Reddy2Grow

Imagine sitting across from the hosts of a podcast and being the one to ask the questions.

Not about success.

Not about milestones.

But about why it all began.

What sparked the idea?

What doubts showed up early?

What kept them going when no one was watching?

That’s exactly what happened when 8-year-old Anika Reddy joined Reddy2Grow as a guest host and turned the tables on the hosts themselves.

With curiosity, honesty, and fearless questions, Anika led a conversation that reminded us that growth stories do not start with wins.

They start with purpose.

From asking why this platform was created…

→ To uncovering the real motivations behind Reddy2Grow

→ To exploring how passion takes shape before confidence does

→ To hearing what the hosts wish they knew when they first started

This episode became a powerful reminder that sometimes the most insightful perspectives come from the next generation.

Inside the episode, we talk about:

→ Why asking “why” matters more than having all the answers

→ How beginnings are often messy and uncertain

→ What inspires leaders to keep showing up

→ How curiosity can open conversations that adults often forget to have

→ Why growth is not just taught, it is modeled

🎧 NEW EPISODE DROP:

Sometimes the best way forward is to let a young voice ask the questions we stopped asking ourselves.

Follow and Connect with Reddy2Grow

Reddy2Grow Socials:

Linkedin:⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/reddy2grow-podcast/⁠⁠

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddy2growpodcast?igsh=MTZnbzd0aHF0cTV0dQ==

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FMdAjMHUn/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Priya Reddy Socials:

Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyareddy-dataleader/⁠⁠

Newsletter:⁠ ⁠https://thepriyareddy.substack.com/⁠⁠ 

Website:⁠ ⁠https://www.priyareddyconsulting.com/⁠⁠

Hansika Reddy Socials:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansika-reddy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecareandart?igsh=M2R2eDAzYWkxaTQx

Imagine sitting with a woman who didn’t just grow a company;

She kept reinventing herself so her company could grow with her.

A leader who learned to take risks, bet on herself, and build even when the path wasn’t clear.

Who believed that failure is feedback, that partnerships beat competition,

and that the real race is always with the person you were yesterday.

That’s exactly what unfolded in Episode 2 of Reddy2Grow with the incredible Shanthi Rajaram, CEO & Founder of Amazech Solutions.

From redefining what it means to be an entrepreneur…

→ To spreading your bets and increasing your odds of success

→ To selling with courage—even when the answer might be “no”

This conversation was packed with wisdom for every generation listening.

Inside the episode, we dive into:

→ Why overthinking holds us back

→ How “no” is never final—just information

→ The magic of collaboration over competition

→ What it looks like to evolve as a leader, again and again

→ Why the boldest growth happens when you’re willing to learn, unlearn, and reinvent

🎧 NEW EPISODE DROP:

When the world is changing fast, what does it take to change with it?

Connect with Shanthi Rajaram

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanthirajaram/

Website: https://amazech.com/

Follow and Connect with Priya Reddy

Priya Reddy: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyareddy-dataleader/⁠

Reddy2Grow: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/reddy2grow-podcast/⁠

Newsletter: ⁠https://thepriyareddy.substack.com/⁠ 

Website: ⁠https://www.priyareddyconsulting.com/⁠ 

Imagine sitting down with a woman who didn’t just build companies; she helped shape an entire business community.

A leader who stepped into rooms where no women were expected, with no roadmap, no mentors, and no shortcuts… and chose to build anyway.

Who created her own access, opened doors for others, and proved that courage, not certainty, is what fuels real success.

That’s exactly how we kicked off Episode 1 of Reddy2Grow with the legendary Valerie Freeman.

From sharing what it really takes to be an entrepreneur…

→ To the power of women supporting women…

→ To the reminder that “if it were easy, everybody would do it"

This conversation lit a fire in both generations at the table.

Inside the episode, we dive into:

→ What resilience looks like behind the scenes→ How to grow when you’re underestimated

→ The power of asking boldly; for help and for a seat

→ How one spark can become your life’s work

🎧Listen now and ask yourself: When everything says stop; what makes you keep going?

Connect with Valerie Freeman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriemfreeman/

Websites: 

bravotech.com (Bravotech)

freemanleonard.com.com (FreemanLeonard)

Follow and Connect with Priya Reddy

Priya Reddy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyareddy-dataleader/

Reddy2Grow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reddy2grow-podcast/

Newsletter: https://thepriyareddy.substack.com/ 

Website: https://www.priyareddyconsulting.com/ 

Reddy2Grow is more than a podcast; it’s a movement to amplify women’s voices in STEM. Hosted by AI & Data Consultant Priya Reddy and her daughter Hansika Reddy, this mother–daughter duo sits down with groundbreaking leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are reshaping science, technology, engineering, and math. Through raw and empowering conversations, Priya and Hansika uncover the triumphs, setbacks, and defining moments that fuel women’s success in industries still fighting for equality. Each episode is designed to ignite ambition, expand possibility, and remind listeners that the future of STEM isn’t just being built, it’s being transformed by women who are Reddy2Grow.