Professional Networking Essentials – Women Founders’ Advice - Part 10

In this part of our Professional Networking Essentials Series, we feature the wisdom of 10 accomplished women founders. Their journeys highlight the importance of building confidence, seeking mentorship, and leveraging networks to grow personally and professionally.

🌟 Featured Women Founders

• Lin-Ta Cheng – Trust Yourself and Your Network

• Radha – Network and Learn from Leaders

• Dr Pallavi Deshpande-Kasliwal – Build Support, Trust Instincts, Prioritize Work-Life Harmony

• Anamika Jindal – Value Hard Work and Networking

• Dr Mariam Shaikh – Building Confidence and Seeking Guidance

• Neeti Macker – Build Confidence and Network

• Sarah A Scala – Seek Mentors and Support

• Dolly Sharma – Utilize Community Support and Work Hard

• Lisa Malcolm – Believe, Educate, Network, Embrace Failure

Lin-Ta Cheng - Trust Yourself and Your Network

Founder – Linda Cheng

• Listen to both external and internal voices.

• Trust yourself and your network to enhance company capabilities.

Radha - Network and Learn from Leaders

Founder – ATM Creations

• Start with small steps and believe in yourself.

• Trust that support will come at the right time.

Dr Pallavi Deshpande-Kasliwal - Build Support, Trust Instincts, Prioritize Work-Life Harmony

Founder – Empower Expansion BEES

• Believe in yourself and step out of your comfort zone.

• Build supportive, inspiring networks.

• Trust your instincts, practice discernment, and embrace compassion.

• Prioritize work-life harmony while pursuing leadership.

Anamika Jindal - Value Hard Work and Networking

Founder – Blossoming Lives

• Be strong-willed, clear, and determined about your goals.

• Surround yourself with positive people.

• Let go of negative influences that hold you back.

Dr Mariam Shaikh - Building Confidence and Seeking Guidance

Founder – MS Education Consultants

• Embrace confidence and resilience.

• Don’t fear risks—learn from failures.

• Surround yourself with mentors and seek guidance.

• Stay adaptable as challenges arise.

Neeti Macker - Build Confidence and Network

Founder – Mac Coatings Pvt Ltd (Vasarte – previously The Homemakers)

• Don’t let others’ opinions define you.

• Pursue your dreams with determination.

• Balance work and home with preparation.

• Keep pushing forward despite challenges.

Sarah A Scala - Seek Mentors and Support

Founder – Sarah A Scala

• Partner with SCORE.org for skilled mentorship.

• Engage mentors in sales, marketing, legal, and finance.

• Use support networks to adapt and grow your business.

Dolly Sharma - Utilize Community Support and Work Hard

Founder – Pukar Foundation

• Explore your deeper “why” before starting.

• Let self-belief drive your journey.

• Embrace failure as part of the process.

• Learn, move forward, and trust your convictions.

Lisa Malcolm - Believe, Educate, Network, Embrace Failure

Founder – LynkPR

• Trust yourself, stay adaptable, and never stop learning.

• Build a strong network of mentors and peers.

• Take risks and embrace failure as a learning tool.

• Promote your successes and advocate for yourself.

• Success is about both the journey and the impact.