Unheard with Saloni

Brichaya Shah Shrestha, CEO & Founder of Drift Beyond, is a leader in digital learning, creating personalised learning experiences for all learners. She also serves as the Director of Digital Learning at Kennesaw State University. She has more than 20 years of experience in her field. Her passion for teaching and learning helps promote innovation in technology-enhanced learning. In this episod...

Dr. Sunnie Joshi is the CEO of Nepal Coffee Company and she holds a Ph. D. in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science. She previously worked as a Data Scientist at the World Bank and an Assistant Professor at Temple University. In this episode she talks about: Embracing her passion for mathematics and its universal applicability in various fields. Academia to Enterprise: Charting a Diverse C...

Menuka Gurung is the co-founder of  Duluwa Outdoors and Duluwa Talks where they bring out travel stories of women travellers from around the world and curate outdoor activities by women for women. She is a feminist activist with over 7 years of experience supporting women’s leadership, mentorship, community engagement and communication.  In this episode she shares about Empowering women through tr...

Preeti Adhikary is the Founder of The Great Nepali Diaspora, a non-profit community of global Nepali talent that aims to nurture connection, collaboration, and camaraderie. In less than two years, this community has grown to over 2,000 members & 50 chapters worldwide.  She has over 17 years of diverse experience in tech startups, banking, and nonprofits.  In this episode she shares about: The...

Abhilkeha Jain is Partner, Head of Sales -UK, Ireland & Middle East at BlueBay Asset Management. In the past she has worked with Invesco, Pimco, Deutsche Bank & UBS. In this episode she talks about: Resilience & Perseverance Inspiration from Indian joint family dynamics Her Transformative migrant edge

Karvika Thapa is a Tech Entrepreneur. Her companies Kimbu Tech & Simjung are International Software Companies provides IT Solutions and Outsourcing services. She is also the Executive Director at V.S. International College, Nepal. In this episode she talks about:  How and why she started Kimbu tech Creating an ecosystem for the industry to flourish Working in the education space to create a  l...

Roja Kiran Basukala is the Deputy Director at Nepal Telecommunication Authority & Founder /Vice President at the Center For Cyber Security Research and Innovation, Nepal. She is a strong advocate for women in ICT & received the Nepalese National ICT Excellence Award 2079. In this episode she shares: NTA's evolution and her role in the organisation. Balancing the challenges of motherhoo...

Moushumi Shrestha is a Social Entrepreneur and the Director of Shreenagar Agro Group specializing in the Poultry, Livestock, and Aquaculture sector in Nepal. She is the founder of Shree Kisan Innovation Hub, which serves as an information sharing platform for the agriculture community to empower farmers through knowledge. In this episode she talks about: How her background in development has molde...

Yazma Rajbhandary is the CEO , Principal Architect & founder of Kalap architects a firm dedicated to marrying art and architecture in hopes of providing a new dimension to Nepali architecture. In the past she has worked with Meinhardt (Singapore) Pte. Ltd as a technical Director. In this episode she talks about: How she navigates client conflicts, Her approach to managing imposter syndrome, Bu...

Sneh Rajbhandari has extensive experience in development, sustainability, public affairs, and strategic communications. She currently heads the Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability for Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal . She also co-founded Gulaafi- a beauty and wellness startup & is on the board as a director for Curves and Colors, a creative technology company. In this epsiode she tal...

Prakriti Gautam is the founder and CEO of Khetipati Organics. She works in the eastern hills of Nepal with small and marginalized horticulture farmers and local youths providing them with economic opportunities and financial stability. Determined to fight against food wastage, her company works with over 1000 farmers across 5 districts and specializes in dehydrated organic fruit powders, high-alti...

Kritika Rathi is the Co-Founder & Chief Content Strategist of One Four Seven a company that delivers creative solutions through strong consumer insights with its headquarters in Delhi. In the last few years, they have worked with over 150 brands out of which 60 have been startups and 20 of those are now unicorns! In this epsiode, Kritika shares: - How she finds mentorship in books & podcas...

Introducing "Unheard with Saloni," the podcast where inspiration meets practical advice from the most brilliant and successful women in Nepal and beyond. Join host Saloni Sethia every week as she dives deep into the lives and careers of extraordinary women, uncovering their secrets to success. Have you ever wondered how other accomplished women tackle their professional and personal chal...

