On Mother’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable resilience and ingenuity of women who not only raise families but also build thriving businesses. These ‘mompreneurs’ embody the epitome of multitasking, seamlessly blending the roles of caregiver and entrepreneur.
1.Mrs. Nidhi Saxena, Director at Social Buzz
Mrs. Nidhi Saxena, Director at Social Buzz- (a branding agency) is a doting mother to her 7 year old fur kid. Raising a pet is no lesser a task specially when you and people around have zero experience in handraising an abandoned pet. It’s been more than 7 years when Mrs, Saxena found a litter of four one-month old kittens abandoned at her doorstep. She ended up adopting a female orange cat, naming her ‘Lyla’. From sleepless nights, bottle feeding the kids at regular intervals, pet parenting wasn’t a linear journey. But it is definitely something she cherishes.
2.Khushbu Gaur Jha, influencer marketer
In the whirlwind of modern life, finding equilibrium between motherhood and a thriving career is often perceived as an elusive feat. However, Khushbu Gaur Jha stands as a testament to the possibility of not only managing but excelling in both domains. With a 12-year-old daughter named Aalyshia, Khushbu’s journey encapsulates the challenges, triumphs, and sheer determination required to navigate the complexities of parenting while thriving in the professional realm.
3. Anupama Dalmia, Founder & Chief Mentor of Beyond the Box
Anupama Dalmia is a parenting blogger, author, serial entrepreneur, sociopreneur, creative writing mentor, digital content creator, choreographer and mother to a 9-year-old. She is the Founder & Chief Mentor of Beyond the Box – a literary venture that became a market disruptor and has been revolutionizing the sector with its innovations and unconventional approach to entrepreneurship. With her kid-led and unusual mentoring style, Beyond the Box has been changing the education game in India, one child at a time. BTB’s vision is to empower kids.
4. Sonalika Bansal, Co-Founder , Dennison
As a co-founder of Dennison, Sonalika focuses more on the marketing, Sales and PR sides of the business.She has a keen eye for perception of market trends and understands the pulse of social media as well. Now, she inspires innovation and creativity within the brand.
Her presence is one reason that has prompted Ashwini (the founder of Dennison) to venture into women’s apparel.Being in the fashion industry motivates us, such as a desire to reduce the environmental impact of fashion or to meet the increasing demand for sustainable products.
5. Manyyaa Adlakkha, Founder, Vastu Guru Manyyaa, Numerologist and Astrologer
Vastu Guru Manyyaa stands as a guiding force in the realms of Vastu, Astrology, Numerology and more. Beginning her career as a teacher. Her journey from academia to enlightenment was driven by her innate passion for understanding the cosmic energies that govern our existence. Her true fulfilment came from delving into the science behind ancient Vastu knowledge.Her holistic approach and profound insights have garnered her widespread acclaim.
6.Smita Das Jain, Founder, Empower Yourself
Life Coach, Executive Coach, TEDx Speaker and Author, Smita Das Jain, the Founder and CEO of Empower Yourself, is an Executive Coach, Personal Empowerment Life Coach, and NLP Practitioner. An MBA with a corporate background of 14 years advising Fortune 500 companies worldwide, Smita knows people need more than strategies to succeed. Her Empower Yourself Executive Performance Programs empower executives to get better at what they do so that they emerge leaders sooner than envisaged.
7. Kalpana Shukla, first runner-up of the Mrs. Universe Pageant 2023
On this Mother’s Day, we honour Kalpana Shukla, the esteemed first runner-up of the Mrs. Universe Pageant 2023, and a loving mother of two. Her story resonates with resilience, balancing the demands of motherhood and a thriving career in the spotlight. Kalpana’s journey embodies the modern woman, effortlessly managing family duties alongside her pursuit of excellence in the modelling world.Beyond the glamour of the pageant, Kalpana’s rise from humble beginnings to global recognition is a testament to her determination. She leveraged her platform to advocate for societal change.