How do we unlock India’s true economic potential? We start by encouraging more women to re-enter the workforce. 

In this episode of L for Leadership, Madhura DasGupta Sinha, Founder & CEO of Aspire For Her, talks about her bold vision: to reshape India’s economic landscape by building a platform that enables women access to opportunities through structured mentorship, upskilling, and community support.

Madhura shares insight into what led her to start Aspire for Her, going from 10 members  to a community of over 8.6 lakh women. She helps us understand the barriers women face, and how, with her four-pillar model, she has successfully helped women navigate their return into the workforce. 

Madhura gives actionable advice to leaders, HR teams, and businesses committed to diversity and inclusion on how to optimize their return-to-work programs to make the re-entry process easier for women, and thus leverage their true potential. 

With a dream of a more equitable future,  Madhura DasGupta weighs in on how leadership can be more inclusive and the power of community in fostering spaces for growth. 

 

Credits: 

Host: Swati Apte  / Dr. Sangeetha Rajan

About The Arts Quotient

The Arts Quotient is a leadership development firm powered by the two founders’ collective experience of over 50 years across business strategy, operations, psychology, law, communications, and more. Founded by Swati Apte and Dr. Sangeetha Rajan, and their shared experience in the live arts, where they learned in practice - many of the concepts of leadership, such as presence, collaboration, and agility, TAQ looks to bring a multi-dimensional approach to solving leadership problems. Over the past decade, it has harnessed the power of diverse disciplines to solve business challenges and energise leaders across more than 80 organisations. 

 

This is a Maed In India Production

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Head of Audio Production: Kartik Kulkarni

Producer: Rachna Sukuru 

Assistant Producer: Devanshi Chandak

Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Nihar Temkar

Artwork: Alika Gupta

 

Recorded at Island City Studios, Mumbai

How do we unlock India&rsquo;s true economic potential? We start by encouraging more women to re-enter the workforce.&nbsp;
In this episode of L for Leadership, Madhura DasGupta Sinha, Founder &amp; CEO of Aspire For Her, talks about her bold vision: to reshape India&rsquo;s economic landscape by building a platform that enables women access to opportunities through structured mentorship, upskilling, and community support.
Madhura shares insight into what led her to start Aspire for Her, going from 10 members&nbsp; to a community of over 8.6 lakh women. She helps us understand the barriers women face, and how, with her four-pillar model, she has successfully helped women navigate their return into the workforce.&nbsp;
Madhura gives actionable advice to leaders, HR teams, and businesses committed to diversity and inclusion on how to optimize their return-to-work programs to make the re-entry process easier for women, and thus leverage their true potential.&nbsp;
With a dream of a more equitable future,&nbsp; Madhura DasGupta weighs in on how leadership can be more inclusive and the power of community in fostering spaces for growth.&nbsp;
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Credits:&nbsp;
Host: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/swati-apte-75067a114/">Swati Apte</a> &nbsp;/ <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangeetha-rajan-4761647/">Dr. Sangeetha Rajan</a>
About The Arts Quotient
<a href="https://theartsquotient.com/">The Arts Quotient</a> is a leadership development firm powered by the two founders&rsquo; collective experience of over 50 years across business strategy, operations, psychology, law, communications, and more. Founded by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/swati-apte-75067a114/">Swati Apte</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangeetha-rajan-4761647/">Dr. Sangeetha Rajan</a>, and their shared experience in the live arts, where they learned in practice - many of the concepts of leadership, such as presence, collaboration, and agility, TAQ looks to bring a multi-dimensional approach to solving leadership problems. Over the past decade, it has harnessed the power of diverse disciplines to solve business challenges and energise leaders across more than 80 organisations.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
This is a <a href="http://www.maedinindia.in">Maed In India</a> Production
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/rachnasukuru">Rachna Sukuru</a>&nbsp;
Assistant Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adriannelenkerismylove25?igsh=ZzVnZ3djdmYxdXc0">Devanshi Chandak</a>
Sound Editor &amp; Mix Engineer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nihar_temkar?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D">Nihar Temkar</a>
Artwork: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capefoxalix/">Alika Gupta</a>
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Recorded at Island City Studios, Mumbai

L for Leadership by The Arts Quotient is a podcast that explores how leadership is evolving in a world marked by constant disruption, shifting power structures, and redefined careers. 

This season spotlights women founders, investors, and community-builders who are shaping new pathways across varied domains. From building women-first ecosystems and funding underrepresented founders to questioning how data is collected and redefining what a “successful” career looks like, the show unpacks what inspires these leaders to explore new frontiers. The conversations are real and go to the heart of what leadership means in our changing world. 

The hosts, Swati Apte and Sangeetha Rajan share practical insights on building leadership presence, leveraging networks, and navigating career breaks without guilt, so you can lead the change you want to see.

L for Leadership by The Arts Quotient is a podcast that explores how leadership is evolving in a world marked by constant disruption, shifting power structures, and redefined careers.&nbsp;
This season spotlights women founders, investors, and community-builders who are shaping new pathways across varied domains. From building women-first ecosystems and funding underrepresented founders to questioning how data is collected and redefining what a &ldquo;successful&rdquo; career looks like, the show unpacks what inspires these leaders to explore new frontiers. The conversations are real and go to the heart of what leadership means in our changing world.&nbsp;
The hosts, Swati Apte and Sangeetha Rajan share practical insights on building leadership presence, leveraging networks, and navigating career breaks without guilt, so you can lead the change you want to see.