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Benita Bhatia Dua Vanilla Skills Pvt LTD Social Media Consulting Company Details We're a bespoke boutique social media consulting firm. We're to digital marketing what PR is to advertising. What challenges have you overcome to reach where you are now When I started the business, there was a pressing need for my services but not willingness to pay for it since people had not seen the value. I chose to educate the people and create the pie that others could also dig into. It was a detailed and often thankless role but the results have totally been worth it. What message you want to give for other aspiring women entrepreneurs When faced with challenge, find ways to keep your motivation up. And be grateful for all that you have. Gratitude has a power to keep you spirited. To what do you attribute your success 3 things have hugely contributed to my success: 1. Blessings 2. Support from my spouse 3. My hard work in a smart way Website or Social Media Page LinkedIn.com/in/benitadua

BAVANI SIVAM SAMARTHANA CORPORATE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Statutory Compliance related to Labour Law Company Details Samarthana Corporate Services Pvt Ltd an emerging KPO established in 2013 which has successfully made the transition from Start-up to a small business and strongly focused to expand its base bigger with Pan India Presence. Our corporate office is in Chennai; have team working based out of Madurai and Bangalore; we give pan India services all over India through our associates. Our employees are deputed in companies located in 5 States. Our objective is to ease the process of startup and established companies to comply the statutory compliance related to labour law, which is essential part of Corporate Governance and ensure the companies to confidently focus on their organisational goals. We understand the companies requirements, help them to register and obtain Registration Certificate or License for the company under the applicable act, handle all the allied act applicable to it, payroll compliance including ESIC and PF, conduct Compliance Audit, handle monthly statutory compliance to all Industry wherever employer and employee relationship exists. We support all Industry from small time business to big Corporates. Our focus primarily on small and medium scale industry as they need a Professional Support on managing Statutory Compliance and help them to focus on achieving the Company's primary goals. What challenges have you overcome to reach where you are now Compliance Industry is majorly driven and handled by Entrepreneur's who are men. As a women I need to meet Corporates and Government officials to have smooth operations in any Organisation. Many suggested that being a female having a recruitment agency would be a better bet. I was focusing on this because not many small and medium companies were getting appropriate and a professional support for ensuring compliance in the organisation. Being a female it gave a different approach, though it was challenging but it was interesting as well. As a responsible citizen I wanted to bring in change to the organisation and to the country as a whole. Initially many were hesitant to give work and skeptical whether I will be completing the work given and continue my services for a long time. It took atleast two years to build the confidence and establish Samarthana. Now no looking back and the respect and recognition is automatically created with the quality of support given to the Client. Now Samarthana is known in the market for Compliance Management What message you want to give for other aspiring women entrepreneurs As elders say, when you educate a men, he educates the family; when you educate a women she educates the society. Women are backbone of the house and the Country. All women are confident, strong, determined, creative, caring and passionate about things that they do. Many women in India were not aware of their self and suppressed of their qualities due to various reasons. We need to surround ourselves with people who are positive in Nature to bring the best in us. Appreciate and thanks for the positive things are given to us. Women should respect, support all women around her and help them to be successful and happy. This will transform into a beautiful, peaceful and happy INDIA. To what do you attribute your success I attribute my success to my Mother Mr. Santhi Gopal. She is the backbone for me and without her I am nothing here. My father was in Real estate business and I lost my father when I was doing my 1st year. Though he was in real estate business, he didn’t save anything due to his bad habits and bad company. My mother struggled a lot to manage the house and to complete my education. My mother became the inspiration for me and gave the courage to face the world independently. She made me a go getting in everything that I do. I faced my challenges and came up in life. As the coin has two sides, my first part of life and whatever I am is because of my mother. The second part I would attribute it to my husband Mr. Kumareshan Sivam. He is a boon to me. Marriage plays a vital role for both men and women; it is not a relationship between two person rather two families. My mother in law Mrs. Kala Sivam and my father in law Lt. Col Parama Sivam were like my mother and father and showered love to me like a daughter. He allowed me to work and take up challenging position in an organisation; gave the freedom to support my mom and take care of her. When I wanted to start my business "Samarthana"; he encouraged me and gave me confidence and support to establish the organisation in 2013. Now it is in the 7th year and running successfully with 70+ employees. When I got conceived for the second time, I was a Marathon runner. I completed 10 km run in 1 hour 29 minutes when I was 7 months pregnant. I did this to say to the world that that Pregnancy is a blessing to enjoy; any activity which a women carries out before marriage can be continues and need not restrict from being normal in life. The entire family gave the support for me. My mother and my husband has given me the support to run the family with my daughter Khushi and my Son Kabir around and also manage the organisation successfully. They help me to manage and have the work life balance. My mother and My husband are the reason behind my personal and professional success. I dedicate my achievements to both of them Website or Social Media Page www.samarthana.com

