Spotlight

Stories That Inspire

Real women. Raw power. Infinite impact.

What Is Spotlight?

Spotlight is where TrailHER celebrates voices that move us - stories too powerful to wait for the next magazine issue.

From entrepreneurs to educators, creators to changemakers, each Spotlight feature is a window into a woman's truth - her growth, her grit, her grace.

Every month, we highlight women whose journeys align with TrailHER's mission: to make HER story visible.

How We Choose the Stories

We look for women who are:

  • Creating impact in their communities
  • Leading with empathy and innovation
  • Speaking up, standing out, or lifting others
  • Turning challenges into change

Each story featured here goes through our editorial curation - we make sure the voice remains authentic, unfiltered, and her own.

Featured Stories

Discover the journeys of remarkable women making their mark

From ₹1,200 a Day to Building India's Natural Beauty Unicorn: Ghazal Alagh's TrailHER Story
Trailblazers10 min

From ₹1,200 a Day to Building India's Natural Beauty Unicorn: Ghazal Alagh's TrailHER Story

How a mother's worry sparked a nationwide toxin-free movement and built Mamaearth into India's fastest-growing beauty unicorn.

Pratima Khatri

Pratima Khatri

Nov 14, 2025

From 'Taboo' to Trending: How Dr. Tanaya Narendra Built India's Sexual Health Education Brand
Wellness9 min

From 'Taboo' to Trending: How Dr. Tanaya Narendra Built India's Sexual Health Education Brand

The Oxford-trained physician who's changing how India talks about bodies, sex, and wellness—one viral post at a time.

Anjali Mehta

Anjali Mehta

Nov 13, 2025

From Pain to Healing Millions: Radhika Jhaveri's Mission to Heal Endometriosis Warriors
Wellness9 min

From Pain to Healing Millions: Radhika Jhaveri's Mission to Heal Endometriosis Warriors

How one woman turned a decade of chronic pain into India's leading holistic endometriosis healing platform.

Anjali Mehta

Anjali Mehta

Nov 12, 2025

At 50, She Quit to Build a Billion-Dollar Empire: Falguni Nayar's Nykaa Revolution
Trailblazers11 min

At 50, She Quit to Build a Billion-Dollar Empire: Falguni Nayar's Nykaa Revolution

How a former investment banker walked away from security at 50 to transform India's beauty industry and become a self-made billionaire.

Pratima Khatri

Pratima Khatri

Nov 11, 2025

Crafting a Versatile Career: How Sheeba Chaddha Built Her Own Path
Voices8 min

Crafting a Versatile Career: How Sheeba Chaddha Built Her Own Path

The theatre veteran who chose craft over stardom and became one of India's most respected character actors.

Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Nov 10, 2025

From Chennai to the C-Suite: How Indra Nooyi Redefined Global Leadership
Trailblazers9 min

From Chennai to the C-Suite: How Indra Nooyi Redefined Global Leadership

The immigrant from India who became CEO of PepsiCo and proved that profit and purpose can be partners.

Pratima Khatri

Pratima Khatri

Nov 8, 2025

Bollywood-Style Money Talk: How Neha Nagar Made Finance Fun and Accessible
Society8 min

Bollywood-Style Money Talk: How Neha Nagar Made Finance Fun and Accessible

The fintech founder who's teaching young Indian women about money—one filmy reel at a time.

Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Nov 6, 2025

Breaking Barriers: Indian Women Leading the Tech Revolution
Trailblazers8 min

Breaking Barriers: Indian Women Leading the Tech Revolution

Meet the Indian women who are reshaping the technology landscape and inspiring the next generation of innovators across the nation.

Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Jan 15, 2025

Finding Your Voice: An Indian Woman's Journey of Self-Discovery
Voices6 min

Finding Your Voice: An Indian Woman's Journey of Self-Discovery

One Indian woman's powerful story of overcoming societal expectations and learning to speak her truth.

Anjali Mehta

Anjali Mehta

Jan 12, 2025

Indian Women Redefining Sustainable Fashion
Style7 min

Indian Women Redefining Sustainable Fashion

How Indian designers and conscious consumers are reshaping the fashion industry with traditional wisdom and modern innovation.

Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Jan 10, 2025

Mindfulness in Modern India: Ancient Wisdom for Contemporary Women
Wellness5 min

Mindfulness in Modern India: Ancient Wisdom for Contemporary Women

How Indian women are reclaiming traditional mindfulness practices for modern life.

Anjali Mehta

Anjali Mehta

Jan 8, 2025

Indian Women Building Communities Across Borders
Society6 min

Indian Women Building Communities Across Borders

How Indian women are creating meaningful connections that bridge tradition and modernity.

Pratima Khatri

Pratima Khatri

Jan 5, 2025

Join the Movement

Your story could be next. Every month, TrailHER expands its Spotlight - featuring women from nominations, collaborations, and community recommendations.

If you know a woman whose journey deserves to shine, share her story with us.

TrailHER Spotlight is a reminder that ordinary women do extraordinary things every day.

We're just here to make sure the world sees them.

Because when HER light shines, the path ahead glows for us all.