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Mompreneur Biz focus :Jewellery making & Basudha’s Hoimonti

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on February 6, 2018 9

Mompreneur’s Biz focus is a series of post where I feature a mompreneur on my blog.This idea I got from the crew at Blogger’s pit stop.

The first time I got featured on Bloggers Pit stop.I was very happy.

This time I am ecstatic.

So this post is a celebration and my favourite type of post .

It’s a mompreneur biz focus time!

[Tweet theme=”basic-white”]”Mom’s are successful biz owners ,because we never give up.Ever”[/Tweet]

Being featured always makes me happy.

What makes me happier ?Mompreneur’s who struggle against all odds and make beautiful biz.

Mother’s are your first best friend and your first teacher.A teacher who teaches, by always being the best example she can be.

That’s why being a mompreneur is so difficult.

Two words mom and entrepreneur both brings sleepless nights in mind.But what happens when you have twins?

You become a superwoman .Seriously I can’t praise this woman enough.

Meet Ms Basudha Banerjee single mom to twins,computer expert , Jewellery designer and a mompreneur.

Her resume makes me take a deep breath.A very deep one.

She has a postgraduate degree in bioinformatics .Is an Oracle certified Associate and trained in multimedia to name a few.

Impressive professional degrees no doubt But what is even more impressive is her fighting spirit.This need to do more.

Hoimonti is the name of her jewellery design & creation workshop cum boutique.

Hoimonti means born in autumn. Now as fall and all the Indian festivals will be coming soon .This is the best time to launch a beautiful collection of designer jewellery.

Hoimonti’s birth in Basudha’s own words.

I learned to design and make exclusive jewellery from a kind old woman ,who lived near my house at dumdum.

I learned it for amusement & to add some colour in very disturbing married life. Last year I taught a girl ,staying near my father’s house at
Kasba(which is my present residence ).This skill helped her become financially independant.That’s when I realised that I can also start my own
biz.

That’s how Hoimonti came into being.

Mompreneur biz focus:Basudha & Hoimonti:Designer jewellery made with love

My dream with this brand….

I want to build a fashion house by this name & create jobs for hardworking helpless girls.

I also want to help single moms to have the option of earning a full income working from home .

I know the gnawing feeling of wanting to be at home with my babies and needing an income.I am through being helpless ,just because I am a single
parent.

I have started the business with a loan of from my brother.All i can say is that Hoimonti is a colourful bliss in my life’s turmoil.

This is my biz page on facebook`. I will be launching my online jewellery making course soon.

Do visit my store and chose from an extensive range of designer ethnic jewellery.

What’s your take on this mompreneur’s journey?

I have written about my blogging journey to help others. But my blog has helped me learn ,grow ,become more grateful every day.

I believe all moms should have the choice to work from home and still make a full-time income. Not because we like staying at home,but because babies need their moms.

Today when you scroll through your Facebook time line ,don’t forget to like and share Hoimonti-the-creation-with-love Facebook page.

You will be helping a mom stay at home with her babies and still become financially free.

Do this because you are special.Do this because you can help without moving from your sofa.Do this because babies need their moms, for a very long time.You did too.

Are you a mompreneur?

Do you want to share your story.Comment below and let me know.

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Visit the linkup at blogchatter here.

My post featured in the linky at Blogger’s pit stop :

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This weeks post on the link up :Computer strain:Is it making you ill?

Mompreneur Biz focus:Nilanjana and Cue Math

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on February 6, 2018 20

A recent study by Kelly Global Work force Insights services has found a shocking truth.
Something which you and me already know .But is rarely openly discussed.
It’s seen that women in STEM that is science ,technology,engineering and mathematics jobs are leaving their high-profile careers at its peak.
There’s a serious lack of women in middle and higher up corporate positions.
Interestingly 46% of undergraduates in STEM branches are females.Few are visible higher up in the corporate ladder.

#Shocking truth

41% Women in STEM industries leave job after 10 years of service.

Reason:

Gender inequality in Pay.
Discrimination in promotion and benefits during child-bearing years.
Hostility towards women who want to balance both home and career.

Today I am sharing the story of one brilliant mom who gave up her corporate career for motherhood.
But didn’t stop planning a biz.

Introducing Mrs Nilanjana Guhathakurta an engineer ,a mommy and now a biz owner.

