FRANK & EILEEN: You're an incredibly accomplished engineer, the co-founder of Pad2Go, the recipient of an F&E MIT fellowship and one of Forbes Asia's 30 under 30! What inspired your extraordinary career path?
SHUBHANGI: As cliche as it sounds, I truly believe in following your heart. As an engineer in a patriarchal country like Nepal, starting a social enterprise on a taboo topic (menstruation) was not an everyday choice. Yet, my co-founder and I trusted our gut instinct, and with the support of our families, we are now supporting 110,000+ menstruators in Nepal. Similarly, shifting gears from being an engineer to pursuing an MBA program has made me question a lot, but deep down, I trusted my gut. And here I am, ready to conquer uncharted territory. So, here's to trusting your gut, embracing the unexpected, and rocking your unique journey through life. It's your story, after all!
Shubhangi is photographed wearing Eileen Famous Denim in White with Rory Famous Denim in Vintage Stonewashed Indigo.
SHUBHANGI: As cliche as it sounds, I truly believe in following your heart. As an engineer in a patriarchal country like Nepal, starting a social enterprise on a taboo topic (menstruation) was not an everyday choice. Yet, my co-founder and I trusted our gut instinct, and with the support of our families, we are now supporting 110,000+ menstruators in Nepal. Similarly, shifting gears from being an engineer to pursuing an MBA program has made me question a lot, but deep down, I trusted my gut. And here I am, ready to conquer uncharted territory. So, here's to trusting your gut, embracing the unexpected, and rocking your unique journey through life. It's your story, after all!
Shubhangi is photographed wearing Eileen Famous Denim in White with Rory Famous Denim in Vintage Stonewashed Indigo.
FRANK & EILEEN: You're an incredibly accomplished engineer, the co-founder of Pad2Go, the recipient of an F&E MIT fellowship and one of Forbes Asia's 30 under 30! What inspired your extraordinary career path?
SHUBHANGI: As cliche as it sounds, I truly believe in following your heart. As an engineer in a patriarchal country like Nepal, starting a social enterprise on a taboo topic (menstruation) was not an everyday choice. Yet, my co-founder and I trusted our gut instinct, and with the support of our families, we are now supporting 110,000+ menstruators in Nepal. Similarly, shifting gears from being an engineer to pursuing an MBA program has made me question a lot, but deep down, I trusted my gut. And here I am, ready to conquer uncharted territory. So, here's to trusting your gut, embracing the unexpected, and rocking your unique journey through life. It's your story, after all!
Shubhangi is photographed wearing Eileen Famous Denim in White with Rory Famous Denim in Vintage Stonewashed Indigo.
SHUBHANGI: As cliche as it sounds, I truly believe in following your heart. As an engineer in a patriarchal country like Nepal, starting a social enterprise on a taboo topic (menstruation) was not an everyday choice. Yet, my co-founder and I trusted our gut instinct, and with the support of our families, we are now supporting 110,000+ menstruators in Nepal. Similarly, shifting gears from being an engineer to pursuing an MBA program has made me question a lot, but deep down, I trusted my gut. And here I am, ready to conquer uncharted territory. So, here's to trusting your gut, embracing the unexpected, and rocking your unique journey through life. It's your story, after all!
Shubhangi is photographed wearing Eileen Famous Denim in White with Rory Famous Denim in Vintage Stonewashed Indigo.
F&E: What has been the standout experience of your MBA thus far? Have you gotten involved in many initiatives or college clubs?
SHUBHANGI: The MBA program at MIT Sloan is everything I had ever imagined and more. It definitely feels like I have found my people. Currently, I am co-leading two clubs at MIT Sloan: the South Asia Business Club, which brings people from South Asia together and focuses on community building away from home, and Sloan Entrepreneurs for International Development.
Shubhangi is photographed wearing the Malibu Travel Set in Black Triple Fleece.
SHUBHANGI: The MBA program at MIT Sloan is everything I had ever imagined and more. It definitely feels like I have found my people. Currently, I am co-leading two clubs at MIT Sloan: the South Asia Business Club, which brings people from South Asia together and focuses on community building away from home, and Sloan Entrepreneurs for International Development.
Shubhangi is photographed wearing the Malibu Travel Set in Black Triple Fleece.
F&E: What has been the standout experience of your MBA thus far? Have you gotten involved in many initiatives or college clubs?
