She Leads, She Empowers… and She Goes Global!

No, this isn’t another blog about how we should empower women or what can be done to make things better for them. This is about something far more real, how women are already out there, breaking barriers, and empowering everyone around them, regardless of gender.

Because today, women aren’t just the backbone; they are the whole force leading, experimenting, and redefining success.

Especially in the world of exporters and entrepreneurs, women are no longer just participating; they are dominating.

Wom-entrepre-nari the new wave of powerful women who are building their own spaces, creating opportunities, and inspiring others to step up and make a difference.

But wait, haven’t women always been a crucial part of the world? What makes this conversation different? Because this isn’t about the usual success stories we’ve all heard. This is about the women in the heart of India, the ones from regional communities who are rewriting the rules in their way. While urban landscapes celebrate progress, things still look different in many parts of India.

So, we decided to go straight to the source of the real changemakers. We spoke to women exporters from local communities, and the insights they shared? Game-changing.

Breaking Barriers: Urvi’s Journey in Global Trade

Urvi, the founder of a UK-based home and lifestyle brand named Vaarsa London, brings handcrafted, eco-friendly homewares from across India to modern homes around the world.

When we asked Urvi to share her thoughts on being a woman in the import-export industry, she sent us a video, and her words hit differently.

“Import-export has always been such a ‘boys’ club,’” she said, looking straight into the camera. “People think it’s all about muscle, jugaad, and navigating complex international trade policies. But I’ve always believed it’s more than just moving goods across borders efficiently.”

Even though she runs a successful business, aestheticizing homes across the globe, to her, it’s never just been about selling products, it’s about storytelling, culture, and impact. “I honestly think this business is about a genuine passion for preserving culture,” she shared in the video.

She spoke about her dedication to sharing traditions and elevating communities. “With a desire to share traditions with the world, a heart to uplift communities, and a genuine art of storytelling,” she said with conviction.

What stood out the most was her commitment to working with artisans across India, especially women. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with incredible artists across India, many of them women. And on International Women’s Day, I would love to encourage more women to explore exports and imports.”

Her final words solidified womanhood beautifully: “Because as women, when we dare to dream, we change the norms. We rise and make space for others to rise with us.”

Urvi’s journey proves that breaking barriers isn’t just about entering an industry; it’s about reshaping it. And she’s doing just that, one handcrafted piece at a time.

Palak Khurana on Breaking Barriers in Exports

When I asked Palak Khurana, the co-founder of Jaipur Morni, to share her thoughts on being a woman in the export industry, she sent over a video and her words truly resonated.

“A very happy International Women’s Day to everyone!” she began with a warm smile before diving straight into the topic of women in exports.

She introduced Jaipur Morni, a brand deeply rooted in Jaipur’s handblock cotton tradition, offering a wide range of products from tops and tunics to dresses, jumpsuits, and kurta sets. But beyond fashion, Palak had a deeper story to share, one that many women in business would relate to.

When talking about people’s reactions to her being an exporter, she laughed and said, “It won’t come as a big surprise when I say that people don’t take it seriously. They think I just sit at home, work on my laptop for an hour, and call it ‘export.’ But that’s far from the truth.”

Exporting, she explained, comes with its routines and struggles. “If you’re an exporter, you know that time zones are a huge challenge. While our clients are working, we have to be available even if it’s odd hours for us. I’m pretty much on my phone or laptop 24/7.”

Despite her efforts, she finds that people still underestimate her. “Many assume we just run a boutique, not a full-fledged manufacturing unit. Nothing against boutiques, of course, but they fail to understand the scale at which women-led businesses can operate. They underestimate our capacity, capability, and even our qualifications.”

When asked what inspired her to step into exports, Palak’s love for Jaipur’s handblock prints and vibrant motifs became clear. “At Jaipur Morni, we have a mutual love for traditional prints, soothing cotton fabrics, and color combinations. But when I traveled, I saw how much people abroad appreciated them. Whenever I wore something from our collection, I received compliments. That’s when I realized why not take Jaipur to the rest of the world?”

She also shared a proud milestone in her journey, meeting international clients in person. “After months or even years of exchanging messages and doing business remotely, finally meeting a client face-to-face is such a rewarding experience. It validates all the effort, making you realize that you’re not just a person sitting behind a screen. You’re making real connections with people from Mexico, Europe, the U.S., and beyond. That’s the moment you truly feel like you’re doing something meaningful.”

To wrap up, Palak busted one of the biggest myths about women in exports: “Yes, women can export. And not just that they can do it at scale, and they can succeed. Women today are unstoppable. There’s nothing we can’t do. It’s high time people start taking us seriously because there are real boss women out there nailing it, killing it, and doing it with so much panache and elegance that there’s no looking back.”

Her words are a reminder that women in exports are here to stay, breaking stereotypes, redefining success, and making an impact on a global scale.

Empowered Women, Empowering the World

It’s time we shift the conversation.

Women aren’t just empowered, they are empowering. They are not just participants in industries; they are the ones leading, innovating, and creating paths for others to walk on.

Urvi, Palak, and countless other women exporters aren’t just building businesses; they are building ecosystems. They are proving that success isn’t just about individual growth, it’s about uplifting communities, preserving traditions, and making global connections that go beyond transactions.

These women are following women-led entrepreneurs and creating a ripple effect, where one success story inspires another. They are redefining leadership not as a solitary pursuit but as a collective force that brings more women into the world of exports, business, and beyond.

This Women’s Day, let’s celebrate them not as women who made it but as women who are making it possible for others to rise with them. Because when women lead, they don’t just change their own lives, they change the world.

Happy Women’s Day to all the unstoppable women out there, creating a world where we can all rise together.

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