Episodes

  • S2 | E5: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Aditi Dugar

    S2 | E5: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Aditi Dugar
    Nov 21 2024

    In this episode of Ladies Who Lead Aabha Bakaya in association with our partner Philip Capital, we have Aditi Dugar, Founder & CEO of Masque, India’s first farm-to-table restaurant, which has earned her recognition as the first Indian female restaurateur on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list and a spot on the Condé Nast Traveller x Zomato Top Restaurant Awards 2024. Aditi also shares how she expanded her culinary ventures with TwentySeven Pizza & Bakes, the newest addition to the Urban Gourmet portfolio, building on the success of TwentySeven Bakehouse in Bandra. Tune in to hear her journey of redefining fine dining in India and her exciting goals for the future.


    About the Host, Aabha Bakaya: Aabha Bakaya is the Founder & CEO of Ladies Who Lead, a premium members-only platform for women leaders, dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth through shared experiences. A veteran Business Journalist, Aabha founded LWL in 2021 to bridge opportunity gaps caused by gender biases. Her vision is to build a diverse community of women leaders who co-create an equitable future for women in the workforce. Today, Ladies Who Lead hosts 1,200+ members from 50+ sectors and has expanded across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune.
    Show more Show less
    44 mins
  • S2 | E4: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Supriya Paul

    S2 | E4: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Supriya Paul
    Nov 14 2024

    In this episode, we bring you Supriya Paul, Co-Founder & CEO of Josh Talks! Since launching in 2015, Josh Talks has become one of India’s leading platforms for regional content and upskilling, showcasing inspiring stories from people across the country. With over 10.9 million subscribers on YouTube and more than a billion views, Supriya has created a powerful community that shares journeys of perseverance, ambition, and resilience.

    Hear Supriya reveal the strategies behind Josh Talks’ success, the importance of cultivating community, and her vision to empower India’s next generation. This is a story of impact and innovation you won’t want to miss!
    Show more Show less
    37 mins
  • S2 | E3: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Ajaita Shah

    S2 | E3: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Ajaita Shah
    Nov 7 2024

    Welcome to Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya Season 2, celebrating women who turn challenges into leadership opportunities and are #CoCreatingTheFuture. This season showcases inspiring stories of resilience, ambition, and success.

    In this episode, we introduce Ajaita Shah, Founder & CEO of Frontier Markets! Recently awarded the Schwab Foundation Social Innovation Award, Ajaita is on a mission to empower rural India with her social commerce platform, connecting women entrepreneurs and delivering essential services to over a million households across thousands of villages. Her purpose? To bring unheard voices from rural India to the forefront, amplifying their stories to ensure they’re seen, heard, and empowered. Tune in to hear how Ajaita is driving sustainable change, building a thriving community of women leaders, and transforming lives where it’s needed most!

    About the Host, Aabha Bakaya: Aabha Bakaya is the Founder & CEO of Ladies Who Lead, a premium members-only platform for women leaders, dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth through shared experiences. A veteran Business Journalist, Aabha founded LWL in 2021 to bridge opportunity gaps caused by gender biases. Her vision is to build a diverse community of women leaders who co-create an equitable future for women in the workforce. Today, Ladies Who Lead hosts 1,200+ members from 50+ sectors and has expanded across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune.

    Follow us on:

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ladieswholead7303

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladieswlead/

    LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladieswholead/?viewAsMember=true

    Website: https://ladieswholead.in/
    Show more Show less
    34 mins
  • S2-E2 | Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Devita Saraf

