Ep. 99: Leading with purpose with Pratham USA CEO Manisha Bharti

🎙️ New Episode Out Now!

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Manisha Bharti, CEO of Pratham USA, to explore what it takes to lead one of India’s largest education nonprofits.

From her journey through Harvard to her work in HIV response and international development, Manisha shares powerful insights on:

✨ Nonprofit leadership & global impact
🌍 Philanthropy in the Indian diaspora
📚 How Pratham empowers youth through education & skilling
🤝 The importance of partnerships and scaling what works
🔍 Her favorite tool for self-awareness: the Enneagram

🎧 Plus:

• Breaking into public health & international development

• Using private sector strategy to drive nonprofit success

• Advice for young professionals seeking purpose-driven careers

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SHOWNOTES for Ep. 99:

• Books Mentioned:

  1. ["Becoming" by Michelle Obama](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/315843/becoming-by-michelle-obama/) (audiobook)

  2. "365 Days of Art" (creativity workbook)

  Documentaries:

  • "Lovesick" (https://www.lovesickfilm.com/) - documentary about Dr. Suniti Solomon and HIV in India by Priya Giri Desai & Ann Kim

  Personality/Self-Development Resources:

  • [Enneagram Personality Framework](https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/)

  • [Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)](https://www.myersbriggs.org/)

  Organizations Mentioned:

  • [Pratham USA](https://www.prathamusa.org/)

  • [UN AIDS](https://www.unaids.org/)

  • [FXB Foundation](https://www.fxb.org/)

  • [Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation](https://www.gatesfoundation.org/)

  • [McKinsey and Company](https://www.mckinsey.com/)

  • [Johns Hopkins University](https://www.jhu.edu/)

  • [MIT Jameel Poverty Action Laboratory](https://www.povertyactionlab.org/)

  Recommended Resources:

  • [Pratham USA Website](https://www.prathamusa.org/)

  • Local Pratham chapters in major US cities

  Recommended Learning:

  • Volunteer with nonprofits

  • Attend workshops on personal development

  • Explore international development opportunities

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