A Rebel with a Cause: Rikita Wadhwa on Pursuing Your Dreams Against the Odds

Everyday Leadership

English - July 02, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 4.45 KB - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
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Previous Episode: From Hard Work To Smart Work: Redefining Professional Growth with Sope Agbelusi

"Call it a rebel, call it black sheep, call it whatever anyone wants. All I was doing along the way was living my life on my terms."

Ritika Wadhwa, CEO and founder of Pravah Global shares her journey of breaking barriers and living life on her own terms. From facing gender expectations in a patriarchal society to navigating the challenges of being an immigrant, Ritika's story is one of resilience and determination.

She credits her mother as her biggest role model and draws inspiration from her upbringing to bloom no matter what. Ritika discusses the sacrifices and trade-offs of moving to a new country and the importance of cultural intelligence in navigating different spaces.

Takeaways

Break barriers and live life on your own terms, regardless of societal expectations.

Draw inspiration from role models and find strength in their stories.

Embrace adaptability and continuous learning to navigate different cultures and environments.

Recognise the sacrifices and trade-offs that come with pursuing personal and professional goals.

Cultivate cultural intelligence to effectively navigate diverse spaces and build relationships.

Fitting in can prevent us from being authentic and reaching our full potential.

Building relationships and networking are crucial for success and making an impact.

Betting on yourself and following your gut can lead to fulfilling and purpose-driven work.

Maximising the human experience and optimising human performance are key aspects of leadership.

Having a clear vision and taking intentional actions can create a legacy of positive change.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Living Life on Your Own Terms

09:04 Identity and the Importance of Representation

23:58 The Immigrant Experience and Pursuing Freedom

31:21 Sacrifices and Trade-Offs in Pursuit of a Better Life

32:44 Adaptability and Continuous Learning in a Changing World

33:43 The Journey of Fitting In and Finding Authenticity

38:45 The Power of Relationships and Networking

41:58 Betting on Yourself and Following Your Gut

43:52 Maximising the Human Experience and Optimizing Human Performance

48:18 Creating a Legacy of Positive Change

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