Nooyi: I Pretended to Be Prime Minister as a Kid

The speaker reflects on her journey from a young girl in India to becoming the CEO of Pepsi. She discusses her family's influence, particularly her mother's encouragement to dream big despite cultural expectations of early marriage. Her parents surprisingly supported her decision to study at Yale, which was a pivotal moment in her life.

What role did the speaker's mother play in shaping her aspirations and self-perception?

Describe the speaker's feelings about moving to the United States for education.