“I grew up in Vijayawada with my parents and two brothers. Our parents raised us to be strong and independent, so I always wanted to be a working woman. After class 10, I started working as a helper in a local tailoring shop to pursue my interest in stitching. After working for four years, when my parents started talking about my marriage, I told them I was ready but under one condition that I wanted to continue working after marriage. They finally found the ideal man for me and we got married in the year 1986. When my daughter was born, I stayed at home for the first 2 years and then started working again. I did the same when my son was born – my priorities were clear, I wanted to work but not at the cost of watching my children grow up. Even when I was at home, I never sat still – I kept stitching clothes for my friends and family and then gradually even began doing it for neighbours. Everybody loved my work and I continued to create new designs. Today I have a huge customer base across my hometown.

I think, as a married woman, I’ve often underestimated myself and everything I’ve achieved so far. But not anymore – I take pride in the fact that I’m a businesswoman now. I was lucky to have parents who felt the same way for all their 3 children – today all of us work for our living. Even my husband has always been supportive and has encouraged me to take time off for our family when ever required. I am a mother who knows how to balance work and home and I think that is what keeps me going!”

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