Season 1 - Episode 31 | International Women's Day Special - Unleashing the Power of Women: Marina Mahathir (Malaysia)

💬 Stay Connected with Us Welcome to our International Women's Day 2023 special episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption podcast. This year's IWD theme is #EmbraceEquity and we're excited to celebrate by sharing inspiring ideas of how we can all work to create a world where women are valued, respected, and empowered.Dr. Ramesh has a very special guest, Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, a renowned Malaysian socio-political activist and writer. Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir is also a fearless voice for women’s rights, gender equality, religious freedom and justice. The eldest child of Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, she has worked tirelessly to break down barriers and pave the way for women to rise and thrive.In this episode, Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir shares her journey, her struggles, and triumphs as a woman in the public eye, in a patriarchal society. We'll also discuss the critical issues that women face today and how we can all work together and #embraceequity to empower women and amplify their voices.  So sit back, grab a cup of tea and join Dr. Ramesh for this personal conversation on overcoming struggles,  finding growth and building more inclusive societies where every woman has the opportunity to thrive.Share this podcast with your family, friends and colleagues - Let's all come together to #EmbraceEquity.To learn more about the entrepreneurial mindset with Dr. Ramesh, get your copy of The Big Jump into Entrepreneurship 2.0 on Amazon.com or www.Dr-Ramesh.com.If you're interested in Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir's latest book The Apple and the Tree - Life as Dr Mahathir's Daughter, go to Amazon.com.Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host and Founder of Talent Leadership CrucibleGuest Speaker: Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, Writer, Activist, Founder of Zafigo#MarinaMahathir #EmbraceEquity #IWD2023 #Writer #UNPersonOfTheYear #WomenDeliver.org #100MostInspiringPeopleDeliveringForGirlsAndWomen #ChevalierdelaLegionD'Honneur #DatoPadukaMahkotaSelangor #DPMS #DatinPaduka #3R #TV3 #Zafigo #WomenTravel #TheAppleAndTheTree #Dr.Mahathir #President #MalaysianAIDSCouncil #Activist #Women'sRights #HIV/AIDS #TheStar #NewspaperColumnist #SistersInIslam🌱 Upcoming Programme: Sustainable Success for Collective Advantage (SSCA)If you are looking to deepen your leadership journey and build sustainable impact, consider joining our upcoming Sustainable Success for Collective Advantage (SSCA) programme. 📍 SSCA Singapore — 17 to 19 September 2026This immersive experience is designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who want to align purpose, performance, and long-term impact in a rapidly changing world.Thriving in the Age of Disruption with Dr. Ramesh RamachandraReady to thrive in today’s fast-changing world? Visit our website for exclusive insights and resources from Dr. Ramesh!💡 Watch the full video episodes and engaging reels on YouTube.🎥 Follow us on Tiktok and Linkedln for updates and bonus content.📢 Stay inspired with actionable tips and expert advice every week.🎙️ This podcast is proudly produced by Talent Leadership Crucible.