Rooted in the Past, Transforming the Future: Sonia Vora on Identity, Empathy, and Leadership | Indianness Podcast

Update: 2025-06-25

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Join us in this episode of the Indianness Podcast as we explore Sonia Vora's inspiring journey—from her immigrant upbringing in Detroit to becoming the Chief Strategy Officer of a mental wellness company and CHRO of the Gates Foundation.

💡 What you’ll learn:

How Sonia’s parents shaped her values through resilience and empathy
Her pivot from finance to HR, integrating AI and human-centric leadership
The power of intrinsic motivation and how to unlock it in yourself and others
Stories of cultural duality, name changes, and identity

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniavora/

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