Meet our featured beauty with brains Alpana Srivastava, a multi-talented entrepreneur based in Sydney, Australia. Her positivity, success, zest for life and empathetic personality makes her an inspiration to many. She is the owner and chief editor of the hugely successful women’s magazine Sakhi Online (https://www.facebook.com/www.sakhi.online/). She also runs a luxury candles business Sakhi Candles (https://www.facebook.com/sakhicandles/) and is the co-founder of Women In Business (https://www.facebook.com/womenInBusinessWIB/)
a networking and marketing platform for women entrepreneurs and professionals. She is a self-made woman who has proved that with hard work, dedication and the correct attitude, you can definitely reach the peak of success.
Here is an interview with her.
1. Tell us a bit about yourself. Your dreams, hobbies, aspirations etc.
I am originally from India and migrated to Australia in 2003. Initially I started my career in the beauty industry and later started a home based candle making business. In the year 2016, I started my dream venture as an editor of Sakhi.Online magazine and am also one of the founders of Women in Business. I am wife to my talented IT professional hubby Dilip, my other half, and a mother of two handsome boys.
My hobbies are socializing, meeting new people, gathering knowledge about the world, fashion and watching TV.
2. Who or what inspires you?
I always admire talented people. I am easily impressed by people who energize me with positive attitude. When a group of people come together because they like something, believe in something, support something or want to create positive change, I am inspired and want to be part of something great as well.
3. What does women empowerment mean to you?
To me, women empowerment means to know what I’m doing is what’s right for myself and being supported. I find it empowering to try something new and make it your own.
4. You run a very successful women’s magazine. Can you tell us how you started it and how you have built it up over the years?
I started Sakhi.Online magazine in 20016 as a way to connect with the Indian Community in Australia with talent, beauty, fashion, recipes tips and businesses. My aim is to inform, inspire, and encourage women to reach their full potential.
I don’t know what exactly inspired me to start this platform. Initially, I wanted to engage with various personalities to understand their perspective on culture, society, & their own journey. I’m always looking for new things to share with my readers that would benefit them and help them towards a simple, easy and fulfilling life!
I’ve met many brilliant and wonderful personalities throughout this journey and have built a wonderful relationship with them.
I love trying new things and sharing them with my readers! If you have an idea for a collaboration, please contact me at editor@sakhi.online so we can discuss the best way to showcase your product or service.
You guys make this an amazing experience. And I thank you for reading, commenting, and being a part of the community here.
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