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Amber Pietan: Amber Pietan Travel Agency Name: Amber Pietan Business Name: Amber Pietan Travel Agency Location: North Mankato, USA Establishment (Year): 2013 Profession/ Specialty: Travel Website : www.amberstravel.com Social Media: LinkedIn Company Detail: Amber Pietan Travel Agency sells the World. If you want to travel there, we can get you there. We offer all-inclusive, cruises, escorted tours, independent tours. Apart from that, we have been a travel agent since 1999. Amber Pietan started her own business in 2013. Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: Amber Pietan says that her quality service and her personal touch to her committed work is the unique selling point of the travel agency field. Challenges Faced During The Journey: Every year there is a struggle with travel. Whether it is 911, Sars, the Mexican cartel, a war or now Covid, Miss Amber Pietan is always aiming to move with the ebb and flow of travel. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: ‘Show up, work hard, shake hands, don't be shy to offer your services’; these are a few encouraging words shared by Miss Amber Pietan for all the aspiring and set up women entrepreneurs.

Anita Baranwal: Astro Devam Private Limited Name: Anita Baranwal Business Name: Astro Devam Private Limited Location: Noida, India Establishment (Year): 2015 Profession/ Specialty: Astrologer Website : https://www.astrodevam.com/ Social Media : 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 Company Detail: Astro Devam Private Limited is not only an organisation but a mission, committed to upholding Vedic Values, to preserve as well as developing Vedic Sciences e. g. Vedic Jyotish (Astrology), Vedic Sthapatya/ Vastu Shastra (Science of Edifice), Vedic Yagya/ Yagna, Vedic Yoga, Vedic Mantra Vigyan, Vedic Varna Chikitsa (Color Therapy), Vedic Yantras, Vedic Ratnas (Astrological Gemstones), Ayurveda (Indian Medicine System), Prakritika Chikitsa (Naturopathy), Vedic Aahar Vigyan (Dietetics), Palmistry, Numerology and all the other allied Sciences. Without breaking from the basic framework provided by the ancient seers, Astro Devam Private Limited is making efforts to invigorate all these ancient sciences with ingenious, refreshing and rational interpretations, keeping with the changing times and circumstances. Backed by the committed teams of astrologers, Vastu experts, priests, pundits; ‘Astro Devam Private Limited is providing professional, authentic and genuine services as well as products to its clients, spread in more than a hundred countries, at very reasonable charges. Testimonials given by our clients endorse our humble claims. With a purpose to give credibility and trustworthiness to Astrology, Vastu and other interrelated divine sciences, just like other sciences e.g. Engineering, Medical, Astronomy; they have also taken many path-breaking steps. The organisation has achieved maximum ISO Certifications in the field of Astrology and related Sciences, and that is also the first time in the world. Astro Devam Private Limited, run by experts of Astrology, Vastu and related sciences, admits with grief and sorrow that nothing material has been added in the great depository left by the great seers of yore, at least in the last one thousand years. This is the reason that the competent and committed team of ‘Astro Devam Private Limited remains engaged in continuous and painstaking research in all these fields. Results of these researches helped the company to serve their clients in the most reliable as well as innovative way. Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: Astro Devam was and is the only organisation in the field of Astrology, Vastu and other mystic sciences, which was started by the professionals themselves. This was in contrast to other organisations, which were started by the business houses, hiring professionals. Having attained ISO and HACCP certification in the field of Astrology and Vastu, first time in the world, and delivering its products and services in more than 100 countries, the brand has now become synonymous to the highest standards of quality around the Globe. Challenges Faced During The Journey: First thing, as mentioned by Mrs Anita Baranwal, is that the whole segment was controlled by the big business houses, having good financial backing. Secondly, being an unregulated sector of the economy, this segment was and is still infested with cheats and thugs. Thirdly, being a woman entrepreneur has some disadvantages and unique challenges along with some obvious benefits. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: Mrs Anita Baranwal shares her part of wisdom by conveying to other women entrepreneurs to not to compromise with their integrity and remain dedicated to their work. Then, Success will come for you naturally.

