Guest Contributor

Meet our remarkable guest contributors from emerging economies. They span all ages, sectors, positions and regions. Here they share their personal journeys, lessons learned and advice to help other women – like you – on your path to succeess.

Maybe Being a Woman is Just Good Enough

“I’ve been raised with the idea that being a woman is a blessing. ” Mariam from the Republic of Georgia shares in a series of charming stories how she has worked to prove herself in running and in pursuing business…

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Championing Women’s Equality in the Republic of Georgia

Larisa, a doctorate student at Ilia State University in Georgia, spoke during Women’s History Month about the Social Progress Index in her country and possible solutions to gender inequality..

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My Business Impact in Ghana through Clinton Global Initiative University

As a student at the Christian Service University, I learned of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU) which engages the next generation of world leaders on college campuses to take concrete steps to address global challenges. So, I made a commitment in 2010 with my co-founders to use bamboo to produce bicycles. Our project was accepted. […]

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What it was like to say ‘we failed’ & shut down our startup

Indian marketing professional Unmana Datta shares her entrepreneurial journey and what it was like to try and fail…

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Growing Opportunities for Women in the Middle East

women in the middle east job opportunities The Way Women Work

The Middle East is booming with job opportunities for women. Here are some specific job sectors that are growing the most…

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4 Lessons in a New Era of Entrepreneurship in India

Payal Gandhi Hoon Founder of Tamarai India The Way Women Work guest contributor

Payal paints a vivid picture of how opportunities and culture has shifted in the past two decades with people leaving steady, corporate jobs to dive into the unknowns of entrepreneurship…

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What Women in India Want, Think & Do to Succeed (PT 3)

Freyaz Shroff

Freyaz Shroff created her startup after several humanitarian and professional initiatives. She shares her three success mantras: meditation, weekly planning, and…

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What Women in India Want, Think & Do to Succeed (PT 2)

Dharmendar Kanwar writer, heritage conservationist and promoter of tourism in Rajasthan India The Way Women Work interview

Dharmendar Kanwar is a full-time writer, heritage conservationist and promoter of tourism in Rajasthan, India: “There really is no short-cut to success; it is only dedication that puts you above the rest…”

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What Women in India Want, Think & Do to Succeed (PT 1)

Neera Saggi Chief Executive of L&T Seawoods Pvt. Ltd. (LTSPL) interview The Way Women Work

Neera Saggi has worked in government for 28 years: “It’s important not to say what others want to hear. But how you say it is crucial. You must always be who you are or else at some point you will fall apart…”

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From Hobby to Career: Indian Woman Wildlife Photographer

Rathika Ramasamy is one of the few successful professional photographers in India. She talks about her off the beaten-track career…

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