Hi there! My name is Jennifer D’souza and I want to share my inspiring journey of how I turned my passion for traditional Maharashtrian ladoos into a thriving home-based business. After I had my baby, my mil made these most delicious methi ladoos, haleem ladoos and gond ladoos, and I can’t tell you enough how …
From Exams to Embroidery: A Determined Chikankari Entrepreneurial Path
Hi there! I’m Mala Srivastava, a Chikankari artist and entrepreneur from the lanes of Old Lucknow. My story is one of curiosity, resilience, and a love for the intricate art of Chikankari embroidery. Growing up in the bylanes where this craft flourished, I was always fascinated by the delicate patterns and the skilled hands that …
The Dream That Wouldn’t Let Me Sleep – ‘Jalvik’ by Jalpa Shah
It was January 18th, 2023 when I took the first step towards making my dream a reality. With a passion for handcrafted jewelry, I started my own little venture – creating beautiful pieces using fabric, oxidized metals, and intricate mirror work. Little did I know then that this humble beginning would turn into an incredible …
Our Dream Became Batikkart: Two Sisters’ Journey to Financial Freedom!
Fashion design wasn’t just a passion for us, it coursed through our veins. We are Riya and Prachi, two sisters bound by an unbreakable bond that was strengthened by our love for creativity and style. After completing our fashion design degrees from a government college at the ages of 22 and 19 respectively, we found …
Reviving Traditional Artistry: Nasreen’s Inspirational Journey of Roses & Pearl’s
Fifteen years ago, at the age of 42, with two grown children, a long-simmering passion was reignited within me – the desire to revive the timeless art of smocking that I had learned in my younger days. These traditional arts had enchanted me from long, but life’s responsibilities had pushed my passion to the backburner. …
NayeTrendz – Meenu’s Journey: From Engineer to Entrepreneur!
Being an Electronics Engineer by qualification and a trained instructor on GIS Programming, I worked with various top multinationals in India. However, I had always known that my true calling was somewhere else. My spouse was also working with a multinational company and we have a lovely daughter. Life seemed to be a fairytale. But …
Turning Trash into Treasure: My Journey with Funda RRR
Growing up in the “City Beautiful,” I was surrounded by voices urging us to “Save the Earth” and “Protect the Environment.” However, the ugly truth of garbage dumps and a fading charm plagued my childhood playground. Alongside fellow warriors for change, I decided to embrace the mantra of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) and promote sustainability. …
Broken Wings to Soaring Skies: My Fierce Journey of Survival and Selfhood
My Past, Me Today and My Tomorrow….. A small writeup to pour my heart out without any judgements and with all truth and loyalty to myself as a person… Though I believe it’s not easy to inspire anyone and even not aiming to do so ..but we should all smile as we don’t know someone …
Finding My Path: From Struggles to Entrepreneurial Success
To say something about myself, I am Rifa, a 28-year-old, aspiring to be a Financial Planner and a Finance Writer. I am also a part-time Food Blogger. I’m so grateful that this blog is getting published today, which also happens to be my birth date, March 16th. It feels like the perfect moment to share …
My Small Business, My Big Dream – An Inspiring Journey to Financial Freedom
Hi there! My name is Charulatha N, and I’m a 21-year-old postgraduate student from Bangalore, Karnataka. I want to start by thanking you for taking the time to read my story. It was February 1st, 2024 (just a month ago), when I launched my small business venture, a dream I had been nurturing since I …