Story of 1 million women workforce | Madhura DasGupta | Aspire for Her | Podcast THF Episode 8

Title: From Banker to Founder: Madhura Dasgupta Sinha on Getting a Million Women into the Workforce Description: After 25 years in banking, Madhura Dasgupta Sinha walked away from a leadership career on her 50th birthday to build something different: Aspire For Her, a community that motivates women to enter and stay in the workforce. In this conversation, we talk about: Why she left banking and how the idea for Aspire For Her took shape What it takes to build trust in a women’s community Why changing mindsets matters as much as creating jobs The role of mentors, including male allies, in workplace equity Her mission to bring one million women into the workforce Lessons on purpose, resilience, and starting over mid-career About the guest: Madhura is the Founder & CEO of Aspire For Her, launched on International Women’s Day 2020. She holds an MBA from XLRI and an Electrical Engineering degree from Jadavpur University, and was a 2003 Chevening Scholar. Aspire For Her has been recognised by UN Women, T-Hub, and NDTV, and was part of Google India’s first Women Founders cohort. Timestamps Flow [3.45] How the idea for Aspire For Her took shape [8.35] Building trust in a women’s community [12.25] Why changing mindsets matters as much as creating jobs [18.25] The role of mentors, including male allies, in workplace equity [20.45] Story of a touching communityh suporting each other, saving lives [22.45] Lessons on purpose, resilience and starting over mid-career [25.25] Closing thoughts Learn more: https://aspireforher.com If this conversation inspired you, like, subscribe and share it with a woman who needs to hear it. She shares how she is helping women in India step into, and stay in, the workforce. Honest talk about purpose, community, mindset, and the courage to begin again.