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Originally designed and developed by Unlock Impact in collaboration with GIZ India Project ‘Her&Now – Empower Women Entrepreneurs.’
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About SHELeads
SHELeads is a 9-week virtual program for women entrepreneurs to nurture leadership skills that empower you to build successful enterprises.​
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Grow into the leader you want to be—confident, resilient, and ready. This self-paced course dives into leadership, gender, and fundraising, all while connecting you with an inspiring crew of women entrepreneurs for real learning and real community.
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Our sessions feature insights and expertise of seasoned women entrepreneurs and leaders across South and Southeast Asia, brought together to pave the way for your success.
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What Happened in SHELeads 2024?
​​​104 women entrepreneurs. 7 countries. A shared journey of bold, purpose-driven leadership.
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Who is it for?
This program is designed for women leaders who:
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Manage enterprises that have at least 50% women ownership or founded by a woman/ group of women that retain an active role
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Lead registered for-profit enterprises in any sector
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Are based out of South and Southeast Asia
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Have developed an articulated plan to grow the business in the next 12 months
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Are available to join our weekly peer discussions in October to November 2025
Course Goals
Develop your personal leadership style
Empower yourself to understand and navigate the fundraising landscape
Access tailored coaching with our team of experts
Learn to address blind spots and biases to make decisions with confidence
Enhance your skills to build a work culture built on trust, inclusivity, and diversity
Access a community of peer women entrepreneurs through the program
Learn tried and tested techniques to deal with entrepreneurial challenges
At the end of the program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.
The Curriculum
The SHELeads leadership program is a 9-week program specifically designed for women leaders, with tailor-fit content and action-oriented lessons, to equip you for your growth journey.
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Your Learning Experience
Learning Videos
Exercises
Live Virtual Sessions
TOPIC 1
Mindframes
To help leaders identify and shift between mindsets and challenge limiting beliefs
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​Imposter Syndrome
Overcome your self-doubt and reinforce your capacity to achieve success
TOPIC 3
Personal Branding
Tell the world your authentic power as a bold and capable leader
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Investment Readiness
Navigating the challenges of raising capital as a woman entrepreneur
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Purpose-Driven Leadership
Turning your vision into action, from reflection to impact
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Unconscious Bias
Unlearning the assumptions that limit our potential
Key Dates
July 30
Start of Applications
September 29
Cohort Announcement
October 1
First Live Session
November 26
Virtual Graduation
Invest in your growth—sign up by August 31 and save 50%!
₹ 2,150​
*For participants in India
From ₹4,300
₱1,400
*For participants in the Philippines
From ₱2,800
$25
*For participants in other countries
From $50
Need support? Limited scholarships are available for women who need a hand. Just email us at nushunetwork@unlockimpact.com and we’ll be here for you.
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
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What is SHELeads?SHEleads is a 9-week virtual leadership program designed for women entrepreneurs to nurture leadership skills that empower you to build successful enterprises. SHELeads is a program by the Nüshu Network. The first SHELeads program, launched in 2021, was originally designed and developed by Unlock Impact in collaboration with GIZ India Project ‘Her&Now – Empower Women Entrepreneurs.’
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How much is the program?A ticket with access to the program for one entrepreneur is priced at USD 50/ INR 4300/ PHP 2800 (inclusive of all corresponding taxes.) NOTE: We are offering an early bird discount of 50% off (each ticket costs USD 25) until August 31! If you want to participate in the SHELeads program but do not have the financial means to join, please email us at nushunetwork@unlockimpact.com for subsidy and support.
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How can I confirm my registration?Upon submitting your application form, you will be directed to a Checkout page where you'll find the payment methods. Choose based on the currency and method of your preference, and process payment. Afterwhich, you will receive a confirmation email where you'll be asked to submit proof of payment. For any questions, please reach out to the team via email at nushunetwork@unlockimpact.com.
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How much time do I have to spend on the program?Participants are expected to go through the self-paced modules as they are sent out every week; weekly videos and worksheets should not take longer than 1 hour to complete. Additionally, participants are expected to join the weekly peer discussion sessions scheduled on Oct 1, 9, 16, 30, Nov 6, 13 2025;* these virtual sessions are roughly 1 hour long and span 6 weeks. Lastly, there is a program kickoff call on September 29, 2025 (1 hour) and a virtual graduation on November 26, 2025 (1.5 hours.)
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How do I get in touch with the program organizers and the rest of the cohort?Peer sharing is a crucial aspect of the program, so a dedicated WhatsApp group will be set up for the entrepreneurs to interact with each other, share their reflections, and receive instructions/ updates from the program team.
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Can multiple co-founders from the same enterprise join SHELeads?Yes, co-founders can join on behalf of the same enterprise. That said, it is expected that you fill out the application form separately, use different contact information, and pay the standard fees for one ticket per person so we can reach out to all individuals as needed.
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What do I get as part of my participation in the program?Completing the program entitles you to a 1) digital Certificate of Completion, 2) a free mentoring call with the program team, and 3) access to the Nüshu Network’s community of 850+ women entrepreneurs, partner investors, mentors, and other support resources.