Women of Influence 2025
Emotional Well-Being | Women of Influence 2025
Creating Space for Emotional Well-Being – By Kriti Sancheti
In this honest and deeply relatable piece, Kriti Sancheti reflects on emotional well-being in a world that constantly asks women to stay strong, composed, and productive. Through personal experiences and her journey into podcasting, she shares why slowing down, listening inward, and creating emotional space is not a weakness, but a form of strength.
You Don’t Have to Be Just One Thing: Rethinking the Entrepreneurial Mindset for Women in Business
By Ruchi Chandak
Ruchi Chandak oversees administration and pan-India operations at Axacus Pharma Private Limited, contributing to the strategic growth of her family-led pharmaceutical enterprise while carrying forward its legacy with responsibility and vision. She is also the Principal Designer at The Spot Design and the Founder of Ru Ki Rui, a sustainable lifestyle brand rooted in cotton-based Jaipuri craftsmanship. Through her work, Ruchi advocates for a layered approach to entrepreneurship where women are encouraged to build beyond a single identity.
Financial Literacy Amongst Women: The Modern Women in Trading
By Shubhangi Pathak
Shubhangi Pathak is a finance professional and founder of Rush Advisory and Rush Institute of Finance. She completed her Bachelor of Banking and Insurance from Mithibai College, Mumbai, and later pursued her MBA in Finance from NMIMS. With experience in stock market trading, investment advisory, and financial education, she works closely with clients and students to promote financial literacy and financial independence for women in India.
Finding My Way in Medicine: A Journey of Consistency, Courage, and Determination
By Dr. Neeharika Ubale
Dr. Neeharika Ubale is an MD Radiology resident whose journey reflects determination, discipline, and resilience. From once serving as the head girl of her school to becoming a first-generation doctor in her family, she represents a new generation of women in medicine who are building their paths through persistence and self-belief. She completed her MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College and B.Y.L. Nair Hospital in Mumbai and is currently pursuing her MD in Radiology. For her, radiology is not merely a branch of medicine that studies images, but a field that demands observation, responsibility, and the ability to recognise patterns that tell deeper clinical stories. She has always believed that when the will is strong enough, destiny eventually finds its way.
Building career as an Interior Designer in Mumbai: My Journey from Amravati to Building Quaint Spaces
By Prachi Sarda
Prachi Sarda, Co-Founder of Quaint Spaces, is an interior designer based in Mumbai who believes that truly beautiful homes are created through intention, warmth, and thoughtful design rather than extravagance. Originally from Amravati, her journey into the world of residential interior design has been shaped by curiosity, observation, and the courage to step beyond familiar boundaries.
Starting an interior design career in a competitive city like Mumbai can feel overwhelming. In this piece, Prachi reflects on her journey from Amravati to building her own interior design studio, and the lessons she learned while finding her voice as a designer and entrepreneur.
It’s Okay to Quit Sometimes: Why Letting Go Can Be a Sign of Strength
By Madhavi Gandhi
Madhavi Gandhi is a corporate professional by day and a passionate home cook who enjoys experimenting with flavours in her kitchen. Known among her friends and family for her sincerity and dedication, Madhavi has always believed in giving her best to everything she does—whether it is work, learning something new, or pursuing creative interests.
Through her writing, she hopes to share honest reflections from her own journey and connect with women who are navigating career decisions, expectations, and personal growth. Her stories explore the courage it takes to make difficult choices, the importance of protecting one’s peace, and the strength that often comes from choosing a different path.
Self-Love and Self-Reflection: The Foundation of a Woman’s Growth
By Isha Welekar
Isha Welekar is a social worker, writer and entrepreneur based in Maharashtra. She is the author of “God Wrote Him For Me” and the co-founder of Goldspire Tech Serve. Through her work, she is deeply committed to creating opportunities for people while encouraging conversations around self- growth, emotional resilience and women empowerment. Her writing reflects a thoughtful perspective on life, motherhood, self-love and the inner strength that shapes a woman’s journey.