Learn from this 85-year-old woman - how to have a successful marriage, career and life

How did an ordinary woman become the first Indian woman on Wall Street?
In this episode, we explore the fascinating story of Mannie Chidambaram, spanning eight decades of challenges and triumphs. From her humble upbringing in a large family to breaking barriers as one of the first Indian women on Wall Street, Mannie's resilience shines through. We explore themes of family, love, career, and the enduring bond of marriage as Mannie shares her candid reflections on life's twists and turns.

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Mannie’s Early Childhood and Education Struggles: Her upbringing in a large family, the loss of her father and brother, and her determination to pursue education despite financial struggles.
(04:59) Marriage and Early Challenges: Mannie’s unconventional marriage to Arun, facing family opposition, financial difficulties, and moving to the USA for better opportunities.
(09:53) Career Journey on Wall Street: How she entered Wall Street, overcoming gender and cultural barriers, pursuing further education in finance, and navigating challenges in the workplace.
(17:53) Secrets to a Long and Happy Marriage: The importance of mutual respect, understanding, and partnership in maintaining a long and happy marriage.
(22:13) Empowerment and Advice for Future Generations: Women's empowerment, societal changes, and offers advice to future generations on embracing life's challenges with patience and perseverance.
(23:45) Reflections on Happiness: Mannie’s happiest moments, emphasizing the significance of family and personal connections over material success.
(24:18) Closing Remarks and Acknowledgment

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[vaishnaviramamurthy]

Lovely interview and huge respect to her 👏many times I feel woman from earlier generations (our grandmothers ) were much stronger had lot of mental strength and courage and resilience than us. One thing which this generation has to learn from .We have so many facilities, opportunities and privileges, which they dint have then, still they faced it all and made it beating odds 👏👏

[loisgabs]

Wow! Imagine having this wonderful woman as a Mom, Mother-in-law, Grandma? What a blessing!

[manupoovaiah]

Being an Indian I'm really proud of the lady quiet inspiring.

[jaijaishankar]

I have the privilege having known Mangalam for nearly fifty years and our friendship is deep and strong. We have volunteered in the same cultural organization for several years. She is extremely affectionate, down to earth and modest. She never talks about her achievements. For instance, we had to know from the news story in The New York Times that she was named one of the 50 (or 100, I forget) influential women in the country and she was recognized in a ceremony in New York by Mrs Elizabeth Dole, a cabinet member in President Bush's cabinet! And we friends had to find this out from a newspaper story! This personifies her inner make-up.

[umadevisendilnatan]

Though she lives in the us she still wears the indian traditional wear saree and so polite in answering
Hats off to her

[priyaantony]

I like the way she says the happiest moment for her is having her child!…a lovely mother ❤

[HVM]

Amazing lady. I wish she was my mentor when i was a teenager. I am 72.
True love ❤️ ❤

[s.b.m..]

Really luckiest woman to have her friend as husband.. That's a great achievement.

[ruvinihettihewa]

being a daughter, wife, and mother I'm grateful that I watched this video today. it inspired me very much. she is such a strong woman. hats off to her

[kahmed]

Loved listening to the interview. One thing I disagree with is accepting partners the way they are. I married someone and soon learned that he has addiction, would not work and was using me to pay for his lifestyle choices. I tried to change him for 14 years and then gave up. I am proud of the choice I made for myself.

[SNair-tcyw]

Great story on the occasion of women's day...she talks so fluently and clearly...loved to hear her talk...at 85 she still so poised and elegant...

[subhasunderkumar]

What a great lady..so calm..so articulate..all the modern women should learn

[botoliswu-lb]

I randomly came across this channel while scrolling the you tube and Wow!!! What a wonderful heart touching interview! Iam a young wife n mother experiencing with life andi have learned a lot from your mother in law. Blessed woman you are @yana ... Continue to inspire many people. May God bless you ❤

[pinkyshah]

I liked when she said in those days she wanted to be financially independent and have career

[Kimchisoo]

" there are so many talented women that they can't have the position because they are the women" it's better but true.
Listen to this interview. from India very inspiring. Amma your story inspired me to work hard but really speaking still women doesn't have that much support or environment in both working and home place.
I came across this interview while I was feeling low and frustrating.
Thank you ❤

[savithakadam]

Tears started rolling out after hearing successfull story with high value and dicipline in life. Wish if i could become like her someday. Love...loved the interivew.

[bhavaneswarib]

Hi Mangalam,

It's a pleasure to hear your tale. Everything about it, including your early years, your marriage and love, your decision to move for work, your career after marriage, having children, and everything else, is so inspirational that it feels like a movie.

[yanatvsg]

Happy Internet Women Day to all women around the world! May you be happy and successful in your life, relationships and careers!

I love Mannie’s wisdom in this interview. It is incredible to sit down for such a deep conversation about life with 84–year old woman, who has lived through so much.

Her sense of humour, mental stability and peacefulness, clarity and purposefulness, and kindness with authenticity are truly inspiring!!!

[ReenaBoodhai]

This was so inspirational especially me being an Indian Hindu woman from Trinidad. She reminds me of my grandmother, strong, vibrant and independent just like her. Thanks for sharing and being an inspiration.

[wnannybisai]

I love this. " Marriage is a bondage. Not a partnership". ❤