Building Long-Term Relationships – Women Founders’ Advice - Part 5

In this part of our Building Long-Term Relationships Series, we feature the wisdom of 7 accomplished women founders. Their experiences emphasize the value of collaboration, trust, mentorship, and supportive communities in creating lasting business success.

🌟 Featured Women Founders

• Shruti Seth – Collaborate for Success

• Fatema Patel – Collaborate for Success

• Dashmeet Kaur – Cultivate a Supportive Community

• Geeta Chauhan – Find a Mentor & Celebrate Success

• María Leal – Embrace, Support, and Advocate

• Aastha Singh – Navigating Challenges and Learning

• Rachel Svoboda – Believe in Yourself and Network

Shruti Seth - Collaborate for Success

Founder – Rtistik (Instagram: rtistik28_by_shruti)

• Keep working towards your passion and goals.

• Collaboration strengthens growth and relationships.

Fatema Patel - Collaborate for Success

Founder – Wisely Wallet (Instagram: wiselywallet)

• Stay focused and keep working hard.

• Consistent effort will always lead you to the right path.

Dashmeet Kaur - Cultivate a Supportive Community

Founder – Zavvy Cleaners Inc.

• Believe in yourself and start small.

• Seek mentorship and build resilience.

• Surround yourself with supportive people.

• Learn from challenges to grow your business.

Geeta Chauhan - Find a Mentor & Celebrate Success

Founder – HiWiPay

• Hard work is more important than being the smartest in the room.

• Learn from mentors and carry their lessons forward.

• Celebrate your wins and progress through challenges.

María Leal - Embrace, Support, and Advocate

Founder – Plennio

• Embrace resilience and trust your vision.

• Build a strong support network of mentors and collaborators.

• Believe in your unique strengths and perspective.

• Lean into what makes you different—your voice matters.

Aastha Singh - Navigating Challenges and Learning

Founder – Gramshree Agri Services Private Limited

• Build trust in rural communities through credibility and empathy.

• Overcome infrastructure and logistical barriers with innovation.

• Balance financial sustainability with social impact.

• Empower marginalized communities with education and skills.

• Address market access challenges through partnerships.

• Challenge gender and social norms to create meaningful change.

• Navigate policy frameworks with persistence and adaptability.

Rachel Svoboda - Believe in Yourself and Network

Founder – Sunday Brunch Agency

• Bet on yourself even when it feels scary.

• Don’t wait for permission or the perfect time—just start.

• Build discipline, consistency, and resilience.

• Fear won’t disappear—you just grow stronger.

• Trust your instincts and your ideas.

• Surround yourself with mentors and supporters.

• Define success on your own terms.