Happier with Gretchen Rubin Introducing: Confessions of a Female Founder with Meghan
Apr 24, 2025
In a powerful conversation, Reshma Saujani, the founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, joins Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. They delve into the importance of redesigning workplaces to support women, balancing health with career demands, and the challenges of female entrepreneurship. Reshma shares her journey through setbacks and her passion for empowering young women in tech. Their discussion highlights the need for authenticity in leadership and advocating for equitable policies in the workplace. This exchange is filled with inspiring insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Reshma's Early Resilience Story
- Reshma Saujani endured bullying and cultural pressure growing up in a predominantly white town.
- She turned to hope, founding a prejudice reduction club in high school to educate others about diversity.
Failure Opens Space for Growth
- After a failed congressional run, Reshma found resilience instead of defeat.
- She realized failure doesn't break you; it can open space for more growth and learning.
Nonprofits as Startups
- Reshma treats nonprofits with a startup mindset, focusing on scale, KPIs, and big change.
- Some ideas come together perfectly, making foundation easier when the world supports the vision.
