At the inaugural edition of Vogue Values: Women of Excellence, presented by Tira, the panel on leadership and entrepreneurship turned toward a simple question: how can women open doors for others while advancing themselves? Moderated by Vogue India’s Digital Editor, Sara Hussain, the conversation brought together Mira Rajput Kapoor, founder of Dhun Wellness; Samantha Ruth Prabhu, actor, investor and producer; and Chetna Gala Sinha, founder of Mann Deshi Mahila Sahakari Bank. Held on February 17 in partnership with Mercedes-Benz, Roku Gin and FnP Luxe, the panel explored power as a responsibility where influence can be used to widen the circle instead of simply securing your own seat.
When asked about the everyday ways women can create opportunities for others, Kapoor’s answer was disarmingly domestic and endearing. She described involving her daughter Misha in conversations about money and work, insisting that the younger generations must grow up in a world without limiting expectations. An anecdote about her daughter’s cookie stall, complete with pricing strategies and profit calculations, was an early lesson on agency, necessary for building confidence long before adulthood.
For Kapoor, financial literacy from a young age is essential. She spoke about explaining loans, profits and repayments to her daughter in child-friendly terms, sharing, “I was talking to her about money. Whether Nani has given her an envelope, ‘What are you going to do with it? Is it going to go under your pillow or in your piggy bank? Should it go in the bank? If you are putting it in the bank, what happens to the money when it’s in the bank?’” By demystifying money, she suggested that women can dismantle the idea that finance is a male domain.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu approached the question from an industry perspective. With the launch of her production company Tralala Moving Pictures just last year, she has prioritised newcomers, unconventional stories and voices that typically struggle to secure financial backing. While there may be risks of investing in unfamiliar talent, she explained that repetition had never produced transformation.
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