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Name: Shreya Patharkar Business Name: Lafayette Luxury Concierge Services Location: Pune, India Establishment (Year): 2018 Category/Industry: Travel, Food, Event and Entertainment Art Profession/ Specialty: Lifestyle Management Social Media: Instagram Company Detail: Lafayette Luxury was formed with a single-minded focus on providing their members with the best of luxury life – wherever, whenever, however. Combining Lafayette Luxury’s vast network of vetted partner companies with their unmatched passion for perfection, they provide a diverse suite of services that cater to the various needs and aspirations of their members. Helping their members get acquainted with the luxury of time is what Lafayette Luxury specializes in. Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: The desire to go that extra mile for the clients for every small or big request is something that sets the firm apart, they believe. This emotion runs throughout the team, which is beautiful and unique. Moreover, the team believes that luxury is not a want or a desire, it is way beyond that. It is an emotion that makes their members feel happy and important. This drives the team to do its absolute best, keeping the members at the core of everything they do. Challenges Faced During The Journey: One of the most difficult issues the team experienced at first was introducing the concept of concierge to the Indian market. Many people were not aware of this concept. The team overcomes this difficulty by first raising knowledge of what a concierge is and then guiding the client to a purchasing decision. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: The only advice Shreya Patharkar would like to give anyone is to take risks and live their dream. Don't let the stereotypical thinking about how a woman should be or behave discourage you from achieving your goals. Your bold decisions will challenge others and break the glass ceiling. Good girls don't make history, bold girls do!

Name: Neha Garg Business Name: Red Kite Consulting Private Limited Location: Delhi, India Establishment (Year): 2007 Category/Industry: Human Resources and Consulting Profession/ Specialty: Executive Search Consulting, Real Estate consulting, Brand Consulting, Education Consulting, Migration consulting, and Aviation Consulting. Website: https://www.redkite.co.in/ Social Media: Linkedin Company Detail: Red Kite Consulting is a well-known, multifaceted consulting firm that serves as a reliable partner and advisor to international businesses, organizations, individuals, and students. To assure exceptional results, it drives innovation, change, excellence, and transformation throughout all of our practices. It assists businesses and people in realizing their objectives through its business verticals in executive search, education, migration, real estate, aviation, and branding. Unique Selling Proposition or Competitive Advantage: It distinguishes itself from its competitors via reputation, unrivaled excellence, precision in delivery, integrity, and work ethics. Challenges Faced During the Journey: The only issue is keeping up with trends by expanding offerings and modernizing the company. When your reputation precedes you, you need to stand out and produce outcomes to stay on top. The only area that needs attention is staffing because today's youth seek exposure to other cultures and rapid advancement without a commitment to learning. Advice for Women Entrepreneurs: Follow your instincts, vision, and drive, and do your absolute best to meet them. Success must be attained as well as maintained.

Name: Dr. Vidya Priya Rao Business Name: Innovatus Marketers Touchpoint LLP Location: Mumbai, India Established (Year): 2014 Category/Industry: Advertising & Marketing Profession/Speciality: Strategy, Innovation, and Design Consultancy Website: http://marketerstouchpoint.com, https://agilestrategytoolkits.com Social Media: LinkedIn Company Details: She helps companies design and execute strategies to launch, grow, and scale sustainably. With her, customers were able to think differently and face the challenges of change, disruption, and innovation, with the necessary adaptation. Managers were able to gain the know-how to anticipate the future, resolve consumer as well as workforce needs, and humanize the brand. They would also be able to spot, prioritize, and pursue opportunities; reimagine and revisit business models; and develop mindsets to transform people, products, processes, and businesses to create value. Unique Selling Proposition/ Competitive Advantage: The company specializes in using design thinking, service design, future thinking, circular design, agile, lean, and behavioural science, to guard against disruption and help customers realize their ambitious goals. The company addresses daily issues as well and also provides tangible strategic, tactical, and operational situations that drive sales and marketing. Challenges Faced During the Journey: In her job and life, she has had her fair share of roller coasters. Her bravery, clarity of purpose, discernment in knowing when to move on, and frankness in asking her network for assistance when necessary. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: The advice given by Dr. Vidya is to lead by example and innovate to thrive every single day. Learn from your experience to make a better future, experiment, learn from your mistakes, and filter out all distractions.