Nilanjana’s journey in her own words

Hello friends,
I am Bachelor of Engineer ( Computer Science ) & PGDBM (HR ) .I was associated with corporate jobs for almost 8-9 years but was stressed and dissatisfied apart from pay package.
Then my daughter came into our lives and things changed (being pregnant is not encouraged in a corporate setup ) .
I took a break from work as things turned worse at work front. The bosses came to know about my promotion at personal level.
Life has been great ,bringing up my little bundle of joy.
As my daughter has started going to play school ,now I have got some spare time.

The feeling to do something with flexible timing ,cropped up in my mind.

(Image @Nilanjana Guhathakurta )

Through a Facebook ad I learnt about Cue math .I applied.
After going through my resume , instantly they called up and we discussed in details about this programme.

Life has changed again.

This time I am a mompreneur, with my own biz.

I call the shots, about when I work ,how long I work.

About Cue Math

The curriculum comes in 3 sections.

School maths
Mental aptitude (Tab based)
Creative reasoning (puzzle cards)

It is founded by an IIT-ian.

Why I wanted to be a part of Cue Math?

3 Reasons why I loved the Cue Math concept.
1)I like working with children.
2)Math is a favourite subject.
3)Cue Math has a fantastic learning programme.

Most students in our education system have a fear in maths as subject but it is not the fault of the student or not related to his IQ.

Every child has the ability to do well in maths it depends how he is taught or how his WHYs are answered .The child needs to have a clear concept .

This will make him/her capable of applying it in practical problems.
This program will teach every child to think strategically, be creative and love maths.

What’s the fee structure ?

It’s an easy payment option.
The fee structure is Rs 1600 for 3 classes per week
Duration of class is of an hour.
Students of any board from UKG to class 8 can avail this programme.

Through this opportunity I am re-learning mathematics in a newway.Sharing it with the kid makes me happy.It is making me independent by working from home itself.
Also getting to meet so many people and knowing their life story.

Have a look at Cue Math by Nilanjana Facebook page.

What do you think of Moms in business?
Don’t all babies deserve to be close to their mothers ?
What about corporate social responsibility?
Do the men in biz remember their mother’s?
Comment below to let me know how things can be improved?

P.S I am taking my alexa rank to the next level with Blogchatter.#MyFriendAlexa

My Global Alexa rank 1st September 2016: 6,64698????

SPI PRO THEME & BLOG DESIGN :Mompreneur’s blogging journey & miracles

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on February 6, 2018 115

I started blogging in 2014 October (I have a blog birthday coming up).

I knew nothing .I had heard about blogs and blogging for the first time.

I wanted to spread the message of health wellness and earning money as a mompreneur. First two was what I already knew (I am a doctor for the last 10years and a teacher in a medical college ).

But the next one is my online diary.

That’s the mompreneur’s blogging journey.

I love reading and having the patience that motherhood has given , I believed I could do it DIY.

I bought a domain on Godaddy.There’s nothing easier. Try to buy at least for 2/3 years you get a better rate.

I wanted a self hosted blog from the very first.But where to host?

I heard great things about Hostgator India.

Decided to give it a try.I have been with them since.

I have a shared hosting plan. They have not disappointed me till date.Rates are cheap too with great server support.

All this would have meant useless, if
their customer support wasn’t suitable for a DIY .Customer support at hostgator is superb.

Any trouble shooting you need, you will get help.

The next part was to learn about content creation and all things blogging.That’s where amylynnandrews.com was the best resource ever.

Her Knowtbook is a live diary which is helping me everyday.

A few days back I was discussing the number one problem I was facing with my blog.

I told my husband the frustration I faced with blog design, free themes and DIY ing how my blog looks.I was seriously considering buying a theme and getting somebody professional look over my site.

Just about then Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income blog was conducting a survey(I have forgotten the exact question).

It was something like this:

What’s the number one problem I had with my blog.

Seriously answer was blog design !

Like the genius Pat is he found a solution.

A SPI Pro theme designed in collaboration with Studio press .

I was ecstatic. Pressed the “buy now“button with joy .I didn’t even check how it looked.

I knew if it is Pat Flynn, it’s going to be value for money.

Unfortunately I don’t own a credit card (my father had family destroying credit card debt ).I couldn’t buy!

I was devastated. I thought with Pat , there will be net-banking or some unique payment options.

Not finding any, I almost gave up.

Almost .

But I am a mom on a mission.

Persistence is my middle name.

Eureka moment!

Write to Par Flynn .Maybe he will answer.

Maybe he won’t.

Either way nothing to lose.

SPI PRO THEME & BLOG DESIGN :Mompreneurs blogging journey & miracles

I really wanted to buy this and wasn’t looking for a freebie.

I thought of all the possible ways I could pay him.