Astha Sharma Code Rush IT, Digital Marketing, Graphics Design Company Details Code Rush is a software company that aspires to generate technically sound girls through self-sustaining training programs. Code Rush focuses on bringing/producing the skills required for girls/women that will help them come across their technology-oriented career. Within the vision of bringing more girls in the ICT sector and aware them about the vast scope of technology. What challenges have you overcome to reach where you are now One of the biggest challenges that I overcame in my life was to come forward and express my ideas and vision. I used to be someone who didn't like to be the face of any projects. I came to realize communication is the best way to reach people and understand their problem. As, I was involved to change the mindset of females and was driven to assist them in technology related career, I started the change with myself. What message you want to give for other aspiring women entrepreneurs You are the reason, a girl can dream being in a leadership position, A role model to be precise. Never give up, Share your knowledge and knowledge so that we can create more aspiring an entrepreneur like you. Thank you for being you. To what do you attribute your success I am also grateful to have support of my family. Without their trust on me, I wouldn't be in the position where I stand today. Website or Social Media Page facebook.com/astha5, linkedin.com/in/astha-sharma5/

Archana N Shetty WELead Coaching and Consulting Coaching and Consulting (Leadership Development) Company Details We believe in leaving the world better than we found it. We do this by building effective and inspirational leaders, by helping them operate at their highest level of contribution without burning out We are not just a company; We are a melting pot for the best minds to meet who are committed to making other lives better We transform lives through the lives we touch and beyond. In 2019, through the inspirational leadership online summit, we provided more than 1200 days of FREE eLearning access to a rural village in India. and FREE mindfulness programs to those who need and cannot afford. What challenges have you overcome to reach where you are now Getting the confidence of all stakeholders with a woman leading was an uphill battle. Also had to overcome a lot of personal family struggles to navigate to this stage. One of the biggest battle, I had to fight was my own internal fears after failing a couple of times in the startup What message you want to give for other aspiring women entrepreneurs Never quit. Have an experimental growth mindset. Like Nelson Mandela said, You either WIN or you LEARN. With the learnings, bounce back - bigger and better To what do you attribute your success Besides Resilience and Grit, I think its the self-care practices for mental, physical and emotional well-being that has attributed for my success Website or Social Media Page archanashetty.com; inspirationalleadershipsummit.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/archananshetty/

Archana Kolharkar Swaranjali Collections My Own Online Stores Company Details Greetings From Swaranjali Collections (Essence of Style & Flavours) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=swaranjalicollection.com Swaranjali Collections is an online store having unique collections of fashion & more. Swaranjali Collections deals in wholesale and retail- men's wear , women's wear, jewellery, handbags, kids wear, inner wear, food products, home decor, Swaranjali spices ,grocery , electronics, organic products and many more. We, at Swaranjali Collections believe in delivering quality products to our respected clients. Our mission is to make our customers happy and give a chance to our young generation & women entrepreneurs to come forward and earn on their own and prove themselves to the society. "Team Swaranjali" Our founder members, CEO & Our Marketing Head believe that "Everything is possible, if you just believe" "BE YOU" OUR MISSION STATEMENT To provide our customers with quality products at affordable prices to build a strong Swaranjali family It is our immense pleasure to start our professional journey with you and we would be very happy to receive your support and blessings to make this venture a grand success. If you like our products, we would request you to recommend us to your near and dear ones, friends and families. Thank you so much for being a valuable part of Swaranjali's success journey. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=swaranjalicollection.com Warm Regards, Team Swaranjali Collections (Essence of Style & Flavours) What challenges have you overcome to reach where you are now Many challenges Mainly regarding funds, dealing with the dealers.. What message you want to give for other aspiring women entrepreneurs First Recognize our ownself Be yourself ... success is yours... To what do you attribute your success Hard work & passion towards dream to be fulfilled. Website or Social Media Page https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=swaranjalicollection.com

