Sneak peek into Day 2 of Women on a Mission summit

At the heart of HerStory, lies the belief that women are the formidable force that drive the world. Being true to our nature, we brought together women who have time and again with their grit, fearlessness and power, proven that they run the world — today and always. 

Our flagship event, Women on a Mission 2022 was our dedication to womankind.

The event kicked off with an introductory address by Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO, YourStory, who inaugurated the two-day event while giving a glimpse of what’s in store as women from different walks of life deliberate, discuss, and speak on topics close to their hearts.

After the roaring success of Day 1 of HerStory’s Women on a Mission 2022 , Day 2 is set to kickstart with four tracks featuring several more Indian women leaders delivering exhilarating and inspiring sessions.

Click here to attend the event.

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