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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.

Meera Bhandari is a renowned Celebrity Make-Up Artist. Immersed in the aesthetic of subtle makeup, Meera Bhandari smears her skillful art of enchantment in India as well as internationally.

What is your wellness philosophy?

Wellness is all about how mentally, physically and emotionally you are doing great in life. Can you control your emotions and think practically or are you giving the right attribution for physical wellness by hitting a gym every week or eating right at the right time. Most importantly, are you feeling in control of your life and personal decisions and being able to cope up with life challenges and changes? Having the right amount of sleep, working towards your goals every day, spending quality time with your loved ones and eating the right amount of nutrition is the ultimate goal towards wellness.

Your success mantra?

My success mantra is consistency. Only consistency will make you reach your goals. If you are loyal towards your work and your goals in life and you are working every day towards that journey, then one day you will reach that target. Success for me is what I have achieved as compared to a year old journey in my work or in my personal life. If I'm getting better in my workspace and in my personal life, that means I have achieved another milestone, that is growth. And growth is a true success.

A lesson you learned from making a mistake?

I think we all have made this mistake by comparing our journey of success with someone else's, or envying someone's success or growth. We should always aspire rather than be jealous Removing all negative thoughts from your mind is so much important towards your mental wellbeing and as well for your workspace or love space, because creating a negative aura around you pulls down your energy throughout the day and also affects not on mentally but also emotionally and physically.

Any piece of advice for all the women out there?

My advice for all the aspiring women out there is to stay consistent, keep working hard and always trust your judgement and never give up. Women should always aspire to each other and stay rooted with their loved ones. And most important, be loyal to your dream.

Make a plan, set your goals and work for it. Success has no definition. Your success journey will always be yours, and everyone has their own success journey.

What has been your biggest pride as a doyenne?

When initially I started as a makeup artist I found it so tough and challenging, I knew my work was great but getting the right projects was a tough task as the industry already had renowned names and also I started at 21, people might consider me young and inexperienced. But after 2 yrs I did my first celebrity makeup. I felt good and the amount of appreciation I received I still can’t forget.

Now being in the industry for 6 yrs running my makeup academy and doing celebrity makeups and all high luxury wedding makeups is a complete pride moment for me. Also, after becoming a makeup educator I learnt how to support each other in everyone's journey towards success.