# S3E149: Radhika Duggal: On Reinventing Yourself, One Brave Choice at a Time

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Podcast: [The AboutHer Show with Sangeeta Relan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-abouther-show-with-sangeeta-relan-6385791)
Published: 2026-05-07T04:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4037

## Resource

What does it take to walk away from a 30-year corporate career and build something entirely your own? Radhika Duggal has done it, more than once. From rising through the ranks at Hyatt to thriving in Dubai, pivoting into brand alliances, and then launching Sattika, her saree brand, she has reinvented herself at every stage with quiet courage and deep self-belief. In this episode, we talk about leadership, identity, the moment a life-threatening husky attack cracked her open, and what it really means to start over. For every woman wondering if it's too late: this one's for you. AboutHer - Stories that inspire everyone lead, build, and rise. The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India . For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/radhika-duggal/ Chapters: (0:00) Welcome to the Journey: A warm introduction to a woman who has worn many hats and isn't done yet. (3:50) Roots & Early Years: The formative experiences and values that quietly laid the foundation for who she became. (10:57) The Hyatt Years: What drew her to hospitality and what those early years truly taught her. (14:14) Sales, Marketing & Self-Discovery: How a move into sales became an unexpected mirror, revealing her strengths and instincts. (17:27) The Dubai Chapter: The bold move to the Middle East — and what it taught her about independence and leading at scale. (23:41) The Leader She Was: Reflecting on her leadership style across large teams and multi-city operations. (28:31) Beyond Hospitality: The Kankei Chapter: The bold pivot into brand alliances and the uncertainty she had to sit with to make it work. (32:51) 2015: Choosing the Independent Path: The pivotal year she stepped away from the…

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