Abha Thakkar is the Oriflame Director, Rajasthan, and one of its top women associates. Today she shares her story with Jaipur Women Blog’s readers.

JWB – Tell us about your start at Oriflame.

Abha – I started 10 yrs ago and 15 yrs after my marriage. I was always inclined towards beauty and makeup, and this brand attracted me. I joined Oriflame for its product discounts, but quickly developed interest to be a part of its team.

I formed my immediate team with my closest friends and relatives who didn’t say no to me. I consider that was very kind of them.

JWB – And how quickly do you think you have grown?

Abha – Very swiftly. I feel happy and proud of myself that because of this job I could take my family for a foreign trip recently! Moreover I think my job has made me more aware of beauty-concepts. Today I know how to apply makeup, the necessity of using moisturizers, etc which I previously overlooked.

JWB – Since you’re in the beauty industry, share your views on Indian women and how they perceive their beauty.

Abha – This perception is varied with education that helps in self-realization. I find that more educated women understand their inner and outer beauty more than the women who aren’t educated. But most of them are confident about their beauty.

JWB – What is the biggest beauty stigma of the Indian society?

Abha – ‘My daughter is fat and dark in complexion, how will she get married’. This and there is one more kind of beauty-fear that is slowly developing – Aging. And this panic is forcing them to use every method to stop it.

JWB – Under your nurturing, how do you think your daughter has grown up differently?

Abha – She has seen me transforming from a ‘clueless woman’ to an ambitious mother of two. I have grown up infront of my kids, and this fact makes them hard-working and determined.

JWB – Shalini, what inspires you the most about your mum?

Shalini – I don’t have to look outside to find a success story. I have seen her handling us, the home, and simultaneously making it big in her sudden choice of career. She has given me courage to dream impossible.

JWB – Do you have it all, in terms of the work-life balance?

Abha – There is a little guilt, but it feels better when you know you are able to inspire many at the end of the day.

JWB – What is always in your handbag?

Abha – Of course, money along with my visiting cards, bindi, tissue paper, cleanser, lipstick and perfume. I love Oriflame’s perfume!

JWB – Any message for our readers?

Abha –

Photographer – Shashank K Tyagi