Name: Aarushi Jain Business Name: Chambers of Jain and Kumar Location: New Delhi, India Established (Year): 2020 Category/Industry: Legal & Accounting and Finance, Insurance Profession/Speciality: Advocate Social Media: LinkedIn Company Details : Aarushi Jain is a founder and partner at Chambers of Jain and Kumar. The law firm is located in the heart of Delhi with a network of offices across the country. Aarushi Jain completed her Master of Law in 2019, and she is registered as an advocate under the Bar Council of India. Unique Selling Proposition/ Competitive Advantage : We are solution-oriented, and we replace the legal department of a company with its own internal legal team. We ensure timely delivery, timely compliance, and above all, quality of service equivalent to international standards. Challenges Faced During the Journey : It was a difficult time during Covid-19 but the law firm has flourished by leaps and bounds during the COVID-19 crisis. And the reasons were: 1) We are a fully paperless office and strongly reliant on technology. 2) Working virtually for our law firm during the COVID-19 crisis has helped us save on time, effort, and cost. 3) During this year of the COVID-19 crisis, in individual capacities on behalf of our law firm, all of us have maintained a constant and empathetic approach towards our clients, colleagues, and fellow professionals. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs : In her opinion, there are five key points she really believes are the key to success: (1) Keep believing in yourself (2) Always expect the best possible outcome for what you do. Your thoughts are like magnets; you attract what you think. (3) Set goals so that you can reach them. (4) Never quit. Never give up. Keep going and keep trying. (5) Maintain a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

Name: Dr. Ashwini Hirekar Business Name: Lex Mandamus LLP Location: Mumbai, India Established (Year): 2020 Category/Industry: Legal & Accounting and Finance,Insurance Profession/Speciality: Law Firm Website: www.lexmandamus.co.in Social Media: LinkedIn Company Details: The company espouses a progressive perspective in law, a perfect balance between the conventional approach and the progressive one. Our legal fraternity is polished to highly technical and legal standards. We have diversified our practice and provide legal assistance to clients belonging to varied sectors. Unique Selling Proposition/ Competitive Advantage: Lex Mandamus LLP is one of India’s first full-fledged virtual law firms, which operates globally. Utilizing cloud-based technology under the global virtual service platform benefits both clients and attorneys alike. The company has also introduced legal- medical services, which will help deal with the plethora of issues in society. Challenges Faced During the Journey: The pandemic that hit the globe asked a lot out of every profession, especially healthcare services. The increased pressure demanded a lot out of everyone and meeting those demands while keeping up with the lockdown was the biggest challenge of them all. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: Identity yourself as an individual and embrace all that you’ve got. Life is not all about the source and the destination but it's surely about the journey. Plan it well.

Name: Aditi Sharma Business Name: Coaching with Aditi Location: Gurgaon, India Establishment (Year): 2022 Category/Industry: Training & Coaching Profession/ Specialty: Communication and Personal Development Coach Social Media: Linkedin Company details: Aditi Sharma is on a mission to transform lives. She is presently working as a freelance communication and personal development coach. She helps her clients identify their true potential, understand their inherent worth, and use their skills and experience to create the futures they desire. Unique selling proposition/ competitive advantage: Aditi says, “ I am the USP.” Prior to becoming a coach, she was a seasoned sales professional of over 12 years. Her ability to instantly connect, spotlight the "elephant in the room", and create a bespoke solution that in turn helps them achieve their goals is the biggest differentiator. Challenges faced during the journey: Aditi initially faced difficulties being a new mom. She felt she had lost her self-worth and mentioned that she went from being an accomplished and recognized sales professional in the events and entertainment industry to being nothing but a mom. She took years to realize that she can do more than wallow in self-pity. Later, she went on to unlearn and learn what she calls “old monkey, new tricks”. She voiced out her needs and ambitions and got the support she needed. In addition, she went on to get certified as a career counsellor (which she did not pursue) and a communication coach. Today, with all her hard work, she is getting recognized for the work she does and being gratified by the people she empowers. Advice for women entrepreneurs: Aditi requests women not to give up on their dreams because of relationships. She says, “ Don't undermine yourself just because you can." You are a mom, wife, daughter, and sister today and you will be all that tomorrow too. Those relationships will not change. But it's time you give yourself the attention required to grow and learn, to shine bright and beautiful.”

