How can you become a better ally for women in your workplace and beyond? 

I'm your host, Ritu, and today we're diving deep into this topic with Amit Ray, a former tech guru at Uber turned serial entrepreneur, and Richa Goswami, one of the world’s top CMOs and a trailblazer on global private equity boards. In this episode, they share their firsthand experiences with allyship, overcoming industry biases, and the personal challenges and victories of their impressive careers.  Don't miss this explosive conversation where we challenge if inclusivity is truly beneficial or just a well-intended misstep!

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) A Boardroom Bombshell? The Unexpected Turn at Uber’s Diversity Announcement!
(01:30) Breaking Barriers: Meet Our Guests Redefining Leadership!
(02:30) The Power of Curiosity and Commitment: Unlocking the Secrets of Allyship
(04:30) Revealed: The Simple Acts That Make a Big Ally
(07:00) Navigating Diversity: A Leader’s Challenge and Triumph at HSBC
(09:00) The Unsung Hero of Progress: Understanding the Subtle Art of Allyship
(13:30) From Kiddie Parties to Boardrooms: Women Lifting Each Other Up
(18:00) Moments That Define Us: Life-Altering Support in Unexpected Places
(21:00) Behind Every Leader: The Unseen Allies Shaping Our Paths
(25:30) Seeking Allyship: Practical Tips for Building Your Support Network

Amit Ray
Amit is an alumnus of IIM Calcutta and the founder of CrazyTok, a ‘new media’ content marketing firm focused on podcast and YouTube production for CxOs, founders, and business owners.

Prior to founding CrazyTok, he worked at a mix of mature and fast-growing organizations, most recently at Grab and Uber. He has worked in India, the Philippines, and the US and currently lives in Singapore with his wife, son, and dog, Pepper.
Connect with Amit at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitray/ 

Richa Goswami
Board member, purpose-driven investor, and mentor to visionary social entrepreneurs tackling global challenges at scale. A trailblazer in digital transformation and building high-impact, disruptive customer experiences, I’ve redefined what’s possible for major brands as the first Group Chief Marketing & Brand Officer at Fidelity, Global Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at HSBC and Global Chief Digital Officer at J&J. Passionate about AI, sustainability, and creating purpose-led change, I back ventures that are radically committed to making the world a better place—a vision fully aligned with my own. Bold, curious, and focused on meaningful growth, I’m dedicated to helping brands seize opportunity in the face of disruption and drive a positive future through fearless, innovative leadership. Both as a mom and a trailblazing global C-Suite leader from a small town in India, I break barriers and champion honest conversations that pave the way for the next generation of leaders.
Connect with Richa at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richagoswami/ 

Your Host
Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.
https://www.letsrewritetherules.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
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