Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Single Adoptive Mothers in India

Career Uninterrupted

Imagine waking up every day to a world where societal norms try to box you in, yet you still find the courage to break free and follow your heart. That's exactly what Hita and Raji have done as single adoptive mothers in India.

Join us on Career Uninterrupted as we share the compelling stories of these two trailblazing women, highlighting their motivations, challenges, and triumphs on their unique paths to motherhood through adoption. Hita, an L&D professional from Mangalore, and Raji, the head of finance at Siemens, provide an honest look into their journeys, from shattering cultural expectations to finding joyous connections with their adopted children.

We'll delve into:

• The nitty-gritty of the legal adoption process in India
• Revealing the adoption decision to friends and family
• Needs of support system for adoptive parents
• Incremental progress of leave policies at workplaces
• Truths about mommy-guilt & financial stability

As the guests articulate their struggles and wins, you will gain valuable insights if you are considering adoption or supporting adoptive parents, making it a must-listen to help you navigate the complexities of modern parenthood.

About the guests:

Hita Hejmadi, is a trainer by profession, writer by passion and Mom by choice. A strong adoption advocate. Spent 18+ years as a working professional mostly doing what I love. Worked in the areas of L&D, OD, Employee Engagement, Internal Comms and DEI. Currently work with Simplilearn, and Edutech firm in the Product and Innovations team. When not working you can find me bingeing on movies, books and coffee or creating memories with my animal-loving daughter!

G S Rajarajeshwari lives by the principle that each person needs to be respected, irrespective of their position. She believes that each one of us can achieve much more than what we think. She currently works as the Head of Finance in Siemens, a performance coach and a freelance organisation consultant.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajarajeshwari-subramaniam

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