At BrilliantRead Media, we always strive to bring meaningful and powerful stories from India and around the world to empower and motivate our growing community. As part of this endeavour, we invited Meghana Gandhi for an exclusive interview with us. Meghana is an Entrepreneur, Leader, Coach, Mentor, Author, Inner Power Expert. She has done B.Com, BA in Hindi, MA in Psychology, and is also a Therapeutic Art Life Coach, Graphotherapist, Chromotherapist, Physiognomist, NLP Practitioner, International Access Bars Practitioner, Certified Meditation Teacher, Masters in different Modalities of healing. Meghana Gandhi is a prominent Gujarati speaker, Inner Power Expert, Author and Life Mentor. She is a Strategic Leader with fulfilment. She is the founder & CEO of Eduhorizon Infinite Learning. Let’s learn more about her incredible journey, her background, and her advice for our growing community!
Excerpts from our exclusive interview with Meghana:
We are aware of your contribution to the ecosystem, talk us through your background and your journey so far as a women entrepreneur, please;
I have a diverse background through which I add value to others’ lives. I am an Inner Power Expert, Therapeutic Art Life Coach, Author, Blogger, Soft Skills Trainer and life Mentor” along with being a prominent Gujarati speaker.
To me, self improvement is a constant process and even after 18 years of completing my B. Com, I did a BA in Hindi and emerged as a Rank Holder in Mumbai, I also became a Psychotherapist Counsellor by completing an MA in Psychology.
Apart from that, I am also a Therapeutic Art Life Coach, Graphotherapist, Chromotherapist, Physiognomy Therapist, NLP Practitioner, International Access Bars Practitioner, Certified Meditation Teacher and a Master’s in different Modalities of healing.
I am a certified Strategic Leader with fulfilment by Iron Lady from Tata Institute of Social Science. To know myself along with Indian culture & tradition, I did certificate courses on the Study of Purana & Study of Vedas.
With all the rich knowledge and expertise in various spheres of life, I am now working on a Mission to encourage 10,000 women to be powerful, independent and self-confident, to live a goal-oriented life by 2025. I am also dedicated towards my goal to boost the Gujarati Language.
Today, my motivational quotes reaches thousands of people through Social Media. I love storytelling through my own personal life experiences.
My ability to explain things with ease along with stories and experiences makes it a lot easier to relate with others. With a deep understanding of self-belief and matters related to our physical as well as mental life, I’ve played a pivotal role in changing one’s thinking and improving the quality of their life.
As a mentor, I have guided many people enriching them with infinite love and showcasing their inner capabilities to achieve their goals.
How important are our thoughts? What are your values and your personal philosophy in life?
We are responsible for each and every experience of our life. Every thought that comes to our mind creates our future. The best moment in life is always in the present. Anger, belief, criticism and guilt are very harmful tendencies. We must release the past and forgive everyone. Self-belief and self-acceptance are both key tools for positive change.
So, always mind your own thoughts, stay positive and focused on your goals, ignore self-doubt and criticism, transform your belief into affirmation, visualize and concentrate on what you want and you will eventually have it. Your power is in your thoughts, so stay awake to watch it become a reality. Just be willing to have an open mind and an open heart.
Our lives become easier when we really begin to love ourselves. To create the life of your dreams, the time has come for you to love Yourself. Focus on Your joy. Do all the things that make You feel good.
Love Yourself, inside and out. Everything will change in your life. Allow the Universe to give you every good thing that you deserve, by being a magnet to them all. To be a magnet for every single thing you deserve, you must be a magnet of love.
What are some of the certifications and vocational courses you have done to become an expert?
I strongly believe in self-education but there are always courses and certifications that add more skills to your arsenal of education.
I am currently pursuing Master in Vedic Literature from Bhishma School of Indic Studies, Pune.
As far as my Professional Qualifications goes, I have Masters in Psychology – IGNOU University (2018), Study of Vedas – Bhishma School of Indic Studies (2022), Study of Puranas – Bhishma School of Indic Studies (2022), Hindi Rashtrabhasha Ratna (Equivalent to Bachelors of Arts in Hindi Literature) -, Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti, Wardha (2017), Bachelor of Commerce – Mumbai University (1999)
Well, the list of Vocational Qualifications is long:
– Train the Teacher – Teacher’s Training Academy, MCOA (2016)
What are some of your achievements and Awards/Accolades?
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
> “Hindi Prachrika” in 2018 by Mumbai Prantiya Rastrabhasha Prachar Sabha
> Her book “Hraday Thi Nayan Sudhini Safar” has been acknowledged and appreciated by “The India Book of Records” in 2021.
> March 2021, the “Most Power Packed Naari: award by XtraOrdiNAARI.
> July 2022, received the award which Recognizes the Invincible Potential of Women Changemakers by I Can Foundation at the Global Women Inspiration Awards and Conclave 2022
> August 2022 awarded for the recognition of her outstanding achievements towards Women’s Empowerment by the Karyashala Foundation.