Name: Namrata Vijayakar Business Name: The NVable Design Company Location: Mumbai, India Establishment (Year): 2021 Category/ Industry: Advertising & Marketing Profession/ Specialty: Graphic design and Branding Design Website: https://www.nvable.co/ Social Media: LinkedIn Company Detail: The NVable Design Company offers customized design solutions that are tailored to each client's specific needs. They take the time to understand a brand's vision and create designs that align with the brand's message and connect with the audience. The team works closely with clients, guiding them through the design process and providing timely communication to ensure a successful outcome. Their approach involves preempting, planning, and executing a step-by-step process that increases brand visibility and targets the relevant audience. The NVable Design Company doesn't just sell; it solves. Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: Provide customized design solutions that are tailored to each client's specific needs. They work closely with brands to create a design strategy that not only conveys the message but also engages the audience. Additionally, they use a step-by-step process with timely communication to create a foolproof design strategy that increases brand visibility and targets the relevant audience. Challenges Faced During The Journey: Taking the leap to start a new venture from scratch after working in a stable job for over 15 years was a significant risk and challenge. The individual was fully aware that they would have to bear all the expenses and ensure timely payment of bills without any defaults. However, they took the chance and pursued their entrepreneurial dream, determined to make it work. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: One should have faith in oneself and be willing to take calculated risks. It is important to do thorough research, weigh the potential risks and benefits, and make an informed decision. With the right mindset and approach, taking calculated risks can be a stepping stone towards achieving success.

Name: Tapasi Ritika Sunita Archana Business Name: TRSA India Pvt ltd Location: New Delhi, India Established (Year): 2022 Category/Industry: Manufacturing and Retail Profession/Speciality: Manufacturing and Trading Website: www.thetrsa.com Social Media: LinkedIn Company Details: With high-quality fabrics, unmatched fabrics, and dependability, this is a uniform manufacturing company in India. The company believes in the motto that a uniform speaks a lot about your brand, your company, and your attitude towards business. The company abides by timekeeping, being reliable and sustainable, and providing affordable products and services. Unique Selling Proposition/ Competitive Advantage: The company makes products based on the combination of being comfortable and being of good quality. The uniforms are skin-friendly, sweat-absorptive, colorfast, and assure proper fitting. The company tries to understand the client’s requirements right from colour to fabric or any other customization that they want in the uniform. Challenges Faced During the Journey: Being a woman-run enterprise was looked down upon because people thought we would not be able to pull it off. Although the customers were pleasantly surprised by our prices, getting payments is still a big challenge for some because many feel that being women, we can be overruled on payments and try to act overly smart with us. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: The advice for women entrepreneurs is to never be scared and to always be ready to face the problems that have been thrown at them.

Name: Tapasi Chakraborty Business Name: Astute Outsourcing Services Private Limited Location: New Delhi, India Establishment (Year): 2013 Category/Industry: Human Resources and Consulting Profession/ Specialty: Facility Management and Staffing Website: astuteos.com Social Media: LinkedIn Company Detail: Astute Outsourcing Services Pvt. Ltd. is one of the leading facility management companies in India. Astute Outsourcing Services offers a wide range of facility management services that are customized to meet the specific needs of our clients. The team of experts has extensive experience in managing all aspects of facilities, from maintenance and operations to horticulture and housekeeping. The firm is dedicated to providing their clients with the highest quality of service possible, and they strive to exceed their expectations every time. Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: Committed to providing the highest level of service possible, Astute Outsourcing Services ensures that their clients are completely satisfied with their work. Challenges Faced During The Journey: As Tapasi belongs from a small village, the challenges came with her as a villager. She did door-to-door sales for quite a period of time. During the period, Tapasi faced many struggles and had to do a lot of hard work with firm determination. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: ‘Believe in yourself: Starting a business can be challenging, but it's important to have confidence in your abilities and your vision. Believe in yourself and your ideas, and don't be afraid to take risks. Build a supportive network: Surround yourself with people who believe in you and support your goals. This can include mentors, peers, family members, and friends who can provide advice, encouragement, and emotional support.’; these are a few encouraging words shared by Tapasi for all the aspiring and set up women entrepreneurs.

Name: Chaitra Narayan . V Business Name: L V Consulting Services Location: Bangalore, India Establishment (Year): 2021 Category/Industry: Advertising & Marketing Profession/ Specialty: Management Consulting and Market Research Social Media: LinkedIn Company Detail: LV Consulting Services is a B2B consulting and strategy development company catering to clients across the globe.LV Consulting Services offers market research and consulting services in the areas of Commodity chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Food additives, Nutraceuticals, Gases and Polymers. Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage: The company is led by people with 18+ years of experience in the consulting and core industry. The company has a strong hold of data collation in China- The major hub of chemical manufacturing Challenges Faced During The Journey: Chaitra Narayan V has had quite a difficult journey. Managing needs of a traditional joint family, a 6-year-old child and working odd hours, convincing clients and even building the recognition, Chaitra had to go through a lot. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: If Chaitra had to give a piece of advice, it wouldn’t be anything else except ‘have a clear-cut vision and come with an attitude that would keep you going. There might be hurdles and delays but with the right confidence and approach success is guaranteed.’

Name: Dr. Kr. Ritu Singh Business Name: Delhi Public School Jammu Location: Jammu, India Established (Year): 1998 Category/ Industry: Education and Learning Profession/Specialty: Education Website: https://dpsjammu.in/ Company Details: The school is established to provide meaningful education to a large number of children. The first branch of DPS Jammu was started in 1998. As a product of the Chairman of the Rajasthan Charitable Trust and his wife, Kr. Ritu Singh, the school is on the path of progress with global education, fostering character building, and nurturing a scientific temperament. Unique Selling Proposition/ Competitive Advantage: DPS Jammu has become a significant portal for the learning and growth of young minds. The vision of the school is to create a holistic, humanistic, and conducive learning environment. It enables its pupils to inspire people to contribute to society in little ways. To narrow the gap between the underprivileged and the privileged. Challenges Faced During the Journey: The biggest challenge was to manage everything while being a wife and a mother. As a woman, one has to play different roles and it can be overwhelming at times but you should take help whenever you can. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: Don’t be afraid to ask for help from others and or to work with others. Others are also talented; ask for their help when you are stuck. Invest your time in choosing and developing your business. Learn as much as possible even about the things that you don’t love. Expand your mind and perspective as well.

Name: Dr. Pooja Anand Sharma Business Name: Vishwas Healing Centre Location: Delhi, India Established (Year): 2001 Category/ Industry: Health & Wellness Profession/Specialty: Mental Health and Wellness Website: https://www.vishwashealingcentre.com/ Social Media: LinkedIn Company Details: The mission of Vishwas Healing Centre is to help people realize their core strengths so that every individual can lead a happy, meaningful, and content life. And if the empowered person would spread his/her learning with the world, it would become a happy place. Unique Selling Proposition/ Competitive Advantage: The company aims to help clients discover their strength within and recognize the presence of a healer inside everyone so that they can heal themselves and live better lives. Once the customer develops and cultivates the power of healing within themselves, they can find a cure for their ailment through healing. Challenges Faced During the Journey: The biggest challenge is that talking about mental health is still considered taboo. The other challenge was making people connect with healing and psychotherapy. Not everyone is ready to talk about their problems. It is important to find a way to talk about problems like anxiety, depression, and anger management. Advice For Women Entrepreneurs: The foremost recommendation by Dr Pooja to all women is that they should cultivate their emotional well-being by engaging in things that make them happy. By following their hearts and pursuing things that they love, they will infuse creativity into their lives along with it they will attract success.