S3E127: Building Sisterhood One Walk at a Time | City Girls Who Walk Delhi ft. Manisha Kalra
In this inspiring conversation with Manisha Kalra, Founder of City Girls Who Walk Delhi and a media professional with over 9 years of marketing experience, we dive into how a simple idea became one of Delhi’s most empowering women-led movements. From building sisterhood among strangers to creating safe, joyful offline spaces in an increasingly digital world, Manisha shares insights on community leadership, passion-driven entrepreneurship, and the incredible energy that 38,000 women now bring to her initiative. We also explore her personal growth, lessons from women across Delhi, and what’s next for the movement. Stay tuned till the end for a fun, rapid-fire round!
Chapters:
(0:00) - Finding Her Path
How Manisha’s journey led her to build a movement of women walking together.
(3:05) - A Small Step, A Big Movement
The spark that inspired City Girls Who Walk Delhi.
(4:52) - From Meetup to Movement
Did she ever imagine it scaling to a 38,000-women community?
(6:25) - Redefining Community
What community means to her today and how the experience changed her.
(8:00) - What Draws Women In
The emotional and social needs this space uniquely fulfils.
(9:55) - Stories That Stay
A powerful meetup moment that shifted her perspective.
(12:22 ) - Beyond Just Walking
Why workshops became part of the brand’s evolution.
(15:10 ) - Rise & Shine: The 7 AM Chapter
How early morning sessions unlocked a new vibe for the community.
(17:40) - Walking the Balance
Managing a full-time media role while nurturing a movement.
(20:47) - Skills from the Media World
How her marketing and media expertise fuels community growth.
(22:16 ) - Learning From Delhi’s Women
What this journey has taught her about the women she serves.
(25:26) - Offline Connections in a Digital Age
Why physical meetups matter now more than ever.
(29:57) - The Road Ahead
Her vision for scaling the movement in the coming years.
(32:31) - Rapid Fire Round
Quick, fun insights into Manisha’s personality and preferences.
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