SHUBHANGI: The MBA program at Sloan is everything I had ever imagined and more. It definitely feels like I have found my people. Currently, I am co-leading two clubs at Sloan: the South Asian Business Club, which brings people from South Asia together and focuses on community building away from home, and Sloan Entrepreneurs for International Development.
Shubhangi is photographed wearing the Malibu Travel Set in Black Triple Fleece.
SHUBHANGI: The MBA program at Sloan is everything I had ever imagined and more. It definitely feels like I have found my people. Currently, I am co-leading two clubs at Sloan: the South Asian Business Club, which brings people from South Asia together and focuses on community building away from home, and Sloan Entrepreneurs for International Development.
Shubhangi is photographed wearing the Malibu Travel Set in Black Triple Fleece.
F&E: How do your busy MBA schedule and professional commitments influence your clothing choices? What are your go-to pieces?
SHUBHANGI: I opt for a few staple pieces, like a favorite pair of pants and an Eileen button-up in white, that I can style up or down. I then add layers because Boston weather demands it! My go-to shoes are a pair of Nike Air sneakers or loafers. Then I add some gold-plated hoops, and voila!
Shubhangi is photographed wearing Eileen Famous Denim in White.
SHUBHANGI: I opt for a few staple pieces, like a favorite pair of pants and an Eileen button-up in white, that I can style up or down. I then add layers because Boston weather demands it! My go-to shoes are a pair of Nike Air sneakers or loafers. Then I add some gold-plated hoops, and voila!
Shubhangi is photographed wearing Eileen Famous Denim in White.
F&E: How do your busy MBA schedule and professional commitments influence your clothing choices? What are your go-to pieces?
SHUBHANGI: I opt for a few staple pieces, like a favorite pair of pants and an Eileen button-up in white, that I can style up or down. I then add layers because Boston weather demands it! My go-to shoes are a pair of Nike Air sneakers or loafers. Then I add some gold-plated hoops, and voila!
Shubhangi is photographed wearing Eileen Famous Denim in White.
SHUBHANGI: I opt for a few staple pieces, like a favorite pair of pants and an Eileen button-up in white, that I can style up or down. I then add layers because Boston weather demands it! My go-to shoes are a pair of Nike Air sneakers or loafers. Then I add some gold-plated hoops, and voila!
Shubhangi is photographed wearing Eileen Famous Denim in White.
F&E: What do your next steps after graduation look like?
SHUBHANGI: I firmly believe that it's integral for businesses to have a societal and environmental impact as part of their business strategy. At MIT Sloan, I am currently focusing on the sustainability certificate, and during the summer, I interned at a tech company to develop their ESG strategy. I hope to get into impact investing or a role where I can further hone my sustainability skills and work with a company that shares my values.
Shubhangi is photographed wearing Eileen Famous Denim in White, Rory Famous Denim in Vintage Stonewashed Indigo, and our Billion Dollar Pant in Black.
SHUBHANGI: I firmly believe that it's integral for businesses to have a societal and environmental impact as part of their business strategy. At MIT Sloan, I am currently focusing on the sustainability certificate, and during the summer, I interned at a tech company to develop their ESG strategy. I hope to get into impact investing or a role where I can further hone my sustainability skills and work with a company that shares my values.
Shubhangi is photographed wearing Eileen Famous Denim in White, Rory Famous Denim in Vintage Stonewashed Indigo, and our Billion Dollar Pant in Black.
F&E: What do your next steps after graduation look like?
SHUBHANGI: I firmly believe that it's integral for businesses to have a societal and environmental impact as part of their business strategy. At Sloan, I am currently focusing on the sustainability certificate, and during the summer, I interned at a tech company to develop their ESG strategy. I hope to get into impact investing or a role where I can further hone my sustainability skills and work with a company that shares my values.
Shubhangi is photographed wearing Eileen Famous Denim in White, Rory Famous Denim in Vintage Stonewashed Indigo, and our Billion Dollar Pant in Black.
SHUBHANGI: I firmly believe that it's integral for businesses to have a societal and environmental impact as part of their business strategy. At Sloan, I am currently focusing on the sustainability certificate, and during the summer, I interned at a tech company to develop their ESG strategy. I hope to get into impact investing or a role where I can further hone my sustainability skills and work with a company that shares my values.
Shubhangi is photographed wearing Eileen Famous Denim in White, Rory Famous Denim in Vintage Stonewashed Indigo, and our Billion Dollar Pant in Black.
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