Ankita Gupta: Unfurl Media Name: Ankita Gupta Business Name: Unfurl Media Location: Hyderabad, India Establishment (Year): 2018 Profession/ Specialty: Digital Marketing and Brand Building Website : https://unfurlmedia.com/ Social Media : LinkedIn Company Detail: Unfurl Media is a one-stop 360° solution to all the Digital Marketing Needs. In simple words, the company does everything that will help enterprises accomplish their goals such as market share, higher profits, increased customers, business development and most importantly customer loyalty and retention through brand development and digital marketing. Launched in 2018, the company is a young and budding company constituting a team of highly passionate and enthusiastic individuals. Being born in the digital era comes with its perks. Their team is brimming with new and innovative ideas that will change the new-age game of digital marketing. They are ever-ready for challenges and craft wonders for their clients to help them achieve their goals. With the digital world taking over businesses there has been a drastic shift in the customer's mindsets. Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage The company personalised their services for all their clients based on their requirements. They do not take competitors as clients. They also provide a 360-degree digital solution to all the clients and work towards the best advantage of their customers at the most competitive charges present. Challenges Faced During The Journey: The biggest challenge that Mrs Ankita Gupta recalls is being born with our gender. When one enters such a market which is mostly driven by males and then has clients who ask if one would discontinue the work based on family or societal pressure. This is the challenge of being a boss to the male community and a challenge to manage one’s personal and professional life efficiently. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: Mrs Ankita Gupta would like to tell every women entrepreneur to never give up as there are downfalls and there will be discouragement, but in the end, all that matters is one’s consistency and belief in themself.

Ar. Janaki Ajit Vaidya: Studioculus Pvt. Ltd. Name: Ar. Janaki Ajit Vaidya Business Name: Studioculus Pvt. Ltd. Location: Mumbai and Kolhapur, India Establishment (Year): 2019 Profession/ Specialty: Architect Website : www.studioculus.in Company Detail: Studioculus Pvt Ltd is a new age consultancy firm with a strong foundation of 16+ years of experience in the Architecture & Art industry. In its professional practice, the prime intention is to provide value-adding solutions that gear up to be efficiently functional & beneficial to its users and stakeholders. To provide sustainable solutions is the main motto of Studioculus since its first project. Focus is majorly on efficient use of energy, water and other natural resources, using of renewable energy, pollution and waste reduction measures, recycling, use of sustainable material, a design that enables adaptation to a changing environment. There are a total of 14 enthusiastic and experienced professionals in her team spread across 3 branches at Mumbai, Pune and Kolhapur. As an MD & Principal Architect, Janaki Vaidya (B. Arch, PGDEA, Environmental Architect) is managing a company from Kolhapur, Ar. Terence Yohannan (B. Arch, MSc.) is handling Mumbai Branch while Ar. Harsha (B. Arch.) is taking care of Pune branch operations. Mr Nagraj Naik (BFA) is handling painting & sculpture activities. All the shareholders are coming from different working backgrounds, but have a common thought process to provide value-added solutions. Apart from them, there are 10 more highly skilled professionals in her team who are taking care of designing, planning, 3D visualising, and graphics designing. Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: There is no greater force than nature, we are just a small part of it. Architecture is about serving others through designing & building. After all, sustainability is the company’s calling and opportunity. One must educate EVERYONE about sustainability. Challenges Faced During The Journey: Challenges are many in terms of delivering concept understanding of sustainability in the real sense to the client with the planning and convincing them for the change in lifestyle and social development. As a solution, the company started with a prototype of their own and created an experience to understand, feel and amaze the clients with it which works on clients' approach towards spaces and life. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: Mrs Janaki says that one shouldn't get upset by rejections as they are a part of one’s life. Job satisfaction is most important, money and success follow. One must work towards client satisfaction. Every satisfied client is your asset and they work as your brand ambassador.