Ar.Pooja Chaudhari the monochrome studio Architect Company Details We have been primarily involved in providing architectural planning and interior services for villas, apartments, office spaces, clinics, restaurants etc. We being a very young firm look forward to opportunities that allow us to use our potential to its best. We believe architecture is an opportunity to reflect the uniqueness of each of our clients and we love to transform your dreams into shape and form. What challenges have you overcome to reach where you are now Nagpur being a very niche market, people here generally prefer professionals with more years of experience or judge them by their age and gender. It was initially very difficult to convince people about my execution and leadership skills. Making people believe in my designs and potential over my experience,age and gender has been a real challenge. One project lead to another project and people started liking my work. What message you want to give for other aspiring women entrepreneurs Think beyond what you think you can do, because that is exactly what you should do! Everything is possible if you are ready to invest yourself in it completely. Do not underestimate yourself, everyone is learning and everyone is on the same boat. Do what you do best and you will be where you want to be! To what do you attribute your success Family, mentors and my perseverance. Website or Social Media Page https://www.instagram.com/themonochromestudio/

Anuradha Chadha 3A Clothing Company Founder and Managing Director at 3A Clothing Company with a factory in Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon: Fashion apparel manufacturing and exports. Company Details Anuradha Chadha, founded the 3A Clothing Company in 2004, with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon, and scaled it to new heights. Anu brings more than 25 years of in-depth experience in the international fashion industry and trend forecasting. 3A Clothing Company exports fashion apparel and accessories to the overseas markets, and regularly participates in industry trade shows in India, US, and Europe. The Company is also a registered vendor to Walmart, and supplies to many European fashion retail chains. Additionally, the Company runs a business incubator for emerging women entrepreneurs in the apparel, lifestyle, and home furnishings segments. This initiative has the track record of being successful and fosters the necessary business skillsets among aspirant women who are keen to be financially self-sufficient, and are motivated to be groomed to scale their own enterprises and startups. What challenges have you overcome to reach where you are now Anu started the business as a single parent to empower her two daughters. Today, when both her daughters have successful careers and are independent, Anu runs the business, which trains and empowers the women who work in her factory, 85% of the workforce. These women are breadwinners in their homes, and are able to provide a stable environment for their families as well as are able to educate their children. In turn, the women working in the factory, empower the women of Europe and the U.S., to look beautiful in the fashion goods they manufacture. So the whole journey, starts with women and ends with women. The Company also works with small scale and cottage industries across India, empowering local weavers in rural areas, promoting their textile specialties internationally. The fabric they weave ends up in scarves and garments that the Company manufactures. What message you want to give for other aspiring women entrepreneurs In Anuradha’s own words, “It has been a wonderful and extremely gratifying journey, which not only has allowed me to follow my passion for fashion and lifestyle brands but also has given me ample opportunity of training, mentoring, and employing several women of Gurgaon. At this juncture of my life, I can easily count myself among one of the few women in this City to have not only successfully run the Company which has served top notch clients in India and abroad, but have also had the chance to nurture and scale up my business in an era when the concept of women entrepreneurship and mentorship was almost nonexistent. Two decades back, businesses were supposed to be the fiefdom of men only, but not anymore, thanks to the rise of Internet, education, purchasing power, and efficient distribution channels.” To what do you attribute your success The key reason I attribute to my success is 'Purpose and Mission.' As a single parent, my key purpose was to empower myself so that I could raise my children, get them the best education, and make them confident and self-sufficient. I combined my purpose and mission, with the blessings of God due to my strong spiritual practice, and the blessings of my parents, who stood like a rock with me during my tough times, and also nurtured my children as I became a bread winner, after a difficult marriage. As my business became successful, I tied my purpose and empowerment with the women I hired, who hailed from rural areas in UP and Bihar. I provided them a safe and clean environment to work, provided them jobs, and trained them to perform their tasks in our factory. They also reach out to me for counseling when they face challenges in their lives. At this juncture in my life, I leverage my empowerment to empower and give guidance to those who come in my sphere of influence. Additional Information: Awards and Press: Through her entrepreneurial vision, Anuradha has made a global impact on the business of fashion and lifestyle. She has won business awards and spoken at leading business events both in India and internationally. In May 2019, Anu was invited for an intimate gathering by the Countess of Wessex, Sophie (daughter in law of Queen Elizabeth) to celebrate ‘Remarkable Indian Women.’ Anu is the 2016 winner of the International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (IWEC) Business Award 2016 from India, held in Brussels. IWEC is a global business network for successful women business owners promoted by the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce Manhattan (NY), FICCI (India) and the U.S. Department of State. Anu was awarded the ‘Entrepreneurship Icon’ award by the Women Economic Forum 2016 in New Delhi. Anu is also a featured panelist on business channels such as Bloomberg Television. In 2017 she was invited to speak at the 13th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) in Malaysia opened by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. In February 2018, Anu received the Women Entrepreneurial Excellence Award during the International Conference on Leadership and Entrepreneurship, by the Vice Chancellor of Amity University, India. In 2019, Anu spoke at the Udyam Samaagam - Women National Seminar organized by the Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, on Fostering Entrepreneurship amongst Women and Youth. She was the Chief Guest and Speaker at the event promoting women's entrepreneurship that was jointly organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India and Walmart’s Women Economic Empowerment Initiative. She has also won leading business awards in India, including the Udyog Rattan Award conferred by the Institute of Economic Studies. Anuradha became the Official Influencer – Textiles, at Womennator 2019, the World’s First Virtual Incubator for Women, under the Udyam Sakhi Initiaive of MSME -Ministry of Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, and UNWomen. Passionate and disciplined about Golf, Anu was the Winner – Ladies, at the BBC Golf Tournament in NCR in 2019. Anu has been featured on the cover page of a widely distributed Swedish magazine as the ‘Asian Woman Entrepreneur.’ She has been invited to deliver guest lectures at a prestigious fashion and business university in Denmark – KEA, and as a Chief Guest to industry conferences and open tables organized by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs affiliated with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs of the government. Website or Social Media Page www.3aclothing.com

