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“For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.” ~ Virginia Woolf. On this International Women’s Day, GlobalSpa recognizes and celebrates the women in the industry as we delve into their success mantra they follow, mistakes that have helped them grow, and of course, their WELLNESS philosophy.

Avni Kaul is the Founder of Nutri Activania and an award-winning Nutritionist, Wellness Coach as well as Certified Diabetic Educator.

What is your wellness philosophy?

I believe that when one talks about wellness, it is not a single entity. It is a combination of multiple entities, where each aspect has its own importance. When I talk of wellness it is the complete aspect of one’s social environment and own life. It is just not about physical health but it is also about the mental aspects too. Besides, wellness also covers the aspect that bothers a person the most. Wellness is not just nutrition, physical activity such as exercise, or the state of freedom from diseases. This is in fact a dynamic state of awareness of the non-physical aspects of life such as will, feeling, motivation, sense of purpose, desire, beliefs and memories. Wellness is self-empowerment and also the pursuit of the passion of an individual’s life.

Your success mantra?

You always have to dream big and dream crazy. If your ideas are not crazy and if your ideas do not give you sleepless nights then it's probably not worth your time. It must wake you up in the middle of the night wanting to co-create newer projects and verticals. You must be really excited and passionate about showing your ideas to the rest of the world. They must be ideas that move the world and show an impact on the society, the people you love and are surrounded by. It should be an idea that has a demand and does not harm the environment and nature - animals, plants, birds in every manner. It should be an idea for the greater good of humanity. If it's a good idea, go all out to execute it because when you're passionate about something, the universe conspires to make it come through.

A lesson you learned from making a mistake?

I don’t know if one calls it a mistake but this is what I felt for several years. I had this habit of working non-stop even if at times I felt unwell. I always insisted on working as I strongly felt rest can be taken any time whenever I want. But one day my lack of rest affected me as I was not feeling energized at all. Later, I came to know that it is a burnout situation. That day I decided that working is necessary but good and quality work can only be done if our body and mind are fresh. So I made a point to take a break on a regular basis even while working efficiently.

Any piece of advice for all the women out there?

Have faith in your own abilities and talent. Whatever you are dreaming to achieve, be prepared to work hard for it. Failures and hurdles will come. But you need to overcome them and keep on moving till you reach the goal that satisfies you the most. Things are achievable if one is persistent. There is no reason why one cannot do the things one wants.

What has been your biggest pride as a doyenne?

Biggest pride is that at Avni Kaul’s Nutri Activania, the majority of the staff members are females. It gives me immense satisfaction to see that because of Nutri Activania, those girls and women are financially independent. Besides, they are equal contributors to the growth of Avni Kaul’s Nutri Activania. I firmly believe that today where Nutri Activania has reached, it has been possible with my employee's consistent hard work and dedication. Also, the thing that is the biggest pride is the satisfaction of numerous clients who specially come to me for advice regarding their poor health and lifestyle. When these clients thank me for the visible positive changes inside them, I get encouraged and satisfied. So, the role of my employees and the satisfaction of my clients are the biggest pride for me as a doyenne. The biggest pride is that at Avni Kaul’s Nutri Activania, the majority of the staff members are females. It gives me immense satisfaction to see that because of Nutri Activania, those girls and women are financially independent. Besides, they are equal contributors to the growth of Avni Kaul’s Nutri Activania. I firmly believe that today where Nutri Activania has reached, it has been possible with my employee's consistent hard work and dedication. Also, the thing that is the biggest pride is the satisfaction of numerous clients who specially come to me for advice regarding their poor health and lifestyle. When these clients thank me for the visible positive changes inside them, I get encouraged and satisfied. So, the role of my employees and the satisfaction of my clients are the biggest pride for me as a doyenne.