Her Journey, Her Vision: Women Who Built Impactful Brands

Her Journey, Her Vision: Women Who Built Impactful Brands celebrates trailblazing women who transformed ideas into purpose-driven businesses. This listicle highlights founders and leaders who challenged conventions, identified real-world gaps, and built brands that create lasting impact across industries. From redefining sustainability and innovation to championing inclusivity and social change, these women prove that vision paired with resilience can reshape markets. Their journeys reflect courage, adaptability, and a commitment to values beyond profit. Together, these stories inspire the next generation of women entrepreneurs to lead boldly, think differently, and build brands that truly matter.

Prof. Dr. Parin Somani, CEO, London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD)

Prof. Dr. Parin Somani is CEO of the London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD), Chief Editor of the Global Research Journal, and Postdoctoral Supervisor and Examiner at Lincoln University. She is an academic scholar, motivational speaker, humanitarian, philanthropist, 4 times TEDx speaker and internationally recognized bestselling author of 23 books.
Holding two PhDs and six honorary doctorates, she has delivered international talks across 127 countries including Keynote speech at Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge University. She supports 12 global LOSD initiatives focused on education and women’s empowerment.

Dr. Somani is deeply committed to humanitarian and philanthropic work, supporting underprivileged children through education, skills development programs, and career-focused training. She has won multiple international titles, crowned by Bolloywood actress Aditi Govitrikar for winning Mrs India 2021 , Mrs Universe International 2021, Mrs BritAsian 2021 (London), Mrs Enigma World 2022 (Thailand), in 2022 she was crowned by Mahek Chahal Bolloywood actress for Mrs Universe and winner of Mrs Globe 2025 crowned by Amisha Patel Bolloywood actress and has been honored by numerous Bollywood celebrities for her achievements.

Richa Chowdhury, Founder, Resortire - The Vacation Luxury

On this Women’s Day, Richa Chowdhury stands out as a woman redefining how modern India embraces leisure and luxury. What began as her personal quest for elegant yet effortless holiday wear, crafted in Italy, has blossomed into Resortire – The Vacation Luxury, a premium label that celebrates resort living as a way of life.

Blending refined craftsmanship with unmatched comfort, Resortire curates styles that exude confidence, sophistication, and ease. Under Richa’s visionary leadership, the brand transcends fashion to create an experience, empowering women to feel poised and stylish wherever they go. With timeless silhouettes and contemporary charm, Resortire reflects the spirit of today’s modern traveler — one who believes a vacation isn’t just a destination, but a feeling you wear.

Elevating this vision further, Resortire proudly welcomes Actress Nikita Dutta as its Brand Ambassador. Known for her grace, effortless style, and modern femininity, Nikita perfectly embodies the Resortire woman — confident, refined, and unapologetically elegant. Her association marks a powerful new chapter for the brand, amplifying its commitment to celebrating women who carry luxury as an attitude, not just an outfit.

Jovita Mascarenhas, Co-Founder, Bartisans

Jovita Mascarenhas is the co-founder of Bartisans, a premium cocktail mixer brand built to make hosting feel effortless. With a sharp focus on real ingredients and balanced flavour, she is redefining what bar quality can look like at home, without the fuss of mixology. From building an in-house manufacturing setup to scaling across D2C and quick commerce, Jovita has blended craft with commercial clarity, helping modern Indian consumers upgrade their gatherings in minutes. Her leadership is rooted in consistency, product honesty, and storytelling, turning Bartisans into a brand that stands for hosting confidence, not just mixers.

Laila Faisal, Founder, Laila Faisal Studio | Founder & Designer, Laila Roohi Faisal Designs | COO, Sound of Music

Laila Faisal is the founder of Laila Faisal Studio, an 8000 sq ft retail concept in Delhi created exclusively to champion Indian homegrown labels. Built as a growth platform rather than a conventional store, it supports emerging designers with visibility, structure, and scale. She also leads Laila Roohi Faisal Designs, blending heritage craftsmanship with modern identity.
A BSc Psychology graduate from King’s College London, with fashion training from London College of Fashion, Laila combines consumer insight with creative direction. As COO of Sound of Music, she contributes to shaping premium lifestyle experiences in India.

Her work focuses on building sustainable platforms that strengthen independent Indian brands and creative entrepreneurs.

Ayeesha Aiman — A Story of Fire, Faith, and Fearless Becoming

From the narrow lanes of Patna to the global stage, Ayeesha Aiman’s journey is etched in courage and conviction. A small-town girl with audacious dreams, she first broke barriers by topping the aeronautical entrance examination — stepping into a world few expected her to conquer. But her destiny demanded even wider skies.
She went on to represent India at Miss International in Japan, one of the world’s oldest pageants — carrying not just a sash, but years of sacrifice, resilience, and silent battles.

