Sailing Unchartered Waters With Grit, Determination

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Captain Radhika Menon, the country’s first woman merchant navy officer, addressing the Women Managers’ Forum organised by Kerala Management Association (KMA), stressed the need for determination and leadership among women to overcome hurdles in life as well as career.

Themed ‘Braving the Odds’, the event was organised to celebrate women’s success stories. Radhika and noted social activist Uma Preman were the keynote speakers.

During her address, Radhika recollected her days in the Merchant Navy, which is generally considered a male bastion, sharing numerous experiences and learnings which were inspiring for the audience.