International
Women’s Day Special Feature/ Interview Series
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.
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.
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?
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.
has empowered many youth in her 30 years of experience in Education.
ST: How are you
celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day?
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?
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’?
to you is ‘women empowerment’?
Mala: Believing in oneself and being ones’ best irrespective of what the ret
have to say!
have to say!
ST: What would you
say are the main challenges facing women at present in India?
say are the main challenges facing women at present in India?
Mala: Safety. Married women have additional responsibility and household can
be more supportive.
be more supportive.
ST: Where do you
want to see yourself in next 5 years?
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
(This interview is a
part of ‘International Women’s Day interview series’. Share your feedback at startupterminal@gmail.com)
part of ‘International Women’s Day interview series’. Share your feedback at startupterminal@gmail.com)
