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In a world where passion meets purpose, women are at the forefront of transforming industries and creating positive social change. They are not only challenging the status quo but also promoting inclusivity and empowerment. These entrepreneurs and leaders are proving that true success lies in combining creativity with social impact thereby inspiring future generations.
This journey of impact highlights the incredible resilience, vision, and dedication of women who are making a tangible difference in the world. This International Women’s Day, channel your focus into these inspiring stories of women breaking barriers and driving positive change in their communities and industries.
Pink Coyote is a multi-disciplinary design studio founded in 2018 by architect Shivani Joshi. With an established practice across the design spectrum ranging from architecture to interiors to bespoke furniture, the studio has carved a niche for itself, with a balanced approach to modernity and regional context. The name Pink Coyote as a whole, reflects its design philosophy—pink stands for passion and liberation while Coyote spiritually denotes transformation and self-reflection, which is the basis for the creation of all art. The brand’s signature style combines clean lines, minimalism, and functional forms to create elegant, fluid and luxurious spatial designs.
Doorbeen Creatives is a photography and film-making company that creates visual stories for brands in fashion, lifestyle, crafts and cultural space. Co-founded by Pranidhi and Saurabh and born out of their shared love for fashion, textiles, crafts and heritage, Doorbeen–meaning “binoculars” –symbolises the forward-looking approach and holistic understanding of the duo. In 2017, they started building Doorbeen Creatives, where they work as a holistic creative and strategy design duo to create visual stories for fashion, lifestyle and cultural businesses. Pranidhi’s love for visual arts and culture led her to study Fashion Communication Design at NIFT Bangalore, where she picked up photography, filmmaking and creative direction. She later joined Amazon Studio India and worked with them as a photographer, after which she started her independent photography practice.
With a mission to bring globally acclaimed treatments to one innovative hub, Zennara Clinic in Hyderabad is where expertise meets visionary care. Nagu Reddy, one of the founders of Zennara, launched Top Stitch, a pop-up bazaar for women's wear and accessories in 2017. In 2022, Reddy co-founded Zennara Clinic to unite world-class cosmetological treatments and experts under one roof. Joining her in this mission was her co-founder Priyanka Reddy, an engineer who holds a degree from CBIT, Hyderabad, along with a diploma in financial strategy from Oxford.
In 2014, Kamakshi took an entrepreneurial leap from the corporate world and founded The Wedding Planning Company, specialising in destination weddings in Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand. Her love for florals grew through her wedding design work and Florals by KamakshiK came into existence. Wanting to refine her craft, Kamakshi sought training from international floral designers and formally studied floristry. A natural extension of her creative vision, Florals is a passion project that allows her to bring exquisite floral artistry to life. From sculptural installations to intimate bridal bouquets, Florals by Kamakshi K is redefining modern floral luxury with an ethical, eco-conscious heart.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Miss and Mrs. Red Carpet Crown of India is redefining beauty standards by providing a platform for women coming from diverse backgrounds to express themselves, including acid attack survivors, vitiligo warriors, plus-size women, housewives, and women from various other professions. Founded by Mayuri Mittal, an entrepreneur, social activist, journalist, and artist, her mission is to challenge the traditional beauty standards. As a journalist, Mayuri is passionate about storytelling and giving a voice to the voiceless and her experience in the media industry has equipped her with the skills to craft compelling narratives. Mittal's vision for the Miss and Mrs. Red Carpet Crown of India is to expand the pageant to various cities across India and internationally, thereby amplifying women's voices and stories.
Monisha Tripathy, founder of Turtle That Paints, was once a business consultant at EY. Transitioning from the corporate world, she embraced her artistic identity as Nikkie and is building a brand that celebrates the raw, unfiltered essence of femininity through contemporary art. Her collections, Naked Soul and Her Essence explore identity, resilience, and the delicate dance between vulnerability and strength. Through her ongoing project, the 45 Feminine Art Challenge, Nikkie honours fearless women—those who have defied conventions, lived unapologetically and sparked meaningful change. Turtle That Paints is showcased in solo and group exhibitions across New Delhi, Chandigarh, and Dubai.
Founded by sibling duo, Dr. Ritika Sinha and Abhineet Kumar, Rocket Health is a mental healthcare brand dedicated to making therapy and psychiatric care accessible, stigma-free, and inclusive for men, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community. While studying medicine, Sinha witnessed the deep gaps in India's healthcare system—particularly the barriers and stigma surrounding mental health support. This realisation led her to build Rocket Health, a platform that prioritises judgment-free, and high-quality mental healthcare for all. From therapy sessions for yourself or for a loved one, to understanding conditions like ADHD, Rocket Health aims to normalise mental wellness while breaking barriers, and transforming lives.
A cosmetic brand in India powered by aromatherapy, Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic was established in 1994 by Dr Blossom Kochhar, whose passion was to provide natural, sustainable, aromatherapy-based products for holistic beauty. With a double doctorate in the field, Kocchar introduced aromatherapy to India over 35 years ago and has transformed the beauty and wellness industry with her expertise. From skincare to hair care, the brand has created a niche in the fashion, lifestyle, and wellness industries alike. Their products are free from alcohol, animal testing, artificial colours and fragrances, parabens, phthalates and mineral oils.
Founded in 2013 by Sruti Harihara Subramanian, Goli Soda is a pioneer in eco-friendly hair and personal care solutions. Her passion for ethical choices laid the foundation for Goli Soda, making sustainability effortless and accessible for everyone. Being one of the few brands in India to have probiotics infused with personal and hair care products like shampoo bars and conditioners, the products from the brand are packed in biodegradable, plastic-free packaging, allowing for zero-waste living. What's more? All Goli Soda products are carefully crafted in small batches to maintain purity, freshness, and quality without compromising on performance.
