Women Making Impact - India

Dipali Mathur Dayal is the CEO of Kestone Utsav, a business leader, entrepreneur, and former private banker with over two decades of experience spanning finance, events, and brand experiences. A BW 40 Under 40 honouree and Mrs India 2025 titleholder, she is passionate about innovation, financial literacy, and empowering women to pursue ambition at every stage of life. Through her leadership, she i...

Devangana Mishra is the Founder of Brain Bristle, a foundation that empowers students on the autism spectrum in Mumbai’s low-income inclusive schools to reach their fullest potential. Through Brain Bristle, she is reimagining inclusion in education by training social workers, creating after-school programs, and building awareness for communities, policy makers, and families impacted by autism. Her...

Riddhi Pobara is a career strategist, confidence coach, and founder of VisionVoyage, where she helps ambitious professionals, founders, and high-achievers build careers that are aligned, fulfilling, and authentic. Drawing from her own journey of reinvention and global experiences, including her time at UCL, Riddhi works at the intersection of confidence, career growth, and personal alignment. Thro...

Michelle Pereira is the Co-Founder and Director of ElleQuinn Communications, a strategic communications advisory firm based in Mumbai. With over two decades of experience in public relations, marketing communications, and reputation management, Michelle has worked with some of India’s most prominent brands across consumer, hospitality, luxury, automotive, and FMCG sectors. Prior to founding ElleQu...

Vidushi Jain is the visionary entrepreneur who co-foundedAttrangi, a brand that’s redefining the Indian jewellery space with its perfect blend of elegance, emotion, and individuality. As the name suggests, Attrangi is about celebrating uniqueness and Vidushi has been instrumental in shaping itinto a label that encourages women to embrace their personal style with confidence and grace. Vidushi has...

Ghousia Sultana is a data analyst with a strong foundation in data analytics, engineering, and business intelligence. She began her career as an HR Process Analyst, later transitioned into IT, and now works as a Data Analyst, leveraging tools like Python, SQL, Power BI, Azure, and Databricks to build scalable data pipelines and drive insights. She holds a Master’s in Business Analytics and brings...

In this episode of Women Making Impact 99456798 #@, Shrey Gupta sits down with Smitha Krishnamurthy, Vice President – People Strategy for APAC at Nasdaq. Smitha shares her inspiring journey from a local HR leader to a regional strategist, highlighting how asking for opportunities shaped her career growth. The conversation dives deep into the power of cultural intelligence, empathy in leadership, a...

Mahua Bisht is the CEO of 1to1help, India's leading Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider. Recently, 1to1help released the second edition of their "State of Emotional Wellbeing Report 2024," which offers compelling insights into workplace mental health trends. The report is based on data from over 83,000 counseling sessions, 12,000 elective screenings, and 42,000 assessments con...

Gemeria Hair offers supreme quality, authentic virgin Indian hair sourced exclusively from the temples  of South India. We provide a wide assortment of hair products, ranging from ready-to-wear clip-ins,  ponytails, and wigs to professional keratin bonded tips, machine wefts, and more. Our hair comes in  various colors, lengths, and textures to suit every woman's unique style and preference. 

Chetna, a seasoned Communication Strategist and Business & Leadership Coach, is renowned for her expertise in establishing processes and crafting strategic plans tailored to meet diverse business needs. With a wealth of experience spanning 15 years, she excels in building both systems and people to successfully accomplish business objectives An accomplished academic, Chetna emerged as a univer...

Esha Bhambri is the Co-Founder of House of Fett , a luxury women's wear brand based in Noida, India. Established in 2018, House of Fett offers a diverse range of apparel, including dresses, gowns, co-ord sets, jumpsuits, and tunics, catering to various occasions such as resort wear, party wear, and casual wear. The brand has expanded significantly, with multiple retail outlets across India​

Dr. Prachi Benara, IVF Specialist, Birla Fertility and IVF is a highly skilled fertility specialist with over 16 years of experience in reproductive medicine. A Gold Medalist in MBBS, she has expertise in advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries, successfully addressing complex conditions such as endometriosis, recurrent miscarriage, menstrual disorders, and uterine anomalies, including u...

Dr. Sruthi Balammagary is a highly motivated IT professional with over 13 years of experience in software development, full-stack engineering, and functional programming. With a Ph. D. in Information Technology, my research focused on addressing IT failures in autonomous cars using machine learning and cybersecurity strategies. Currently, I work as a Senior Software Engineer at Comcast, where I de...

Pragya Priyali is the visionary Founder and Creative Director of Unrush, a slow fashion brand born out of her deep commitment to craftsmanship. With over 16 years of experience in the fashion industry, her journey began as a design graduate from NIFT Delhi and evolved into leadership roles in content, social, and brand marketing at India's top fashion e-commerce platforms, including Myntra. Un...

Radhika Koolwal is the co-founder of Urban Space, and her role in transforming her husband Rohit Agarwal’s family textile business from Ahmedabad into one of India’s leading home decor brands. Urban Space is a great example of how a fresh perspective can take a traditional business to new heights. Rohit, with his deep expertise in textiles and production, laid the foundation for the brand’s qualit...

As the cofounder of ZFunds, Vidhi is on a mission to make purchase of financial products and decision making Sahi* (Right) and Asaan* (Easy) in the 500 bottom districts of India. ZFunds enables distribution of financial products through ZFunds experts in the highly underserved segment of tier-2,3 and 4 markets. After spending 8 years working with a couple of unicorns like Zomato and Policybazaar a...

Mira Swarup is an accomplished Impact Communication Coach & Speaker based in India. Her military upbringing taught the value of social presence and etiquettes, which sprung into a desire to use effective communication to have a significant impact on people's lives, and was the driving force behind the decision to become an entrepreneur. She gained a grasp of manners and social graces throu...

Shalu's journey as a startup founder coincided with the birth of her daughter a couple of years after founding Growthpal, presenting a unique set of challenges. Even as her daughter needed time and staying up through the night and juggling the demands of a rapidly growing company leading a team of 50 people, which requires much more time compared to a job, it has been an emotional battle. The...

Anika is a highly motivated, result driven digital marketing professional with over 12 year’s experience in developing digital strategy and digital brand management. She is a team leader with the ability to foster progress and manage attrition in a fast paced environment. Over the years she has had the opportunity to build and drive teams that led digital transformation and customer experience ini...

Aditi is the Co-Founder and CEO of EcoRatings, a Gen Ai solution for the sustainability domain. She is also an angel investor, mentor and advisor to female founded start-ups in early stage ventures. Previously, she was the sole woman founder of a hospitality business that has successfully scaled in a new segment and merged with a strategic partner. Having previously worked with marquee names such...

Komal Rukhana, the Co-founder at Mint and Milk PR, in her 15 year career tenure, has catered to over 100+ clients including notable brands in the fashion, beauty, home decor, hospitality, wellness and luxury industries. Known for her creative skills and being adept at crafting compelling narratives for the right audience, Komal has excelled at building strong media relations in an ever-evolving me...

Disha Shah, a second-generation jeweler, grew up immersed in the world of jewelry in Hong Kong, spending countless hours at her father's natural diamond business. Despite her upbringing surrounded by the craftsmanship and beauty of jewelry making, Disha initially pursued a different path, working in corporate roles. She never felt drawn to follow in her family's footsteps, especially as sh...

Kitchens are smaller now, and families are looking for variety in meals. Simultaneously, there is a growing awareness among the working population about healthy choices, including natural and preservative-free options. Additionally, the drawbacks of ordering food in are evident – it can be expensive, less hygienic, and might compromise the freshness and authenticity of the taste. In response to th...

Aanchal Saini is a seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of Knowledge and experience in the rental fashion industry. Flyrobe understands this need and has come up with an innovative solution. They offer a wide range of designer outfits, including ethnic wear, premium apparel, and accessories, all available for rent at a reasonable price. The brand has the biggest flagship store in New Delhi and fran...

Devyani Pawar, a distinguished social entrepreneur and accomplished graduate from the London School of Economics (LSE), founded DP House of Media at 22. As a dynamic young entrepreneur, she has reshaped design and marketing landscapes with a unique vision, boasting over 500 successful projects across India, the UK, and Europe. Notably, Devyani made history as the sole female representative at the...