Meet: Nupur Khemka
Founder of: Mira
Tell us about your business:
We are Singapore based business creating artisan soaps and wellness products. Mira is about creating spa moments in our everyday lives. We believe in embracing the beauty of all things natural & handcrafted. Created with sustainability in mind, to be gentle on your skin as well as on the environment.
What was the best piece of business advice you were given when you were starting out?
You won't know until you try! It encouraged me to go ahead and launch my business when I having second thoughts.
Knowing what you know now, what would you have done differently when you were first starting out?
I would have definitely invested a little more in my business by outsourcing some of the work. While starting out, I did everything on my own. But it definetely helps to leave some work to the professionals.
Name the biggest overall lesson you've learned in running a business?
To create sometime for myself. Running a business 24/7 and every time we are not running it, we are thinking about it. I've learnt to turn on my phone only a couple of hours after I wake up so I get sometime for myself in the morning. Having boundaries has definetly helped me be more sane and charged for the hustle.
Does your culture influence your choices and decisions? If yes, how?
As you would know, India has a large country with many sub cultures. I am influenced by the community I come from, the Marwari community which is known for its entrepreneurial spirit. Even though I started my career as a banking professional, I always had a desire to start something of own.
In moments of self-doubt or adversity, how do you build your resolve?
There are moments when I question if all the hard work is worth it. Whether it would lead anywhere and whether I should keep moving. At these times, I just think of how far I have come, of all the things I have achieved, of the satisfaction I get and how I am blessed to do what I love.
Discover more:
www.mirasingapore.com
@mirasingapore
