Jankiben, an enterprising homemaker with a vision, witnessed her husband’s struggle to make ends meet by working night shifts as a Data Entry specialist. Fueled by a deep sense of responsibility and love for her family, Jankiben embarked on a journey to contribute to their financial well-being. With her unwavering passion for cooking, she took the courageous step of starting her home-based cooking service two years ago, with her husband supporting her as the delivery person.
Driven by her culinary skills and determination to succeed, Jankiben’s cooking service quickly became popular in her community. The tantalizing aroma of her delectable meals permeated the air, captivating the taste buds of everyone who experienced her mouth-watering delicacies. “Every time I cooked a meal and saw the smiles on my customers’ faces, I knew I had something special to offer. The aroma of my delicacies became the catalyst for my dreams,” says Jankiben. The overwhelming love and appreciation she received from her customers ignited her ambition to expand her business further.
“Starting small was daunting, but I knew I had to take the leap. With my husband by my side, we turned our part-time service into a thriving Tiffin Centre, one dabba at a time,” shares Jankiben with pride.
However, their biggest obstacle was the lack of capital required for this transformation. Undeterred by this challenge, Jankiben remained resolute in her pursuit of turning her dreams into reality. With unwavering faith and an unyielding spirit, she applied for a business loan from Mahila Money — a full-stack financial products and services platform offering capital solutions for women entrepreneurs. To her delight, Jankiben was approved for a loan of INR 10,000.
“The lack of capital could have deterred me, but I refused to let it define my journey. I believed in myself, and Mahila Money believed in me too. They gave me the opportunity to turn my dreams into reality,” shares Jankiben.
With the newfound capital, Jankiben leased a suitable space and transformed her part-time cooking service into a thriving Tiffin Centre. Her husband continued to lend his unwavering support by ensuring the delivery of her dabbas with utmost care and attention during the day while diligently working his night shift job as a data entry specialist.
“With INR 10,000, I leased space and transformed my cooking service into a bustling Tiffin Centre. I’m living proof that dreams can come true with a bit of faith and a lot of hard work, says Jankiben with a smile.
Jankiben’s indomitable spirit and her desire to uplift her family’s financial situation drove her to take a bold step in starting her own business. Her inspiring journey epitomizes that with hard work, determination, and a touch of support, anyone can turn their dreams into reality and create a better life for themselves and their loved ones.
Jankiben’s story embodies the essence of Mahila Money’s mission: helping women to live life on their terms. We take immense pride in her achievements. Mahila Money celebrates Jankiben’s success and is committed to entrusting more women like her to unleash their potential, overcome obstacles, and achieve their dreams to #JiyoApneDumPe
If you are a #JiyoApneDumPe woman entrepreneur who wants to take your business to new heights and needs working capital and entrepreneurship resources, speak to us on Mahila Money. Apply for a loan of up to 25 lakhs to fuel your business growth by downloading the Mahila Money App or visiting our website http://www.mahila.money.
