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Be bold - Be Uma!!! with Rita Kakati-Shah

Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
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Are you bold? Showing up? A go-getter? Rita Kakati-Shah, Author, Founder & CEO, International Speaker and Board Advisor, is and does as we discuss in this week's episode. Being "one of the only" as a woman of color in finance in the UK, formed Rita's passion for diversity and inclusion. Rita furthered embraced this after her move to the US when she became a "plus 1". She tapped into her journey and authored "The Goddess of Go Getting" which was released earlier this year. Be bold be brave be you - Be Uma!!! Check out the episode for more. This week's guest is… RITA KAKATI-SHAH is a multi-award-winning gender, diversity, inclusion, and career strategist, advisor to Fortune 500 companies, author, and TV show host. With over 25 years of experience in finance, healthcare, and strategic consulting, Rita founded Uma, an international diversity and inclusion coaching, consulting, and corporate training platform that empowers confidence, inspires success, and builds leadership and resilience in women and minorities around the world. Rita began her career at Goldman Sachs in London, where she was awarded the Excellence in Citizenship and Diversity Award. After a decade in finance, she went on to lead Business Development globally in CNS healthcare. She is also a Distinguished Alumna of King's College London, serves on the King's Business School Advisory Council, and is a three-time winner of the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Rita is also an honoree of the President's Lifetime Achievement Award from US President Joe Biden, as well as recipient of multiple international awards in recognition of advancing gender equality, diversity and inclusion, and empowering women, girls, and youth around the world. A highly sought-after international speaker and guest lecturer at academic institutions and global policy forums, Rita's thought leadership has been featured in multiple international media platforms and publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, Fox News, CBS News, and Fast Company. CONNECT WITH RITA: Website: http://goddessofgogetting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ritakakatishah Instagram: https://instagram.com/ritakakatishah YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/beboldbeuma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-kakati/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rita-Kakati-Shah/e/B08N363GB6?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 About the Podcast Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color) is a podcast about women empowerment stories and for Women of Color who want more out of life. This show is for women who have had enough and want change, especially those who have been waiting to choose themselves and live boldly. In each inspiring episode, hear from women from different backgrounds, countries, and ages who have embarked on personal journeys, sharing their stories of empowerment, overcoming, and their path to living a dream life (style). Women of Color is the #1 Women of Color Podcast on Apple and a 35 Best Women Empowerment Podcasts by Feedspot. My Podcast Coaching Journey: How I'm Overcoming Fear and Planning For Growth Celebrate My Success The Power of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Deneen is committed to elevating the voices of WOC and empowering them to Live a Dream Life (style) NOW! Contact Deneen for speaking opportunities deneen@deneenlgarrett.com.

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