Struggling with navigating the entrepreneurial world as a woman? In today's episode, Megan Swan chats with Ashima Chopra about the power of community, resilience, and actionable steps to support other women in business.

Key Points Discussed:

Supportive Communities: The importance of finding and fostering a community of women in business.

Dual Reality: Understanding the challenges and opportunities women entrepreneurs face.

Channeling Emotions: Using frustration and anger at systemic inequalities as a drive for positive action.

Mentorship & Connection: Leveraging platforms and communities to mentor, connect, and elevate women in business.

Balancing Feelings & Actions: The necessity of balancing emotional processing with proactive steps.

Impact-Driven Work: Ashima’s mentorship experiences with women founders in sectors like circular economy, health tech, and biotech.

Holistic Wellness: Integrating practices like somatic movement and meditation for personal development.

Advocacy & Fundraising: Highlighting projects like supporting the Tatu Rafiki tailors in Tanzania during COVID-19.

TLDR: Embrace the power of community, balance emotions with actions, and support other women in business to create real and lasting change.

Thank you for listening!

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Connect with Megan Swan:

http://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellness

http://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellness

www.meganswanwellness.com

Connect with Ashima Chopra:

http://www.instagram.com/ashmaawakening

http://www.linkedin.com/in/ashmachopra

Keywords

women in business, entrepreneurship, supportive communities, systemic inequalities, mentorship, connection, balancing emotions, impact-driven sectors, holistic wellness, personal development, somatic movement, meditation, advocacy, fundraising, community upliftment, startup advisor, angel investor, democratize capital access, inclusive spaces, immigrant experience, resilience, overcoming challenges, theatre involvement, inclusive spaces, innovation, resilience, conscious choices.