Tell us about yourself
Konkana Bakshi is a well known face in india, having won the Miss Elegance World contest in 2008 and Miss India East 2009. She has made several advertisements for leading agencies and brands, including the Maruti A-star, KFC, Reliance and Skoda. She was also the face of Bombay Dying The Tao Collection. Aside from her everyday work Konkana also takes time out for humanitarian, philanthropic and charitable ventures that touches her heart including the welfare orphaned street children and organ donations. Konkana, is closely involved with The Habitat Of Humanity.
In her role as Director of Savoir Faire, Konkana brings to the fore her well deserved reputation as the only Indian to have ever won The Miss Elegance title. Her ties to the who’s who of India’s social circuit as well as leading corporate houses have given her a deep understanding of business networking and the value of using the right tool for the right job. As such, she brings together experts from varied fields in courses designed by her to maximise the inherent value of her that accumulated expertise over the course of a weekend to create a heady experience that will transform your life.
As an entrepreneur, at the age of 24, I was already creating a brand to be reckoned with. I have a vision to position Savoir Faire Academie as one of the finest finishing schools in Asia.
Tell us about Savoir Faire
I came up with the idea in June 2013 and held our first workshop on 20 September 2013 at the Trident Hotel, BKC in Mumbai.
The services we provide are personal development, royal etiquette and protocol, business etiquette, social etiquette, signature style, self branding, networking, health and fitness. Our target market ranges from young entrepreneurs to home makers and young adults – anyone looking to hone their social skills.
Why did you set up the company?
As a young individual I wanted to provide something meaningful to the society through the niche service of Savoir Faire.
What has been your biggest challenge in achieving your success?
Team building and brand building for the company.
What has been your greatest achievement so far?
I have 2 special personal moments – being crowned Miss Elegance in Egypt at the age of 18 and winning Miss India East at the age of 19.
As an entrepreneur, at the age of 24, I was already creating a brand to be reckoned with. I have a vision to position Savoir Faire Academie as one of the finest finishing schools in Asia.
Who has been your biggest inspiration?
I can’t name only one! From Jackie Kennedy to Indira Gandhi or any women who possess individual style, aura and success. They all inspire me.
How do you balance your work life and home life?
Well I have less obligations at home than at work but it is quite a challenge to manage two nine month old puppies at home, but as an individual we learn to balance between two lives with time.
What advice do you have for women starting out on their own?
Putting together the right team, time management and paying attention to detail.
If you could ask for one thing to help propel your business what would it be?
Promotion.
What does the future hold for you?
Hopefully success!
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- Website: www.savoirfaireacademie.in
- Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
- Phone: +91 820213404 or +91 22-65363404
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