PNN
New Delhi [India], May 9: When we hear the word mother, we think of love, care, strength, and protection. But today, a mother is not only nurturing a family -- she is also leading, building, and creating impact beyond her home.
This Mother's Day, we celebrate women who beautifully balance motherhood and entrepreneurship with compassion, resilience, and vision..
Dr. Anjali Nagpal, MBBS, DPM, MD (Psychiatry), ECFMG (USA), CMD and Founder of Serenity Clinic
Dr. Anjali Nagpal is one such inspiring example. As a distinguished psychiatrist, mental health leader, and Founder of Serenity Clinic, she has dedicated her journey to advancing mental healthcare through innovation, scientific precision, and compassionate care. Her progressive approach toward psychiatry and integration of advanced neuroscientific tools such as qEEG and sLORETA reflect her commitment to redefining modern mental healthcare.
Alongside her professional achievements, her journey also reflects the strength of a mother who continues to balance personal and professional responsibilities with dedication and purpose. Through her leadership, she is not only transforming mental healthcare but also inspiring future generations of women to pursue their ambitions with confidence.
A mother who is also an entrepreneur teaches us that leadership is not only about success, but also about nurturing values, resilience, empathy, and growth. Women like Dr. Nagpal remind us that motherhood and ambition can grow together, creating meaningful impact both within families and across society..
Dr. Arti Khosla, Founder & CEO of COAE International
Dr. Arti Khosla, Founder & CEO of COAE International, has dedicated her journey to promoting standardization, institutional excellence, and credible systems in education and learning services. Over the years, she has built COAE into a globally respected conformity assessment and training body while balancing another equally important role--motherhood.
Building an organization from the ground up demanded commitment, resilience, passion, and continuous learning. During this journey, Dr. Khosla was also raising her two daughters, Varya and Vaari, now 18 and 20 years old, who continue to be her greatest strength and inspiration. She believes motherhood did not limit her aspirations; instead, it gave her greater purpose and emotional strength.
Widely known for her balanced leadership, empathy, and integrity, Dr. Khosla has inspired institutions across the globe to move beyond compliance and build a strong culture of quality education. This Mother's Day, we celebrate her as a leader, entrepreneur, and mother who has proved that ambition and family can grow together with equal dedication.
Dr. Arpitta Sephalli, BNYS, MD ACU, Fellowship in Gynaecology, Neuro Therapist, Hypno Therapist, Reiki Master, Corporate Wellness Counselor, Founder of HealthyBeing
As a mother and entrepreneur, Dr. Arpitta Sephalli believes nurturing is the most powerful form of leadership. At HealthyBeing, this maternal instinct drives the mission of evolving "Human Beings" into "HealthyBeings." The organization addresses 21st-century health problems with modern solutions by merging 5,000 years of Vedic wisdom with US-FDA-approved, science-backed technologies that support chronic pain management, PCOS, and motherhood journeys.
Through HealthyBeing, she nurtures hope among individuals who have failed to find results through conventional hospital treatments. By building India's premier tech-enabled alternative healing ecosystem, she aims to replace the "fear psychosis" of conventional sick-care with empathy, empowerment, and Real Healthcare. Her journey is dedicated to proving that true wellness does not come from a pill, but from within. Through non-invasive protocols like SATTVIQ, PRANIC and bioPhysiaTherapy. She focuses on nurturing the body's bio-electricity to address diseases at their root cause while building a future where healthcare is as affordable as a cup of tea for the underprivileged.
Jyoti Sudhir, Founder & CEO of InventIndia Innovations & COO of On2Cook
Jyoti Sudhir is a first-generation entrepreneur, innovation leader, and mother who has spent over two decades building globally relevant products, brands, and innovation ecosystems from India. As the Founder & CEO of InventIndia Innovations and Co-founder & COO of On2Cook, she is helping shape the future of deep-tech kitchen automation and intelligent cooking technologies emerging from India for the world.
An alumna of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Program at IIM Bangalore, Jyoti is known for combining strategic clarity with purpose-driven leadership. Her journey reflects resilience, conviction, and the courage to challenge conventional paths in manufacturing, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Beyond business, Jyoti strongly believes in nurturing people, ideas, and ecosystems. As a mother and entrepreneur, she inspires women to dream bigger, lead fearlessly, and create impact with integrity, innovation, and compassion--proving that global ambitions can indeed be built from India.
