Rita Kakati Shah's guest appearances

Rita Kakati Shah

Startup Parent

Disruptive CEO Nation

Thought Sparks

Whitney Johnson

Katherine Goldstein

Nicole Walters

Vanessa Van Edwards

Laura Roeder

Amy Schumer

Kate Northrup

Andy Paul

Erin Stutland

Danielle LaPorte

Martin Luenendonk

Lucy Knisley

Robin Berzin

Val Geisler

Kimberly Ann Johnson

OwlTail

Rita Kakati Shah started her career at Goldman Sachs in London, where she has been a dedicated advocate for diversity and equality issues in the workplace. She was awarded the prestigious Excellence in Citizenship and Diversity Award for her outstanding contributions during her 10-year career at the firm. After a segue into the healthcare industry, Rita moved to New York City, took a career break to raise her children and now helms Uma, a company whose mission is empowering women to succeed at life and work after a career break or transition. Uma holds networking events that allow attendees to share valuable stories, lessons and contacts, and be part of a supportive community. Uma Academy workshops help polish skills in a constantly changing work environment, providing practical tools, clear career direction and emotional support. Finally, Umaships are curated job experiences with select companies across diverse fields, that help bridge the gap between current lifestyles and return to work. With offices in New York, London, and San Francisco, the community continues to grow every day. Rita has created an international movement by identifying pain points and challenging the status quo. From income disparity to paid family leave, she is not afraid of asking tough questions and making bold suggestions to help women succeed in life every day. Rita also advises companies on diversity, inclusion and retention strategy, and is a regular speaker at global events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rita Kakati Shah started her career at Goldman Sachs in London, where she has been a dedicated advocate for diversity and equality issues in the workplace. She was awarded the prestigious Excellence in Citizenship and Diversity Award for her outstanding contributions during her 10-year career at the firm. After a segue into the healthcare industry, Rita moved to New York City, took a career break to raise her children and now helms Uma, a company whose mission is empowering women to succeed at life and work after a career break or transition. Uma holds networking events that allow attendees to share valuable stories, lessons and contacts, and be part of a supportive community. Uma Academy workshops help polish skills in a constantly changing work environment, providing practical tools, clear career direction and emotional support. Finally, Umaships are curated job experiences with select companies across diverse fields, that help bridge the gap between current lifestyles and return to work. With offices in New York, London, and San Francisco, the community continues to grow every day. Rita has created an international movement by identifying pain points and challenging the status quo. From income disparity to paid family leave, she is not afraid of asking tough questions and making bold suggestions to help women succeed in life every day. Rita also advises companies on diversity, inclusion and retention strategy, and is a regular speaker at global events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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#075 — Transitioning Back to Work After a Career Break  If you’ve taken a career break to raise children, reentering the workforce can be a challenge. Though motherhood is arguably the most difficult—and important—job on the planet, it isn’t a paid position. And the gap it leaves on your resume often seems to erase the experience you had before becoming a mom.  How do you rebuild your confidence as a competent and capable career woman? And how do you prepare yourself emotionally for the transition back to work? Rita Kakati Shah is on a mission to support women in returning to the workforce through Uma, a startup that gives mothers the tools to rediscover themselves and find jobs that match their credentials—and their lifestyle commitments. Today, Rita joins me to explain how her own frustration around going back to work served as the inspiration for Uma. She shares Uma’s mission to empower women with the confidence and emotional readiness to reenter the workforce, offering advice around developing your swagger and scenario planning for childcare. Listen in for Rita’s insight on how entrepreneurship is just a different kind of motherhood and learn how society benefits when moms are supported in returning to the workforce!  FULL SHOW NOTES Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at http://www.startuppregnant.com/075.  EPISODE SPONSOR &amp; SPECIAL OFFER This podcast is made possible by Alavita Nutrition, a tremendous resource when it comes to food, health, and wellness. The Alavita team is on a mission to make eating good food and understanding nutrition easier for busy moms. Head to https://www.alavitanutrition.com/ and use the code ‘startup pregnant’ for 20% off their self-paced programs or a nutrition consultation. All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors.  LEARN MORE ABOUT RITA KAKATI SHAH Rita Kakati Shah is the Founder and CEO of Uma, a professional training and coaching firm that empowers women to reenter the workforce after taking time off to raise children. Rita began her career as an investment banker, working for Goldman Sachs in London for a decade before transitioning to the healthcare industry. She is a fierce advocate for diversity and equality issues, earning the prestigious Excellence in Citizenship and Diversity Award for her outstanding contributions to diversity initiatives at Goldman Sachs.  Uma Uma on Twitter Uma on Facebook Uma on Instagram  Uma on LinkedIn Email info@beboldbeuma.com    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   ‘Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified’ in Harvard Business Review Article on Promoting Men vs. Women Renée Warren on Startup Pregnant EP074   THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST &amp; HOST  Startup Pregnant  

