I used to think that the worst form of discrimination for women was being hit on or hearing something disparaging. What's even more challenging for young women is a very senior male who will take an interest in you, who see themselves as father figures or mentors. Leila Janah badchallengediscrimination share on social
I own a shameless number of ethnic necklaces acquired at local markets in developing countries or inherited from my grandmother. These have seen me through meetings in Davos and visits to refugee camps. Leila Janah acquirecampcountry share on social
Samasource's largest clients are technology companies such as Microsoft, Google, Getty Images, and TripAdvisor, which contract with my company rather than a traditional outsourcing company in order to participate in 'impact sourcing' - conscious efforts to reduce poverty by moving money into places that need it. Leila Janah clientcompanyconscious share on social
Dancing is my therapy. I also try to meditate every morning and take several two-hour yoga classes a week at my favorite yoga studio, Urban Flow. Leila Janah classdancefavorite Change image and share on social
The amount of work that a for-profit has to do to get real money is minimal compared to the amount of work it takes a non-profit to get even a very small grant. Leila Janah amountcomparegrant Change image and share on social
Traditional charity is still fairly focused on how it makes donors feel as opposed to outcomes for people that need help. Leila Janah charitydonorfairly Change image and share on social
The best way to end poverty is to simply give people work, which isn't considered 'sexy' among donors who want to fund a preschool or cure a disease. Leila Janah considercuredisease Change image and share on social
I grew up in Los Angeles, where long drives on packed freeways make everyone a fan of radio and, particularly, of America's national treasure, National Public Radio. Leila Janah americaangelesdrive Change image and share on social
I used to think my job as a CEO meant managing metrics and meeting goals, but I've realised now that's it's about managing my board and employees. Leila Janah boardceoemployee Change image and share on social
I always loved fashion and clothes. Not because I think that's a woman's place, but because I care about aesthetics. I like art; I like going to art museums, and to me, these things are just manifestations of one's aesthetic sense. Leila Janah aestheticartcare share on social