Rhea Sharma, winner of the Risky Women Write competition, discussed the human costs of offshoring GRC functions. She highlighted the disparity in pay between offshore and onshore employees, noting that offshore employees often face an illusion of progress. Rhea emphasized the need for fair pay, transparency, and inclusion in offshoring practices. She also shared her background, including her work with Women's Lantern, a charity supporting South East Asian women, and her ongoing education. Rhea advocated for decentralized finance and its potential to address global cybersecurity issues, citing regulatory reforms in Australia, Singapore, and India.

SHOW NOTES
00:24 Feedback on Rhea's Article
04:36 Career Journey
07:36 Aligning Values with Work
19:46 Challenges of Offshoring and Brain Drain
25:52 Practical Steps for Ethical Offshoring
31:49 Future Innovations and Recommendations

Transcript and more GRC content: https://www.riskywomen.org/2025/05/podcast-s8e5-offshoring-grc-functions-the-human-reality/