Avneet Bhatia: Naturefit Name: Avneet Bhatia Business Name: Naturefit Location: Mumbai, India Establishment (Year): 2020 Profession/ Specialty: Alternative Therapies Website : www.naturefit.in Company Detail: “NATUREFIT IS YOUR ONE PLACE FOR EVERYTHING NATURAL” NatureFit is the first app-based digital platform that brings its customers complementary and alternative therapies all at one place along with all-natural products, health forums, trackers and much more all under one roof. Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: First-ever mobile app and web platform for AYUSH and all Natural therapies focusing on preventive healthcare. Challenges Faced During The Journey: Tech platforms have their own challenges, also during the lockdown and building a team, working remotely to get desired output was challenging remarks, Avneet Bhatia. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: Avneet Bhatia describes that building your business is as exciting as giving birth to a baby. It is very challenging and takes a toll but the outcome is worth it. The biggest fulfilment is to create something, so go for it and the journey is more enjoyable than the destination.

Benita Bhatia Dua: Vanilla Skills Pvt. Ltd Name: Benita Bhatia Dua Business Name: Vanilla Skills Pvt. Ltd. Location: Mumbai, India Establishment (Year): 2014 Profession/ Specialty: Social media training & consulting Website : https://vanillaskills.com/ Social Media : LinkedIn Company Detail: Vanilla Skills is a boutique Social Media Training & Consulting company that specialises in social media training, online image & reputation management, building online visibility & brand through a comprehensive strategy, content creation curation, and implementation capabilities. Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: In-depth understanding of the challenges faced by C-suite in building their online reputation and positioning them as thought leaders. Challenges Faced During The Journey: Benita Bhatia Dua is one of the pioneers in the field of social media, training and consulting. This meant that there was no existing industry and it was an uphill challenge because people would often question the value of the offering. Proving ROI was one of the biggest challenges. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: While it's good to be independent and embrace entrepreneurship, do not get carried away by the hype about entrepreneurship seen on social media. Brace for it and enter it mindfully. These are some wise words that Benita Bhatia Dua would like to share with every woman entrepreneur out in the field.

Catherine Barrow: The Ars Musik String Quartet Name: Catherine Barrow Business Name: The Ars Musik String Quartet Location: Toluca, Mexico Establishment (Year): 2008 Profession/ Specialty: Classical Music (Chamber Music) Link: https://hubireland.asentiv.com/mexico-ireland-in-collaboration-through-culture/ Company Detail: Cathy Barrow is a professional violinist and specialist in the field of chamber and orchestral music, founded the Ars Musik Quartet in 2008 with the highest standards of musical and artistic quality in mind. The ensemble has established itself as a benchmark for chamber music in the city of Toluca. One of the main activities of the group is the performance of playful concerts, leading its audience to experience in a vivid, interesting and fresh way the chamber music of the different periods, from the baroque of J.S. Bach and A. Vivaldi, passing through the classics and romantics W. A. ​​Mozart and L.V. Beethoven, coming to the music of the 20th and 21st century. The Cultural Centre of Toluca, the French Alliance of Toluca, The National Academy of History and Geography (Mexico City) the Cultural Centre Anturios, The “Casa de las Diligencias” of the State of Mexico University are some of the most frequented venues of the Ars Musik Quartet. The Ars Musik Quartet has created an important synergy with the business world, helping European businesses find a foothold in the Mexican market through their patronage of Art and Culture. Thanks to their collaboration via streaming with important companies, the quartet has had a presence in countries such as Ireland, Australia, Israel, India and Peru. Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: The promotion of businesses in front of elite audiences through business patronage of Classical Music Concerts. Challenges Faced During The Journey: What Catherine Barrow used to do existed (1850 to 1950) when Andrew Carnegie created Carnegie hall and the Rockefeller family created the Cloisters in NYC but has since then been largely forgotten. So, Catherine Barrow has had to recreate the idea, find ways to show the exclusive audience found in Classical Music concerts and then find businesses interested in standing in front of such audiences to promote their businesses. It has taken a lot of zoom calls to spread the word about what she was aiming to do. Advice To Other Women Entrepreneurs: Never give up on your dreams, always be positive and keep talking about your dreams even when you think nobody is listening. If you talk and smile and be a positive person, sooner than you think people will start to listen, says Catherine Barrow.

