“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.
With over a decade of rich experience in the cosmeceutical industry, Shaily Mehrotra is the CEO and Co-founder of Fixderma India Pvt Ltd, a brand which offers uniquely formulated skincare solutions backed by science. The products are proudly recommended by the best dermatologists of India.
What is your wellness philosophy?
My wellness philosophy is to attend to every aspect of my well-being: Social, Physical & Intellectual. Wellness is more than merely physical health and safety, although those are both crucial components to a happy and healthy lifestyle. With this wellness philosophy, I try to create a balance. Life is always better when you can focus on enjoying yourself. I like to keep myself intellectually engaged by keeping myself updated on the current state of culture, politics, science, and the arts. Part of health is being a lifelong learner.
Your success mantra?
Success is all about confidence and being positive. American industrialist Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t–you’re right.” Achieving success is all about confidence. You need to believe that you have what it takes to accomplish your goals. Such a belief comes from being positive and being prepared for the challenges that come your way. When you are sure about yourself and your abilities in a realistic, secure manner, you trust that the decisions you make will take you closer to your goals. I am not a quitter.
A lesson you learned from making a mistake?
I think we all make a mistake and we don’t stop, we keep making mistakes. We make mistakes every day, and while they aren’t all life-changing or earth-shattering, they always exhibit an example of what not to do next time. It helps you to prioritize and reset your goals.
Any piece of advice for all the women out there?
Patience & Resilience is crucial if you want to achieve success in life. Because you will come across situations that will frustrate you, make you feel like you don’t belong here, and hurt your self-confidence. But with patience & resilience, you will keep yourself calm long enough to make informed decisions and would bounce back even in adverse situations with more confidence.
What has been your biggest pride as a doyenne?
As an entrepreneur, it is difficult to define a single proud moment, but it was definitely a moment of immense pride when our company was awarded for excellence in export by our honourable Minister Smt Nirmala Sithraman in 2016.
