Despite the challenges of starting and running a business empire while raising children, mompreneurs are proving to be resilient and determined groups. They bring a unique set of skills to their businesses, including multitasking, problem-solving, and creativity. Many mompreneurs have also found that motherhood has helped them to develop important leadership skills, such as patience, empathy, and the ability to delegate.

In addition to the personal benefits of being a mompreneur, these women are also contributing to the economy by starting and growing their businesses. They are creating jobs, bringing innovative products and services to the market, and driving economic growth.

As more women embrace the role of a mompreneur, it is important to recognize and support their efforts. By doing so, we can create a more inclusive and diverse entrepreneurial community that celebrates the unique contributions of all its members.

The list of Top 10 Mompreneurs in India is as follows:

1. Dr Madhuri Bhatt Founder of Soham Homoeopathic Clinic and Healing. Practicing homoeopath for the last 15 years at Ahmedabad. Her motto is to cure her patients of their physical, emotional and financial complaints. She practices many healing modalities like Pranic Healing, Sound Healing, Crystal healing, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Access bar, and many more. She integrates Homoeopathy with healing for treating her patients.
2. Neha is the founder of Momly, a platform for connecting new moms and moms-to-be with other women and industry experts to support them through this most transformative phase. Born out of her own personal experience when Neha moved from the US to Lucknow, this platform has connected 2500+ women over the past year in different cities. Neha is a product professional with experience in B2B in US and Europe.
3. Being a mom of two Priyanka Jain always desired comfortable & stylish clothing for her children & herself! That was the birth of her third child her brand -PHOOLBOOTI They are manufacturers of printed cotton textiles with the help & support of her husband she started this brand and they aim to deliver comfortable yet super chic clothing for all age groups from children to elderly females. Their USP is quality & the prints which are unique when combined with their designs – it’s a beautiful garment which is hard to resist buying.

4. Moushumi Pal is a brand strategist & Founder of Woodpecker Media. Moushumi has worked with numerous Multinational Companies in the past 15 years with hands-on experience in marketing strategy, public relations and curating experiential events. She is also a certified life coach and a mentor and coach to many small businesses. She has been an integral part of the journey of many eminent personalities in their success as her fortray lies in personality PR.

5. Zahra Jani’s “Being Mom And Beyond” page is the ultimate source of inspiration for women everywhere. With 60K followers, Jani covers everything from parenting and fitness to self-care, beauty, and fashion, empowering mothers beyond motherhood. Recently crowned “Women Influencer Of The Year,” Jani’s journey is a reminder that we can achieve incredible feats and rise above societal expectations.
6. Richa is an Assistant Professor turned Mom – Artist who is on a mission to spread happiness with her Art business called Dreamy Arts By Richa. She conducts offline Art Classes for kids as well as sell customized handmade Wooden and Resin based product perfect for Gifting or Home Décor. Being an Artist is one of the toughest businesses in India, still, for her passion, she has maintained a perfect balance between being a mother and Artist together.
7. Iti Rawat is a Social entrepreneur, E-Learning evangelist, and motivational speaker. She runs successfully two organizations parallelly, Thinkhall Academy a training company, and WEFT Foundation a women entrepreneurs support group. She helped many startups by building their content strategy and training content.
8. Aarti Notiyal is the founder of Bubble Communication and a serial entrepreneur for 10 years. She has worked with Corporates and MNCs, NGOs to support them in their Marketing and Branding needs. Bubble communication provides 360 media solutions.
9. Rachna Chaudhary is the founder and Director of MEDIA value works and co Partner in Business Development Centre with MSME Business Forum India. She is a well-known entrepreneur in the Ecosystem and received many awards
10. Saakshi Choithani: Saakshi is a successful Business Coach and Founder of Mindynamics. She helps solopreneurs and business owners in formulating their business strategies. She balances both the world perfectly.

The post The Pink Journey releases list of Top 10 Mompreneurs on International Women’s Day 2023 appeared first on The Pink Journey.

A creative content studio that creates the most aesthetic and luxurious content for prominent brands like Dharma productions, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Nykaa, Lakme, TATA Cliqs, Tiger Baby and more.

BTG has expanded to a team of close to 80 creative individuals who generate strategies for the brand identity to content development, from visual direction to production shoots, from luxe editorial concepts to new OTT productions and has more than 37 events, 151 films, and 1000+ hours of production to its credit in the span last 4 years.

1. What inspired you to take on clients from the travel and luxury fashion industries?

Team BTG: The allure of travel and luxury is irresistible to a lot of us. Who wouldn’t want to indulge in their creativity while providing top-notch experiences and services? We make it possible for brands to tell their unique stories through clutter-breaking content. We don’t just throw together any old marketing strategy and call it a day. We tailor our approach to each client’s individual needs to connect with their audiences in a memorable and meaningful way.

2. Can you share a time when you had to deal with a difficult client request and how you handled it?

   Team BTG: For aeons, at the start of our business we’d be met with rigid board rooms of 50+ men, who wouldn’t be able to take our team of young women seriously. Once the MD of a leading OTT platform asked us “Out of curiosity, are there no men on your team?” At the end of a gruelling three-hour pitch. The silly question obviously, contrary to popular belief we love the men on our team. We were quick to revert with “There are men, but they just don’t sit at the top”. Rest assured we won the pitch.

   3. How do you approach working with designers or content marketing teams to create unique and exclusive experiences for your clients?
      

   Team BTG: Collaboration is key when it comes to unique and exclusive experiences for our clients. We like to start by getting to know them and understanding their strengths, interests, and areas of expertise. Then, we brainstorm together and come up with ideas that play to each other’s strengths. We think it’s important to be open to feedback and be willing to pivot on our ideals. Sometimes, the best ideas come from unexpected places, so we try to create a culture of collaboration where everyone’s ideas are valued. We firmly believe our women’s leadership, right from our producers and managers to our cinematographers and designers has been the secret sauce to our global large-scale productions, international presence, and our 16x growth over the last couple of years.

   4. How do you stay up-to-date with the latest lifestyle and fashion trends and fads? 

   Team BTG: Read, a lot. Watch, a lot. Of course, we also keep an eye on industry publications and attend various events and shows. We are fortunate to have established partnerships with some of India’s most prestigious brand names, including Dharma Productions, Tiger Baby, Nykaa, Lakme Fashion Week, and many others. Our team of 35 young professionals, combined with our extensive network of over 50 creative freelancers, work together to provide exceptional content and production services that are reflective of current trends and styles, both locally and globally. Furthermore, our global presence in major cities like London, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as emerging markets like Cyprus, Dubai, Lagos, Kenya, and Hong Kong, enable us to stay on top of the latest global trends in the industry.

   5. What do you believe are the most important skills for someone in the travel and luxury fashion business?
      

   Team BTG: You need to be a multitasker. In this space, there are always a million things going on at once, from booking flights and hotels to coordinating shoots of all scales. So, you need to be able to juggle a lot of different tasks and priorities at once. We’re often times shooting at multiple different locations at once. We think it’s important to have a penchant for innovation. The travel and luxury fashion space is ever-evolving, and you need to be able to stay ahead of the curve and come up with a boatload of fresh ideas. Whether it’s a new hotel or a bold new fashion brand, you need to be able to think outside the box and push the boundaries of what’s already been done.

The post A Creative Tale: How One Studio is Redefining Aesthetics in Brand Content Creation appeared first on The Pink Journey.

Online Shopping- New Normal for Buyers

India’s rise in online shopping is fueled by the 639 million strong internet population, and COVID-19 accelerated the process by adding 80 million online shoppers in the last three years and that makes it 130 million today. During the pandemic there was the temporary closure of physical stores and the public was diverted to online shopping which gave rise to this D2C market and it flourished. Online shopping in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 35%+ from $39 billion today to $200 billion over the next 5 years, also supported by internet and payment infrastructure developments.

Advancement of Consumption Pattern

Women, the new class of consumers have the final say in more than half of household decisions now. And more than half of them are online shoppers. Consumption trends are also progressing, new-age consumers want niche and customized products and are ready to pay large amounts for them. Traditional players are not able to fulfill that. So, every shopping experience is made keeping women as consumers in mind.

Inclination Towards D2C brands

Companies with D2C channels have an emotional connection with their consumers, fostered by a unique brand identity and clear value proposition. D2C brands are characterized by their innovative marketing style, efficient operational processes, and effective use of technology. With easy access to customer data D2C brands work on the shopping pattern and a feedback-led model and develop products to ensure that customer needs are met.

Emergence of D2C Brands in India

There are 800+ D2C brands in India as of April 2022 and the expected market opportunity by 2025 is $100 billion. India is witnessing a rise in D2C brands across categories. As many women-led businesses are been funded and early-stage funding activity is huge we can see many women-led D2C brands now. As women are the majority of consumers so the market has risen in products consumed by women. D2C brands such as Zivame, MyGlamm, WOW skin science, Mamaearth, Sugar cosmetics, and Spring Dairies, among others, are occupying niches and creating brands with extraordinary value in their respective sectors.

Future of D2C Brands in India

The pandemic has changed the game and made everyone realize that nothing is certain in business. And brands have been trying out new strategies in cost, retail experience, and research to provide a personalized experience to customers to excel in their segment.

To boost sales, D2C companies will play more in personalization and customization using more and more technology. Famous brands like super smelly which is a skincare brand and WOW Skin science are planning to increase their retail presence and expand pan India. All D2C brands will touch customers wherever they are online or offline.

Written by- Seema Lalwani

The post Emerging D2C Brands of India- Introduction appeared first on The Pink Journey.

1. Please share your journey, how it started as an Entrepreneur?  
   I come from a business family, and I remember spending my holidays from school going to office with my parents. We would spend time together in the office and when they were in meetings I would sit and listen to all that was unfolding before me. It used to feel really amazing to see how meetings were held, what they would talk about and how somehow everyone would come to conclusion that they seemed happy with. This kind of thing always peeked my interest and I knew that this is what I wanted to do. The main thing however that I admire about entrepreneurs is how they take an idea and make it into so much more. I would like to think I am on my way every day to do just that, make my idea more than just an idea. When I was studying law in the UK, I saw how easily available legal services were online and how easy it could actually be to find a lawyer. That’s when the idea of Rest The Case came about. I wanted to create a place where anybody can Rest their case (put it to an end) and find the help they require.
2. What are the biggest hurdles that you faced in your journey?
   Starting anything new takes time and a lot of getting used to. There were a lot of things I still had to learn then and still have to learn now, that I think has been the biggest hurdle.
   Starting young definitely has its perks but it did sometimes affect me negatively. A lot of people I talked to didn’t think I knew what I was doing, in fact I was asked once if this was just a hobby or I wanted to do this long term. This had been my idea and my goal; it was never a hobby but because I was younger when I started people thought that.
   Finding the right team was a difficult as well. I was so driven by this idea it was all I thought about and all I think about even today, and to find people who will give it just as much importance as you is difficult, but I think now I have been able to find the right people, slowly but steadily.
3. Failures are the best teachers so how can one overcome that?
   This may sound like a cliché, but I do really believe the best thing that failure does is teaches you to rise after every fall. Overcoming failure is not easy, but when you do, you realize you come out as a different person, and so I think that we must do different things, try to do what scares us and then even if we fail we will have learnt something about ourselves or about the work at hand that we didn’t know before.
   For me what works best is to discuss my failures with someone else because they see it in a light that I don’t, I talk it out with my family you could talk to anyone who you wish to share with. It also helps me see it more clearly that way because I have explained it out loud. Don’t be scared of failures, they definitely are the best teachers, they help you understand yourself in a way you didn’t even know.
4. What Inspired you to start ‘Rest The Case’ at such a young age?
   The idea of Rest The Case came to me when I was studying, and I wanted to start it as soon as I could because I thought it will solve a problem. The problem I saw was that in our country people find it extremely hard to find a good lawyer to help them with their basic legal requirements. We have resources available in our country, but we don’t really know where to find it, so I wanted to create a one stop solution for all legal services and information. When the lockdown happened and the entire world seemed to be changing the need for legal help increased even more and that when I decided I didn’t want to wait any longer, I wanted to start now.
5. Share 3 advice for young entrepreneurs.
   a. Be brave- I know this sounds redundant but I think this needs to be told to everyone who wishes to start their own business. Don’t think about what will happen, don’t ponder on the same things you have been thinking about all this time, the time is now, get up and get started.
   b. Plan- I think it’s very important that you know what you want to do and also very important to be sure of what problem you are trying to solve. Put it down on paper, it helps to clear your thoughts.
   c. Believe in yourself and your ambition- this is the most important part of doing anything, if you don’t believe in yourself and your idea, nobody will.

The post In Conversation with Gen Z Entrepreneur Shreya Sharma, Founder- Rest The Case appeared first on The Pink Journey.

Namrata HempCo. has been an active and prominent member of the Hemp Industry in India since 2016. The enterprise dives deep into research, manufacturing, and product development, with a mission to acquire excellence and emerge as an industry leader in all three sectors. Following extensive and relentless research, Namrata HempCo. launched its first consumer brands; Satliva & Satliva Foods, in 2017, and 2021 respectively.

‘Satliva,’ their personal care subsidiary, adheres to a zero inventory process. The pure Hemp Seed Oil used in their personal care range is extracted freshly every single day, using an ingenious cold-press machine developed by the team in-house to exclusively extract high-grade Hemp Seed Oil. Following the extraction; the products are made, packed, and dispatched the very same day. The company prides itself on consistently developing products that are 100% natural, contain no additives, artificial fragrances, alcohol, or aqua. Satliva chooses to follow a ‘minimal ingredient and maximum effect’ concept; hence, their creams and oils have a short-lived shelf life of 6 months, and their soaps have a shelf life of 4 months.

Innovation is embedded deep into the soul of Namrata HempCo. leading them to their next innovative creation with their subsidiary; Satliva Foods. Observing the need to include and  normalise hemp based nutrition in the Indian diet; together, they launched India’s first ‘Instant Hemp Dosa Batter.’ The batter is made freshly from scratch every day, without the addition of any preservatives. The team chooses to grind the batter using an authentic grindstone, in order to hold on to their traditional values, and also the nutritional values from the vegan, gluten-free dosa batter. In the following weeks; Satliva Foods is expected to launch 3 new products: Hemp Seed Oil, Hemp Protein Powder, and an energy boosting Hemp Berry Trail Mix.

Their innovative streak does not end here; previously, Hemp Fibres would have to be hand processed using a time-consuming and tedious method, whereas now, they are easily processed due to India’s first decorticator, used to process long length hemp fibres, developed by Namrata HempCo. and installed in the state of Uttarakhand. Their ingenuity further led them towards the creation of their patented technology, which enables them to convert raw hemp fibres into usable textile fibres, using bio-waste that is entirely free from harmful chemicals and toxins. They continually strive to reduce their carbon footprint, and become a 100% eco-friendly company

The enterprise also works intimately with farmers, and the farmer producing organisations (FPO’s), and is effectively working with Uttarakhand farmer groups to launch a hemp agriculture program in the state during the approaching monsoon season. Additionally, it is introducing smart farming technologies to ensure standardization and traceability of high quality hemp raw materials. They provide a 100% buy-back guarantee to the farmers they work with, in order to ensure consistent work opportunities and betterment in the lives of farmers.

The enterprise has engaged in mutually beneficial partnerships with various state horticultural and agricultural universities, to conduct comprehensive research with regards to cannabis landraces, in order to develop viable strains for seed, fibre, and medicinal crops. Namrata HempCo. is biodiversity board complaint, which allows them to conduct research and development without compromising on the safety of the environment.

At its core, Namrata HempCo. is a company striving to make the world a better place with its high standards for sustainability in terms of the environment, quality in terms of its products, and ingenuity in terms of its progress towards a better tomorrow.

The post Namrata HempCo. – At the forefront of the Indian hemp revolution appeared first on Startup Reporter.

Source: Women Entrepreneur

The post Namrata HempCo. – At the forefront of the Indian Hemp Revolution appeared first on The Pink Journey.

With a vision to create a mindfully meaningful impact on the handwoven weaves and heritage art segment of India, Sukanya Bhataacharya founded Prathaa in 2016.

Graduating in English literature and studying Communications and Marketing in her Post Graduation, Sukanya worked as Regional Marketing Manager at HDFC Bank, Consultant – Senior Research Director at IMRB International, and National Head Marketing at Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Sukanya’s love for travel, exploration, and her immense respect for Indian art and weaves are a few factors that motivated her to lay the foundation of Prathaa. The Founder also serves as a Brand Marketing Consultant for her organization.

Prathaa celebrates the exquisite, handcrafted fabrics emerging from the heart of India, breathing, flowing, and speaking of the country’s textile heritage. As a brand,they believe in nurturing and preserving the Art and Weaves of India,by creating distinguished, easy to wear and contemporary fusion fashion apparel.

Prathaa has its expertise in showcasing its fabrics. The brand has a particular focus on modern urban women who are dynamic and are aware of their rich historical inheritance. Celebrating the glory of those women who have embraced their past with respect, enjoy the present to its fullest, and look forward to the future with optimism. In the process also creating awareness and nurturing more and more women sensitive to their core vision .

Sukanya, with her team, is making every effort to translate the inherent honesty and hard work of the Indian artisans into modern, edgy clothes which are vibrant and quirky. Her team envisions to make their customers look good and feel better in designs that are not only chic but are comfortable as well.

The designs at Prathaa are wearable as well as stylish. The apparel incorporates the qualities of women of today and showcases her confidence and beauty with the Indian feel. Each design has a story to tell, and every outfit they make goes through a unique birthing process. Mostly trying to source and use natural and breathable fabrics for their designs .

Prathaa believes that every woman is unique, and therefore the brand keeps an eye for detailing, finishing, and quality, ensuring perfection in their outfit. Rather than just being a trend follower, this brand emphasizes the quality, celebrates the uniqueness of the fabrics used and the stories behind them .

The brand firmly believes that fashion is an integrated voice of a generation that sometimes speaks the language of style or colour. Apart from everything, what everyone looks for in an attire is comfort, and at Prathaa, designs are incorporated in an outfit without compromising comfort.

Since India, like other countries, is focusing on sustainable fashion, Prathaa also focuses on doing the same, along with creating wealth for the artists at the grassroots like the weavers, karigars, and artisans making a positive difference in their lives.

Prathaa as a brand has a purpose of treading lightly and leaving a small carbon footprint.

Source: Women Entrepreneur

The post Meet Sukanya Who turned her Passion into Profession and Started “Prathaa” appeared first on The Pink Journey.

The idea of Blend Community was triggered during the pandemic when Razia saw how badly the F&B industry suffered and she wanted to help food brands revive their business without bleeding for profitability, courtesy the food aggregators. Personally, food, fashion and fiction are her passion areas, and she noticed that there weren’t any platforms that cater to these three themes specifically. She wanted to create a platform that curates and distributes relevant content all in one place rather than users having to go to different pages for different topics. That’s how the whole idea was born of creating an online community that celebrates, shares and curates stories around these three specific categories.

After establishing Blend Community, her co-founder, Hariprasad Shetty and she wanted to find a way to monetize the community they had built. That is when they got the idea for ‘Blend For Food’. With that, they are building India’s first Content to Commerce Food Tech Platform powered by Creator economy & Community Tech. BFF will be a one-stop destination for all things food. Consumers need not have different apps scattered for different needs like, ordering in from restaurants, groceries, recipes, etc. They are the only players in the market that will bring all your various food choices in one place to make it a hassle-free food ordering experience.

What gets Razia excited about her startup is the fact that this idea is still so new in the country and she doesn’t see anyone else doing it as of now. This makes her feel secure in the fact that they’re on the cusp of something extremely special.

This sense of security does not shield her from paranoia. She says that a start-up is the founder’s brain-child or baby. Due to this, the success of the start-up is a lot more personal not just tangibly but emotionally as well. Hence, there’s undeniable paranoia around “What if”. What if the brand tanks, what if no one resonates with the idea, basically what if nothing works out. However, she has found that the way to overcome that is to understand that ideas don’t exist in perfection. You’ve just got to start and keep working on perfecting it.

Being not just a start-up founder but also having a full-time corporate job definitely makes it challenging to have a work-life balance for Razia. But, she has found that finding the right partners, teammates and resources is very important in order to manage it. She believes, as you’re establishing your idea, you need to try to attract talent and team members to not only believe in your vision, but also be able to execute it. Finding the right brands and companies to partner with, is another important aspect in executing your vision the right way.

Razia Ali started her career with banking sales, but she always had a penchant towards communication which made me make an early switch to advertising. She realized she had a passion for shaping brands and consumer perceptions. She loves ideating with people from varied niches and finds great joy in helping translate them into realities. She led the Consumer and Small Business marketing efforts of a large tech company. She currently has her a full-time job while also working on her start-up. She was also an Angel Investor to aspiring Start-ups and entrepreneurs. She has leveraged her passion towards brands, fashion, food and her experience in the advertising and marketing industry and brought to life a brand and community of her own. The ability to do that, in a male-dominated, food-tech industry is what sets her apart.

Inputs- Razia Ali, Founder, Blend Community

The post Razia Ali’s Journey As An Entrepreneur appeared first on The Pink Journey.

Graduating in English literature and studying Communications and Marketing in her Post Graduation, Sukanya worked as Regional Marketing Manager at HDFC Bank, Consultant – Senior Research Director at IMRB International, and National Head Marketing at Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Sukanya’s love for travel, exploration, and her immense respect for Indian art and weaves are a few factors that motivated her to lay the foundation of Prathaa. The Founder also serves as a Brand Marketing Consultant for her organization. Prathaa celebrates the exquisite, handcrafted fabrics emerging from the heart of India, breathing, flowing, and speaking of the country’s textile heritage. As a brand, they believe in nurturing and preserving the Art and Weaves of India, by creating distinguished, easy to wear and contemporary fusion fashion apparel.

Prathaa has its expertise in showcasing its fabrics. The brand has a particular focus on modern urban women who are dynamic and are aware of their rich historical inheritance. Celebrating the glory of those women who have embraced their past with respect, enjoy the present to its fullest, and look forward to the future with optimism. In the process also creating awareness and nurturing more and more women sensitive to their core vision .

Sukanya, with her team, is making every effort to translate the inherent honesty and hard work of the Indian artisans into modern, edgy clothes which are vibrant and quirky. Her team envisions to make their customers look good and feel better in designs that are not only chic but are comfortable as well.

The designs at Prathaa are wearable as well as stylish. The apparel incorporates the qualities of women of today and showcases her confidence and beauty with the Indian feel. Each design has a story to tell, and every outfit they make goes through a unique birthing process. Mostly trying to source and use natural and breathable fabrics for their designs.

Prathaa believes that every woman is unique, and therefore the brand keeps an eye for detailing, finishing, and quality, ensuring perfection in their outfit. Rather than just being a trend follower, this brand emphasizes the quality, celebrates the uniqueness of the fabrics used and the stories behind them .

The brand firmly believes that fashion is an integrated voice of a generation that sometimes speaks the language of style or colour. Apart from everything, what everyone looks for in an attire is comfort, and at Prathaa, designs are incorporated in an outfit without compromising comfort. Since India, like other countries, is focusing on sustainable fashion, Prathaa also focuses on doing the same, along with creating wealth for the artists at the grassroots like the weavers, karigars, and artisans making a positive difference in their lives.

Prathaa as a brand has a purpose of treading lightly and leaving a small carbon footprint.

The post Prathaa: Sukanya’s Passion Turned Into Profession appeared first on The Pink Journey.

The brand is redefining the industry by focusing on design and structure of their products that can reinvent itself to Indian women with a better fit and comfort.

The sister- duo state, “The utmost priority in the intimate apparel industry is the experience on how you wear your lingerie. What we as a brand really understood during the lockdown was that everybody wanted to stay comfortable at all times, so our attempt was to try, and create bras, and underwear that really feel like your second skin, and feel like a part of your body.”

Candyskin has worked on different types of fabrics. Looking back at pre-covid times, the brand has worked on anti-bacterial, anti-itchy, sweat-absorbent fabrics. The brand aims to constantly work on light, nice, breezy, airy fabrics like organic and pure cotton, cotton-like modal, and more. With comfort being it’s top priority, the idea is to develop an identity of being called a second skin to women’s body that fits into the Indian weather conditions.

Candyskin products are designed in-house by our creative team, keeping in mind the style, body type, weather, fabric focusing on Indian body type. The design team spends months on research and development to carefully curate and create fashion-forward designs that are not in the market. They also focus on the final product that offers functionality and is a step ahead in style following the fashion trends.

Each collection is made considering the season, hence, not only giving the perfect fit, lift and comfort but also matching the weather conditions. Each product goes through a step-by-step process from the beginning till the end. Once the product is ready, it goes through a fit trial and quality check before being launched into the market.

Our products are available in 21+ sizes suitable for all ages and body types. Although our brand might seem young and fashionable, we cater to older women, too, as we understand their comfort, and all that they are looking for, or require while searching for the perfect lingerie.

Their collections focus on creating sexy, comfortable, great fitting styles with an X-factor at affordable prices made from high-quality materials. Candyskin stand for luxury, quality and comfort at its finest and want to create an Indian brand that Indian women can resonate with easily.

To shop & view their latest collections visit www.candyskin.com

Inputs by- Candyskin

The post Redefining the apparel industry by creating products keeping Indian Women’s body type, style and Indian weather conditions appeared first on The Pink Journey.

Aditi Kapur Chawla, an entrepreneur, a mother, a wife and a woman – started The Leather Story right before the world came to a halt in lieu of Covid-19. Even with the challenges faced as a new brand, the world crisis did not stop Aditi from pursing her passion for shaping a brand that speaks all things accessories. One thing that keeps her going is the constant urge to learn and evolve in the lifestyle space. As an independent business owner, her advice to other young entrepreneurs is to constantly keep ideating to think outside the box.

One example from her own personal experience, is of The Leather Story itself. The brand was launched in February 2020 keeping gifting category in mind, and in lieu of the unprecedented times the brand shifted gears to diversify and add value to it’s customers and the market needs. Given the times when travel was at hault, Aditi came up with an interesting category called ‘Work from home’ that further evolved to add Tech Accessories, keeping the changing shift of real to reel life.

Given the circumstances, a homegrown premium brand would usually shy away from experimenting product categories, yet Aditi choose to take the plunge based on her learning about the market gap in leather accessories for the modern Indian who would love to organize by investing in products that add value for purchase.

“We as women, usually forget that we foster a very strong community amongst ourselves & can be great strengths to each other. It’s about breaking that barrier to enroll in communities that offer to learn a lot from fellow entrepreneurs.”
Aditi Kapur Chawla, Founder, The Leather Story

Apart from learning and growing, and being a brand amidst the pandemic, Aditi comes with a fair share of her own challenges and lessons even after being fortunate enough to not face major discrimination as a woman. Considering her years of past experience in the industry, she believes every start-up faces speed breakers. To name a few, it could vary from registering a company, having an office address, shaping agreements that validate your business, and more. These barriers, tend to become irritant when the process prolongs over a period of time. Having said that, Aditi believes women can multi-task, and if that can be played as your strength – this quality can help any start-up that requires management for its early days.

Being a part of the startup journey, Aditi found herself being the sole person behind everything the brand required, from QC to packaging to even coordinating with the logistic partner. Rather than letting these factors demotivate her, she took it as an opportunity to plan ways of working and designed an SOP that could be followed by her team.

Some insightful takeback from Aditi that young entrepreneurs can stand by are as follows:

• Before you launch, indulge in objective research and learn about your audience by reaching out to them to understanding exactly what they want or what they are missing. Ensure your idea fulfills that need.
• Add value to product or service that fulfills or solve a problem.
• Be open to any feedback and constructive criticism, as you’ll always need a Devils’s advocate to keep you ideating.
• Lastly, Don’t give up on your belief and accept failures as it’s true, that you can’t keep everyone happy, you’re not selling ice-cream! Even if you are, there will always be someone who dislikes a flavor.So, get going, ideate, evolve, innovate and keep up the spark, as no one will ever believe in your idea as much as you do. All you need is to catch on a wave that takes you on a ride and solves a problem or adds value to a need. Rest, we all sail though the rough waters to reach the island called success.

  For more details and to purchase, visit: www.theleatherstory.com

  Instagram: www.instagram.com/theleatherstoryofficial/

  About The Leather Story

  The Leather Story is a unique tale of design and artistry, offering a wide range of unisex products to make organizing stylish. All the products they offer are of premium quality, with a collection created to fit the modern lifestyle.

  Watch Organizer Collection

  

The post Behind The Leather Story’s – Aditi Kapur Chawla’s Success Mantra appeared first on The Pink Journey.