    S2-E2 | Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Devita Saraf
    Oct 29 2024
    Welcome back to Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya Season 2, celebrating women who turn challenges into leadership opportunities and are #CoCreatingTheFuture. This season showcases inspiring stories of resilience, ambition, and success. In this episode, Devita Saraf, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vu Televisions, launched her company at 24, and today it generates over Rs 1000 crore annually. From being underestimated as a young entrepreneur to now ranking among the Top 10 self-made richest Indian women on the Hurun Rich List 2024, Devita’s journey is one of breaking barriers and redefining success. Despite coming from a business family, her path was anything but easy; Vu took eight years to reach profitability, then soared from Rs 30 crore to over Rs 1000 crore in just four years. With Vu, Devita continues to aim for even greater heights. About the Host, Aabha Bakaya: Aabha Bakaya is the Founder & CEO of Ladies Who Lead, a premium members-only platform for women leaders, dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth through shared experiences. A veteran Business Journalist, Aabha founded LWL in 2021 to bridge opportunity gaps caused by gender biases. Her vision is to build a diverse community of women leaders who co-create an equitable future for women in the workforce. Today, Ladies Who Lead hosts 1,200+ members from 50+ sectors and has expanded across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune. Follow us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ladieswholead7303 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladieswlead/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladieswholead/?viewAsMember=true Website: https://ladieswholead.in/
    Show more Show less
    20 mins
  • S2-E1 | Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Swati Bhargava

    S2-E1 | Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Swati Bhargava
    Oct 24 2024
    Welcome back to Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya Season 2, celebrating women who turn challenges into leadership opportunities and are #CoCreatingTheFuture. This season showcases inspiring stories of resilience, ambition, and success. In this episode, Swati Bhargava, Co-Founder of CashKaro & EarnKaro, shares her entrepreneurial journey from Ambala to founding India’s largest cashback platform, revolutionizing online shopping. With 18M+ downloads and $500M in annual sales, Swati's success is fueled by determination. Hosted by Aabha Bakaya, founder of Ladies Who Lead, this show brings forward inspiring stories, fostering empowerment, connection, and change. About the Host, Aabha Bakaya: Aabha Bakaya is the Founder & CEO of Ladies Who Lead, a premium members-only platform for women leaders, dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth through shared experiences. A veteran Business Journalist, Aabha founded LWL in 2021 to bridge opportunity gaps caused by gender biases. Her vision is to build a diverse community of women leaders who co-create an equitable future for women in the workforce. Today, Ladies Who Lead hosts 1,200+ members from 50+ sectors and has expanded across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune. Follow us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ladieswholead7303 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladieswlead/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladieswholead/?viewAsMember=true Website: https://ladieswholead.in/
    Show more Show less
    43 mins
  • S1 E13: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Kalyani Saha Chawla

    S1 E13: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Kalyani Saha Chawla
    Feb 22 2024
    Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya, is where we celebrate remarkable women who turned adversity into leadership. Join us in embracing resilience, tenacity, and real-life success stories. Why this show, you ask? Because we believe in the power of sharing and connecting, fostering empowerment and uplifting each other. This is not just a show; it's a celebration of strength, success, and the unique journeys of women who've shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for others. Kalyani Saha Chawla- In this episode we have, Kalyani Saha Chawla, renowned for her versatility she has held various roles, including Former Vice President at Christian Dior Couture, Interior Stylist, Art Gallery Owner, Luxury Consultant, and Contributor to Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Business Today. In 2017, she founded Rezon Luxury Silverware, a prestigious silver luxury home decor and gifting brand. She also launched her e-commerce fashion platform, Lulu and Sky, following her initial career at the Indian Express. Clearly, her journey exemplifies the pursuit of passion. Let's uncover her inspiring story. About the host Aabha Bakaya: Aabha Bakaya is the Founder & CEO of Ladies Who Lead, a premium members-only platform for women leaders, purpose-built to foster their professional and personal growth through shared experiences and cross-disciplinary exposure.A veteran Business Journalist, Aabha has closely observed the gender biases prevalent in the business landscape. To mitigate the opportunity gaps induced by these biases, she founded Ladies Who Lead in 2021. Her vision is to build a diverse community of veteran and emerging women leaders who can co-create an equitable future for women in the workforce, and speed up meaningful change. After a successful career as a highly-illustrated Business Journalist, News Anchor, Editor, Writer, and Producer, Aabha has recently exited journalism and is now completely devoted towards strengthening LWL as a brand.Through Ladies Who Lead, Aabha aims to foster a tribe of connections who can exchange a fresh perspective on their decisions and challenges, while enabling themselves to become better leaders. Today, the platform hosts a robust community of 1000+ members from over 30 sectors, which is shaping the narrative for women in leadership. The platform has built a robust presence across 4 major cities: Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune, and is poised to expand across the country.
    Show more Show less
    30 mins
  • S1 E12: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Mahua Acharya

