Celebrating Mothers Redefining Strength Across India’s Diverse Industries

Priyadarshini Raje Scindia - Founder, Aaranya

Blending heritage with modern purpose, Priyadarshini Raje Scindia is redefining what it means to lead with intention. As the visionary behind Aaranya, a conscious luxury label inspired by nature, she curates thoughtfully crafted fashion and lifestyle pieces that celebrate India’s rich artisanal heritage while embracing sustainability. The name Aaranya; meaning ‘forest’ and inspired by her children, Mahanaaryaman and Ananya Raje, reflects both personal roots and a philosophy grounded in growth, continuity, and mindful living.

Motherhood has been a defining influence in her journey, shaping her sense of responsibility, perspective, and purpose over the years. As a mother to two grown children, she brings a deep-rooted understanding of nurturing, patience, and legacy into her work. Through Aaranya, she champions artisanal excellence while creating meaningful opportunities for local communities, especially women artisans, extending the same values of care and strength beyond her home into a larger social impact.

Dr. Payal Kanodia - Chairperson & Trustee, M3M Foundation

Dr. Payal Kanodia is a powerful force of purpose-driven leadership as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a mother to not only her children but a figure to thousands of children from migrant worker families across India nurturing hope where it is needed most.

As Chairperson & Trustee of M3M Foundation, she has this far impacted over 4.8 million lives, driving change in their sanitation, education, healthcare, sports and women’s empowerment.

Through flagship initiatives like iMpower, Saakshar, she goes beyond support building confidence, dignity, and opportunity for children to rise beyond their circumstances.

Her leadership style elevates femininity and motherhood into a powerful force for societal change, shaping futures at scale.

This Mother’s Day, her journey reflects a profound truth: Motherhood is the courage to nurture dreams, the strength to uplift lives, and the vision to build a more hopeful and equitable future.

Simran Sahni - CCO & Founder, Goddess Advertising

Blending creativity with conviction, Simran Sahni is a Filmfare Award-winning writer and founder of Goddess Advertising; an all-women agency built to challenge industry norms with a distinctly female lens. With over two decades in creative leadership across JWT, Bates, Lowe, and Cheil Worldwide, she has led iconic campaigns for global brands, earning accolades at Cannes Lions, Clio, One Show, and AdFest. She was also featured in the prestigious Gunn Report Top 25 as one of the world’s hottest creative directors. Her debut film, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, won Best Story at the Filmfare Awards.

A mother to twin daughters, she continues to develop feature films and OTT projects, bringing sharp, honest, and contemporary storytelling to narratives around identity, relationships, and modern life.

Ruhani - Founder, Brand Talk

Ruhani, Founder of Brand Talk, is part of a new wave of women leaders redefining entrepreneurship while embracing motherhood. She leads a growing communications agency that works across luxury, lifestyle, and consumer sectors, with a focus on building culturally relevant narratives aligned with measurable business outcomes.

Her approach to public relations moves beyond visibility to impact, integrating media, digital, and experiential storytelling. As a mother, Ruhani brings a strong sense of balance, empathy, and resilience into her leadership, shaping a work culture that values both performance and purpose. She has been recognised by platforms such as Forbes, Business World, and The Economic Times for her contributions to the industry, and continues to represent the evolving face of modern leadership in India.

Avantika Tokas Midha - Managing Director, Brio Hotels & Resorts | Host, Bharat Charcha

A mother of two daughters, Avantika Tokas Midha represents strength, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. A cancer survivor, she has built a multifaceted career as Managing Director of Brio Hotels & Resorts while hosting Bharat Charcha, a platform amplifying voices shaping India’s cultural and social landscape.

With a background in law and a deep commitment to heritage and storytelling, Avantika seamlessly balances motherhood with entrepreneurship. Her journey reflects the evolving role of modern Indian women, leading across industries while nurturing the next generation with the same values of courage, authenticity, and impact.

Prreya Aggarwal - Director, Zappfresh

A director, a professional, a wife and a mother navigating multiple roles every single day, Prreya represents the reality of modern Indian women, constantly balancing ambition with responsibility. As the director of Zappfresh and creative head of Meevaa Foods, she is building a brand rooted in comfort, convenience, and everyday nourishment, while also managing the demands of home and relationships.

Her journey reflects a familiar truth, that behind every role a woman plays, there is often an invisible layer of effort and emotional labour. From driving brand strategy and growth to being present for her family, Prreya embodies the quiet resilience that defines so many women today.

This Mother’s Day, through her campaign #MeeFirst by Meevaa, she highlights an often-overlooked idea, that in the process of showing up for everyone else, women must also learn to show up for themselves. Her message is simple yet powerful: choosing yourself is not selfish, it is essential.

Through Meevaa, Prreya is encouraging small, meaningful moments of self-care, reminding women that their time, energy, and well-being matter just as much.

Natasha Gupta - Founder, Story Brews Communications

Natasha Gupta’s journey is a strong reflection of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship. As the Founder of Story Brews Communications, she built her company from the ground up in 2021 while being a dedicated, hands-on mother. Since then, the firm has steadily grown into a trusted communications partner with a strong and expanding client base. What sets her apart is her ability to navigate both roles with consistency and intent—building a business while staying equally committed at home. Her journey is not just about professional milestones, but about showing up every day with resilience and purpose in both spaces. Recognised as a Woman Achiever in PR & Corporate Communications and Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023, Natasha continues to represent the evolving narrative of modern mothers leading with strength and intent.

Dr. Meghna Mevawala (PhD) - Clinical & Sports Nutritionist & Functional Medicine Expert, VRIEVES - The Nutrition Clinic

Motherhood taught me that nourishment is not just about food. It’s about care, consistency, and compassion. As a nutritionist, my journey has been shaped by nurturing others the way a mother nurtures her family with patience and purpose. From helping clients heal their gut, balance hormones, and regain energy, to empowering them with knowledge, I’ve seen transformations that go beyond the physical.

Every success story feels personal, like watching someone reclaim their vitality. This Mother’s Day, I celebrate the power of nurturing whether it’s a mother caring for her child or me guiding my clients toward healthier, happier lives. Because true wellness begins with care, and care is at the heart of everything I do.

Pooja Mishra - Founder & Director, Outlook PR

Motherhood is one of the greatest examples of leadership it teaches resilience, emotional strength, multitasking, and the power of nurturing growth even during the most challenging times. As an entrepreneur and Founder & Director at Outlook PR, I strongly believe these qualities are equally critical in building businesses, leading teams, and shaping impactful brand narratives.

In today’s fast-moving world, where communication often becomes transactional, mothers remind us of the importance of empathy, patience, and human connection values that are at the core of meaningful leadership and successful public relations.

This Mother’s Day, I celebrate every woman who continues to inspire, lead, and create impact both personally and professionally. Their ability to balance ambition with compassion is not just admirable but transformative for society and the business ecosystem alike.

Mehak Tripathi - Corporate Communication Coach & Remote Team Specialist

Born into an Army family and now married into one, Mehak Tripathi grew up witnessing resilience, sacrifice, discipline, and silent strength as a way of life. These experiences shaped her belief that true leadership is not about speaking louder, but about staying calm, clear, and grounded even in uncertainty.

Today, as a Corporate Communication Coach and Remote Team Specialist, she helps professionals and leaders communicate with confidence, clarity, and impact in high-pressure workplaces. A mother to a 5-year-old son, Mehak balances entrepreneurship, motherhood, and family responsibilities with determination and grace. This Mother’s Day, her journey stands as a reminder that mothers are not just nurturing homes — they are building leaders, shaping futures, and inspiring strength through love, every single day.