Neha’s life took a drastic turn in 2021. Her journey from being a teacher to owning a tea stall came with several challenges. The tragic incident that Neha went through changed her life altogether.Neha’s life took a drastic turn in 2021. Her journey from being a teacher to owning a tea stall came with several challenges. The tragic incident that Neha went through changed her life altogether.

Neha Bhatt is the owner of Ampu Tea Stall, based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Her startup took birth after a tragic accident. A former primary school teacher, Neha now owns a tea stall, which she started with a minimum investment.

Describing her struggles, Neha shares that an accident left her with scars and stitches on her face and that she was bedridden for six months. On a trip from Ahmedabad to Mahuva, the bus Neha was travelling in was hit by a truck, and she was severely injured. Due to profuse bleeding and injury, her left leg had to be amputated. This started an immense struggle in her life.

Not just her leg, Neha also lost her memory, which was the most traumatic experience for her. Neha has been living alone in Ahmedabad for the past ten years. She had to quit her teaching job due to her physical condition and could not take up other professions either. Thereafter, Neha decided to start something of her own. Neha goes on to share that she continues to face physical issues in her day-to-day activities.

Talking about her journey, Neha shares that tea had been one of her favourite beverages, so she decided to start a tea shop and try her luck. Fortunately, on the very first day of her stall opening, Neha was covered by Instagram foodie influencers who made her video viral. Since then, Neha has taken social media by storm with her awe-inspiring grit, bravery, and ambition. She now spreads love, happiness, and positivity with her special cup of tea.

Speaking of her achievements, Neha shares that the trust people showed in her venture and the love they gave to her cup of tea have been her greatest achievements. Gradually, her customer base increased from a thousand to five thousand people in a day, leaving her astonished. Being an inspiration to those around her and being appreciated for her efforts infuses Neha with positivity, which also helps her keep any negativity at bay.

Neha was also given the tag of "successful businesswoman," which is also an achievement for her. Being covered by the media as ‘Mahuva ki Neha Bhatt’ was also a proud moment for her.

When asked about her mistakes, Neha feels that telling the truth every time has been her biggest mistake.

Talking about her role models, Neha says she draws inspiration from the life stories of Sudha Chandran, a Bharatanatyam dancer with a prosthetic leg, and Arunima Sinha, the world’s first amputee who conquered Mount Everest. She feels most inspired by her passion for tea, owing to which she started her own tea venture.

In her message to the young generation, Neha advises them to keep their backup plan ready and never give up on life.

Neha often feels depressed by people’s negative thoughts. She keeps herself stress-free by remembering only those who love her and give her positive vibes. Her life mantra is "Spread love and get love in return."

In her free time, Neha likes to watch movies and comedy shows.