Celebrate inspiring women.
Motherhood and leadership may come with their own challenges, but these inspiring women prove that both can thrive together. This Mother's Day, we celebrate dynamic entrepreneurs, educators, and changemakers who are not only building successful careers and businesses but are also embracing motherhood with strength, compassion, and purpose.
Arushi Bakshi represents a new generation of leaders redefining success on their own terms, where ambition and empathy go hand in hand. At the Indian School of Business and Finance (ISBF), she has been at the forefront of shaping a stronger, more future-ready institution, driving academic excellence, expanding global collaborations, and building pathways that truly impact students' lives. Her leadership is marked not just by strategic clarity, but by a genuine investment in people and purpose.
Before this, she held leadership roles at Zomato and TikTok, where she thrived in high-growth, high-pressure environments, learning to move fast, build resilient teams, and lead through constant change.
Alongside this, she is raising two young boys, embracing motherhood with the same intent and care that defines her professional journey. She manages both roles not by striving for perfection, but by being present where it matters most, making conscious choices, and building strong support systems around her. Motherhood has deepened her resilience and sharpened her perspective, allowing her to lead with both strength and sensitivity.
In honoring her journey as both a leader and a mother, Arushi reflects a powerful truth that success is not about choosing one path over the other, but about shaping both with purpose, commitment, and heart.
Jyotsna Wadekar Mehta's journey as a business leader and a mother reflects the powerful evolution that womanhood brings.
Motherhood did not pause my ambitions - it refined them. It taught me that leadership is not just about building an organization, but about nurturing people, creating impact, and leading with empathy.
As the founder of a preschool and premium daycare, my role as a mother seamlessly blends into my role as a leader. Every decision I make is rooted in care, responsibility, and a long-term vision for the children and families we serve. Motherhood has strengthened my ability to listen, to adapt, and to lead with patience and resilience, qualities that no textbook can truly teach.
The journey is demanding, but it is also deeply fulfilling. As women, we are constantly evolving, learning to balance ambition with compassion. We do not choose between being mothers and leaders - we become stronger leaders because we are mothers. Through passion and perseverance, we are shaping not only our own paths but also the future of the communities we serve.
Divya Dubey Sharma, Founder & CEO of Elan Vivre Skincare, is a dynamic leader whose journey reflects ambition, resilience, and purpose. Starting her career as a consultant with GlobalHunt, she soon moved to the United States, where she built Cocult.com, an HR platform that scaled successfully and culminated in a strategic exit.
After returning to India six years ago, Divya became part of the top leadership at Star Stallion Group, contributing to business growth and strategic direction. Today, as a proud mother to her daughter, she balances leadership and family with clarity and strength, proving that both worlds can thrive together.
With Elan Vivre, Divya is now on a mission to address a clear gap in the market, creating a brand that brings global-quality skincare formulations tailored for Indian women. Her vision is rooted in authenticity, trust, and empowerment, shaped by her global exposure and personal understanding of care.
Her journey is not just about building businesses; it's about building impact.
This Mother's Day, we celebrate Divya Dubey Sharma, a global entrepreneur, a visionary leader, and a proud mother redefining success on her own terms.
Ruhee Saxena exemplifies a rare transition from distinguished public service to impactful educational leadership. She cleared the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on her first attempt with an impressive 29th rank, joining the State Tax Department in 2005 as Assistant Commissioner and eventually rising to Joint Commissioner. Known for integrity and efficiency, she earned multiple accolades, including the Digital India Award, and played a key role in advancing IT-driven governance. As nodal officer for GSTN, she significantly strengthened digital tax systems in Uttar Pradesh.
Beyond administration, she is a poet and creative storyteller, produced a short film on Hazratganj for its bicentennial celebration. Coming from an academic family, she opted for voluntary retirement to focus on education. Today, as CMD of St. Anjani's Public School, alongside her sister, she promotes inclusive learning with emphasis on empowering girls. Supported by her husband, she remains driven by the goal of shaping confident, independent young minds. She shares a fun-loving relationship with her daughter Aviral Saxena, who is studying law in London.
Ruhee Dube, Building More Than a Business, Building Impact
When I started Eventum Marketing Services, my daughter was just three years old. Alongside motherhood, I was building a vision-one client, one campaign, one late night at a time.
Today, Eventum stands as a successful digital marketing agency, having partnered with 100+ clients across industries, delivering growth through strategy, creativity, and consistency. What began as a dream has grown into a trusted brand.
Through Digital Ruhee, that journey expanded into education and empowerment. Over the years, we've had the privilege of coaching 8,000+ students and entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the digital world with confidence and clarity.
Now, as my daughter turns 23, she's ready to step into the wings built by Eventum, as we move into a new era of influencer marketing and digital innovation.
This Mother's Day, I celebrate every mother who builds, leads, and leaves a legacy.
S. Indraa Raju, This Mother's Day, we celebrate women who transform personal challenges into meaningful collective change. One such woman is M. S. Indraa Raju, mother and founder of Abheek Academy, who is quietly reshaping the way education is experienced.
Her journey began after witnessing her daughter struggle within conventional schooling. Choosing courage over conformity, she stepped away to create an alternative learning space rooted in individuality, critical thinking, and holistic development.
What emerged was Abheek Academy, more than a school, an inclusive ecosystem that creates space for single mothers, children who struggle within rigid systems, and families seeking emotional and financial support. Rooted in care, sustainability, and shared responsibility, Abheek functions not merely as an educational institution but as a social catalyst and a community built on empathy and belonging.
Beyond Abheek, Indraa collaborates with environmental groups, farming communities, and grassroots organisations to create meaningful, real-world learning experiences for children.
At its core, her journey reflects the strength, intuition, and resilience of motherhood, a reminder that education, when reimagined with compassion and courage, can become a force for both personal and social transformation.
These remarkable women remind us that motherhood is not a limitation to success, but often the force that shapes stronger, more empathetic leaders. Their journeys continue to inspire countless others to pursue their ambitions while nurturing the people and communities around them.
