1. Meenakshi Kalsi, Managing Partner at Metro & Metro Shoes.

Meenakshi Kalsi, Managing Partner at Metro & Metro Shoes, India’s leading footwear brand that is celebrating its golden jubilee with one of the finest caretakers the company could ask for - the dynamic duo of Mr. Ajit Kalsi and his wife Meenakshi Kalsi who took over the business from founder and head of the family, Mr. Dwarka Nath Kalsi in 1998. With the succession and years of hard work, Kalsi became one of the first women entrepreneurs to hold a position in the upper echelons of the company in the otherwise male- dominated industry, shattering the glass ceiling and plethora of conventions and stereotypes along the way.

Meenakshi Kalsi is a woman with myriad sides - A mother, an Entrepreneur, an athlete, a philanthropist, and she manages to strike a balance among all these facets of her being to continue inspiring a generation of women.

2. Jovita Mascarenhas - Co founder, Bartisans

Jovita Mascarenhas is the co-founder of Bartisans, a premium cocktail mixer brand redefining how India entertains at home. Starting the venture in her 40s with her son Jordan, she turned a small kitchen experiment in Mumbai into a fast-growing brand now present across D2C, quick commerce and premium retail.

Bartisans crafts ready-to-pour mixers using real ingredients, lower sugar and layered flavours made for Indian tastes-helping anyone create bar-quality cocktails in under a minute. As founder, Jovita stands at the intersection of brand, product and strategy. She is deeply involved in flavour creation, storytelling, customer experience and operations, speaking candidly about the realities of building a consumer brand in India. Her journey shows that a powerful second innings is possible with courage and clarity. On Women Entrepreneurship Day, she represents a new wave of Indian founders-championing an inclusive cocktail culture where people own their story and take up space confidently.

3. Dr. Anshul Gupta - Founder, Corporate Spirituality

Dr. Anshul Gupta is the founder of Thecorporatespirituality.com, a leading voice in workplace spirituality. She holds a Doctorate in Human Resources from Christ University, Bangalore, and an MPhil in Workplace Spirituality. With a background in corporate HR and certifications such as the Six Sigma Green Belt, she blends academic depth with real-world experience. Her 19-year transcendental meditation practice shapes her mission to bring meaning, purpose and inner wellness into professional life.

Corporate Spirituality focuses on recognising and nurturing both individual and organizational inner life. It emphasises a sense of community, alignment with values, and creating workplaces where purpose and profitability coexist. Dr. Anshul’s work-through certifications, consulting and executive coaching-helps organizations build environments that support holistic growth. A TEDx speaker and advocate for employee wellbeing, she continues to redefine leadership with compassion and consciousness.

On Women Entrepreneurship Day, she stands as an inspiring example of how spirituality can transform workplaces positively.

4. Shruti Shah - Founder, House of Shrusha

Shruti Shah is the founder of House of Shrusha, a brand born from her love for storytelling, culture and self- expression. What began as a fashion label has grown into a movement celebrating individuality, femininity and modern Indian identity. Named after her initials, House of Shrusha reflects Shruti’s authenticity and her belief that fashion should be timeless, versatile and deeply rooted in heritage. The brand is known for its breathable fabrics, fluid silhouettes and meticulous craftsmanship-pieces that blend traditional artistry with contemporary elegance. As it evolves, House of Shrusha unveils a refreshed visual identity and expands naturally into décor and lifestyle, carrying forward the same values of thoughtfulness, culture and refined design. For Shruti, every creation is a moment of connection-through fabric, space and story. On Women Entrepreneurship Day, her journey stands as a testament to how women can build brands that honour heritage while boldly shaping the future.

5. Ridhi Bahl, Vedic astrologer

Ridhi Bahl is a distinguished Vedic astrologer and globally recognised Vastu expert with over 20 years of experience. With a PhD in Astrology, she offers professional, practical, and result-oriented Astro-Vastu solutions rooted in ancient Vedic sciences. Author of Astrology Simplified, she has contributed significantly to research in career, marriage, medical, and mundane astrology. Honoured by President Shri Ram Nath Kovind in 2018, she carries forward the legacy of her great-grandfather, Pandit Madhu Sudhan Ojha, astrologer to Jaipur’s King Madho Singh ji. Ridhi has transformed thousands of spaces worldwide, guiding Fortune 500 companies, MSMEs, and builders. Known for accurate predictions and over 5,000 studied cases, she is a trusted advisor across personal and professional domains globally.

