It’s true that Indian women live longer, eat better, have more education and give birth to healthier children than they did before. But these modest gains come with a whole set of unprecedented challenges – whether at home, out in public, and, of course, in the workplace. And for some women, progress is more tenuous, and comes with fewer opportunities and more risk than many of their peers. 

 

In this episode of India Included, Parmesh Shahani talks to Dr. Ruha Shadab, a doctor, social entrepreneur and the founder of Led By Foundation, to discuss the invisible yet significant challenges faced by Muslim women in India’s workforce.

 

Dr. Ruha explores the systemic barriers Muslim women encounter—from hiring biases to social media hostility. She also talks about how the Led By Foundation addresses these barriers head-on, offering a fellowship program that provides Muslim women with skills, mentorship, and pathways to impactful careers. 



Tune in as they explore research-backed insights into workplace inclusivity and the broader implications for a more diverse and equitable future in corporate India.

 

Learn more about the Godrej DEI Lab and our work at https://www.godrejdeilab.com/.

 

Our Guest:

Dr Ruha Shadab

 

Find the Lab on social media:

Instagram

Linkedin

 

Email us at godrejdeilab@godrejinds.com / contact@maed.in

 

This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Head of Audio Production: Kartik Kulkarni

Producer: Meghna Gulati 

Sound Editing & Mixing: Nihar Temkar

It&rsquo;s true that Indian women live longer, eat better, have more education and give birth to healthier children than they did before. But these modest gains come with a whole set of unprecedented challenges &ndash; whether at home, out in public, and, of course, in the workplace. And for some women, progress is more tenuous, and comes with fewer opportunities and more risk than many of their peers.&nbsp;
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In this episode of India Included, Parmesh Shahani talks to Dr. Ruha Shadab, a doctor, social entrepreneur and the founder of Led By Foundation, to discuss the invisible yet significant challenges faced by Muslim women in India&rsquo;s workforce.
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Dr. Ruha explores the systemic barriers Muslim women encounter&mdash;from hiring biases to social media hostility. She also talks about how the Led By Foundation addresses these barriers head-on, offering a fellowship program that provides Muslim women with skills, mentorship, and pathways to impactful careers. 
Tune in as they explore research-backed insights into workplace inclusivity and the broader implications for a more diverse and equitable future in corporate India.
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Learn more about the Godrej DEI Lab and our work at <a href="https://www.godrejdeilab.com/">https://www.godrejdeilab.com/</a>.
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Our Guest:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drruhashadab/">Dr Ruha Shadab</a>
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Find the Lab on social media:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/godrejdeilab/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/godrej-dei-lab/?originalSubdomain=in">Linkedin</a>
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Email us at <a href="mailto:godrejdeilab@godrejinds.com">godrejdeilab@godrejinds.com</a> / <a href="mailto:contact@maed.in">contact@maed.in</a>
&nbsp;
This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at <a href="http://www.maedinindia.in">www.maedinindia.in</a>
Creative Director: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a>
Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a>
Head of Audio Production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amadnessepidemic/">Meghna Gulati</a>&nbsp;
Sound Editing &amp; Mixing: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nihar_temkar/">Nihar Temkar</a>

India Included by the Godrej DEI Lab focuses on how diversity, equity and inclusion is helping us reimagine work and workplaces in India. Hosted by Parmesh Shahani, each episode features changemakers transforming corporate spaces, redefining accessibility, challenging cultural narratives, and advocating for inclusivity in business and work.

They talk about the daily work of overcoming structural barriers, the future of doing better business, creating space for yourself and others, viewing accessibility as innovation, and harnessing cultural representation for real change. We’re striving for an India where everyone can prosper, because everyone belongs – and we want you to join us.

India Included by the Godrej DEI Lab focuses on how diversity, equity and inclusion is helping us reimagine work and workplaces in India. Hosted by Parmesh Shahani, each episode features changemakers transforming corporate spaces, redefining accessibility, challenging cultural narratives, and advocating for inclusivity in business and work.
They talk about the daily work of overcoming structural barriers, the future of doing better business, creating space for yourself and others, viewing accessibility as innovation, and harnessing cultural representation for real change. We&rsquo;re striving for an India where everyone can prosper, because everyone belongs &ndash; and we want you to join us.

India Included by Godrej DEI Lab

India Included by the Godrej DEI Lab focuses on how diversity, equity and inclusion is helping us reimagine work and workplaces in India. Hosted by Parmesh Shahani, each episode features change-makers transforming corporate spaces, redefining accessibility, challenging cultural narratives, and advocating for inclusivity in business and work.

They talk about the daily work of overcoming structural barriers, the future of doing better business, creating space for yourself and others, viewing accessibility as innovation, and harnessing cultural representation for real change. We’re striving for an India where everyone can prosper, because everyone belongs – and we want you to join us.

India Included by the Godrej DEI Lab focuses on how diversity, equity and inclusion is helping us reimagine work and workplaces in India. Hosted by Parmesh Shahani, each episode features change-makers transforming corporate spaces, redefining accessibility, challenging cultural narratives, and advocating for inclusivity in business and work.
They talk about the daily work of overcoming structural barriers, the future of doing better business, creating space for yourself and others, viewing accessibility as innovation, and harnessing cultural representation for real change. We&rsquo;re striving for an India where everyone can prosper, because everyone belongs &ndash; and we want you to join us.

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