Empowering Women with Financial Literacy and Independence

In this inspiring episode of "Stree at the Table," we sit down with Soumya Rajan, the founder and CEO of Waterfield Advisors, one of India's largest independent multifamily offices and wealth advisory firms.

With over 25 years of experience in private banking and wealth management, Soumya shares her journey from a mathematics graduate to a leader in the wealth management industry. She discusses the importance of financial literacy for women, the challenges she faced in creating a fee-based advisory model, and the significance of aligning interests between advisors and clients. Soumya also delves into the unique challenges women face in managing wealth and how her program, Heritage, aims to address these issues by fostering financial literacy and creating supportive networks for women.

Tune in to gain valuable insights on women and wealth, entrepreneurship, and the evolving landscape of wealth management in India.

In this episode of "Stree at the Table," we sit down with K Ramkumar, founder of Kautilya Leadership Centre, to discuss the intricacies of leadership, diversity, and women leadership. With a career spanning over two decades at Hindustan Unilever and ICICI Bank, Ram Kumar shares his insights on fostering an inclusive workplace, breaking down biases, and the importance of structural solutions in driving organizational success. Join us for an enlightening conversation that challenges conventional thinking and offers practical strategies for promoting gender equality and leadership development.

In this episode of "Stree at the Table" host Naghma Mulla sits down with Radhika Gupta, the dynamic CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management Limited. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in the financial industry, the importance of role-modelling, and breaking the glass ceiling. Radhika shares her journey, insights on managing work-life balance, and the power of asking for what you want. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to be inspired by a trailblazer who is not afraid to share her story.

In the inaugural episode of STREE at the Table, trailblazing journalist Faye D'Souza Founder, Beatroot News joins Naghma Mulla, CEO of EdelGive foundation to share her inspiring journey from a young journalism student to a renowned media personality and entrepreneur.

Faye opens up about her initial attraction to journalism, the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry, and the importance of maintaining integrity and credibility. She also discusses her mental health struggles, the decision to leave a successful television career, and the birth of her new venture, Beatroot News.

Tune in for an honest and powerful conversation about perseverance, and ethical journalism.