Corporate strategist. Solo traveler. Skincare founder. For Manisha, the wild isn’t an escape—it’s a return.
In Mumbai’s relentless corporate landscape, where ambition pulses through every high-rise and the clock seldom stops, Manisha stands out for her remarkable balance of drive and tranquility. As the founder of a flourishing corporate event company—now eight years strong and serving top-tier clients across India and the UAE—she has mastered the art of navigating intricate logistics, high-stakes meetings, and dynamic industry trends. Yet, her passion doesn’t end with boardroom victories. Manisha has also channeled her creativity and entrepreneurial vision into launching her own skincare brand, inspired by travel, intuition, and the healing power of nature.
But the true essence of Manisha’s journey doesn’t originate in the city’s bustling conference rooms. It begins far from the urban chaos, on an isolated Himalayan trail.
“In 2017, I did something I had never done before” Manisha shares. “I signed up for a solo backpacking trek. With complete strangers. To Kedarkantha” It was more than a journey into the mountains—it was an expedition into unexplored corners of her own resilience and courage.
“I realized I wasn’t fit. Not enough for the mountains. But that was the beginning.”
From that bravely chosen starting point, movement has become Manisha’s philosophy. She’s disciplined about her well-being, dedicating herself to running, training, and pushing her physical and mental boundaries at least five days a week. “My profession requires sharpness and discipline. Fitness is what anchors me. It keeps me energized for the demands of both entrepreneurship and adventure.”
Yet, while her mind thrives on challenge, her spirit finds solace in vast, untouched landscapes. Manisha speaks of Ladakh with deep awe. “Ladakh has everything. Sand, snow, rivers, desert, greenery—it’s like God painted it all in one place. I was mesmerized.” For her, travel transcends leisure; it is a sacred ritual, a way of truly seeing the world and honoring its creator. “God has given us eyes, and there’s a reason—to see what’s been created. That’s what I feel when I travel.”
Her skincare brand was sparked by these very experiences—not from business analytics, but from sunlight on her skin and the spirit of the open trail. Each product reflects her belief that true inspiration is found in the elements, not at a desk.
When asked for advice for the next generation, Manisha’s words are immediate and heartfelt: “Go. Go solo. Start early. Travel on your own. Discover yourself. You never know what you’ll create from it.” Her approach exudes a rare combination of fearlessness and humility—moving elegantly through both career and adventure, she’s proof that the best journeys never follow a straight line.
For Manisha, adventure isn’t defined by achievement—but by the transformation that happens along the way. “You’re gasping for air on a high-altitude climb. It’s hard. But then you reach the top, and you realize… it was all worth it.”
Her story is an invitation: to chase the horizon, to find stillness in motion, and to let the wild shape you as much as the boardroom. In a world spinning ever faster, Manisha chooses depth over speed—and inspires others to do the same.
