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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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Give your leadership journey the boost it deserves.

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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Invest in your growth
and sign up today!

₹ 4,300​

*For participants in India

₱2,800

*For participants in the Philippines

$50

*For participants in other countries

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 Happened in SHELeads 2024?

​​​104 women entrepreneurs. 7 countries. A shared journey of bold, purpose-driven leadership. 

Sectors

"Being part of the SHELeads 2024 program was a pivotal moment in my entrepreneurial journey. The mentorship and networking opportunities were exceptional, connecting me with influential women leaders who provided invaluable advice and shared their experiences."

Ankita Jain, Swaglok (India)

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Who is it for?

This program is designed for women leaders who:

  • 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

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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

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Learning Videos

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Exercises

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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

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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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Nüshu Network is an initiative of Unlock Impact, a women-led social impact advisory firm that collaborates with businesses, investors and entrepreneurs to implement and scale their solutions in South and Southeast Asia. 

For more information, email us at nushunetwork@unlockimpact.com. 

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