Self Development – Women Founders’ Advice - Part 30

In the Self Development Series, we highlight 11 women founders who share lessons on self-belief, adaptability, and balance. Their journeys remind us that entrepreneurship is as much about inner strength as it is about business strategy.

Featured Women Founders

• Doctor Shipra Gandhi – Prioritize Self-Care

• Dr. Babita Mukhyara – Patience and Positive Approach

• Dr. Shaymaa Abdel Nabi – Prioritize Happiness in Life

• Cheryll Cajandab – Embrace Challenges

• Zrnka Nikoliv – Believe in Yourself

• Namrata Jena – Embrace Progress, Not Perfection

• Rupali Sharma – Self-Belief and Consistency

• Andrea Cubitt – Embrace Innovation and Adaptability

• Ruchi Sachdeva – Belief, Learning, and Balance

• Pranali Vijay Pingle – Belief, Authenticity, and Learning

• Dr. Monica Karunakaran – Belief, Learning, and Balance

Doctor Shipra Gandhi – Prioritize Self-Care

Founder – Spreading Happiness

Don’t keep your earnings to yourself—share them and see them grow.

Dr. Babita Mukhyara – Patience and Positive Approach

Founder – Drop eco water softener

Be positive always and think positive; all hurdles can be overcome.

Dr. Shaymaa Abdel Nabi – Prioritize Happiness in Life

Founder – Dr. Beauty Care (Instagram: Dr_beauty.care)

Distance yourself from those who drain your energy. Surround yourself with people who believe in you, support you, and challenge you to be your best.

Cheryll Cajandab – Embrace Challenges

Founder – Stellar Concepts Interiors

Never give up. Take each challenge as an opportunity to learn. Passion, hard work, and dedication define entrepreneurship.

Zrnka Nikoliv – Believe in Yourself

Founder – Kamper d.o.o.

Believe in yourself and don’t let anyone stop you from achieving your vision. If you believe, you can achieve anything.

Namrata Jena – Embrace Progress, Not Perfection

Founder – Powai Events

Believe in your vision, even when no one else does. Build a support system, ask for help, and focus on progress—not perfection. Authenticity is your superpower.

Rupali Sharma – Self-Belief and Consistency

Founder – Aegte Lifescience

Believe in your vision, even when others don’t. Start small, stay consistent, and never compromise on your integrity. Passion, patience, and perseverance create impact.

Andrea Cubitt – Embrace Innovation and Adaptability

Founder – Dionysus Digital Health, Inc

Her Five Principles:

1. Master your business model and adapt until it fits.

2. Take care of yourself and recharge emotionally.

3. Build a network of peers and mentors.

4. Don’t let success or failure define you—you are more.

5. Hire people who share or enhance your vision.

Ruchi Sachdeva – Belief, Learning, and Balance

Founder – Treelogical Foods LLP

Advice for Entrepreneurs:

• Build something that reflects your values.

• Start small—clarity comes with action.

• Use empathy and resilience as strengths.

• Define your own version of balance.

• Build support networks and ask for help.

• Treat failures as lessons.

• Focus on creating impact, not just income.

Pranali Vijay Pingle – Belief, Authenticity, and Learning

Founder – Pracom Solutions

Her Advice:

• Believe in yourself before anyone else does.

• Start small but strong.

• Don’t wait for approval—use doubt as fuel.

• Keep learning across domains.

• Build supportive networks.

• Care for your mental health.

• Celebrate every win.

✨ “You don’t have to be perfect to start—you just have to be brave enough to begin.”

Dr. Monica Karunakaran – Belief, Learning, and Balance

Founder – PROPUL Evidence LLP

Her Guidance:

• Build credibility through expertise.

• Leverage partnerships for growth.

• Stay resilient through funding challenges.

• Mentor your team and foster diversity.

• Balance growth with integrity.

• Tackle biases confidently.

• Stay tech-savvy and adaptable.

• Celebrate small wins.

• Anchor your venture in purpose.

• Prioritize self-care and community.