> December 2022, the Shiksha Bhushan Award was bestowed upon her by Hindi Academy for contributions made in the fields of Education and Promotion of the Hindi Language at an International Level.
> May 2023, she was bestowed upon an International award “अतररा ं ष् ट्र ी य साहित् य सेतु सम् मान” for recognising her contributions towards building bridges between India and The United Kingdom through the means of Literature. Hindi Academy and Katha UK further appreciate her affection towards literature and raising national consciousness.
> Has delivered talks on Akashwani Radio, both nationally & internationally.
> Have published articles in newspapers and magazines of different cities in Hindi and Gujarati Language.
> Prize winner in different exams conducted by Shri PustiMargiya Vallabhiya Seva Samsthana
What is your vision/mission now? How does EduHorizon Infinite Learning help others transform their lives?
I am the CEO and founder of EduHorizon Infinite Learning, which aims at helping women rise from the dark and making them self-sufficient. Believing In the concepts of self-help, the organisation tries to guide everyone find their path towards self-love. It acts as the bridge between the infinitive of the horizon of hope and the reality of knowledge for everyone. It also organizes a talk show “Let’s Manifest Miracles”, by interviewing successful female achievers globally from different fields and telecasted live on Facebook.
I conduct different workshops for uplifting society. As an Inner Power Expert, I explain things with ease along with stories and experiences. I talk about how our beliefs and thoughts affects our physical, mental, educational, economic, social and spiritual life.
As a Therapeutic Art Life Coach, our sessions have filled up the lives of many people with humour, fun along with different therapies of Art and helped them understand the goal of their life by helping them be free from all fears. I also provide consultation on how one can burgeon their business – make logos, visiting cards by providing guidance according to business. As a Life Mentor, I have guided more than 5000 people enriching them with infinite love and showcasing their inner capabilities to achieve their goals. Apart from being a public speaker.
As a Blogger, since 2019 I write blogs on Medium & WordPress in Gujarati Language about different techniques to know yourself, love yourself & do celebrations with yourself. I also share different opinions, experiences & experiments of life.
As a Social Influencer, I express my thoughts & feelings as quotes. I also create an awareness for self-love through Facebook page & Instagram page. As a Healer, I have a WhatsApp Group ‘Heal Yourself’, since 2020, where I conduct free online workshops, motivational Quotes, inspirational stories, positive thoughts and Affirmations in English Language.
As a YouTuber, I create content about Meditation and explains to her audience about various methods that one can follow to find bliss by connecting to one’s inner self.
As a Motivational personality, since 2020 I’m working on a Mission to encourage. 10000 women to be powerful, independent and self-confident, to live a goal-oriented life by 2025. We are also dedicated towards the goal to boost the Gujarati Language.
Furthermore, As a Soft Skills Trainer, she also conducts the following workshops in Gujarati & Hinglish Language.
(1) Be a Creator of Your Shrushti.
(2) Enjoy the Life with the Power of Belief.
(3) Balance Your SHIP.
(4) Swaha – Know, Accept & Remove the Fear
(5) Be a Chromotherapist Inside Out.
(6) Gratifying Yourself with Gratitude.
(7) Interpret Yourself with Doodling.
(8) Magnify Yourself with Money.
You are also an Author, Please share with us the books and the message it delivers; Also where can our readers find these books?
As an Author, I have published 4 books in 3 different languages:
✔ Hraday Thi Nayan Sudhini Safar (Gujarati, 2020): In this book, I’ve woven together the extraordinary stories of 10 ordinary women of different ages and different fields. The stories are those of a transwoman, a college student, a mother, a businesswoman, a school principal, a social worker, a Healer, a Psychotherapist, a homemaker etc.
✔ Laganioni soneri vavani (Gujarati, 2022): This book provides guidance on how to shift negative emotions into positive emotions as well as the prevention of unhealthy emotions in the body
✔ Safar: Aasoon se muskaan tak (Hindi, 2022): With this inspirational book, the author aims to guide women who want to make their life special. Those who hold the lamp of hope and develop their inner qualities and want to live a blissful and selfless life with confidence.
✔ 101 Learnings to Heal Yourself (English, 2022): With the help of this book, the author shares various insightful stories. As readers, you will find a unique take on every story at the end of it. This talks about the different learnings that one can gather after reading the story. These life lessons will help you introspect upon your life and the actions you take daily, further providing you with a new perspective to your life.
How do you manage to keep going despite the challenges? What drives you?
Challenges are a part of life the sooner we accept them the better. I get up every day and tell myself that today is going to be the best day. Sharing love and joy with others, helping them transform their lives and learning something new makes it all the more interesting.
All of this keeps me going and serves as a daily reminder every time I wake up in the morning.
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