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Avanti: Yes She Can

Avanti: Yes She Can

Written by: Avanti Fellows
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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!

2026 Avanti Fellows Careers Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership Personal Success
Episodes
  • “If you quit, who's going to lose?” - Shar Dubey

    “If you quit, who's going to lose?” - Shar Dubey
    Nov 27 2024

    Shar Dubey is former CEO, Board Member and Advisor for Match Group. Shar earned her Bachelor's in Technology from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, where she was one of the few female students in her class. For women breaking into a field where they are underrepresented, Shar talks to Vandana about the importance of investing your energy in enhancing your strengths, identifying your unique superpower, as well as her hope for more women to be present in STEM spaces.

    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
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    42 mins
  • “The more work you do, the better you're going to get.” - Anu Menon

    “The more work you do, the better you're going to get.” - Anu Menon
    Nov 20 2024

    Anu Menon is an award-winning film director and writer who brought the extraordinary story of mathematician and astrologer Shakuntala Devi to life. As a child, Anu was always drawn to storytelling but never imagined that she would enter the world of filmmaking. She talks to Vandana about being one of the few women in India to hold directing and writing positions in film and TV, and reflects on what it will take to inspire and uplift the next generation of female filmmakers.

    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
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    36 mins
  • “Your ethic is doing your best in your own eyes.” - Prashasti Singh

    “Your ethic is doing your best in your own eyes.” - Prashasti Singh
    Nov 13 2024

    Prashasti Singh is a standup comic who came from the small town of Amethi, and claimed fame with Comicstaan. Prashasti opens up about her start at Indian Institute of Management to making the bold leap into the world of comedy. She talks to Vandana about how no matter what career path we choose, showing up and giving it our best shot is vital.

    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
    Show More Show Less
    37 mins
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