Why Hiring People with Disabilities is Actually Good for Business | Meera Shenoy | #TGV625

In this landmark 625th episode of The Guiding Voice, we welcome pioneering social entrepreneur Meera Shenoy, founder of Youth for Jobs. Meera shares the incredible journey of building South Asia’s largest organization dedicated to training and employing youth with disabilities. We dive deep into shattering the "curse" myths that keep disabled girls hidden in rural areas and explore how a single paycheck can provide a voice, confidence, and a 360-degree life transformation. From the innovative AI-powered Smartability platform to being recognized by PM Narendra Modi on Mann Ki Baat, Meera’s "Maverick" approach is a masterclass in compassionate leadership and social impact.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction: 625 Episodes of Impact

00:05:05 - Rapid Fire Round: Curiosity, Leadership & Empowerment

00:06:22 - The Guiding Voice: Listening to the Inner Compass

00:07:50 - Success Mantras: Transparency & Evidence-Based Solutions

00:11:04 - Why Youth for Jobs? Scaling Inclusion for the Vulnerable

00:14:03 - The COVID Trigger: A Focus on Women with Disabilities

00:18:24 - Success Story: The MNC Job & the Electronic Wheelchair

00:22:03 - Smartability: An AI Platform for Total Accessibility

00:25:08 - Recognition & "Mann Ki Baat": Opening Doors for Inclusion

00:28:56 - Shattering the "Curse" Myth in Rural India

00:34:33 - What True Empowerment Looks Like

00:37:11 - Listening to the Grassroots: Integrating AI & Martial Arts

00:39:17 - 2nd Rapid Fire: Billboard Advice & The "Maverick" Mindset

00:41:44 - Career Advice: Converting "I Can't" to "I Can"

00:44:13 - Trivia: Helen Keller & Arunima Sinha

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https://youth4jobs.com/

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