The question ‘What would men be without women?’ asked by Mark Twain may have vivid answers; there is no denying the fact that women have been since time immemorial, played their part of a girl, a sister, a daughter, a mother, a wife, a boss, a homemaker with panache.

This is 21^st century and we still live in a world in which a significant fraction of people, including women themselves, believe that a woman belongs exclusively in the home. Well, there are some remarkable women who have, despite this notion, carved a niche of their own. With a free will and the support of their loved ones they have managed to emerge as successful working professionals, inside the four walls of their homes.

They are smart, intelligent, successful and an ‘every day kind of woman’ whom you meet at the departmental store. UT presents to you 7 successful women of Udaipur who have chosen social media and word of mouth as their weaponry and established their brands.

Yasmeen Shabbir

She is a mother and also the head behind ‘Kids Paradise’, a one stop shop for the most creative, funky and customized bags for kids. Yasmeen’s love for kids made her plunge into this field of selling bags for kids. Her working zone is Facebook, WhatsApp and also has a dealer’s account on Snapdeal, the online store. The bags are manufactured on customized basis as well.

She exhibited her creations at Eva and gained recognition. With the support of her husband, she manages her home, her kid’s studies and the business of school bags. If interested, people can contact her at +91-9928029438 or on her Facebook page ‘Kids Paradise.’

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Sonali Pahuja

A mother of two girls, she opened up ‘Rangrezaa’ only 4 months back with her friend Kareena and little did she know that today she will have clients from Mumbai, Delhi and Punjab. Directly dealing with the manufacturers, she sells suits, watches, accessories, women’s wear and also replicas of designer pieces at the best price.

Sonali makes sure that each piece is of highest quality and so before a piece is delivered to the customer; she takes the full control of quality check and only after approval passes it to the customer. So far, she has gained great reviews from all her friends and clients. She works through WhatsApp as she finds it to be an easy approach with her customers. If interested, people can contact her on Facebook page ‘Rangrezaa at Udaipur’ or  at +91-9799913570.

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Yakuta Khakerwala and Alefiya Sagar

Talking about multi-tasking, Yakuta finished her degree in MCA, works in a KPO and manages ‘Fashion Divas,’ with Alefiya Sagar. Bags, branded watches, Rida, suits, apparel, Oriflame cosmetics; they sell a plethora of women’s lifestyle products.

Alefiya who holds passion for travelling and music always wanted to be a businesswoman. She found a way out through ‘Fashion Divas’ and started the online work while sitting at home. Together, they started this business 3 months ago.

The customers can look at the catalog on Facebook page ‘Fashion Divas’ or contact through WhatsApp at +91-9660708198 or +91-7742277652 and they will provide you with the desired products. Amiable ladies, Yakuta and Alefiya get all the support from friends and family and manage to work from home.

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Fatema Habib

A mother of 2 kids, her friends used to compliment her of her unique taste in fashion. This triggered an idea in her head and 3 years back she opened her business venture ‘Peheran’ that provides exclusive and branded Pakistani suits and salwar kameez. The exquisite suits are manufactured in Karachi and Islamabad and are delivered worldwide.

With another branch in Dubai, Fatema is presently also selling bridal lehangas, replicas, sarees and suits. With a wide number of clientele, she provides the best of clothing at the least price possible. She started initially with WhatsApp as her marketing medium and now has privilege customers expanding her business. Interested people can contact her on her Facebook page ‘Peharan’ or email- fatemaspeheran@gmail.com or at +91-9928938338.

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Kareena Bajaj

A housewife and a mother of two sons, Kareena Bajaj with her friend Sonali started ‘Rangrezaa.’ She had opened up her own boutique-cum-shop at her place but eventually made online as her creative zone. She deals in suits, sarees, accessories and apparel for women. The venture started 4 months back and today has nationwide customers.

She manages the working of the venture through WhatsApp and Facebook page ‘Rangrezaa at Udaipur‘ and takes customized orders there. She says, the application becomes an easy access for customers as they can look for the pictures and respond immediately over the phone. Measurements are also provided by the customers, based on which the final piece is directly delivered to the customer keeping the quality at par.

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Deepika Shah and Varunika Singhvi

Deepika with her sister-in-law Varunika opened up the venture ‘Ambrosia’ 3 years back. Taking a different turn to the ongoing market they have established themselves as the manufacturers of organic and customized soaps which are also stress buster soaps. A soap bar is carefully created keeping in mind the customer’s needs and desires, be it the shape or the scent.

Besides this, they also deal with customized gift packing or conceptual packing which has gained lot of good reviews from people. They have held exhibitions at Eva and in Dubai. The packing is done according to the event, such as wedding, baby shower, farewell, special ceremonies etc. With no outsourced help, they manufacture everything at home.

Their next venture coming up is of home-made chocolates. If you wish to contact them, you can check their Facebook page Ambrosia or contact at 94141 60419 or 98287 67222.

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Marie Curie once said, “We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.” True to the words, there is nothing that you cannot achieve only if you believe in yourself and these women have proved that they are no ordinary ones.