THE SHE.E.O EFFECT

Today, the host of THE SHE.E.O EFFECT has lent her seat to Aahika Harlalka . After 14 episodes of amplifying other women, Vijayashree Parameswaran is finally sharing her own story. She grew up believing she was destined to be a housewife and play second fiddle in a marriage. Her life took a drastic turn when she was diagnosed with one of the rarest autoimmune conditions, forcing her to stay home w...

"I have almost lost my life... there is no way I would give up." At 18 years old, Aishwarya Pissay failed her 12th-grade exams and was told she would never amount to anything before being asked to leave her home. For most, that level of rejection would be the end. For Aishwarya, it was the starting line. Today, she is a 12-time national champion and the first Indian athlete—male or femal...

"I was told I didn't have the capabilities to take the company to the next level. Within two years, I easily surpassed the numbers he said I couldn't reach." Imagine growing up as a carpenter's daughter where you were not taught to dream big, and your ultimate career goal was simply to become a secretary so you could work in an air-conditioned room. In Episode 13 of THE SHE.E...

"Women from good families don't put themselves in these situations."In Episode 12 of THE SHE.E.O EFFECT, Vijayashree Parameswaran sits down with Divya Yachamaneni, the CEO of Naandi Community Water Services. Coming from a highly sheltered, urban background, Divya made a radical choice: she wanted to explore the real "Bharat."Driven by an intense combination of curiosity and...

Imagine walking away from a 25-year investment banking career, where you dealt in millions, to proudly call yourself a "cabbie".In Episode 11 of THE SHE.E.O EFFECT , Vijayashree Parameswaran sits down with Vandana Suri, the fierce and unapologetic Founder of TaxShe . Triggered by the horrific Nirbhaya case and an Uber incident in Delhi, Vandana decided to channel her anger into action, l...

What happens when you take an Indian Air Force pilot who lands on the world’s most dangerous runways and drop her into the corporate pressure cooker of Amazon? In Episode 10 of THE SHE.E.O EFFECT, Vijayashree Parameswaran sits down with Wing Commander Jaya Tare. Jaya is an IAF veteran, former Amazonian, Analog Astronaut, and the CEO of New Horizon Space. She has built a career entirely out of owni...

A 10th Grader Challenges 3 Powerhouse Women on Gender, Leadership & The FutureWhat happens when a 10th grade student walks into a room with three powerhouse women and says "I'm not here to take notes. I'm here to question whether the system you built is fit for the future we're stepping into."Episode 9 is unlike anything we've done before. Smriti Kaushik, a 16-year-ol...

"If that's what they think, let them think. I come with my drama."The wait is finally over! Episode 8 of  THE SHE.E.O EFFECT is officially LIVE, featuring Aditi Shrivastava, Co-Founder & CEO of Pocket Aces. This is a deeply special episode, as Aditi is the one who originally "sowed the seed" for this podcast. In this unfiltered conversation, Aditi shares her journey fro...

16 years a homemaker. A former paratrooper. Now, the woman launching the world's lightest satellites with NASA and ISRO. 🚀In this episode of THE SHE.E.O EFFECT , host Vijayashree Parameswaran sits down with Dr. Srimathy Kesan, the founder of Space Kidz India . Known affectionately as "Space Mom," Dr. Kesan shares her incredible transition from a conservative South Indian household t...

In Episode 6 of THE SHE.E.O EFFECT , we sit down with Shukla Bose, founder of the Parikrma Humanity Foundation - one of India’s most impactful education leaders. Shukla Bose speaks with clarity and conviction about what triggered her journey:- Why dissatisfaction must turn into action- The reality of 274 million children needing quality education- How Parikrma is not just about schooling, but abou...

What does it really take to take charge in a room where you’re not expected to lead? In this episode of  THE SHE.E.O EFFECT host Vijayashree Parameswaran sits down with Fancy George - architect, founder of Pause and Breathe and Founding Board Member of WiREnet World, for a candid, no-filter conversation on leadership, power, and breaking industry norms. With over three decades in India’s real esta...

What does leadership look like beyond medals, titles, and safe careers? In this episode of  THE SHE.E.O EFFECT  host Vijayashree Parameswaran sits down with Deepti Bopaiah - former banker, athlete, and former CEO and current Boardmember of the GoSports Foundation, to unpack what it truly takes to build excellence in Indian sport. From walking away from a high-growth corporate career in retail bank...

What does it really feel like to become CEO - when the self-doubt is louder than the wins? In this episode of THE SHE.E.O EFFECT - Vijayashree Parameswaran sits down with Mithila Saraf, CEO of Famous Innovations, for one of the most honest leadership conversations we’ve had so far. Mithila speaks candidly about the moments she thought she was failing as a CEO, navigating aggressive boardrooms, dec...

In this episode of THE SHE.E.O EFFECT host Vijayashree Parameswaran sits down with Shraddha Thanawala - CEO of Remiges Technologies, a leader who never chased the spotlight, but built her path one bold, purpose-driven choice at a time. Shraddha calls herself an "Accidental CEO." Her journey from finance into deep tech was fuelled by the chaos of the dot-com crash and 9/11. She didn’t fre...

The SHE.E.O Effect kicks off with a story that rewrites what resilience, clarity, and conviction look like in leadership. In our first episode, Varna Bhat — Founder & CEO of House of Blisswater (Rahasya & Yaksha) — breaks down the real playbook behind building a profitable alcohol-beverage brand in one of India’s toughest and most regulated industries. Long before she built award-winning p...