Breaking Barriers: Shruti Shibulal on Leadership and Legacy
In this engaging episode of Stree At The Table host Naghma Mulla, CEO of EdelGive Foundation sits with Shruti Shibulal, Executive Vice Chair of the Board, Tamara Leisure Experiences. Shruti shares her transformative journey in the hospitality industry, the challenges of ageism and gender, and her passionate advocacy for sustainability and social responsibility. Join us as we delve into her unique perspectives on leadership, overcoming stereotypes, and her dedication to making a positive impact in education, healthcare, and women's empowerment. Learn about her experiences from her early life in the US and India to building a highly sustainable hospitality brand. Don’t miss her insights on balancing ambition with holistic success, the role of empathy in leadership, and her vision for fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
01:09 Introduction to Shruti Shibulal and Her Impactful Journey 07:32 Venturing into Entrepreneurship and Hospitality 16:46 Challenges and Misconceptions in the Hospitality Industry 22:15 Advocating for Women's Rights and Leadership 37:10 Promoting Women in Leadership 44:06 Mentoring Young Entrepreneurs 55:18 The Importance of Male Allyship 58:05 The Future of Gender Equality