Services :

I am an ENT surgeon.

My hubby’s a Pediatrician.

Difficult ,as we are separated by continents.But anything is possible online.Right?

Plus Pat is big on education.He is building schools (Pencils of promise ).

Maybe when he opened a school in India we could help.????

Amazon gift cards.

Maybe they will have an international EMT set up (I don’t know how that works)

Anything else.

My email was answered by Pat’s assistant Jessica .They were looking into it.

I was happy.But afraid to be too hopeful.

The kind of busy schedule Pat has, its unlikely he has time for answering emails .Let alone find time to brainstorm ideas for credit card less ,wannabe mompreneurs.

But when you really want something. When you pray hard and work towards it.God has a way of making things happen.

This is the email I received from Jessica on 23rd August (I first wrote to Pat on 18th of August ).

This is like Birthday gift and Christmas gift .

I was shocked ,stunned,close to tears.

Unfortunately I had fever and was not really able to do much .But I managed to get my theme up and running.

The best thing about the SPI theme .

It’s responsive,clean,fast loading. Its super easy for a complete novice like me to get up and running.

You will get step by step design updates soon.But this is the basic SPI Pro theme with only a few colour changes.I absolutely love how it looks.

Wishes do come true

Miiracles happen everyday.

Have you checked out the SPI Pro theme?

Comment below and let me know your opinion about Pat’s kindness and how I can take this forward.

How to win friends and influence people:Book review (part3) & Life hacks

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on February 4, 2018 14

How to win friends and influence people is a life tools book.

It’s 275 pages of people gold.Each word is worth memorizing.

That’s why I am taking so much time to review this book,that too backward.This not a typical book review or summary .I am trying to highlight the parts which have helped me, become mentally stronger , more emotionally stable and get things done.

How to Win friends & influence people:Book review (part 3)

Nobody at home or school really teaches us to deal beautifully with people.But all through life we need other people.

Friends, family,colleagues ,people whom we dislike,and those who dislike us,all are important to get things done.You really don’t know .

To get what you want,and leave the other person feeling great , is not an easy skill to develop.

You spend time thinking how to make your hubby agree to the vacation plan.How to make your children eat up their veggies.How to make your boss agree to work from home.
I struggle with this all the time.I have realized, other people’s wisdom can help us in this journey.That’s where this book is a gem.

So how can you win people over to your way of thinking?

Such an important skill,so few of us learn.
If you have watched the movie Inception (starring Leonardo DiCaprio),you will know the power of thought planted in your brain.

In reality too, your thought is all-powerful.
If you want someone to do what you want,the idea has to come from his/her brain .

No amount of forcing or cajoling can get it done, unless his/ her mind says so.Simple right?
For all of us ,this is a job requiring lots of patience,sympathy and ingenuity.The second and third is easier to develop than the first.But all are equally important.
To get the full benefit of Dale Carnegie ‘s wisdom, you have to read the book.But for those who want a shortcut,maybe I can help.

Few pearls of wisdom from the 3rd section of the book

☆Dealing with people depends on sympathetic grasp of other person’s viewpoint.

Other people may be totally wrong .But they don’t think so. It’s no use trying to condemn them we have to try to understand ,them because only wise tolerant exceptional people even try to do that.

☆One thing from the book if you remember:

Try honestly thinking from the other person’s point of view. I would rather walk the sidewalk in front of a person’s office for 2 hours before an interview, than step into that office without a perfectly clear idea of what I was going to say and what that person from my knowledge of his or her interest and motives was likely to answer.

☆Magic phrase that can stop arguments:

” I don’t blame you one one iota for feeling as you do .If I were you I would feel just as you do .”

☆Learn from experience the enormous chemical value of sympathy in neutralizing the acid of hard feelings.

☆Be sympathetic with the other persons ideas and desires.

☆Appeal to the nobler motives.

☆Dramatise your ideas
The way to get things done is to stimulate competition, the desire to excel, the challenge.
Without a challenge most things will never get done .

☆All men have fears but the brave put down their fears and go forward sometimes to death but always to victory .

☆What every successful person loves is the game ,the chance of self expression to prove this word to excel to win .

Have you read this book ,what’s your favourite part?

Comment below to let me know.

Harry Potter is in Kolkata:What you must not miss

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on January 28, 2018 3

AFTER 19 YEARS HARRY POTTER IS IN KOLKATA

Harry Potter is working at Writers Building .He is in charge of the Ministry of Magic,also known as Health and Family welfare ,Govt of West Bengal.
Harry is continuing his training online as an Auror.

