Mother’s Day has always been a special occasion in our household. But this one, in particular, held an extraordinary significance.

My life had not been a bed of roses. Over the years, I had donned several hats – a communication trainer in schools, a guest lecturer in colleges, a mother, a wife, and a caretaker for my in-laws. The journey had been overwhelming, to say the least.

As I approached the age of 49, the pressures of life took a toll on my mental health. The menopause phase and my juggling act between college, home, and parental responsibilities pushed me into a dark phase of depression. I felt as though I was standing at a crossroads, with no sense of direction.

In my quest for healing, I found solace in nature. I started researching the natural properties of oils and herbs. After three months of intensive studies, I prepared a concoction for hair-related issues. The success of this formula boosted my morale. I felt I was onto something.

At the age of 49, I launched my first product under the banner of Shine herbals.

Honestly, the constant need to work and never give up came from my children who were equally cooperative as kids.

My two sons have completed their engineering degrees and now help me with the business. We had managed to grow it into a global venture, boasting a loyal customer base of 9500.

My children have been my constant support from seeing all the hurdles to reaching this point.

For every working woman, children are the support system, they are the source of motivation and pride and seeing this no woman should stop dreaming and working for their passion.