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S3E126: Redefining Women’s Voices: Shaili Chopra on Empowerment, Media & Menopause
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Summary
In this powerful episode of The AboutHer Show , Shaili Chopra , award-winning journalist and founder of SheThePeople.TV opens up about her journey from the newsroom to nation-building through storytelling. She talks about the turning point that inspired her to create India’s first platform dedicated to women’s voices, the challenges of balancing purpose and profit, and her latest mission, normalising conversations around menopause and women’s health. From leadership lessons to breaking taboos, this episode celebrates resilience, reinvention, and the courage to keep the conversation going. 🎧 Tune in for a deeply honest conversation that reminds us why every woman’s story deserves to be heard. For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/shaili-chopra/ 🎧 Chapters (0:00) - Introduction Meet Shaili Chopra, award-winning journalist and founder of SheThePeople.TV , who is redefining how women’s voices are heard in India. (2:40) - The Defining Moment Shaili shares the pivotal point that led her to step away from mainstream media and create a platform dedicated to women’s stories. (4:35) - Gaps in Women’s Stories She reflects on the silence and invisibility that once surrounded women’s narratives—and what it took to change that. (9:10) - Evolving Idea of Empowerment How her understanding of empowerment has grown over the years through listening to and amplifying women’s experiences. (14:39) - Toughest Challenges From funding to bias, Shaili opens up about the hurdles she faced building a purpose-driven media company. (20:24) - When Purpose and Profit Collide A candid look at maintaining vision while keeping the business sustainable in a competitive ecosystem. (28:06) - Advice to Women Who Want to Lead Her message to women…