Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, shares insights on her efforts to address the gender disparity in STEM fields. In an interview with Kristen Welker, she emphasizes the need to shift how girls are raised and educated, focusing particularly on instilling resilience. Saujani highlights the importance of teaching girls to view rejection not as failure but as an essential part of developing bravery and confidence.
Her approach centers on encouraging young women to embrace challenges and setbacks, which she believes is vital for cultivating future leaders in competitive technology and science careers. By promoting courage and perseverance, Saujani aims to empower girls to pursue opportunities traditionally dominated by men, ultimately striving to close the gender gap in STEM professions.