Chandini Ann Khanna Name: Chandini Ann Khanna Business Name: Chandini Ann Khanna Location: Gurgaon, India Establishment (Year): 2011 Profession/ Specialty: High-Quality Content Specialist Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandini-ann-khanna-7ab53682/ Company Detail: Quit a lucrative corporate career to care for my ailing father. Started from scratch with a single client and have now worked with more than 50 clients. They get most of their work from word of mouth and LinkedIn. The writer also offers top-quality and well-researched content for client businesses, across niches and industries and now provides services such as: * Website Designing * Logo Designing * Visual Content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: The quality of the content that Chandini Ann Khanna provides and the fact that clients do not need to waste time proofreading and editing is her USP. Additionally, once clients hand over an assignment to her, they never need to worry about quality and timelines or any kind of hand-holding. Challenges Faced During The Journey: The fact that she had to start from scratch post leaving her corporate job, was the scariest. Not only was she managing my home (my daughter, husband, pet), but was also caring for her father who was suffering from upward paralysis. Despite all these responsibilities, she ensured that her work was top-notch. After being a popular person in her corporate career of 19 years, working alone and silently at home, was a massive change that she overcame through sheer love and grit. This is just the tip of the iceberg with regard to the challenges. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: Stop allowing people to say that they can empower you. Empowerment is already inside of you and external factors should only guide you to crush the obstacles. These are some wise words by Chandini Ann Khanna for women entrepreneurs out in the field.

Dr Archana Jain (Hon): India Brainy Beauty Name: Dr Archana Jain (Hon) Business Name: India Brainy Beauty Location: Mumbai, India Establishment (Year): 2019 Profession/ Specialty: Entrepreneur (Fashion, Wellness, Glamour) Website : www.indiabrainybeauty.com Company Detail: India Brainy Beauty is touted to be the first beauty pageant in Mumbai with no barrier that empowers women across all walks of life, the India Brainy Beauty pageant is unique as weight, height, age, and language are no barriers for the participants. Aiming to create role models and empowered women wishing to create a unique identity, India Brainy Beauty will help them achieve new heights in the world of glamour and fame. So shine bright and let the crown fly high! “Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of much more than you imagine,” this Pageant makes you Believe “Don’t let others tell you what you can’t do. Don’t let the limitations of others limit your vision. If you can remove your self-doubt and believe in yourself, you can achieve what you never thought possible”. “The Mission Of The Pageant Is To Nurture And Support Aspiring Women Along Their Path To Personal And Professional Growth And Contribute To The Public At Large. India Brainy Beauty Is Associated With The Mission Of Florian Foundation To Empower Women And Also Help Them Share Their Success Stories,” Conducted by which organisation - Florian Foundation Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: Women Upliftment - pageant with no age bar, height bar, weight bar, no barrier for skin colour and language is their USP. Challenges Faced During The Journey: Everyone must face the challenges in the business world and maintain a positive attitude to make their dreams happen for real, says Dr Archana Jain. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: Dr Archana Jain leaves the following advice for other women entrepreneurs: “Let them judge you. Let them misunderstand you. Let them gossip about you. Their opinions aren't your problem. You stay kind, committed to love, and free in your authenticity. No matter what they do or say, Don't you dare doubt your worth or the beauty of your truth? Just keep on shining as you do.”

Dr Pallavi Rathi: My Skin My Health Name: Dr Pallavi Rathi Business Name: My Skin My Health Location: Mumbai, India Establishment (Year): 2011 Profession/ Specialty: Doctor Dermatologist Trichologist Cosmetologist Website : www.myskinmyhealth.in Company Detail: My Skin My Health is a Skin Hair Laser clinic where they offer quality treatment at affordable prices. Located in Mumbai the clinic serves more than 1500 to 2000 patients a month. They offer all types of treatment for skin and hair, be it basic skin problems to advance dermato-surgery or cosmetic surgery. Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: Their motto is quality care and they strive their level best for good results. All under one roof with a special focus on social stigma oriented diseases like leprosy, vitiligo, burns is what makes them unique! Challenges Faced During The Journey: While not being from Mumbai, Dr Pallavi found it was challenging to set up her practice and achieve her goals. As her profession required her a lot of training and up-gradation of her skills nationally and internationally which did take a toll on her personal and family life. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: For all women entrepreneurs, Dr Pallavi would like to say that one must live their dream. Teething issues would always be there but overcome them and keep going and one day you will fly in the sky.

