043: Courage, Conviction and Confidence: Overcoming the Challenges of Being a Woman in Business [With Reetu Gupta]

In the realm of business, our guest today emphasizes that women must possess three vital qualities to conquer the challenges they'll encounter: Courage, Confidence, and Conviction. Reetu Gupta, the Ambassadress of The Gupta Group for the Family Business, a hotel empire, exemplifies this approach in a male-dominated industry by charting her distinctive path. Reetu skillfully blends her spiritual heritage with her business acumen, resulting in the expansion of the enterprise to include The Shakti Society. This visionary initiative provides complimentary meditation classes, fostering confidence and internal happiness empowerment. Moreover, Reetu's ability to maintain her authentic self while juggling her business commitments and daily disciplines serves as a compelling illustration of how one can seamlessly integrate their unique spirituality into any business endeavor. In this engaging podcast episode, we delve into the dynamics of growing a family-involved business, the importance of staying true to oneself, and the intriguing intersection of faith and entrepreneurship.     TIME STAMP [01:19] Introducing Reetu Gupta [03:43] Reetu Gupta’s Story [05:38] The Gupta Family Business [13:00] Courage, Conviction and Confidence [15:17] How Do You Work Around the Challenges of Growth? [23:19] How Are You Integrating AI & Technology Into Your Business? [25:20] Reetu Gupta’s Book - Auspicious [27:09] What Does Authentic Self Mean to You? [29:41] Advice on Weaving Spirituality into Business. [32:16] How Do You Structure Your Day for Personal Needs and Daily Disciplines? [35:30] Alcohol Consumption and the New Term - Sober Curious. [45:57] What is the Next Evolution for Reetu Gupta? [49:30] How Has Taking Ownership Over Your Decisions Brought You Freedom   Grab Reetu’s Book Auspicious: Embracing the Path Toward Courage, Conviction and Confidence  https://bit.ly/3s2W3BL Reetu Gupta is a speaker, advocate, philanthropist, and the Ambassadress of The Gupta Group, where she focuses on creating impact and opportunity. She is the cofounder and Chief Strategy Officer of Rogue Insight Capital Ltd; the private venture capital arm of The Gupta Group, focusing on investing in Canadian start-ups with female and/or minority leadership. Her passion and drive for her roles are showcased in her continued excellence and groundbreaking contributions to the sector, focusing on uplifting women, minorities, and local communities. Reetu re-launched The Gupta Family Foundation in 2020, where she serves as President and Co-Chair and is able to provide longterm solutions to global issues.  She is the Founder and President of The Shakti Society, which provides complimentary meditation classes to empower all individuals with courage and to instill a strong sense of confidence. Her book, “Auspicious: Embracing the Path Toward Courage, Conviction and Confidence” is a must-read for those who seek to honour their life’s purpose with spiritual intention. It is available for pre-order and out September 21, 2023.  Reetu sits on several local and international boards and committees, and has been twice honoured with the distinction of WXN’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, as well as the ICCC’s Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and Canada's Top 40 Under 40®. She has spoken at events such as Forbes Women Summit and the NEXUS UN Global Summit. Reetu has been interviewed in publications such as Hotelier Magazine and The Edge, and is a Huffington Post Contributor. Her mission is to utilize the resources around her to bring lasting positive change. Connect with Reetu:   REETU’S IG: https://instagram.com/reetuguptaofficial?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== WEBSITE: https://www.reetugupta.com/ Apply to be a Guest on The Freedom CEO Podcast: https://forms.gle/cyMnP5LBb3XbERMm6   Shae Invidiata is an Award-Winning Human Rights Activist, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Wellness Advocate.   Shae has been a licensed realtor for over a decade. While at The Invidiata Team Shae sold and listed some of Canada’s most exclusive and coveted properties.   Currently Shae is with eXp Realty, the fastest growing brokerage in the world with over 84,000 agents in 22 countries.     Strongly believing in justice and giving back, Shae founded not-for-profit organization Free-Them in 2010, one of Canada’s leading Federal and Provincial Stakeholders in the anti-human trafficking movement.   From humbling awards Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, to multiple national media appearances, changing legislations, and TEDx Talks, making money with a purpose to positively impact lives and leading people to create a legacy of significance is what Shae is committed to.   When Shae is not in Toronto, you will find her living on the ocean amongst nature in Costa Rica. 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