Bias to Breakthrough: The Global Fight for Women’s Leadership

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/bias-to-breakthrough-the-global-fight-for-womens-leadership Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, host Tony Tidbit sits down for a powerful conversation about bias, resilience, and leadership on a global stage. Our guest, Priyanka Mishra, a Women Economic Forum honoree and founder of Fuzia Talent, opens up about her journey from childhood insecurities and academic struggles in India to becoming a successful entrepreneur and strategist empowering women worldwide.Together, they explore how women of color confront and rise above societal bias, why emotional resilience is essential to authentic leadership, and how creating judgment-free environments can unlock growth. This is a raw and inspiring discussion about turning obstacles into opportunities and redefining success at the intersection of race, gender, and global leadership.▶︎ In This Episode 00:00: Introduction and Initial Thoughts on Race and Confidence00:52: Welcome to A Black Executive Perspective01:32: Introducing Priyanka Mishra02:24: Priyanka's Background and Family Life07:03: Early School Experiences and Bullying14:17: Turning Point and Academic Success 15:38: Cultural Perspectives on Education18:24: Advice on Overcoming External Judgments24:00: Overcoming Bias and Thriving25:39: Joining Fuzia: A New Beginning28:03: Fuzia's Mission and Impact29:43: Creating a Judgment-Free Environment32:51: Intersectionality and Women of Color37:05: Advice for the Underestimated39:54: Teaching Authenticity Over Performance42:17: Final Thoughts and Farewell🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and Subscribe Listen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .