Women Who Have Beaten All The Odds And Achieved Success

1. Aparna GV, an Exceptional HR Leader
Aparna GV is an HR professional with over 16 years of experience and a successful track record of transforming workplaces into more productive, happy spaces. As the Head of DEI and POSH practise at KelpHR, Aparna carries the ambitious aim to be at the forefront of the DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) revolution, not just in the country but across the globe. KelpHR is a HR advisory firm that has been creating safe workplaces since 2013. And Aparna is at the helm, transforming KelpHR into a DEI consulting firm that builds not just safe, but inclusive and equitable workplaces. 

Aparna believes that India carries a legacy of being diverse and inclusive. She intends to dig deep into our buried heritage and create solutions that can make KelpHR a world leader in the space. Combining this ability with her fiery passion for the cause is resulting in path breaking DEI strategies that can add direct value to the company’s bottom line. She is raring to be a change maker.

2. Divya Aggarwal, creative director of Kazo and founder of the luxurious couture label "Divya Aggarwal"
Divya Aggarwal, creative director of Kazo, believes chiefly in the power of redefining the fashion industry. After completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Parsons Of Design, New York City, majoring in Fashion Designing and a minor in Design Management, she joined KAZO to sharpen her skills and implement new practices. Divya is a GenZ woman working in the fashion industry with the goal of inculcating sustainable practices to be more mindful of the environment. Driven by individuality and creativity, she restructured the brand aesthetic with elements of modernity, femininity, and elegant fashion. 

After 4 years of experience with KAZO, Divya parallelly launched her namesake luxurious couture label, Divya Aggarwal. Her label is an artistic fusion of modern designs and traditional fashion. It injects a sense of craftsmanship with peculiar prints, heart-stealing hues, and visionary designs. She believes fashion should empower today's women, and with this mantra, she continues to thrive on innovation and creativity.

3. Devaki K, founder of “Creating own reality with Devaki K”
Devaki K, is the founder of “Creating own reality with Devaki K”. She is one of the highest qualified people from India in ThetaHealing founded by Vianna Stibal, Mt, USA. ThetaHealing technique is the one that uses purest highest energy of thesource to bring out quick, permanent changes easily and effortlessly without causing any side effects.She has been practising and teaching this wonderful technique for more than a decade. Her clients and students are from varied professions, backgrounds and countries. 

She helps clients recognize the subconscious beliefs that are blocking them from creating the life they desire. She helps her clients rewire their minds to create new and positive possibilities using the ThetaHealing technique, through one on one sessions. She is also a Reiki grand master, Clinical hypnotherapist, Past life regression therapist, Metaphor therapist, Aura chakra healer, Akashic record reader, and is also into Srividya Sadhana, Crystal healing, Tarot reading.

4. Anupama Dalmia, a serial entrepreneur, writer, digital content creator, sociopreneur and mentor
Anupama Dalmia is a multiple award-winning serial entrepreneur, writer, digital content creator, sociopreneur and mentor. Her journey of resigning from a lucrative IT job to pursuing per passions has made many a headline to inspire women and young girls. She is a Karamveer Chakra Awardee(Silver) which is a global civilian honour conferred by the International Confederation of NGOs in association with the United Nations. She has defied every societal stereotype with her passion, creativity and hard work and has carved a path for many more to follow.

Apart from being at the helm of three ventures, she also helps and supports several women through her own NGO. Anupama has been featured among the upcoming entrepreneurs, and top bloggers and influencers of India on various print as well as online media. In 2022, she was featured among the 100 Influential Indians by Zee News for her contribution in the field of writing, entrepreneurship and social causes. She has worked on numerous pioneering initiatives as the Founder of Beyond the Box, and her blog posts/articles have garnered over 30 million+ views till date across platforms.

5. Shivika Poonglia, Co-founder of ITARA
Shivika Poonglia, a third-generation jeweler, has a unique artistic vision coupled with a fresh mindset that prioritizes sustainability and innovation. After earning her Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, Shivika honed her business and marketing expertise at Nykaa and Christie's. She is also a certified diamantaire from the Gemological Institute of America. Her brand, Itara Jewelry, aims to revolutionize the diamond jewelry industry by catering to a generation that prioritizes ethical and environmental values. Shivika's vision is to create jewelry pieces that are both stunningly beautiful and responsibly sourced. 

With Itara, she strives to modernize and disrupt the traditional diamond jewelry industry with a fresh and sustainable approach. According to Shivika, the Indian consumer is ready for Lab-Grown Diamonds, as this is a product that is environment-friendly and conflict-free, it not only looks same as a mined diamond, but is also available at an attractive price.

6. Dr Chytra V Anand, Founder of Kosmoderma & SkinQ
Dr Chytra Anand is an Internationally Renowned Celebrity Cosmetic Dermatologist, Founder of Kosmoderma Skin & Hair Clinics and SkinQ, a revolutionary skincare line for the skin of colour. Dr Chytra's Kosmoderma Skin & Hair Clinics is one of the most popular skin & hair clinics in South India with multiple stores in Bangalore and Chennai, now also launched in Delhi from November 2022. After a successful run of over a decade for Kosmoderma, Dr Chytra launched SkinQ,  a revolutionary skincare line formulated for the skin of colour. 

With both her ventures, Dr Chytra has aimed to offer solutions in the beauty and personal care space that were not available in India. She has also successfully created both organisations as women led and women run. Dr. Chytra V Anand is recognised among the Top Rates Dermatologist in Richmond Town according to ClinicSpots in 2019 and also she has performed the highest Botox and Filler Injections in South India which adds to her achievement.

7. Pallavi Goorha Kashyup, Founder & CEO of PG Communication 
Pallavi Goorha Kashyup is the Founder & CEO of PG Communication past 11 years. She brings to the table an aggressive dynamism, a passion for innovation and perseverance for results. Starting with just one client in 2012, she has many clients in multiple verticals. Pallavi has put across her best efforts to contribute in the growth and expansion of her company base. 

Prior to founding the PG Communications, Pallavi was a Corporate Communication Head at Everest Brand Solutions. She has been associated with the media for close to one decade with rich experience in the journalism and communication industry with exchange4media, Mint, Cyber Media and Times of India. Pallavi started PG Digital  one and half year back with her husband Souvir. PG Digital is handling International and domestic clients. The company has grown to significant heights.

8. Ananya Mukherjee, an author, storyteller and corporate communications leader
Ananya Mukherjee is an accomplished author, storyteller and corporate communications leader. Her collection of short stories, Ardh-Satya, The Half Truth & Other Stories, and An Unborn Desire, have received rave reviews and five star ratings from Indian and international media, critics and readers. Ananya has been honoured with the Shahityakosh Samman, SheExcellence Award, Tagore Commemorative Award and the Author of the Year Award in 2022. Ananya is also a theatre actor, script writer, trained dancer and an active flag bearer of Tagore’s philosophies. As a result of her deep commitment to Tagore, Ananya was nominated for the International Tagore Award in 2020.  

As a show anchor and storyteller under the stage name of Jujuburi, she is a known figure in the cultural and literary circles in Singapore and India. Ananya is a graduate from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. She is an award winning Corporate Communications leader, and globally leads the narrative and content strategy for a US based multinational company. She lives with her husband in Singapore.

9. Shikhi Sharma, an Author and Banker
SHIKHI SHARMA is engineer-turned banker. She is the Branch manager in Indian bank. She is passionate about writing on life. For her book "Unbeatable", she is inspired by the true story of this amazing boy Tapasvi and decided to make this inspirational story reach the millions of children and parents who are struggling with cerebral palsy. This work is an attempt to create hope that it is possible to achieve anything and everything. 

Every person can learn from this and it provides great info on the subject too. Recently she has been declared “brand ambassador” of Jaipur Ratan Awards 2022 by Shakti Films. She was invited as a speaker in “Ahmedabad International Literature festival” to raise awareness about gender discrimination in between differently able kids. She says that our society is ready to accept a disabled child in case of a male child while a disabled female is looked down upon, due to safety issues and this is matter of concern and we should create awareness about this. Shikhi has won several awards like India International Women Awards 2022, “Women of Rajasthan”, and many more.

10. Neeta Parakkh & Apeksha Shah, Founders of Episodes & India Trunk Show founder 
Neeta Parakkh & Apeksha Shah are women entrepreneurs and leaders from Pune, renowned for curating the most popular women's shopping experience - India Trunk Show, who have now launched an  exclusive members only women’s community that connects elite audiences to eclectic experiences- and each other. Episodes is focused on creating memorable moments through unique events that engage and delight their members. With their newest initiative, to bring women close to one another and reminiscence their childhood,  Neeta & Apeksha are set to offer an ever-evolving programme of novelty trips curated especially for an elite community. By organising women led knowledge experiences, they aim at bringing women together to celebrate womanhood. 

For #Episode01 - A Selfcare Retreat was organised with wellness expert Vasudha Rai followed by an enchanting dinner by the Mango Orchards and cocktails by the lake. Taking it a level further, the recently organised #Episode02 - Treasure Hunt With A Twist , was a great success, followed by an experiential dinner. Infused with tasks at each stage with a mix of skill, learning, and adventure, the Episode took  place across the entire city.