Meet: Sailaja Joshi
Founder of: Mango and Marigold Press
Tell us about your business:
Mango & Marigold Press, an award-winning publishing house that shares the sweet and savory stories of the South Asian experience. We are on a mission to bridge both the diversity and accessibility gap in literature, one story at a time.
Knowing what you know now, what would you have done differently when you were first starting out?
To save my money. To write more. And to believe in myself.
Name the biggest overall lesson you've learned in running a business?
When our first board book came out from print and our name, Bharat
Babies, was nowhere to be found! It was our first time creating something like this and
while it was a big mistake, it’s something we learned from quickly and efficiently.
Does your culture influence your choices and decisions? If yes, how?
Yes! When I saw the gap in diversity in children’s literature, I knew that the world needed
companies dedicated to shifting the landscape of children’s literature. This inspired me
to found Bharat Babies 6 years ago. I am so proud of our team for their hard
work and dedication in bringing the stories of traditionally marginalized communities to
the forefront of our bookshelves.
Discover more:
https://mangoandmarigoldpress.com
@mangoandmarigoldpress
