[10][6] She is the author of two books, The 99 Day Diversity Challenge: Creating an Inclusive Workplace (2018)[11][12] and Conversations with the Career Doctor: Women Thriving and Winning at Work (2024), both published by Penguin Random House.

[1] In 2005, she received Chevening Scholarship, funded by the United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office[1] and was also selected by the US government for International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).

[19] She runs an initiative called Project Puthri, which aims to create Career Intentionality among underprivileged girl students between the age group 13 to 18.

Another initiative she runs is MITR (Men Impacting Trust & Respect), which educates and empowers boys from classes IX to XII to become inclusive and empathetic towards females.

[21] In 2018, Saundarya Rajesh published her debut book, The 99 Day Diversity Challenge: Creating an Inclusive Workplace, through Penguin Random House.

[22][23] Sarika Chavan of Reputation Today reviewed the book and recommended it, particularly to leaders and executives, noting that it offers a perspective that extends beyond traditional discussions on diversity.

The book provides guidance for Indian women professionals on topics such as work-life integration, technical skill-building, personal branding, and financial acumen.