6 Jun 2022 · 1 h 17 min
Books from Reshma Saujani
“How I Taught Millions Of Women The Most Important Skill: Girls Who Code Founder: Reshma Saujani”
3 books mentioned
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The conversation
Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, discusses her journey from immigrant childhood to founding a nonprofit that taught millions of women to code. She reflects on shifting from promoting individual grit to advocating for systemic workplace changes that support working mothers. The episode covers failure, resilience, and the courage to change one's philosophy.
Talking points
- Childhood as daughter of Ugandan immigrants
- Experiences with racism and law school
- Founding Girls Who Code
- Reflections on failure and resilience
- From 'Brave Not Perfect' to 'Pay Up'
- Critique of corporate feminism
- Systemic change for working mothers
- Studying Bhagavad Gita for spiritual focus