Sirisha Kuchimanchi

Women Career & Life

Education EN ↓ 56 episodes

You are a smart, driven woman who is not afraid to work hard or think big for your career and life. You like taking conscious efforts to improve the status quo rather than going with the flow. Your career is a big part of your life canvas, but you find yourself wanting to throw many more colors on it. The good news is that you are not alone. I am Sirisha and welcome to the Women, Career & Life podcast! Join me as I share experiences, interesting stories about career beginnings, breaks and sequels, family, friends, feeling like an outlier, and life themes that are unique to women. I’ll also hav...

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Sirisha Kuchimanchi

Episodes

Starting Work After 40: Kavita Kanukolanu Shares Her Journey of Upskilling and Entrepreneurship 29.09.2021 11:59

In this episode, Kavita Kanukolanu, a dancer, teacher, and project manager, shares her experience of returning to work after a 15-year break. Kavita talks about how she became an entrepreneur, upskilled herself with Salesforce Trailheads, and transitioned from part-time to full-time work as a project manager. Kavita discusses the challenges she faced during her job search, such as dealing with em...

Pivoting Your Career and Leveraging a Community: Insights from Lauren Hagerty, Director of Marketing & Community at Power To Fly 15.09.2021 28:11

In this episode, Lauren Hagerty, the Director of Marketing & Community at Power To Fly, shares her personal story of career pivots and the impact of mentors on her journey. She discusses how Power To Fly has built a community that connects underrepresented talent to remote roles in highly visible sectors and drives economic equality through upskilling. Lauren shares how Power To Fly achieves i...

Resources and Returnship Programs for Returning to Work After a Break: Insights from Guest Host Usha Nadiveedhi 01.09.2021 8:17

In this episode, guest host Usha Nadiveedhi shares valuable insights on available resources and returnship programs for individuals looking to return to work after a break. With today's employers and workplaces striving to be more inclusive and accommodating to those taking career breaks, Usha highlights various organizations and resources that can help job seekers chart their own path to suc...

Challenges of Returning to Work and Transitioning from Industry to Academia- Vidya Narayanan, Researcher, Oxford University 18.08.2021 12:48

In this episode, we hear from Vidya Narayanan, a researcher at Oxford University who discusses the challenges of returning to work after a break and making a transition from industry to academia. Vidya shares her experience of upskilling and finding the right environment to pursue her career interests. She also talks about her career pivot from Math to the intersection of AI, Machine Learning, Et...

Tips for Returning to Work after a Break with Guest Host Usha Nadiveedhi 01.08.2021 16:03

In this episode, Guest Host Usha Nadiveedhi shares valuable tips for anyone planning to return to work after a break, whether it be a maternity break, education break, elder care, or due to COVID. Usha discusses the challenges of finding a job after a break, building a support network to navigate the transition, and staying motivated. She also highlights the importance of upskilling, leveraging...

Podcast Trailer 31.07.2021 0:52

Welcome to Women, Career & Life podcast. Hello - This is Sirisha here! Join me as we explore the infinite possibilities in life by sharing our experiences, our mistakes, and triumphs. I will share interesting stories about career beginnings, breaks, sequels, family, making friends, feeling like an outlier, and life themes that are unique to women. I’ll also have some friends, everyday rockstar...