Meet 7 Trailblazing Founders Breaking Barriers: Women Entrepreneurship Day

Women Entrepreneurship Day celebrates the bold visionaries redefining leadership innovation and resilience in todayrsquos business landscape Across sectors women founders are breaking barriers building purposeful companies and reshaping how India thinks about growth and impact This special feature spotlights eight trailblazing entrepreneurs who are not only transforming their industries but also inspiring a new generation of women to dream bigger and lead fearlessly Their journeys are marked by grit creativity and an unwavering commitment to changeproving that when women rise entire ecosystems rise with them1 Swati Vakharia ndash Founder ADHYAY by Nabhi SutraSwati Vakharia founder of Nabhi Sutra amp ADHYAY Wellness brings over 15 years of diverse entrepreneurial experience An alumna of IIM Bangalorersquos 10000 Women program she strengthened her leadership foundation and shaped a powerful entrepreneurial path During motherhood Swati deepened her study of Ayurveda and discovered nabhi chikitsa an ancient healing practice Seeing its potential she collaborated with her cousin an Ayurvedic doctor to formulate Nabhi Sutra products launching the brand in 2019 with 9 different categories of belly button oils Her appearance on Shark Tank India Season 3 reflects her commitment to wellness and to reviving Indiarsquos forgotten rituals for modern life With a mission to revive ageold Ayurvedic rituals they introduced ADHYAY Wellness as a sister brandbringing back the timeless formulation of Shata Dhauta Ghrita skin repair emollient scalp therapy oil Ratanjot lip oil amp more Today with a range of Dincharyainspired wellness tools ADHYAY is redefining how modern individuals experience and adopt ancient Ayurvedic practices2 Dr Vaishaly Bharambe Founder VB Anatomy Academy Medical Educator and CounsellorDr Vaishaly Bharambe Founder VB Anatomy Academy Medical Educator and Counsellor is a senior anatomy professor with over 25 years of experience in teaching and guiding young medical dental physiotherapy and nursing students In 2023 she started VB Anatomy Academy a YouTube channel that simplifies complex anatomy topics through clear structured and studentfriendly lessonsShe has held key academic positions including Dean and Head of the Anatomy Department at Symbiosis Medical College for Women where she helped establish the department from the ground up She has also been a longstanding faculty member at Dr DY Patil Medical College Pune and currently contributes as an academic consultant with DeftXR a healthtech startup developing 3D anatomy learning toolsWith over 55 research publications and several national and international awards Dr Bharambe is a respected educator Known for her calm methodical teaching style she also actively promotes organ and body donation believing that a teacherrsquos impact extends far beyond the classroomhttpswwwyoutubecomVBAnatomyvideos3 Mrs Deepti Sharma Director MultiFit Wellness Pvt LtdMrs Deepti Sharma is a transformational leader A Law Graduate from Symbiosis University and an accomplished entrepreneur she believes in the threeword success mantra of Believe in YourselfMrs Deepti says Entrepreneurship for me has always been a very personal journey Itrsquos not just about building a business itrsquos about showing up every day with clarity resilience and a sense of purpose Over the years Irsquove learned that leadership isnrsquot defined by titles or achievements but by how deeply you connect with people and how sincerely you try to make a difference The mindndashbodyndashsoul balance that guides MultiFit also guides how I make decisions handle challenges and support my team Fitness is our industry yes but the real impact comes from creating spaces where people feel stronger more confident and more seen4 Nidhi Saxena Cofounder of Social BuzzNidhi Saxena is the master strategist who transforms executives and founders into powerful authentic digital brands Her comprehensive career spans both the corporate client side and dynamic agency leadership giving her a unique 360degree view of market influence LinkedIn personal branding and outreachThis deep expertise in personal branding is showcased by her work with global organizations and her time shaping the narrative for influential figures like Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi amplifying critical voices on the global stageNidhi and her team are leading the industry into the future They have successfully made the agency AIenabled using the latest technology not to replace creativity but to strategically boost outreach and connection Her core belief is simple use smart tools to empower people Nidhi helps leaders and brands exponentially expand their digital reach and influence making sure their message truly breaks through the noise5 Ankita Singh Cofounder of Label NATA Ankita Singh started her journey as Entrepreneur this year as Cofounder of Label NATA Before starting her dream brand Ankita had prior experience of operating another clothing brand called Saivi She was also working with Deloitte from 2021 to 2025 Then with all her experience over the years she began her new journey with Label NATA She envisions NATA growing into a globally recognised minimalist Indian brand known for thoughtful craftsmanship sustainable practices and storytellingdriven design Her longterm goal is to create a fashion ecosystem that supports artisans empowers women and sets new benchmarks for quality and authenticity What started as her personal exploration of handcrafted details and minimalist Indian aesthetics quickly evolved into a brand that celebrates individuality As a entrepreneur Ankita says Build fearlessly create honestly and trust your voice Our mission with NATA is to inspire women to express themselves confidently not just through what they wear but through the stories they choose to live and tell6 Priyanka Agrawal ndash Cofounder Punt PartnersPriyanka Agrawal Cofounder of Punt Partners is a leading voice in digital transformation experience design and innovation With over two decades of expertise she helps organisations adopt digitalfirst strategies strengthen operational efficiency and build a culture of innovation Her approach goes beyond generic frameworksshe creates tailored transformation roadmaps that align with each companyrsquos vision and valuesTrained first as an architect Priyanka transitioned into experience design and earned her Masterrsquos in Graphic Design from Middlesex University London She began her career as a new media designer at DMGT before returning to India to build one of the countryrsquos top experience design firms A mentor with IIM Ahmedabadrsquos iAccelerator IQ Bootcamp and TiE Mumbai she guides startups in embedding usercentric thinking into digital products She is also Cofounder of LXMI Inc empowering womenled businesses to scale and become investmentready Priyanka continues to champion inclusivity and challenge gender biases through her work and advocacyhttpswwwlinkedincominagrawalpriyankautm_sourceshareamputm_campaignshare_viaamputm_contentprofileamputm_mediumandroid_app7 Sonam Bhagat Founder amp CEO VygrSonam Bhagat is a dynamic entrepreneur and FounderCEO of Vygr a creatorled news platform shaping hyperlocal information for the new generationSonam began her career as Associate Director at Anand Rathi Wealth before transitioning from finance to media driven by her passion for youth empowerment and impactled communication She has also led Business transitions for the Poonawalla Holdings Family Office as CEO She has led Business at Dais World gaining deep experience in the fastevolving news ecosystem and eventually founded Vygr with a vision to build a purposeled multichannel media powerhouseUnder her leadership Vygr now runs nine content platforms reaches over 15 million monthly readers and is growing rapidly purposeled information initiatives across startups women youth and government ecosystemsShe also serves on the ASSOCHAM Women Empowerment amp Development Committee GoaRecognised in Indiarsquos 40 Under 40 2025 by World Brand Affairs Sonam continues to inspire with her bold vision and relentless drive

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