“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.

Divya Agarwal is the co-founder of Qua, a women’s work wear brand. Built on the nuances of power dressing, QUA designs ‘modern classics’ that reflects both an eye towards the future and nostalgia for old school elegance.

What is your wellness philosophy?

My wellness philosophy is to not sweat the small stuff, always operate with authenticity, and take a day off when you need it. Trust me, this keeps the mind clear, and the body follows suit.

Your success mantra?

Have big dreams. They keep the fire burning and don’t let you get lazy.

A lesson you learned from making a mistake?

Write your ideas down. Unless you have an extraordinary memory, you are going to forget that brilliant thought you had for your project.

Any piece of advice for all the women out there?

Don’t let anyone or anything hold you back. Rules are meant to be broken, break them spectacularly and unapologetically.

What has been your biggest pride as a doyenne?

Empowering women through Qua has been the biggest source of pride for me. Being a part of their success stories and adding that extra pep in their step is a deeply satisfying feeling.