International
Women’s Day Special Feature/ Interview Series
Name: Mala Mary Martina
Age: 30
City: Chennai
Occupation: CEO and Co-founder, I Love Mondays
ST: Please tell us
briefly about you.
Mala: I am Mala Mary Martina, CEO and Co-founder of I Love Mondays (www.ilovemondays.in), a TEDx speaker, Distinguished
Toastmaster, Keynote speaker, Career Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Best
engineering student, Karnataka.
I love India and I wish to contribute to it becoming a superpower.
ST: Who is a woman
that inspires you the most and why?
Mala: My mom – Florence Rita Rao. She is a successful mom and Professional. She
has empowered many youth in her 30 years of experience in Education.
ST: How are you
celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day?
Mala: Speaking at a Panel in an MNC and sharing my experience.
ST: What is the
most important message you want to send out to all the women around the world
on this occasion?
Mala: Believe in yourself. BE confident. You deserve everything you desire.
ST: What according
to you is ‘women empowerment’?
Mala: Believing in oneself and being ones’ best irrespective of what the ret
have to say!
ST: What would you
say are the main challenges facing women at present in India?
Mala: Safety. Married women have additional responsibility and household can
be more supportive.
ST: Where do you
want to see yourself in next 5 years?
Mala: Help every child in India choose careers they love!
Mala Mary Martina, CEO and Co-founder, I Love Mondays