ANUPRIYA ASHIS CHATTERJEE ANSH SERVICES, Empowering Women, Enriching Lives! Women empowerment Company Details We strategize functional systems for women to work independently and become financially stable. Our Vision is to empower women on all grounds. Our mission is to skill 10Lakh women in India. What challenges have you overcome to reach where you are now Social mindset issues, women fear, shortcoming in skill, no family support for these women What message you want to give for other aspiring women entrepreneurs Dream Big! Have Immense Self belief because the stronger the faith, the tougher th tests would be. Be fierce Women! Go out and Conquer the World! To what do you attribute your success Success is not a destination, its a journey! I am learning at each and every phase of my life. My journey has been so because of the blessings of my family and my inner strong me that has made me who I am today! 'Yes I am A Winner' sound are the words of my mind and my heart which says this Always! Thank you! Website or Social Media Page https://www.facebook.com/anupriya.sbk

Anubha Singhal Opulent Homes designing, manufacturing and trading Company Details OPULENT HOMES IS A ONE SHOP SOLUTION TO ALL YOUR HOME DÉCOR NEEDS, OUR PRODUCTS RANGE IS : Marble Inlay Tabletops, Marble Inlay Tables, Marble Nesting Tables, Marble Inlay Floor Medallions / Flooring, Marble Inlay Borders ( Wall/floor), Marble Inlay Wall Murals, Marble Inlay Pedestals, Marble Consoles, Agate Tables, Agate Accessories, Tissue Boxes, Trays, Dustbins/planters, Coasters, Platters, serving Trays, Vanity Trays, Cutting Boards, Cheese Boards, Cheese Platters, Serving Platters, Place Mats, Chest Of Drawers, Tealights / Candle Holders, Bird Bath, Bowls, Glasses, Cheese Servers, Cutlery, Tableware, Photo Frames, Mirror Frames, Flower Vases, Bath Sets / Bath Accessories - Soap/lotion Dispensers, Toothbrush Holders, Soap Dish Etc. What challenges have you overcome to reach where you are now Finding quality conscious craftsman, then modern tools and techniques, raw material, raising working capital, right market and clients, marketing, etc. What message you want to give for other aspiring women entrepreneurs It is hard life to look after home and work, to start your own work right from scratch. But follow your dreams... To what do you attribute your success Father's dream, mothers sacrifice, husband support, motivation by sons. Website or Social Media Page www.instagram.com/anubharajul/ www.opulenthomes.in

