Chasing 100% every day? You're setting yourself up for burnout, not brilliance. Building a business is a marathon, not a sprint. Hence, I always follow the 85% rule with focus on strategic priorities, not constant perfection. Like athletes who know rest fuels peak

"Setbacks are mine, you take all the wins." That's what I tell my team. Leadership isn't about control, it's about collaboration. Last week I spoke to an aspiring entrepreneur, who was anxious about leading the team. And then I asked him, "Are you building a 'me' empire or a

Did the younger Ghazal and Varun Alagh ever beleive they would get a chance to meet the honourable prime minister of India? A dream come true, still pinching myself after meeting Narendra Modi ji and talking about our startup. Startup India was born in 2016, that’s the same

Bitter truth : One underlying disadvantage we women have embraced is discomfort. Need for heavy make up, high heals and what we wear under which always keeps us second guessing ourselves. Reality is comfort and confidence go hand in hand. This is the frustration and rant

What I Look for Before I Invest As a founder & investor (even a Shark 🦈), I've learned it's not just the pitch deck. I look for: 1. Passion & Resilience: (sparkle in their eyes + "What's your Plan B?") 2. Customer Understanding: ("Spoke to 100 users, here's what they

Do you ever get that 'Who am I to do this?' voice in your head? I do too. My way of fighting it? I look in the mirror and remind myself how far I've already come and promise myself to just show up consistently. instagram.com/reel/DH-82rcSJ…

When I was a 20-something mom and a new boss, I found out a few people quit because they didn’t want to work under a woman. That stung and imposter syndrome hit hard. But I kept showing up, focused on the work, not the bias. Funny thing? Some of them later reapplied. To any

Last night, mid-way through a strategy deck, my younger son asked me to tell him a story. So I closed the laptop, picked up his stuffed toys, and became “Mom” for the night. A few years ago, I’d have felt torn between choices. But now I’ve learned: • Motherhood taught me

“What’s the secret to growing in a startup?” Truth? There’s no magic formula. No one-size-fits-all guide. Just perspective, resilience, and the right mindset. Yes, the hustle is real (Varun & I still clock those long hours). But what really shapes startup success is how you

If your team always agrees with you, that’s a red flag. I’ve been there, super confident, tight deadlines, no one pushed back. Result? Not upto the expectations. Turns out, silence isn’t respect. It’s discomfort. Since then, I make sure disagreement feels safe within my team.

The first sign of summer? The tan. But what comes next is different for everyone. I get oily, my sister gets dry patches, a friend breaks out. Skincare isn’t one-size-fits-all. So at Mamaearth, we created 7 face packs for 7 skin types. Because doing what works is better

Motivation comes and goes. Discipline builds businesses. Here’s what helped me survive 3-hour sleep nights, investor calls, and everything in between while being a new mom. Break big goals into small steps. One step is enough to start. Building habits that guarantee growth If

You don’t see a tree grow taller every day but beneath the surface, its roots grow deeper, stronger, and more certain. That’s what Q4FY25 was for Honasa, marked by consistent progress, deeper capability, and brand momentum that sets us up for what’s ahead. We closed the quarter

As a founder, I’ve learned mental health is not optional. It is foundational. You can’t lead a team, raise a child, or build a company when there are ten tabs open in your head. Here’s what helps me stay grounded: • Mornings without screens, just books and breath • Making

India has officially become the 4th largest economy in the world. What a proud moment 🇮🇳 Strong policy, rising consumption, digital adoption, and a thriving startup ecosystem (now the 3rd largest globally) have all contributed to this momentum. We’re now just a step away from

If you’re a smart employee, you’ll never say “That’s not my job.” A few years ago, during an important launch, a young team member quietly stepped up with no drama. He wasn’t the loudest in the room but quietly made things work. And this made me learn following about smart

Not ads, not influencers. But you know what actually builds a D2C brand? 8 years ago, we didn’t have big budgets. Just intent and that shaped up Mamaearth into what it’s today. We replied to every DM. Took feedback seriously. I spoke to 3,000+ moms before launching a

My heart breaks for everyone on that flight. For the families waiting. No words really. Just grief. 💔

“Entrepreneurship is chaos, courage & finding your why.” And Ghazal Alagh nailed it. 🌟 A reminder that the messy middle is part of the magic. #mamaearth #mahilamoney #Entrepreneurship

I found some old notes I had scribbled years ago, things I wanted to stop doing to grow faster and they still stand true. So, here's some monday motivation for you too. Overthinking: Hard work matters, but smart work wins. Fear of failure: Every great idea feels scary. Fail