India, Aug. 31 -- For many women in India, the road to leadership is not just steep - it is scattered with invisible hurdles. The absence of networks that open doors, the weight of unconscious bias, and the constant balancing act between professional ambition and personal expectations often make the path harder than it should be. This is the gap that Ladies Who Lead (LWL) is determined to close. Aabha Bakaya, a business journalist with over two decades of experience, founded LWL with a vision to give women a platform where they don't just participate, but lead and shape their own stories. "After years of telling other people's stories, I felt it was time to move from being an observer of change to a catalyst for it," she says. Today, LWL is a trusted ecosystem with more than 1,400 members spanning over 50 sectors. It actively dismantles barriers by offering a high-trust community, where women exchange experiences, mentorship, and career opportunities. LWL's Chandigarh launch event drew a diverse group of inspiring women - from education leaders and legal professionals to entrepreneurs and hospitality directors - signalling a vibrant new chapter for women's leadership outside traditional power centres.htc...