to women's education, empowerment & endorsement.

Outside of her formal role, she is passionate about arts & democratization of art & regularly supports emerging women artists and artists within under-represented racial groups as a patron, art-collaborator and collector. She is particularly perceptive about women & their role in corporate/social life & personal experiences that have shaped their journeys. This has enabled her to help & create impact for women around her.