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March 03, 2025

Why There Should Be More All-Women Workplaces – My Take

In hiring only women, isn’t Nishe being prejudicial? 

This is a question that I get every so often, and it’s absolutely a fair question. 

We don’t take our all-women approach lightly. We understand that such decisions are not black and white. We understand that it has consequences both internal and external. We reflect and debate on our decisions internally from time to time. 

In balance, our decision is to continue to be all-women for now. In fact, I firmly believe there should be more all-women workplaces. Why? You may ask. Here is my take.

Breaking the Mold

Women make up half of society but hold far less than half the power. Despite working longer hours and balancing greater responsibilities, barriers persist. Men often enjoy career tailwinds, while women battle headwinds—pushing harder but progressing slower. I’ve lived this reality, and it’s why I founded Nishe as an all-women enterprise.

An Experiment with Purpose

Nishe was more than a business venture—it was a question. Growing up in a conservative society, I witnessed how gender expectations stifled ambition and ability. I wanted to explore: what happens when women create a workplace on their own terms? What if corporate culture was built by women, not around them?

Challenging the Status Quo

Our all-women model is more than a statement—it’s a study in what’s possible:

  • It sparks dialogue and breaks assumptions, igniting conversations about equity.
  • It demonstrates how women-led businesses prioritize impact—education, sustainability, and community—alongside profit.
  • It offers a glimpse into what corporate culture can be when shaped by women—empathetic, inclusive, and collaborative.

Reimagining Corporate Culture

Corporate culture was built by men, for men. Women have long struggled to integrate and adapt. What if corporate culture was built by women? How would it be different?  That’s a question I am curious about. And that’s a question that I think the world should be curious about too given how we women make up half the globe.

At Nishe, we’re building a culture that merges empathy with innovation—a space where both personal and professional growth thrive.  But are we the rule or are we an exception? We can only know if we have a lot more workplaces like ours. Workplaces like ours create a blueprint for a future where corporate culture reflects the strengths of both men and women. 

The Bigger Picture: Why More Women-Led and Women-only Spaces Like Ours Matter

  • Representation Shapes Results: Women bring diverse perspectives that lead to more inclusive policies and better business outcomes.
  • Visibility Creates Possibility: You can’t be what you can’t see. More women-led spaces mean more role models for future leaders. More women-only spaces show what an alternative corporate culture could be like.
  • We’re Not Done Yet: Until the gender gap closes, women-led spaces remain vital drivers of equity. Women-only spaces like ours drive dialogues and fresh thinking which are so crucial to social change. 

Women-only spaces aren’t about exclusion; they’re about equity. They provide a bridge to a future where opportunities are truly equal—and they’ll remain an invaluable tool until that future arrives.

This is my take. What is your take on this? I would love to hear your thoughts.  

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