#075 — Transitioning Back to Work After a Career Break If you’ve taken a career break to raise children, reentering the workforce can be a challenge. Though motherhood is arguably the most difficult—and important—job on the planet, it isn’t a paid position. And the gap it leaves on your resume often seems to erase the experience you had before becoming a mom.  How do you rebuild your confidence as a competent and capable career woman? And how do you prepare yourself emotionally for the transition back to work? Rita Kakati Shah is on a mission to support women in returning to the workforce through <a href="https://beboldbeuma.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uma</a>, a startup that gives mothers the tools to rediscover themselves and find jobs that match their credentials—and their lifestyle commitments. Today, Rita joins me to explain how her own frustration around going back to work served as the inspiration for Uma. She shares Uma’s mission to empower women with the confidence and emotional readiness to reenter the workforce, offering advice around developing your swagger and scenario planning for childcare. Listen in for Rita’s insight on how entrepreneurship is just a different kind of motherhood and learn how society benefits when moms are supported in returning to the workforce! FULL SHOW NOTES Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href="http://www.startuppregnant.com/075" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.startuppregnant.com/075</a>. EPISODE SPONSOR &amp; SPECIAL OFFER This podcast is made possible by Alavita Nutrition, a tremendous resource when it comes to food, health, and wellness. The Alavita team is on a mission to make eating good food and understanding nutrition easier for busy moms. Head to <a href="https://www.alavitanutrition.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alavitanutrition.com/</a> and use the code ‘startup pregnant’ for 20% off their self-paced programs or a nutrition consultation. All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href="http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>. LEARN MORE ABOUT RITA KAKATI SHAH Rita Kakati Shah is the Founder and CEO of <a href="https://beboldbeuma.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uma</a>, a professional training and coaching firm that empowers women to reenter the workforce after taking time off to raise children. Rita began her career as an investment banker, working for Goldman Sachs in London for a decade before transitioning to the healthcare industry. She is a fierce advocate for diversity and equality issues, earning the prestigious Excellence in Citizenship and Diversity Award for her outstanding contributions to diversity initiatives at Goldman Sachs. <ul> <li><a href="https://beboldbeuma.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uma</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/BeBoldBeUma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uma on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeBoldBeUma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uma on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beboldbeuma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uma on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/uma----be-bold.-be-you.-be-uma./" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Uma on LinkedIn</a></li> <li>Email <a href="mailto:info@beboldbeuma.com">info@beboldbeuma.com</a> </li> </ul> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li><a href="https://hbr.org/2014/08/why-women-dont-apply-for-jobs-unless-theyre-100-qualified" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ‘Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified’ in Harvard Business Review</a></li> <li>Article on Promoting Men vs. Women</li> <li><a href="http://www.startuppregnant.com/074" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Renée Warren on Startup Pregnant EP074</a></li> </ul> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST &amp; HOST <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.%0A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></li> </ul>

Transitioning Back to Work After a Career Break — Rita Kakati Shah