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Where do new business ideas come from? Sharin Bhatti Nair, Co-Founder of The Hive, an arts & co-working space in Mumbai shares her inspiration.
Entrepreneurship sounds like a tremendous undertaking. But, I feel that all it takes to be an entrepreneur sometimes, is to listen to your heart closely so you can find what drives you and follow the dream with no second thoughts. The path to entrepreneurship might be rough but the ideas usually grow out of one’s own basic values.
If one can tune into those echoes and has a passion to make it real, he or she would definitely be a sought after entrepreneur some day. One such inspiring woman entrepreneur is Sharin Bhatti Nair, Co-Founder of The Hive, a lively centre in Mumbai that acts as a co-working space for start-ups. It is also a place to incubate talent across various creative fields like music, art, dance, theatre, food etc.
What is interesting is how Sharin’s mission to provide a platform to lesser-known talent has become a business idea. This has turned the HIVE into a good platform for budding as well as established artists to showcase their talent in front of discerning audience, entertaining them in ingenious ways.
Ask her about her inspiration and she sums it up as taking birth from the freshness of creative notions people around us offer.
If you dream to start your own business, Sharin’s short video here will inspire you – and remind you that inspiration is all around us.
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What lessons will we learn from the wrestlers' protest? Will the young girls have the courage to speak up against evil after they hear the deafening silence of support for the Betis?
On the 28th of May, Indian wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Sangeeta Phogat, Bajrang Punia and others were forcibly evicted from their protest site at Jantar Mantar. They were arrested, and severe charges were slapped against them.
Newspapers, that a few years ago, had carried photographs of these wrestlers proudly holding their medals draped in the Indian flag, were now splashed with photographs of these wrestlers being forcibly dragged into police buses. The wrestlers were protesting against Brij Bhushan Singh, an MP and president of the Wrestling Foundation of India, accusing him of sexual misconduct.
A similar case of molestation rocked US gymnastics a few years ago, where Larry Nassar, the team doctor, was accused and finally convicted of sexual abuse. The victims included Olympic medallist Simone Biles. During the trial, several lapses by the USAG and MSU in investigating the accusations came in front.
My supervisor introduced me as a valuable member of the team, emphasizing my skills and contributions rather than focusing on my gender identity. This simple act set the tone for my experience in the workplace.
As a transwoman navigating the corporate world, I had encountered my fair share of discrimination and challenges. Transitioning without the support of my parents and having limited friendships in my personal life made the journey difficult and lonely. However, when I stepped into the office, something remarkable happened, I left behind the stress and negativity, embracing a space where I could truly be myself.
Joining the marketing team as a graphic designer, I was initially apprehensive about how my colleagues would react to my gender identity. But to my surprise, the atmosphere was welcoming and respectful from day one. My supervisor, Sarah, introduced me as a valuable member of the team, emphasizing my skills and contributions rather than focusing on my gender identity. This simple act set the tone for my experience in the workplace.
As I settled into my role, I discovered that my colleagues went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and included. They consistently used my correct name and pronouns, creating an environment where I could be authentically me. Being an introvert, making friends wasn’t always easy for me, but within this workplace, I found a supportive community that embraced me for who I truly am. The workplace became a haven where I could escape the stresses of my personal life and focus on my professional growth.
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