Dr. Prativa Pandey, Founder and CEO of Catalyst Technology and Herveda Botanicals, is a researcher and science entrepreneur. Her research is focused on the value addition of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) of Nepal. She returned to Nepal in 2015 after a decade of research and industrial experience in the US and Singapore leading research teams and supporting technology transfers. She has publ...

Dr. Prativa Pandey, Founder and CEO of Catalyst Technology and Herveda Botanicals, is a researcher and science entrepreneur. Her research is focused on the value addition of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) of Nepal. She returned to Nepal in 2015 after a decade of research and industrial experience in the US and Singapore leading research teams and supporting technology transfers. She has publ...

Kreeti Shakya is a designer and a creative entrepreneur. She is the founder of Kazi Studios & brands such as Allare, Alchi & creator of board games such as Samrajya, Jatra and many more.  In this episode, Kreeti Shakya shares: Working with her partner  what led to her having her first baby at 36 How changing the way her company priced her services positively impacted the whole in...

Deepshikha Garg has worked in engineering, investment advisory consulting, sales, strategy and is currently working at the strategy team of Google Search. During the span of her career she has moved countries from Nepal to Japan to US to India and has finally settled down in the US. In this episode, Deepshikha shares: how she went from Kathmandu University to working at Google. her secret to succe...

Dr. Subhadra Karki is an Ayurvedic Gynaecologist, only one amongst less than 10 in Nepal and is currently a Government consultant doctor at Naradevi Ayurveda Hospital in Kathmandu. She also teaches wellness & self care. In this episode, Dr. Subhadra shares, Why Ayurveda is relevant today How to thrive in a long distance relationship How our “Prakriti” (nature) determines what is healthy f...

Mridula is an Educationist, a Parenting Coach & Co-founder of Grooming Tales. Grooming Tales is a vocational education institute for children, where children are taught in an exciting and activity based approach. She is a passionate learner & loves to research child behaviour and development & regularly writes columns on this subjects as well. In this episode, Mridula shares: The impor...

Alpa Shakya began her career began in audit, finance, and accounting, and transitioned successfully to operations, procurements, and management. She has over two decades of work experience in various sectors such as the hospitality industry, travel and tourism, medical research and services, events, and even in development organisations. In 2012, she founded GO Nepal, a business with a vision to p...

Upasana Poudel is the youngest and only female CEO in the Nepalese Insurance industry. She worked in India for more than a decade across different sectors like manufacturing, telecom and insurance before she decided to move back. After joining United insurance she has turned the company around and made it enter the 100 Crore Club.  In this episode, Upasana shares: what led to her returning to...

Shubhangi Rana is a civil engineer by profession and entrepreneur by passion. She currently works as the Engineering Officer at CDM Smith, for their Nepal Reconstruction Engineering Services program funded by USAID. She is the co-founder of Pad2Go, a social enterprise that promotes menstrual health management in Nepal in a holistic manner. She has been listed in the Forbes 30 under 30 list of 2020...

Grace Rauniyar is a trader in the Nepal Stock Exchange. She is the youngest representative of the Nepal Investment Forum. She’s the cofounder of investing with Grace & imparts financial literacy to women, queers and the youth. In this episode, Grace shares: Her experience with trading in the Nepal Stock Exchange. Inculcating a habit of saving Questions you want to ask yourself before investing...

From joining the Prime Life insurance Board at 24, to becoming a member of the Board of Laxmi Bank at the age of 26, to pioneering private equity in Nepal and leading Global Equity Fund at 34, Swati Roongta Agarwal has distinguished herself in the male-dominated financial sector of Nepal. In this episode Swati shares - How she kickstarts her morning - How she balances her personal and professional...

Vianet had only 35 employees when Sewa Pathak joined Vianet as a CFO. Since then, the company has grown to 1500 employees and Sewa has grown to take over the role of CEO and a mother of two children. In this episode, Sewa shares: - How she uses curiosity as a tool to overcome the gender bias - The importance of mentors when scaling up - The need for a mindset change in hiring as companies become l...