6. Anjali Sainani, a Certified Facilitator, Conscious Creator & Curator of Transformational Experiences

Anjali Sainani is a former finance professional, educator, and global adventurer, Anjali now brings her diverse experiences to empower others. Almost four years ago, Anjali explored Access Consciousness-and it changed everything. From manifesting her dream home to curating yacht adventures powered by Access Bars, her journey reflects the true potential of these powerful tools. If you Looking for more clarity, ease, and joy in your life? Discover the world of Access Bars and Access Consciousness® with Anjali Sainani who a certified facilitator who blends wisdom, experience, and a touch of magic to help you shift your reality.

Anjali offers, Access Bars Sessions which is Deep relaxation and mental decluttering, Body Processes that Support your body’s natural ability to heal, SOP (Symphony of Possibilities) which is Energetic transformation and Personal Facilitation that is Clarity for life’s crossroads.

7. Pallavi Goorha Kashyup, Founder of PG Comm

Pallavi Goorha is PR and communications strategist with over two decades of experience shaping impactful brand narratives. As the founder of PGComm, she partners with entrepreneurs, startups, and established organisations to build credibility through thoughtful storytelling, media engagement, and digital strategy.

Known for her clarity, agility, and strategic counsel, Pallavi helps brands navigate complex communication challenges-from reputation management to thought leadership development. She has led PR mandates for leading companies, driven high-visibility media coverage, and crafted content that resonates with both business and social audiences. Beyond client work, Pallavi is an advocate for purposeful communication and often speaks about PR trends, AI in communications, and the evolving role of earned media. Passionate, reliable, and insight-driven, she brings deep industry understanding and a strong results-first approach to every mandate.

8. Dharmishtha Dagia, Founder & Owner of Dharmishtha's Diary

Founder of Dharmishtha's Diary, Dharmishtha Dagia commenced her journey in the entertainment industry in 2009 as a journalist for a Magazine. Her journey as an Entrepreneur began 10 years back on 19th

September 2015 with her first event as an online media and celeb partner. There was no looking back from there and ‘Dharmishtha’s Diary’ that commenced as an Entertainment website and a YouTube channel, today has gradually expanded into PR & Social Media Agency, Managing Celeb YouTube Channels, Celebrity & PR Management for Events & Awards, Curating Photoshoots & Campaign Shoots, and Celeb Management. She started taking baby steps in the past year and has gradually paved a path in the international markets, exploring various aspects of the entertainment spectrum including events, awards and acting projects for their Celebrities.

9. Anupama Dalmia - Founder & Chief Mentor, Beyond the Box

Anupama Dalmia is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, writer, and creative education specialist who is redefining how children in India think, create, and express. As the founder of Beyond The Box (BTB), she has mentored over 12,000 children and teens globally. A recipient of the Karmaveer Chakra Platinum Award, the SheThePeople Digital Women Award 2024 (Impact), and the Woman Leadership in Education Award 2025 at the global LEAP Awards by London School of Digital Business, Anupama stands at the forefront of educational innovation. As National President of the WICCI Holistic Child Development Council, she champions youth creativity and parent-school collaboration nationwide. Through BTB and her non-profit initiatives, she continues to build ecosystems where children grow as confident thinkers, empathetic communicators, and future-ready creators, cementing her place among India’s most visionary women entrepreneurs.

10. Priya Sharma - Founder & Director, PRStorey Communications

For Priya Sharma, the initials in her name - PR - were more than a coincidence; they were her natural calling to the world of public relations. In August 2024, Priya entered her first entrepreneurial partnership and co- founded a company. However, soon after, she recognized the need to establish a venture built entirely on her own bold vision and integrity. Known for her disruptive approach, Priya founded PRStorey Communications in May 2025 in Mumbai, determined to build something with innovation and ethical practice at its core.

Within just three months of incorporation, PRStorey has already serviced more than 20 brands across India and the GCC, with plans underway to launch its first international office in Dubai by 2026. Priya’s story is one of reinvention, creativity, and grit.

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