If you do it wholeheartedly, opportunities will surely knock at your door.
Neha Paliwal is the proud owner and current CEO of Archana Group of Industries.
Neha's brand, Archana, is known internationally and nationally as the famous incense stick producer. Neha was born in Mewar. She was a blessed child who is grateful to her parents for a good upbringing. Her grandfather established the company that went on to become the Archana Group of Industries.
Neha has many fond childhood memories. No matter what she wanted to pursue, her parents always supported her. She took part in various extracurricular activities, including NCC and RSS. She firmly believes that a positive childhood filled with good memories is crucial for fostering lifelong positivity. Neha emphasizes the parental responsibility of providing the right upbringing and ensuring the holistic development of their children. She is grateful to her parents for providing her with a good childhood.
Neha studied and completed various degrees after her high school graduation, and in every endeavor, her parents always extended their support. She studied law, hotel management, an MBA, and an MA in History. She used to work at Taj Hotels while studying, and this developed her work experience. Every branch has a scope, according to her. She claims that she earned so many degrees out of a pure desire for knowledge. Neha believes that having diverse knowledge gives her the power and freedom to choose the best alternative career path for her whenever she wants later in life.
According to Neha, personality is very important, and she stresses having and cultivating a good personality as it goes a long way in garnering respect in society. Knowledge is power, according to her, and she describes how each and every degree she had attained through her sheer determination and willpower actually helped her in her professional life.
Her advice for the younger generation would be to always grab as many good opportunities as they can. The thirst and hunger for knowledge should remain so strong that they end up being helpful in the long run. Eventually, she got married, and now she manages the family business.
During COVID-19, business operations were ordered to be closed by government guidelines. However, they tried not to lay off any of their employees. Neha announced that FMCG products would be launched as they are essentials during the pandemic. After permission was granted from the government, she continued the production of products in their factories. On a personal note, the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown were a blessing, according to her, as they gave her more time to spend with her beloved children. She taught her children many things, played with them, and also enjoyed her time with everyone in the family.
When asked about her role models, Neha considers her daughter, her son, and her in-laws to be her inspiration. She tries to learn positive things from everyone.
If Neha could turn back time, she would want to go back to her childhood.
Sharing her views on leadership, Neha says that leadership qualities are built with time. She believes that patience and sincerity are the keys to success in any discipline of life. On a concluding note, she says that one must be disciplined, honest, sincere, and try to be the absolute best version of oneself.