Rewrite The Rules

Powerful stories of senior Asian women leaders who've overcome the odds to achieve career and business success. It's not just discussions, it's about empowerment, representation, and paving the way for leaders of tomorrow. If you're a current or aspiring woman leader or an ally, join us and learn from their stories.

Hosted ByRitu G. Mehrish

Powerful stories of senior Asian women leaders who’ve overcome the odds to achieve career and business success. It’s not just discussions, it’s about empowerment, representation, and paving the way for leaders of tomorrow. If you’re a current or aspiring woman leader or an ally, join us and learn from their stories.


All Episodes

Why Most Leaders Misread the Boardroom | Rewrite The Rules by Ritu G. Mehrish

In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, I speak with Su-Yen Wong, global board director, former Chair of the Singapore Institute of Directors, and a leader who has quietly rewritten every rule around leadership and careers.

How To Build Leadership Staying Power With Supriya Rao Patwardhan

In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Supriya Rao Pat, EVP at DHL Group, who’s been with the company for three decades.

S3E11 – They conquered doubt, fear and Everest together

In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, when I sat down with Peh Gee Lee, Jane Lee, Li and Hui Lee, and I wasn’t just expecting stories of grit—I found lessons in building strong teams, facing doubt, and tuning up that inner light when no one else believes in your big, crazy dreams.

S3E10 – Why “Balance” Is Bad for Personal Branding

In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, I sit down with Amrita, the CEO of Publicis Groupe for Singapore and Southeast Asia, who’s spent 25 years shaping brands across Asia.

S3E9 – Can Male Leaders Really Support Women at Work?

In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, I speak with Bruce Perry—MD Head of Operations for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa at Barclays, and co-chair of the bank’s Women’s Network in the region.

S3E8 – Women Groups. Yay or Nay? w/ Yolanda Lee

In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, I sat down with Yolanda Lee, founder and CEO of Uncommon, to unpack why women leaders need spaces to connect, share, and grow.

S3E7 – Is It Safe to Drop the Mask at Work? with Josefhine Chitra

Dive into this episode of Rewrite the Rules where our host Ritu discusses the art of bringing your whole self to work with Josephine Chitra. Josephine, the head of public affairs at GoToGroup and a mentor at WomenWorks, shares her insights from Jakarta on balancing personal passions with professional responsibilities.

Bonus: Ritu’s Interview on Money FM 89.3

Join us in this special episode where Ritu Mehrish, co-author of “Rewrite the Rules,” appears on Money FM radio and shares her journey of empowering Asian women to lead on their own terms.

S3E6 – Beyond Tokenism: Real Talk on Allyship and Diversity from Top Tech Minds

In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, today we’re diving deep into this topic with Amit Ray, a former tech guru at Uber turned serial entrepreneur, and Richa Goswami, one of the world’s top CMOs and a trailblazer on global private equity boards.

Meet The Authors

Dive into “Rewrite the Rules: Powerful Stories of Senior Asian Women Leaders” with authors Ritu Mehresh and Rajita Saxena! This episode flips the script, putting our usual hosts in the hot seats.