Dr. Prerna Kohli, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of MindTribe
Dr. Prerna Kohli is a renowned clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and mental health advocate whose journey beautifully reflects the balance between motherhood and professional excellence. With over three decades of experience, she has worked extensively toward de-stigmatizing mental health in India and has been honoured by the Hon. President of India along with receiving four academic gold medals. As the Founder of MindTribe, she continues to inspire emotional wellbeing through her work and writings.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Kohli believes motherhood played a defining role in shaping her empathy, resilience, and leadership. She strongly advocates that women should never apologize for ambition and can successfully nurture families while building impactful careers. Through her journey, she continues to inspire women to embrace both strength and compassion, proving that resilience, purpose, and emotional intelligence can create meaningful change in society.
Dt. Priya Maisa, Nutritionist, Founder of Complete Nutrition
Starting her journey 14 years ago after completing her post-graduation, Dt. Priya Maisa envisioned building a nutrition practice focused on holistic wellness and meaningful impact. While working with corporates across banking, hospitals, and the wellness sector, she simultaneously built her independent practice through home visits, clinic consultations, hospital visits, and online consultations globally. Her compassionate and practical approach earned the trust of clients and media productions alike, with over 80% of her clientele coming through referrals.
Motherhood added a new dimension to her journey, teaching her to balance personal and professional responsibilities with greater perspective and resilience. Remarkably, she continued her professional journey without taking a maternity break, adapting her work around caring for her infant while remaining committed to her clients. Today, while raising her almost three-year-old toddler, she continues balancing motherhood, nutrition practice, organic wellness, and mental health support with dedication, purpose, and compassion.
To every mother out there, motherhood is never a setback, it gives you wings to discover more possibilities.
Sravani Chettupalli, CEO & Founder of Sravani Hospitals
Sravani Chettupalli is a mother, entrepreneur, and healthcare leader who believes that true leadership begins with nurturing. As the Founder of Sravani Hospitals, established in 2022, she envisioned creating not just a hospital, but a place where healing feels compassionate, humane, and emotionally reassuring.
Balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, she believes both journeys are deeply connected through care, empathy, and responsibility. Under her leadership, Sravani Hospitals continues to focus on treating patients with dignity and emotional support alongside medical excellence.
Reflecting on her journey, she shares, "Motherhood is not limited to raising children alone. It is the ability to nurture life wherever we are placed."
This Mother's Day, her journey stands as a reminder that sometimes, simply being a mother is already one of the greatest contributions to the world.
-- Proud mother to three amazing boys -- Nischal, Hanvith, and Kalyan.
Dr. Sampurna Ghosh, an ENT Specialist at Medicover Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad
Dr. Sampurna Ghosh is an ENT Specialist at Medicover Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad. Beyond the white coat, she is also a mother, a woman with dreams, and an entrepreneur striving to balance every responsibility with love and strength. People often ask her how she manages everything. While there are days that feel overwhelming, she continues to show up with dedication for both her family and patients. Long hospital duties, emotional challenges, and personal responsibilities have shaped her journey with resilience and compassion.
Dr. Ghosh believes healing is not just about medicines, but also about humanity, empathy, and presence during difficult times. Motherhood taught her patience, entrepreneurship taught her courage, and medicine taught her compassion. Though balance may not be perfect every day, she continues her journey with passion, finding deeper meaning in every life she touches and every role she plays. She has been training next generation surgeons by giving them hands on opportunities and clinical experience along with inspiring lady surgeons to live their dreams to the fullest extent.
Dr. Tania Bhattacharya, Founder & CEO of The Celestial Earth
Dr. Tania Bhattacharya began her entrepreneurial journey 14 years ago as a mompreneur while raising her five-year-old daughter. At the time, she was pursuing her Ph.D. in Japan, where her husband was working. Although life abroad offered valuable experiences, she felt her daughter was growing up lonely in a foreign land and decided to return to India after completing her Ph.D. to build both a meaningful career and a nurturing environment for her child.
She founded The Celestial Earth with a vision that allowed her the flexibility to balance entrepreneurship and motherhood. Guided by her nurturing instincts, she devoted equal care to building her organisation and raising her daughter. Today, The Celestial Earth has grown into a successful and respected brand approaching its 15th year, while her daughter studies at the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science, reflecting the values of hard work, passion, and compassion instilled by her mother.
Tarang Indrayan Vaish - Founder of Vivarang
Striking the balance between motherhood and business isn't a myth; it is a path shaped by choices. Tarang's entrepreneurial journey began nearly fifteen years ago, sparked by the same creative spirit that she now sees in her two daughters. When she founded Vivarang, she chose an intentional pace, ensuring the growth of her business never outpaced her presence as a mother. She has watched her brand and her daughters flourish together. This journey was fueled by the support of her mother, who pushed Tarang towards her true potential. Now, seeing her 17-year-old elder daughter begin her own journey into design and entrepreneurship, she realises that the most impactful thing a leader can do is inspire the next generation to start. As life comes full circle for her, she says that leadership isn't just about growth; it's about the legacy we leave.
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