Tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey as an entrepreneur
I did my schooling from Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram. I completed my B.A in Psychology honors from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University & Masters in Counseling Psychology from Amity University where I was awarded the Gold Medal for excellence in Academic Achievement.
I was very clear from the beginning that I wanted to work independently and started my own practice and built it up gradually.
I have always been interested in multiple things and I like to engage myself in different things. I am also a CELTA certified English Language Trainer for Adults and I juggled both the fields for about a year before getting into Counseling & Therapy full time.
I realized very early on that working with individuals would require me to have a wide range of skills and a lot of knowledge about different aspects of life.
I went onto become a Master Practitioner of Hypnotherapy and it opened up a whole new world of looking at and working with deeper issues & concerns. Since then, it has only been a journey of growth & learning. I have certifications in various therapies and am also a certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner & Facilitator & Life Coach.
Apart from Psychology , I have always been passionate about Dancing and have been a Latin & Ballroom Instructor as well. Writing is very close to my heart. From scribbling poems in my diaries, I eventually graduated to writing a Hindi poetry book. I write for the Elephant journal as well and I have a self-help book coming soon.
All these interests & experiences have added richness to my counseling & therapy work where I’m able to look at life from a wider perspective. Overtime, the canvas of my life and work has only expanded.
What attracts you towards entrepreneurship instead of a corporate
career?
I have always been a free-spirited person and the idea of a structured work-environment never fascinated me. I have multiple interests and the thought of not being able to cater to any one of them, is very painful. Hence, having my own set-up was a natural choice for me.
After completing my studies, starting my Counselling & Therapy practice was an organic call. I dove into it and have only grown since then. I wanted to be an independent practitioner so that I could connect with individuals from all walks of life & facilitate their journey of self-awareness & development. It also gives me a chance to work on my self-development continuously which in turn adds to my work.
How did you come up with the name for your business/startup?
The name ‘I’m Powered’ derives from the fundamental concept that we all have a basic power – the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.
Some call it a survival instinct, some gut feeling or willpower. There is something innate in us that drives us to understand things in a certain way, act in accordance with what works for us and push ourselves to work on issues and make things right.
It is this power, that lies at the heart of our being and self- exploration.
I believe that ‘We all have the power to be empowered’. My own journey, life experiences as well as being a part of my clients’ empowerment, made me come up with the name and philosophy of I’M Powered. It highlights our ability to explore, resolve and change so that we can become a better version of ourselves.
What keeps you going?
The fact that I feel that I’m making a valuable contribution in someone’s life, even it’s in a small way, drives me.
Understanding psychological, emotional and physical challenges doesn’t come easily to all. People who are struggling, sometimes find themselves lonely, misunderstood and helpless. In my journey of life, I have been there on many occasions, so I know how that feels.
Being able to facilitate a meaningful shift for someone, where they become emotionally empowered, fills my heart with joy.
After all, life is nothing but a huge book of lessons!
Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of.
There are many actually. The biggest achievement for me is when my clients are able to make the desired changes in their lives. Their transformation is a always an achievement. It feels great when your work is recognised & appreciated.
I was awarded the ‘Spiritual Leader Award in 2020’ by Artemis Hospital & Universe Saviour Foundation. I also have a self-help book due for release and for me that in itself is an accomplishment. I believe in celebrating the small moments of life as much as the big ones. So I try and make each day count.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
My ability to empathise, work-hard and be open to learning are my strengths. I tend to neglect my own needs at times, which doesn’t work well for me and that’s something that I’m constantly working on.
What advice would you give to someone starting out as an aspiring entrepreneur?
Being an entrepreneur requires an individual to be able to take risks, constantly learn new things, be open to communication & ideas and always keep the big picture in mind!
