Entrepreneurial Mindset – Women Founders’ Advice - Part 49

In the Entrepreneurial Mindset Series, we bring inspiring words of wisdom from 9 dynamic women founders. Their stories reflect resilience, confidence, and the power of vision. These leaders share advice on overcoming fear, following dreams, building networks, and uplifting others while creating impact in the entrepreneurial world.

Featured Women Founders

• Aashika Sadh – Trust Your Instincts

• Smriti Agarwal – Follow Your Dream

• Roopashri PB – Plan and Leap

• Sahana Rai – Pursue What Makes You Happy

• Sonika Yadav – Follow Your Dream

• Peram Neeraja – Believe in Yourself and Your Vision

• Rashmi Raju – Start and Never Give Up

• Margaret Yainkain Mansaray – Believe in Yourself and Your Vision

• Monica Eaton – Belief, Education, and Risk-Taking

Aashika Sadh – Trust Your Instincts

Founder – ASHTAG

Listen carefully to your customers, never disappoint them, and believe in your business.

Smriti Agarwal – Follow Your Dream

Founder – Bakezilla

Don’t be afraid to follow your dream, but adopt a pragmatic and thoughtful approach while doing so.

Roopashri PB – Plan and Leap

Founder – DIVINE GRACE

Don’t hold yourself back—remember, as women we hold the power of Shakti to influence the world. Show your talent with confidence.

Sahana Rai – Pursue What Makes You Happy

Founder – Glocal Brand Solutions

If you choose to be an entrepreneur, go all in. Commit completely to your work, and the results will be nothing short of a miracle.

Sonika Yadav – Follow Your Dream

Founder – SKY DIGITAL WORLD

• Believe in yourself, even when others don’t.

• Be ready to take risks.

• Accept challenges & failures as part of the journey.

• Work on your brand, not just your business.

• Balance work and life—prioritize yourself.

• Dream big & keep pushing forward.

Peram Neeraja – Believe in Yourself and Your Vision

Founder – Surabhi Entrepreneurs

• Believe in yourself—confidence is key.

• Start small, dream big.

• Be financially aware and reinvest wisely.

• Build a strong network through groups like BNI & IWN.

• Prepare for challenges and manage them with persistence.

• Maintain work-life balance.

• Keep learning and upgrading skills.

• Stay persistent, success takes time.

Rashmi Raju – Start and Never Give Up

Founder – Kidzian Pvt Ltd

• Believe in your expertise—own it with confidence.

• Start before you feel ready—perfection is not required.

• Build your network of mentors and peers.

• Be resilient—push forward despite doubts.

• Focus on creating real impact, not just ideas.

• Lift others as you rise—supporting women leaders transforms industries.

Margaret Yainkain Mansaray – Believe in Yourself and Your Vision

Founder – Women in Energy Sierra Leone Limited

Entrepreneurship requires resilience and confidence. Start small but think big, embrace challenges as lessons, stay customer-focused, build strong networks, and step into leadership roles—even in male-dominated spaces. Empower others as you grow, because your success has the power to uplift entire communities.

Monica Eaton – Belief, Education, and Risk-Taking

Founder – Chargebacks911

Only 7% of FinTech founders are women—gender disparity is a massive loss of intellectual capital. We must increase women-owned start-ups so more women can create their own cultures and rules. Ownership empowers women to lead change, innovate boldly, and inspire future generations to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings.