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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.

Shehlina Soomro is the founder of Saritoria. Born out of the need to reduce the environmental impact of fashion, Saritoria is the first global platform to buy and sell pre-loved South Asian luxury fashion. The online e-store Saritoria offers the conscious consumer an incredible opportunity to buy smarter, sell more and wear more of all the biggest South Asian designers.

What is your wellness philosophy?

Sleep! I sacrificed on sleep too many times in my career and that is the worst thing to do from a wellness and productivity standpoint. If you don’t manage to exercise or have the greens get your sleep hours in as a priority!

Your success mantra?

Work hard, nothing comes without effort and perseverance. Surround yourself by good positive energy and company and quickly cut out any negative energy from your life. Having a support network of a mix of peers and mentors is so important to brainstorm with - and to keep you in check!

A lesson you learned from making a mistake?

Early in my career I once accidentally sent an internal email out accidentally cc’ing a client and I thought it was the end of the world. Other than learning it’s ok to make mistakes, I learned that it’s always better to take a breathe and reread your work - accuracy is key!

Any piece of advice for all the women out there?

We too often try to fill the roles that other people expect us to play. Spending time figuring out who you are for yourself is so important and actually only after you have that self understanding can you really excel in the path you choose.