Women Who Make Magic: Fireside Chat & Networking Event with Hitha Palepu and Neha Ruch

January 30th, 2025
6-8pm
M.M.LaFleur Upper West Side Store

About the Event

Join entrepreneur and author Hitha Palepu for a conversation with Neha Ruch, the founder of Mother Untitled and author of the forthcoming book, The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids—and Come Back Stronger Than Ever. Their discussion will delve into finding purpose in life’s pauses and how to find more enjoyment by doing less of what's expected of you.

Address:
M.M.LaFleur Upper West Side Store
182A Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10023

About Our Partners

Hitha Palepu

Hitha Palepu is a consummate multi-hyphenate. She is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. She is the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals, whose lead product was acquired by Hyloris Pharmaceuticals. She is the author of We’re Speaking: The Life Lessons of Kamala Harris (Little, Brown Spark) and How To Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip (Clarkson Potter). Hitha lives in NYC with her husband and two sons.

Neha Ruch

As the founder of Mother Untitled and the author of the forthcoming book, THE POWER PAUSE (Putnam, 2025), Neha Ruch is on a mission to update and elevate the perception of stay-at-home motherhood in America. A rising thought leader, influencer, and sought-after speaker in the world of women, work, parenting, and identity, Neha's mindset shifts are shared widely by tens of thousands of women, including Mandy Moore, Kourtney Kardashian, Gabby Bernstein and Joanna Goddard.

Neha received her B.A. from Skidmore College and her M.B.A.from the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. Prior to downshifting her career for motherhood, she led brand strategy at a number of highly successful luxury startups, including Zola and Carats & Cake. Neha immigrated to theUnited States from Mumbai, India, as a child, and grew up in Massachusetts. She currently resides in Manhattan with her husband, their two children, and their dog Coconut.


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