“I have always believed in growing through diligence and perseverance.”

My journey has been shaped by consistent effort, adapting to change and learning through challenges.

Then came a phase that disrupted my rhythm.

“I was doing well on paper, but I knew I was ready for more.”

In my previous role, I was delivering results and meeting expectations. But internally, I felt stuck. Growth felt limited and visibility was scarce. For someone driven by progress, that sense of plateau can feel heavier than failure.

So, I chose to speak up.

“I have built my career brick by brick, through restarts, resilience and self-belief.”

Over two decades, my journey has been shaped by many transitions. Marriage. Motherhood. New roles. Each milestone brought momentum, but also moments of doubt. Resilience was not a choice; it became second nature.

The real shift came when I moved from being an individual contributor to becoming a manager. Confidence gave way to constant questions. Am I liked? Am I respected? Too soft? Too tough?

“About six years ago, I returned from a sabbatical and stepped into a workplace that felt completely new. My role was limited, the team was experienced, and I often felt like I was starting from scratch. I had to unlearn many things and rebuild my confidence along the way.

For the first few months, finding my footing within the organization was not easy.

That’s when my business head, Mr. Chaitanya Rajwade, stepped in.

“Stepping into truck retail sales was a leap into a space where women simply did not exist. I was the first woman working in the field in this business. The challenges were immediate and real: male-dominated sites, remote locations, and even basic infrastructural gaps like the absence of proper washrooms. Every day demanded resilience, not just to perform, but to belong.

“In February 2022, I chose to restart my career with Mahindra after maternity. My son and I had just relocated from Dubai, and stepping back into the corporate world felt less like a return and more like rebuilding from the ground up.

Every day required discipline and persistence. Some mornings began with presentations, others with preschool routines. Almost every day asked me to stretch a little more than I thought I could.

“I’ve always believed in earning my growth through hard work, consistency and persistence.”

I began my professional journey in 2022 as a Legal Retainer with Mahindra Rural Housing Finance, primarily handling BD cases. Those early years helped me build a strong legal foundation and deepened my understanding of recovery strategy and compliance.

“I began as a fashion designer, but life had other plans.

My husband’s transferable role meant frequent moves across small towns, big cities and even countries. Each move meant starting over. I completed my MBA along the way and kept reinventing myself, stepping into different industries and roles.