    S1 E12: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Mahua Acharya
    Feb 22 2024
    Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya, is where we celebrate remarkable women who turned adversity into leadership. Join us in embracing resilience, tenacity, and real-life success stories. Why this show, you ask? Because we believe in the power of sharing and connecting, fostering empowerment and uplifting each other. This is not just a show; it\'s a celebration of strength, success, and the unique journeys of women who\'ve shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for others. Mahua Acharya - Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Convergence Energy Services Limited In this episode we have, Mahua Acharya, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Convergence Energy Services Limited, a state-owned energy transition powerhouse under the Government of India. With a master’s degree from Yale University, Mahua\'s global journey spans five countries and over twenty-five workplaces. A pioneer of the carbon market, she spearheaded initiatives at the World Bank in Washington DC during its inception. So let\'s dive right into a conversation which is surely going to leave you inspired and enlightened! About the host Aabha Bakaya: Aabha Bakaya is the Founder & CEO of Ladies Who Lead, a premium members-only platform for women leaders, purpose-built to foster their professional and personal growth through shared experiences and cross-disciplinary exposure.A veteran Business Journalist, Aabha has closely observed the gender biases prevalent in the business landscape. To mitigate the opportunity gaps induced by these biases, she founded Ladies Who Lead in 2021. Her vision is to build a diverse community of veteran and emerging women leaders who can co-create an equitable future for women in the workforce, and speed up meaningful change. After a successful career as a highly-illustrated Business Journalist, News Anchor, Editor, Writer, and Producer, Aabha has recently exited journalism and is now completely devoted towards strengthening LWL as a brand.Through Ladies Who Lead, Aabha aims to foster a tribe of connections who can exchange a fresh perspective on their decisions and challenges, while enabling themselves to become better leaders. Today, the platform hosts a robust community of 1000+ members from over 30 sectors, which is shaping the narrative for women in leadership. The platform has built a robust presence across 4 major cities: Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune, and is poised to expand across the country.
    Show more Show less
    28 mins
  • S1 E11: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Seema Jindal

    S1 E11: Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya & Seema Jindal
    Feb 22 2024
    Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya, is where we celebrate remarkable women who turned adversity into leadership. Join us in embracing resilience, tenacity, and real-life success stories. Why this show, you ask? Because we believe in the power of sharing and connecting, fostering empowerment and uplifting each other. This is not just a show; it\'s a celebration of strength, success, and the unique journeys of women who\'ve shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for others. Seema Jajodia - Founder, Nourish Organics In this episode we have, Seema Jindal Jajodia, the visionary founder behind Nourish Organics. Since its inception in 2008, Nourish Organics has been offering a delightful array of wholesome breakfast cereals, nutrient-rich cookies, on-the-go snacks, seed and nut blends, and health bars. As a certified health coach, Seema embraces a holistic lifestyle, enjoying trekking, biking, and running, while fostering her spiritual well-being through daily meditation, yoga, and art. Welcome to our talk show, featuring the visionary behind Nourish Organics! About the host Aabha Bakaya: Aabha Bakaya is the Founder & CEO of Ladies Who Lead, a premium members-only platform for women leaders, purpose-built to foster their professional and personal growth through shared experiences and cross-disciplinary exposure.A veteran Business Journalist, Aabha has closely observed the gender biases prevalent in the business landscape. To mitigate the opportunity gaps induced by these biases, she founded Ladies Who Lead in 2021. Her vision is to build a diverse community of veteran and emerging women leaders who can co-create an equitable future for women in the workforce, and speed up meaningful change. After a successful career as a highly-illustrated Business Journalist, News Anchor, Editor, Writer, and Producer, Aabha has recently exited journalism and is now completely devoted towards strengthening LWL as a brand.Through Ladies Who Lead, Aabha aims to foster a tribe of connections who can exchange a fresh perspective on their decisions and challenges, while enabling themselves to become better leaders. Today, the platform hosts a robust community of 1000+ members from over 30 sectors, which is shaping the narrative for women in leadership. The platform has built a robust presence across 4 major cities: Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune, and is poised to expand across the country.
    Show more Show less
    26 mins