The podcast with Parul Soni will explore the multifaceted role of women in India’s evolving socio-economic landscape, focusing on their contributions to sustainability, leadership, and innovation. As a renowned advocate for gender equality and empowerment, Parul will share insights into the challenges and opportunities for women in India and globally, offering a compelling vision for inclusive growth. The conversation will also explore strategies for fostering women's participation in the circular economy and aligning gender equity with sustainable development goals.

In this episode of our Podcast series on Challenges in Recruiting Women in India, we have with us Sohini Mishra who is the founder of Women in the Hood.

Sohini is enthusiastic, performance-driven self-starter and team player. She has passion for creating fun, compelling and addictive consumer engagement platforms.

Mishra has Strong organizational and analytical skills & attention to detail.

Sohini has over 15 years of wide experience in Brand Building & Management and direct experience in Automobile, retail, luxury industry and exposure of building start-ups.

Trailblazer in Sustainability and Gender Diversity: Seema Arora

Seema Arora serves as the Deputy Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), where she has been a driving force in championing sustainable business practices and enhancing gender diversity within the workforce.

Since joining CII in 1991, she has led transformative initiatives, pioneering services focused on sustainable development and engaging Indian industry for the Earth Summit in 1992.

Her leadership portfolio at CII includes:
CII Foundation

• Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development
• CII Development Initiatives
• Indian Women Network, which empowers women to unlock their economic potential.

Seema designs innovative frameworks to make sustainability and corporate social responsibility integral to business strategies. Her work not only promotes equal opportunities but also fosters collaboration and develops solutions to societal challenges.

Through her vision and persistence, she has become a key voice in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future for India's industries.

In this podcast, Seema Arora shares her invaluable insights on driving sustainable development and promoting gender diversity in the workforce. Don’t miss her perspective on building a future that is both inclusive and sustainable.