With no film lineage or safety nets, she entered acting through relentless auditions and unwavering belief. From India Lockdown directed by Madhur Bhandarkar to Inspector Avinash, she carved her place with grit.
Today, as she explores writing and builds her own production house, Ayeesha doesn’t wait for doors to open — she builds them. Her story is not just about success, but about survival, faith, and fearless reinvention.

Anisha Bonsor, Co-Founder & Director, ThinkTag Advertising

Anisha Bonsor is a marketing and brand strategy leader with a track record of 2 decades driving growth across advertising, brand consulting, and integrated communications. As the Partner and Director of ThinkTag Advertising, she leads a women-led creative agency specializing in sectors including BFSI, Healthcare, and Real Estate. An MBA graduate from Symbiosis, Pune, Anisha integrates deep business intelligence with creative storytelling. Alongside her business partner, Somdatta Acharyya, she serves as a strategic advisor to startups and PE/VC-backed companies in India and APAC, guiding them through the complexities of go-to-market execution and long-term brand sustainability.

Leadership Journey - Anisha’s leadership is defined by a successful transition from global banking to the agility of entrepreneurial life. Having built her foundation in brand and product management within the insurance and banking industries, she brings a strong business and client mindset to the creative world. She scaled ThinkTag from its inception into a cohesive 20-member team and 180+ clients. Today, she continues to build differentiated brands that resonate across India and the APAC region.

Arunita Sen, Founder, Brandsheep – A Marketing Collective
(Incubated with Goldman Sachs 10K Women)

Arunita Sen is a brand builder and the Founder of Brandsheep, a culture-first creative marketing collective focused on helping modern brands grow through creativity, culture, and content. With over a decade of experience across leading global agencies, working with some of the world’s most recognised brands, she brings a strong foundation in storytelling, strategy, and brand building.

Her journey began in journalism before evolving into advertising and marketing, eventually leading her to build brands from 0→1.

As a woman entrepreneur, Arunita believes leadership today must be collaborative, empathetic, and inclusive. She specialises in building creative ecosystems rooted in culture, where ideas, storytelling, and community shape how brands grow. Through Brandsheep, her vision is to bring together independent talent and diverse voices while championing women-led perspectives in brand building. She strongly believes every woman deserves a seat at the table with her own point of view, and her leadership style focuses on cultivating spaces where creativity, culture, and collaboration drive meaningful brand impact.

Samhita Dey, Vice President, Design & Product at Simpliwork Offices

Samhita Dey exemplifies the growing influence of women in India’s commercial real estate sector. As Vice President, Design & Product at Simpliwork Offices, she plays a pivotal role in shaping design strategy, project feasibility and portfolio expansion for one of India’s largest outsourced office providers. An architecture graduate from SMVD University with Harvard Business School Online certifications, Samhita has been honoured at the MoRE Realty 2.0 Conference in Dubai (2023) and recognised at the iNFHRA Workplace Excellence Awards for her leadership and design excellence.

With leaders like Samhita driving its growth, Simpliwork has evolved into one of India’s largest outsourced office providers since its inception in 2018, delivering over 6 million sq. ft. across 85+ centres nationwide. A trusted partner to leading developers and backed by the Sattva Group, the company serves marquee Fortune 100 clients and has recently expanded into ready-to-move-in office solutions to meet the rising demand for agile, scalable workspaces.

Sapna Nijhawan, CEO & Founder,Sustainiam

For Sapna Nijhawan, leadership is about turning climate ambition into real, measurable action. A Yale and Kellogg postgraduate in product and finance, she has built a career at the intersection of sustainability, financial markets, and innovation. In 2022, she founded Sustainiam to bridge the gap between corporate climate commitments and practical execution. As a woman founder in the climate tech space, she is driving meaningful change by creating solutions that bring transparency and accessibility to sustainability. Through her vision and leadership, Sustainiam is enabling organizations to confidently pursue carbon neutrality and accelerate their net-zero journeys, while also providing access to regulated markets for trading carbon units, renewable energy certificates, and other environmental commodities, reflecting her commitment to building a more transparent and climate-conscious global economy.

Kanwaljeet Kaur Soni, President, Global Association of Forensic Accountants

Kanwaljeet Kaur Soni is the Founder and President of the Global Association of Forensic Accountants (GAFA), a professional certification body dedicated to advancing global standards in forensic accounting, fraud investigation, and financial integrity. With extensive experience in forensic audits, fraud detection, and financial investigations, she has worked closely with professionals across banking, insurance, corporate, and regulatory sectors.

Driven by a vision to build a world-class certification institution rooted in Indian excellence and global relevance, she established GAFA to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world investigative practice. Under her leadership, GAFA is emerging as a trusted platform for developing highly skilled fraud investigators and forensic professionals. Her work continues to shape professional capability in combating financial crime and strengthening institutional trust worldwide.