Inspirational Woman: Malti Bhojwani | Professional Coach, Somatic Facilitator and Author
My journey has been of adventure, learning and taking opportunities as they come. I was born in Singapore and have lived in Spain, Sydney, Jakarta, Mumbai and Pune. I have worked as an English teacher, studied Gemology, worked in the family business where we imported home and giftware mainly from... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Rahsmi Anand | Founder, Woman of the Elements Trust
I re-started my life at 35. Traumatised and fearful, I left an abusive marriage of 10 years with two children, a daughter, then nine and a son of five. My beautiful little daughter had become quiet and withdrawn and my son had stopped speaking altogether. Struggling mentally, physically, emotionally and... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Anuradha Sawhney | Founder of Back to the Basics, Author of The Vegan Kitchen: Bollywood Style!
I am the author of one of the first books for the growing vegan population of India, ‘The Vegan Kitchen: Bollywood Style!’ which brings together recipes from no less than 50 leading names from the world of Bollywood, fashion and music. Anupam Kher, Dilip Kumar, Gulshan Grover, Hema Malini, John... Read More
Inspirational woman: Shovana Narayan | Artiste, Guru, Choreographer and Author
I was extremely lucky to have been born into a family that, despite being traditional, was very forward-looking and gave me the fullest support to be who I am. My mother’s family were freedom fighters, involved in politics and social work while on father’s side, it was the civil service.... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Maya Shahani | Chairperson, Thadomal Shahani Centre For Management
Maya Shahani is a well-known name in Mumbai for the work she is doing in the educational and social service spheres. Starting with humble beginnings as a refugee from Pakistan, she now leads an extraordinary life and holds a number of leadership positions. Maya is a Trustee of the Thadomal... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Ritika Sachdeva | Marketing Head, Wockhardt Foundation
I am a Delhi Girl, working with India’s pride, Wockhardt Foundatin. Me and my teams are committed to making this world a better place for the poor and the needy. It is a very satisfying job and I am happy to be part of the Wockhardt family. Tell us about... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Preeti Singh | Author, Editor and Writer, www.writingnaturally.com
I am an award-winning author based at Chandigarh. Being a fun-loving person who just follows her heart, I live life bindaaas uncaring for the world but, yes, if troubled unnecessarily, I do not spare anyone either. Belonging to an army family, I am inclined to also follow rules strictly but... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Anita Naidu Pawaskar | Radio Professional & Radio Host, Mumbai
Tell us about yourself Well I’m a radio professional having worked in radio for the last 20 years. I started in school in the UK as a hobby and went onto make that hobby my profession. Now I host, manage, teach, conduct workshops and create and new concepts for radio.... Read More
Follow your passion, be determined and celebrate your choices | Usha Uthup
I come from a middle class background, a family of six. I am number five in the family of four daughters and two sons. I was born and brought up in Mumbai and went to a school there. While in school I was a very good student and took part... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Khyati Rupani | Founder Balance Nutrition
I am a dietitian with a PG in clinical nutrition, a health menu designer, blogger and recipe developer. I am 30 years old and live in Mumbai with my husband and five year old daughter. Tell us about Balance Nutrition Balance Nutrition – www.balancenutrition.in – is an online weight loss... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Karuna Ezara Parikh | Travel Show Host, NDTV Good Times
I started my career as a print journalist writing and editing for various publications. I first tried my hand at television when Doordarshan asked me to anchor the series, ‘Destination Himalaya’. I really enjoyed the travel and talking and when NDTV Good Times offered me the show, ‘Life’s A Beach’,... Read More
Inspirational Women: Rimjhim Ray | CCO, unmarketeer
I am the co-founder and CCO at unmarketeer. Unmarketeer is an integrated marketing agency focusing on new-gen communication media such as social, mobile and video. Previously I worked with the advertising major Leo Burnett, headed social media for TCS and worked in global marketing and leadership roles with various companies... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Faye D’Souza | Editor, Personal Finance & Real Estate, ET NOW
Tell us about yourself 10 years ago, I walked into the CNBC TV18 newsroom as a journalism post-graduate hoping to, idealistically, change the world. I began covering the insurance and mutual fund sectors as a reporter and soon found my calling. I realised that the average Indian investor needed a... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Nandini Sarkar
I was born in Kolkata in 1969 and raised in Delhi. I graduated in Economics from St Stephen’s College, Delhi and the Delhi School of Economics. My father had a brilliant career in government and is a management expert of great repute. My mother was a successful executive and also... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Edwina D’Souza | Travel and Lifestyle Blogger
I was born and brought up in Mumbai where I did my schooling. I then went to London to get a Masters degree in international management and immediately returned thereafter. I also did an M.A in English Literature in Mumbai while working full time. Currently, I work with a hospitality... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Vijaya Krishnan | Director, Healthy Mother Wellness & Care
I am a practicing midwife, and along with my husband, Krishnan Sakotai, run an organisation called Healthy Mother. At Healthy Mother, we provide the Scientific Midwifery model of care to women.The core tenet of scientific midwifery is that midwifery is woman-centered. It encompasses the full range of primary healthcare services... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Shilpa Menon | Spiritual Coach
Tell us about yourself I derive my inspiration from transformation in human behaviour. For me, life is a celebration. My main focus is on introspection and empowerment. I believe that my uniqueness is to bring in clarity with grounded reality and inspire people to achieve their dreams. As mentioned above... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Niyati Shah | Sexuality Educator and Counselor
Tell us about yourself I am a 39 year-young female, graduated with a commerce degree. I was however, a forced commerce graduate. I always wanted to do psychology, but coming from a typical Indian family I was put in a commerce college to be cared for by my cousin and... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Sheena Roy | Founder & Director Mogra Designs
Tell us about yourself A treasurer of all things wild & free, my heart is always drawn towards travel, crafts and a nomadic lifestyle. A NIFT Delhi graduate, I have been fortunate to work under great minds in New Delhi and New York with whom I have had the opportunity... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Devika Fernando | Author
Tell us about yourself Almost as soon as I could write, I imagined stories and poems. After finishing my education in Germany and returning to my roots in Sri Lanka, I got a chance to turn my passion into my profession. I started working as a content provider first, and... Read More