Across India’s dynamic professional landscape, mothers are
redefining strength with resilience, ambition, and grace. From leading
boardrooms and building startups to excelling in creative, healthcare, and
grassroots sectors, they are breaking stereotypes while nurturing both families
and careers. Their journeys reflect not just multitasking, but transformation -
of workplaces, mindsets, and future generations. These women embody
perseverance, adaptability, and purpose, proving that motherhood is not a limitation
but a powerful force of leadership. As they rise across diverse industries,
they inspire a new narrative - one where strength is compassionate, success is
inclusive, and every challenge becomes a stepping stone to greater impact.
Priyadarshini Raje Scindia - Founder, Aaranya
Blending heritage with modern purpose, Priyadarshini Raje
Scindia is redefining what it means to lead with intention. As the visionary
behind Aaranya, a conscious luxury label inspired by nature, she curates
thoughtfully crafted fashion and lifestyle pieces that celebrate India’s rich
artisanal heritage while embracing sustainability. The name Aaranya; meaning
‘forest’ and inspired by her children, Mahanaaryaman and Ananya Raje, reflects
both personal roots and a philosophy grounded in growth, continuity, and
mindful living.
Motherhood has been a defining influence in her journey,
shaping her sense of responsibility, perspective, and purpose over the years.
As a mother to two grown children, she brings a deep-rooted understanding of
nurturing, patience, and legacy into her work. Through Aaranya, she champions
artisanal excellence while creating meaningful opportunities for local
communities, especially women artisans, extending the same values of care and
strength beyond her home into a larger social impact.
Dr. Payal Kanodia - Chairperson & Trustee, M3M
Foundation
Dr. Payal Kanodia is a powerful force of purpose-driven
leadership as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a mother to not only her
children but a figure to thousands of children from migrant worker families
across India nurturing hope where it is needed most.
As Chairperson & Trustee of M3M Foundation, she has this
far impacted over 4.8 million lives, driving change in their sanitation,
education, healthcare, sports and women’s empowerment.
Through flagship initiatives like iMpower, Saakshar, she
goes beyond support building confidence, dignity, and opportunity for children
to rise beyond their circumstances.
Her leadership style elevates femininity and motherhood into
a powerful force for societal change, shaping futures at scale.
This Mother’s Day, her journey reflects a profound truth:
Motherhood is the courage to nurture dreams, the strength to uplift lives, and
the vision to build a more hopeful and equitable future.
Simran Sahni - CCO & Founder, Goddess Advertising
Blending creativity with conviction, Simran Sahni is a
Filmfare Award-winning writer and founder of Goddess Advertising; an all-women
agency built to challenge industry norms with a distinctly female lens. With
over two decades in creative leadership across JWT, Bates, Lowe, and Cheil
Worldwide, she has led iconic campaigns for global brands, earning accolades at
Cannes Lions, Clio, One Show, and AdFest. She was also featured in the
prestigious Gunn Report Top 25 as one of the world’s hottest creative
directors. Her debut film, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, won Best Story at the
Filmfare Awards.
A mother to twin daughters, she continues to develop feature
films and OTT projects, bringing sharp, honest, and contemporary storytelling
to narratives around identity, relationships, and modern life.
Ruhani - Founder, Brand Talk
Ruhani, Founder of Brand Talk, is part of a new wave of
women leaders redefining entrepreneurship while embracing motherhood. She leads
a growing communications agency that works across luxury, lifestyle, and
consumer sectors, with a focus on building culturally relevant narratives
aligned with measurable business outcomes.
Her approach to public relations moves beyond visibility to
impact, integrating media, digital, and experiential storytelling. As a mother,
Ruhani brings a strong sense of balance, empathy, and resilience into her
leadership, shaping a work culture that values both performance and purpose.
She has been recognised by platforms such as Forbes, Business World, and The
Economic Times for her contributions to the industry, and continues to
represent the evolving face of modern leadership in India.
Avantika Tokas Midha - Managing Director, Brio Hotels &
Resorts | Host, Bharat Charcha
A mother of two daughters, Avantika Tokas Midha represents
strength, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. A cancer survivor, she has
built a multifaceted career as Managing Director of Brio Hotels & Resorts
while hosting Bharat Charcha, a platform amplifying voices shaping India’s
cultural and social landscape.