Dr. Pooja Katkar: 360 WELLNESS PRO Name: Dr Pooja Katkar Business Name: 360 WELLNESS PRO Location: Navi Mumbai, India Establishment (Year): 2017 Profession/ Specialty: Internationally certified health Coach & Sports Nutritionist Website : www.poojakatkar.com Social Media : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pooja-katkar-2a458a202 Company Detail: 360 WELLNESS PRO guides people to live a Happy & Healthy lifestyle. They have more than 6years of experience. They provide a HEALTH COACHING program for children, adults, pregnant women, working women/ men through exercise and a simple diet plan which is suitable for everyone’s lifestyle. The program that they provide are:- * weight loss * weight gain * Thyroid * Diabetes * PCOS/ PCOD * Women health problem * High cholesterol level * High blood pressure * Fitness improvement program * Muscle strength & conditioning * Healthy lifestyle management * Sports Nutrition * Sports Coaching * Stress management * Sleep management * Health Coaching program Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: 1) Customised plan as per their medical reports, symptoms and lifestyle habits. 2) They don’t provide any medicine or nutritional supplements/ products. 3) Suitable for their lifestyle so that they can follow easily without cheating on diet. Challenges Faced During The Journey: Here in India people don’t take Health seriously. So, it was challenging to attract people for business. Advice For Young Women Entrepreneurs: Dr Pooja Katkar says all the entrepreneurs take one step at a time and just go for it!

Greeshmma Natraj: Greeshma Nataraj Counselling Cafe Name: Greeshmma Natraj Business Name: Greeshma Nataraj Counselling Cafe Location: Cochin, India Establishment (Year): 2017 Profession/ Specialty: Mental Health Services ( Psychotherapy, Counselling Psychology ) Website : www.greeshma.co.in Social Media : LinkedIn Company Detail: Most of the people land in business to seek happiness from it. Mrs Greeshmma Natraj’s idea to start her centre was to share her happiness which she got from people around her. Her motive to initiate this centre was to bring in some different definitions towards our way of living life. In this centre, she doesn’t only deal with psychological issues by giving people just counselling but also tries to bridge the difference about people towards their perception of looking towards the circumstances and situations in this journey of life Here, she provides counselling services, psychotherapies, tarot card guidance, healing through Reiki, life coaching, motivating and bringing out the new essence with a new aspect of one’s growing in life but living it with fullness. Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: Mrs Greeshmma Natraj says that we all study the same syllabus across, but everyone has his or her skills. Each doctor and each engineer or a CA goes through the same syllabus but only a few are recognized because they believe in themselves and they keep the process of being the student throughout their life even if they grow in life with age as a number or in a career achieving the higher milestones. In her centre, whoever has walked in has felt their unique experiences, someone liked her, way of talking, empathetic nature, place, services, her being patient or the way she addresses them. Challenges Faced During The Journey: Mrs Greeshmma Natraj frankly states that she never had to face any obstacles as she was very clear in what she wanted and how she wanted to achieve it. She then proudly says that her intentions are clear even today. She then adds on by saying that no one by birth is a scholar as we are all taught and groomed in the same amount of time. During this process, some pay attention and some ignore thinking they will handle it later when obstacles appear. She had smartly figured out what she wanted to do so she selected her profession only after she was thorough about it. Even today she feels that only she can be the hindrance in her life and profession as the rest are the circumstances and situations which can be sorted out with peace of mind and the right help. She earlier started with no one and then she took a pause in her career to be a full-time mother and came back with her family's support when her son was 9 years old. Now, in these 5 years, she has achieved the National Achievers Award for mental health services for 21–22. And also A Change Maker Award in 2021. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: Mrs Greeshmma Natraj simply believes that God has put us to birth with the same brains, the same colour of blood and same features. He could not be physical with us every time hence he made us. So that we can create a wonderful world for us to live in. It's not that no one is made without purpose or passion, it is a time factor. Some find it in the early stage of life and some get it in the later stage of life like the KFC’s owner. ‘Whatever is your age know your goals, your purpose and believe in yourself and follow your dreams by daring to dream again and again.’