Breaking Barriers: Yasmeen Shaikh on Sports, Sacrifices, and Second Chances | Ep 220

In this inspiring episode, Yasmeen Shaikh, ex-Vice President of Human Resources at a healthcare company and a renowned badminton player, shares her inspiring journey and the challenges of balancing her corporate leadership role with her passion for sports. She talks about her early days in badminton, her hiatus from the sport, and her triumphant return after 20 years. Yasmeen discusses the lack of visibility and support for women's sports and the importance of mental and physical preparation for a comeback. She also highlights the support she received from her family, coaches, and organization. Yasmeen Shaikh shares her experiences and insights as a professional athlete, discussing topics such as goal-setting, perseverance, sacrifices, bias in sports, and the future of her athletic pursuits.Connect with UsMohua Chinappa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/The Mohua Show: https://www.themohuashow.com/Connect with the GuestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasushaikh/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmeen-shaikh-1b27365/?originalSubdomain=in Follow UsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/litlounge_pod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themohuashowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/For any other queries [email protected]:00:00 - Highlights01:42 - Introduction and Mutual Appreciation02:51 - Balancing Corporate Leadership and Passion for Badminton06:19 - Early Days in Badminton and the Hiatus12:15 - Balancing Sports & Corporate Life17:27 - Pursuing Passion alongside a Professional Career20:13 - Winning Gold Medal in All England Senior Championships in 202426:29 - The Need for Recognition of Female Athletes in the Media32:59 - Addressing Nepotism in Sports34:36 - Guidelines for Inclusion of Transgender Athletes37:48 - Navigating Bias and Prejudice in Sports40:31 - Advice for Aspiring Athletes41:40 - Future Plans and AspirationsDisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.#TheMohuaShow #MohuaChinappa #Disparity#Female Athletes#Sports#Family Support#India#GoldMedal#Nepotism#Transgender athletes #Hardwork# YasmeenShaikh #Badminton #PrakashPadukone #Podcast #PodcastEpisode Thanks for Listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.