Category: Her Journey

Q: What motivated you to lead John Jacobs, and how has your journey been so far? Apeksha Gupta: My journey with John Jacobs began in 2018 when I was invited to build an eyewear brand tailored for the digitally native Indian consumer. Coming from a background in luxury fashion and retail, I saw a significant […]

Q: Aditi, thank you for joining us. Can you share what inspired you to start Menstrupedia? Aditi Gupta: Thank you for having me! Growing up in India, I experienced firsthand how menstruation was surrounded by taboos and misinformation. Like many girls, I was made to feel ashamed and restricted during my periods. Even though I […]

Q: Thank you for joining us, Radhika. Let’s start with your journey. What inspired you to start ShopClues? Radhika Ghai Aggarwal: Thank you for having me! The idea of ShopClues came in 2011 when e-commerce in India was still in its early stages. While platforms like Flipkart and Amazon were focusing on branded products and […]

Q: Can you share the inspiration behind starting Mamaearth? Ghazal Alagh: The idea for Mamaearth came from a personal need. When my husband Varun and I were expecting our first child, we struggled to find toxin-free, safe baby care products in India. That’s when we realized that many parents faced the same challenge. This led […]

Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in retail and eventually establish RetailU? April Sabral: I grew up in an antique shop; my mother was an antique dealer. I didn’t know at that time my career would be in retail. At 17, I found myself living in a hostel and got a job in […]

Q: What inspired you to specialize in lifestyle medicine and establish Rooted Femme? Dr. Brooke Stubbs: During my residency, I experienced burnout and health challenges, including chest pain and infertility issues related to endometriosis. Observing colleagues facing severe health crises made me realize the importance of preventive care. This led me to specialize in lifestyle […]

Q. What inspired you to establish the International Impact Book Awards, and what objectives do you aim to achieve through this platform? Nim Stant: The International Impact Book Awards were founded to recognize and honor authors who create influential and transformative content. Our goal is to celebrate works that inspire positive change and contribute meaningfully […]

Q. Can you share the journey that led you to establish GAB Inc.? Gabby Gabriel: After graduating from Northeastern University in 2012, I moved to China to teach English. Immersing myself in the local culture, I identified a gap in the market for bridging Western brands with Chinese consumers. This realization led to the founding […]

Interview with Richa Kar: Founder of Zivame Q: What inspired you to start Zivame, and how did you come up with the concept? Richa Kar: The idea for Zivame came from my personal shopping experiences and the challenges women in India face when buying lingerie. It was a very uncomfortable and limited experience, and I […]

Interview with Dr. Rosetta Williams: Pioneering Excellence in Education Leadership Q: Dr. Williams, you have an impressive career spanning over 28 years in the field of education. What inspired you to pursue a career in education, and how did your journey begin? Dr. Rosetta Williams: My journey in education started with a deep passion for […]