Anna Lundberg One Step Outside Business mentor and coach Company Details One Step Outside is a coaching and consulting business where we help professionals around the world escape the 9 to 5 to build businesses and create a lifestyle that allows them an unimagined sense of freedom, flexibility and fulfilment. We offer a couple of different group programmes and individual coaching support, as well as a lot of free resources on the podcast and in the Facebook group. What challenges have you overcome to reach where you are now I never thought of myself as being ‘entrepreneurial’. When I left my job in 2013, this was a huge leap of faith and there have been many twists and turns over the years to get to where I am today. I have had to address a lot of fears and insecurities about the possibility of failing and being judged by other people, making the ‘wrong’ decision and not being able to earn a living as a result of my choices. I’ve also had to learn to ‘put myself out there’ – although I come from a branding and marketing background, doing this for yourself is very different to doing it for a large company! – as well as to learn how to confidently and authentically sell my programmes to prospective clients. Most of all, it takes a whole lot of focus and discipline to get up every morning and do the work, day in, day out, without the structure and guidance of a boss and an office environment. But I wouldn’t have it any other way! What message you want to give for other aspiring women entrepreneurs There are all sorts of challenges and many ups and downs that you’ll inevitably experience as you set up, run, and grow your own business. Despite this, I believe that running your own business is the absolute best way to get the freedom and flexibility that so many of us long for. But although that’s true in theory, it doesn’t always turn out that way in practice. So many people find it much more difficult than they realised and, when they don’t see results right away, they give up and head back to a corporate job; or they stick with it but they hustle away, working harder than they did before and taking on projects that they don’t really want to do. You need to get clear on why you’re doing this; surround yourself with the mentors, cheerleaders, and accountability partners you need to help you stay focused; and keep showing up, through the ups and the downs, until you get to where you want to be. Remember: “Everything you’ve ever wanted is one step outside your comfort zone!” To what do you attribute your success The first step, for me, has to be to define what ‘success’ means to you. It might look very different than the picture you’ve inherited from your parents, from your peers or from the society and culture around you. Once you get clear on what really matters to you, on what motivates you and what meaningful success looks like, then you can work out how you’re going to get there. My definition of success has evolved since I first left my job and started consulting, then travelled the world as a single ‘digital nomad’, and most recently fell in love, had a baby and settled down for the time being in London. It’s so important to stay focused on what you’re working towards and why if you’re ever going to achieve your goals – and for that achievement to be meaningful when you do. Website or Social Media Page https://onestepoutside.com/

Abha Maryada Banerjee SUCCESS INDIA Lawyer TURNED People Building Expert Initiator of the Personal Development Industry in India Company Details A People Building and Social Design company founded/initiated by India's first internationally acclaimed motivational speaker with a vision and mission to democratize and make success education available to all. Introduced Mental Strength and PeaK Performance coaching to Indian Olympians that got medals for India. Affected and impacted lakhs of lives by the work as well as creating a new line of work for many. Indian Key talent and representative at the global personal development industry. What challenges have you overcome to reach where you are now Acceptance of a woman in a leadership role, raising funds, unusual opposition and competition What message you want to give for other aspiring women entrepreneurs There is no shortcut to success, keep going. Keep the purpose for which you started in mind. To what do you attribute your success Persistence and Family support Website or Social Media Page www.AbhaMB.com, www.BreakOutwithAbha.tv, www.AsiaLeadersConsortium.com

Aaditi Bhaatia Ab designs Interior designing Company Details Ab design is an interior design firm established in 2013 and it specialises in residential interior design . The endeavour is to create beautiful yet practical residential spaces within a time bound and budget specific mandate What challenges have you overcome to reach where you are now I’m an MBA finance and worked in the corporate field fr 13 years before quitting and going back to college to study interior design at the age of 35. I worked hard to establish myself in this new field where I had zero support from anyone.. inspite of multiple hurdles I didn’t lose faith in my capabilities and trusted in myself and my passion fr designing to come on top and today I have mire than enough work and many happy satisfied families for whom Iv created beautiful homes What message you want to give for other aspiring women entrepreneurs If you trust in your yourself and your capabilities no amount of negativity can bring you down and you are bound to succeed To what do you attribute your success Sheer hard work and the spirit to never give up! Website or Social Media Page www.abdesign.co.in