ReWrite The Rules
by Ritu G. Mehrish
The Guilt-Free Framework for Career-Building
About this podcast
Powerful stories of senior Asian women leaders and their allies who have overcome challenges to achieve career and business success. These conversations go beyond insights—they’re about representation, leadership, and forging new paths for the next generation. Whether you’re a current or aspiring woman leader or an ally, tune in and learn from their journeys.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 50 episodes
- The Guilt-Free Framework for Career-Building · 31 minAfter 31 years navigating male-dominated consulting in Vietnam, Ha Do's conclusion will surprise you: being a woman isn't the obstacle — it's the edge. Ha Do started her career…
- Breaking The Access Barrier For Women Leaders · 33 minIn this episode, I sit down with Kanchana Gupta, from climbing the corporate ladder to founding a global mentorship platform for women, her journey is anything but linear. We get…
- AI Is Not the Threat — Your Mindset Is · 41 minShe was building AI before the world even knew what it was. In this episode, I sit down with Ayesha Khanna—from coding complex financial models on Wall Street to founding a…
- Why Women Risk Missing the AI Revolution | Rewrite The Rules by Ritu G. Mehrish · 35 minI met two women who turned a friendship that started in a Hong Kong maternity ward into a global mission. Christine Fellowes, former media CEO and board leader, and April Swando…
- “Be Shameless”: Georgette Tan on Confidence, Culture & Speaking Up · 39 minShe once asked women to be shameless… and that’s exactly where this conversation begins. In this episode, I sit down with a woman who’s moved seamlessly from public service to…
- Why Most Leaders Misread the Boardroom | Rewrite The Rules by Ritu G. Mehrish · 26 minIf someone told you they dropped out of kindergarten, went on to sit on global boards, and now runs half marathons in Greenland… would you believe it? In this episode of Rewrite…
- The Boldest Leadership Lessons from Season 3 · 3 minHow often do you see women take the top seat at the table… and what happens when they do? Hosting this season of Rewrite the Rules has been eye-opening for me. I’ve heard stories…
- S3E12 - How To Build Leadership Staying Power With Supriya Rao Patwardhan · 25 minWhat makes someone stay at the same company for thirty years—and still love it? I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Supriya Rao Pat, EVP at DHL Group, who’s been with…
- S3E11 - They conquered doubt, fear and Everest together · 45 minEver wondered what it takes for a group of young women from flat, humid Singapore to climb Mount Everest? When I sat down with Peh Gee Lee, Jane Lee, Li and Hui Lee, and I wasn’t…
- S3E10 - Why “Balance” Is Bad for Personal Branding with Amrita Randhawa · 38 minEver been told you're “too much”? Too loud, too emotional, too aggressive? Amrita Randhawa owns it - and I loved every minute of this chat with her! In this episode of Rewrite…
- S3E9 - Can Male Leaders Really Support Women at Work? · 25 minWhat makes a senior banking executive step up as a champion for women at work? In this episode, I speak with Bruce Perry—MD Head of Operations for Asia Pacific, Middle East &…
- S3E8 – Women Groups. Yay or Nay? w/ Yolanda Lee · 27 minWomen groups—essential or overrated? I sat down with Yolanda Lee, founder and CEO of Uncommon, to unpack why women leaders need spaces to connect, share, and grow. Yolanda’s…
- S3E7 - Is It Safe to Drop the Mask at Work? with Josefhine Chitra · 22 minCould your hobbies shape your career success? Dive into this episode of Rewrite the Rules where our host Ritu discusses the art of bringing your whole self to work with Josefhine…
- Bonus: Ritu's Interview on Money FM 89.3 · 16 minWho says you can't change the game from the East? Join us in this special episode where Ritu Mehrish, co-author of "Rewrite the Rules," appears on Money FM radio and shares her…
- S3E6 - Allyship: How Tech Giants Are Getting It Right (and Wrong) with Amit Ray and Richa Goswami · 28 minHow can you become a better ally for women in your workplace and beyond? I'm your host, Ritu, and today we're diving deep into this topic with Amit Ray, a former tech guru at…
- Meet The Authors · 13 minReady to shake up the status quo? Dive into "Rewrite the Rules: Powerful Stories of Senior Asian Women Leaders" with authors Ritu Gupta Mehrish and Rajita Saxena! This episode…
- S3E5 - Leader as a Cheerleader with Charu Kokate · 21 minHow are the most iconic landmarks brought to life? In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, I sit down with Charu, a passionate architect working with the legendary Moshe Safdie…
- S3E4 - How does meaningful work change your life? · 13 minWhat drives a tech leader to truly love their work? In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, I talk to Ursula Chang, a leader at PayPal Singapore with a remarkable career journey…
- S3E3 - Thriving in the Corporate World with Sonia Gupta · 24 minHow do you rise in the corporate world? In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, I sit down with Sonia Gupta, Managing Director of Growth and Innovation at Accenture, who shares her…
- S3E2 - How to grow using self-reflection with Freda Liu · 24 minWhat would make someone leave a secure corporate career for the unknown world of radio? In this episode, I’m excited to chat with Freda Liu, someone I’ve long admired for her…







