Fempreneur 2023

Mrs. Sonia Chadha, partner & MD at Aarynaveda, is on a mission to inspire & empower women for nation building. Her skills in confidence, leadership & creative problem solving aided in execution of business plans that helped the company scale remarkable heights in a short span of few years.In 2001, after the birth of my first child, we got read by the Government Department. We used to manufacture the shampoo, Shashi, in a small 2-room flat. We then shifted to the 450 sq/ft Narela factory, where I began my journey.2005 - Worked as Production Manager in Narela2006 - Export Expansion with Aaryanveda2007 - Moved factory to Baddi, Himachal2008 - Worked as a contractor in the factory2010 - Lead the purchase sector in my company2012 - Became an HR & Admin Head in company2014 - Stepped into organised sector with Super Stockiest & Distributor Model2016 - System automation with 250+ employees & 60% women workforce2018 - Launched Cosmetofood in the International Market2020 - Expanded online business via Influencer Marketing2022 - Acquired expertise in FMCG with certified, award-winning cosmetologists