Boss Lady

#BossLady MASTER OF ALL

A LAWYER BY QUALIFICATION AND A FASHION ENTREPRENEUR, MEHAK JUNAID IS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF AN ALL-ROUNDER WOMAN!

Did you stumble upon your career or was it something that you always wanted? Name one boss lady that you admire and how she

I’m a lawyer by profession and have worked still inspires you? for different law firms before jumping on the There are many but the one woman that I really look entrepreneurial bandwagon. My husband dreamt big up to is Amal Clooney. The list of her accomplishments for me and he incited me to let go of the employee tag is never ending. She is a lawyer, a human rights and become my own boss. teacher, and a mother of two. She does all this with What was your “aha!” moment? an inspiration for me. Seeing things falling in the right place and Souchaj growing bit by bit, moving forward inch by inch ... it’s Describe a day in your life an ahaa every day!! Well, it's generally similar exercises each day: waking Who has been the greatest inspiration in your life? them to school, I prepare myself for a long day ahead. I My greatest inspiration has been my better half, attempt to plan the absolute best I can, for myself and “Junaid”. I wouldn’t be where I’m for the business, every single day. As today, without his support and soon as I get to the studio, I sit with encouragement. He’s been the driving my team to review last day working force throughout my Souchaj journey. "CHALLENGES and discuss daily tasks. I have kept second half of the day for researching When was the time you felt completely discouraged and how did ARE WHAT and sketching ideas. I try to leave by 6pm so that I can reach back in time you push through it? MAKE LIFE to spend some quality time with my Setbacks happen, so expect and accept them when they come. It goes hand in INTERESTING, children. hand with trying something bigger and better. OVERCOMING THEM IS WHAT Complete this sentence: To me, a #BossLady is…” Someone simply outstanding in terms What was the best advice that your mentor gave you? MAKES IT of intelligence and individuality Listen to all but do as you want!! MEANINGFUL." What did you learn from your biggest

What are the top 3 things you cherish failure?

in your life? No "failure" as such but challenges 1. The love of my loved ones. They give yes! But they are a part of life. me the strength to move on in life with Challenges are what make life enthusiasm interesting, overcoming them is what makes it 2. My children, my reason for never giving up. meaningful. 3. Last but not the least, I greatly cherish seeing

What does nobody tell you about being the boss?

the business to be prosperous. such perfection, grace and poise that she has become up early in the morning for the kids. After sending Souchaj grow every day. Which world leader would you most like to have

dinner with?

What is the #1 thing that is yet to be ticked off your Jacinda Ardern. A strong headed woman with just the bucket list? perfect amount of resilience, confidence, and empathy Go skydiving, which I doubt would ever get off my list is the kind of woman that I would love to have dinner

I was under the impression that being your own What advice would you give to young girls out there boss meant to have flexible working hours and can who have dreams and goals like yours? accordingly manage things your way. However, with Courage is your fuel to achieve amazing success in great authority comes great responsibility; hence you life, follow your dreams and exercise courage. In sure get no time off and have to work around the clock for enough time, you will be unstoppable. with.