Insights from Ladies Leading Tech - Empowering women, breaking barriers and scaling businesses with Shamila Gopalan

In this episode of Insights from Ladies Leading Tech, Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions and Nicola Steel Career Coaching, speaks with Shamila Gopalan, a passionate advocate for empowering women and a dynamic leader with over 25 years experience across three continents. Shamila is the founder of HerWit, a platform dedicated to helping female entrepreneurs scale their businesses, and the Chief Commercial Officer at SisterWorks, a not-for-profit organisation that supports migrant and refugee women in achieving economic independence.

Shamila shares her inspiring journey of creating HerWit to address the challenges female entrepreneurs face, emphasising the importance of focusing on revenue growth and customer understanding before seeking investment. She also discusses her impactful role at SisterWorks, where she helps women overcome barriers to employment and entrepreneurship, fostering economic empowerment through tailored support and skills training.

Nicola and Shamila explore the critical role of mentorship, sponsorship, and inclusive leadership in supporting women entrepreneurs. Shamila highlights the funding gap faced by female founders and shares strategies for balancing a passion for social impact with the commercial skills needed for sustainable success.

This empowering episode celebrates resilience, leadership, and the transformative power of women supporting women. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, or passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to take action.