Dr. Srimathy Kesan - From Kitchen To Cosmos | Episode 7 | THE SHE.E.O EFFECT

16 years a homemaker. A former paratrooper. Now, the woman launching the world's lightest satellites with NASA and ISRO. 🚀In this episode of THE SHE.E.O EFFECT , host Vijayashree Parameswaran sits down with Dr. Srimathy Kesan, the founder of Space Kidz India . Known affectionately as "Space Mom," Dr. Kesan shares her incredible transition from a conservative South Indian household to leading 12,000+ students from 108 countries in space missions.Dr. Kesan opens up about the "Sword to Spatula to Space" journey - how she went from commanding parades with a sword to managing a home, and eventually building satellites in her kitchen. We discuss her controversial yet heartwarming take on asking for "permission" in marriage, why she believes Gen Z and Gen Alpha are the best generations yet, and her bold stance on why India should focus on human intelligence over AI.In this episode, we cover:- Reframing "Permission" in marriage: Why it’s about respect, not slavery.- The 64g Satellite: How she cracked a NASA competition from her kitchen.- Failure & Resilience: The emotional story behind the SSLV/AzadiSAT launch.- Why Dr. Kesan believes AI shouldn't replace human jobs in India.- "Sword to Spatula to Satellite": Overcoming imposter syndrome after a 16-year career gap.- Mission ShaktiSat: Rallying 12,000 girls from around the globe.If you think it's too late to start your dream career, or if you are navigating the balance between tradition and ambition, this episode is for you.🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from women changing the world!