Mindy Kaling

As a stand-up comedian, author, actor, and director, Mindy Kaling has continually shown her industry leadership. Kaling, one of the very few American-Indian women in the comedy sector, refuses to be perceived as an alien unworthy of self-assurance.

During a talk at the 2015 Watermark Summit for Women, Mindy Kaling talked about being a supporter of 'feminine liberalism' and not subscribing to societal gender standards. 'Many people believe that you can't be interested in stuff like cosmetics - or topics that are typically feminine - and be a strong woman at the same time, because it would imply that you are doing those things for a guy... I wish we didn't inexorably associate our interest in such things with being a weak woman". She remarked.

She discussed the significance of self-confidence and self-love in her 2015 memoir, Why Not Me? " Sometimes, people talk behind my back. They say, ‘Ugh, I really dislike her. I despise how self-confident she is.’ It's not that I believe I'm so terrific, though." She wrote, "I just do not really hate myself. And the frightening thing I've seen is that there are several people who feel quite uncomfortable with women who love themselves. Therefore, you should be more courageous and confident in yourself".