With a background in law and a deep commitment to heritage
and storytelling, Avantika seamlessly balances motherhood with
entrepreneurship. Her journey reflects the evolving role of modern Indian
women, leading across industries while nurturing the next generation with the
same values of courage, authenticity, and impact.
Prreya Aggarwal - Director, Zappfresh
A director, a professional, a wife and a mother navigating
multiple roles every single day, Prreya represents the reality of modern Indian
women, constantly balancing ambition with responsibility. As the director of
Zappfresh and creative head of Meevaa Foods, she is building a brand rooted in
comfort, convenience, and everyday nourishment, while also managing the demands
of home and relationships.
Her journey reflects a familiar truth, that behind every
role a woman plays, there is often an invisible layer of effort and emotional
labour. From driving brand strategy and growth to being present for her family,
Prreya embodies the quiet resilience that defines so many women today.
This Mother’s Day, through her campaign #MeeFirst by Meevaa,
she highlights an often-overlooked idea, that in the process of showing up for
everyone else, women must also learn to show up for themselves. Her message is
simple yet powerful: choosing yourself is not selfish, it is essential.
Through Meevaa, Prreya is encouraging small, meaningful
moments of self-care, reminding women that their time, energy, and well-being
matter just as much.
Natasha Gupta - Founder, Story Brews Communications
Natasha Gupta’s journey is a strong reflection of balancing
motherhood with entrepreneurship. As the Founder of Story Brews Communications,
she built her company from the ground up in 2021 while being a dedicated,
hands-on mother. Since then, the firm has steadily grown into a trusted
communications partner with a strong and expanding client base. What sets her
apart is her ability to navigate both roles with consistency and
intent—building a business while staying equally committed at home. Her journey
is not just about professional milestones, but about showing up every day with
resilience and purpose in both spaces. Recognised as a Woman Achiever in PR
& Corporate Communications and Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023,
Natasha continues to represent the evolving narrative of modern mothers leading
with strength and intent.
Dr. Meghna Mevawala (PhD) - Clinical & Sports
Nutritionist & Functional Medicine Expert, VRIEVES - The Nutrition Clinic
Motherhood taught me that nourishment is not just about
food. It’s about care, consistency, and compassion. As a nutritionist, my
journey has been shaped by nurturing others the way a mother nurtures her
family with patience and purpose. From helping clients heal their gut, balance
hormones, and regain energy, to empowering them with knowledge, I’ve seen
transformations that go beyond the physical.
Every success story feels personal, like watching someone
reclaim their vitality. This Mother’s Day, I celebrate the power of nurturing
whether it’s a mother caring for her child or me guiding my clients toward
healthier, happier lives. Because true wellness begins with care, and care is
at the heart of everything I do.
Pooja Mishra - Founder & Director, Outlook PR
Motherhood is one of the greatest examples of leadership it
teaches resilience, emotional strength, multitasking, and the power of
nurturing growth even during the most challenging times. As an entrepreneur and
Founder & Director at Outlook PR, I strongly believe these qualities are
equally critical in building businesses, leading teams, and shaping impactful
brand narratives.
In today’s fast-moving world, where communication often
becomes transactional, mothers remind us of the importance of empathy, patience,
and human connection values that are at the core of meaningful leadership and
successful public relations.
This Mother’s Day, I celebrate every woman who continues to
inspire, lead, and create impact both personally and professionally. Their
ability to balance ambition with compassion is not just admirable but
transformative for society and the business ecosystem alike.
Mehak Tripathi - Corporate Communication Coach & Remote
Team Specialist
Born into an Army family and now married into one, Mehak Tripathi
grew up witnessing resilience, sacrifice, discipline, and silent strength as a
way of life. These experiences shaped her belief that true leadership is not
about speaking louder, but about staying calm, clear, and grounded even in
uncertainty.
Today, as a Corporate Communication Coach and Remote Team
Specialist, she helps professionals and leaders communicate with confidence,
clarity, and impact in high-pressure workplaces. A mother to a 5-year-old son,
Mehak balances entrepreneurship, motherhood, and family responsibilities with
determination and grace. This Mother’s Day, her journey stands as a reminder
that mothers are not just nurturing homes — they are building leaders, shaping
futures, and inspiring strength through love, every single day.