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“ As such, over the years, I’ ve encountered numerous leaders and tend to try to emulate positive leadership styles. I always focus on what I can do and how I can contribute, and I encourage the same in other women in the industry. When I talk to other women or people from other underrepresented groups, I try to coach them to realize their worth and understand that they’ ve earned their place at the table, as much as the next person.
“ I grew up in a mixed-race immigrant family,” she continues.“ My grandfather came to the UK via the US but was originally from
Kashmir. So, although my cultural ethnicity may not be visible, my background is diverse, and I would say that has helped me. Sometimes, people will say things in front of me that they wouldn’ t say in front of others and that has enabled me to have those difficult but equalizing conversations. As such, I would say my empathy for underrepresented groups extends far beyond gender,” she explains.
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