In Kolkata ,his neighbours are very nosey.If he didn’t have a “real” day job he would be the topic of severe investigation .
Travelling to his office by public transport gets irritating .Brooms are impossible.
The magic metro goes directly to his office.Living in Southern Avenue he has to catch it from the nine and a half metro platform at Kalighat .It takes 3 blinks.

Imagine,Harry leaning lightly against the wall with the Maa Durga pic at Kalighat .Getting to the nine and a half platform.All this without attracting attention . There probably will be 10 more muggles leaning against the same pillar .The shock will make people go mad .

The casualties his department will face ,because of this , makes Harry feel dizzy.He could apparate. But apparition causes WIFI fluctuation .Disturbed internet connectivity will derail banking,stock market everything.So that’s out too.

The 200-year-old State Secretariat hides a lot of magic.
One of them is the working Portkey.
Only problem .Using that port key, he appears in the women’s washroom .
Not a problem if he is early.But today is one of those days.
His youngest Is joining the Hogwarts school of Magic (Kolkata Branch) and Gini is all teary.Obviously, that makes them all late .

HARRY POTTER WORKING AT MINISTRY OF MAGIC — HARRY POTTER WORKING AT THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC

Harry has a lot of work today.
The lack of balance between the muggles world’s expectations and what his department can do is exceeding magical limits.
The strains are visible.But the effort is a worthy one.
His daughter is studying medicine.She says it’s easiest to practice magic when you are a doctor. People already expect miracles.
She is training to give back life .There’s only one problem .To be helped you need to believe in magic .
Her first task was saving the little boy.The one without the. helmet .The boy fell from his father’s bike.His father is okay but the boy…
The little boy loves feeding the stray cats and dogs.The boy has magic belief radiating from him .

Her enthusiasm makes Harry and Gini smile.

His middle son is passionate about helping stop terrorism.He thinks a visit to the Postgraduate Institute of Chinese Magic and Brainwashing ,will help him.

Maybe he is on the right mission.
A brainwashed terrorist needs his brain rewashed, rewired and soaked in love to make it fit.
The Chinese have developed a way to do this.Pokemon has largely helped.

Kolkata is helping Harry heal too.The pleasant and beautiful Ganges makes him remember his mum’s green eyes.
The Angel on the Victoria has his father’s wand in his hand.

Dumbledore keeps visiting .He loves the gelato at Mamma Mia.

He still gets headaches . Occasionally.

In Kolkata, the muggles taught him to relax.A cup of cha, a good book and a few friends to have “adda” with.
He is looking forward to dinner at Marco Polo.It has butter beer poached Hilsa, as one of the top draws .Ron and Hermione will be joining too.
Harry ,Hermione, and Ron have a secret task.

Is ISIS Voldemorts new cover?

They are all practising Occlumency . Kolkata is being infiltrated.He needs to keep his family and friends close. They are his biggest strength.
Can he do it this time?His scar is burning.
Harry needs another cup of cha.

“This blog post is an entry to the Blogging contest, a part of the book launch of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, in association with Kolkata Bloggers.

It is also a part of #Dailychatter Day 10, # Half marathon at The Blog chatter.

Mompreneurs Blogging journey :Bloggers who help & inspire(Part 3)

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on January 25, 2018 5

Mompreneurs blogging journey is my updates about people and products that help me in my blogging journey.

(This post is part of Day six #Dailychatter at the BlogChatter)

I started blogging in October 2014.I am reaching my second blog anniversary.
The most difficult thing has been, to be true to my goals.
Everything I do with blogging is a DIY journey.Its not always wise to DIY. But I did it anyway .
Main reason was, I wanted to learn on the “job”.
When I was training as a post-graduate student my guide once told me,” the only way to learn everything about anything is first be a student”.

As I want to learn everything, but on a budget.
There’s a lot of free content online.But like gold panning is difficult , so is finding the right content.Among all the content churning , some bloggers shine like diamonds.Whether you are in India, Africa, America or Australia , these 3 bloggers can change your life.

The internet is the best way to learn on the job.
As I approach my second blog birthday.I have to say thank you, to people who have consistently helped.

Thank you is an important word.Its the only way you can spread the message

I will be telling you, about all the 3 superheroes ,and I am confident their blogs will help you too.

When I was an intern at Calcutta Medical College I realized that the human body is the biggest mystery .It’s important to have an overview (that’s why the MBBS helps) but you also need depth of info.

These bloggers will help you , getting your blogging glasses fitted right with the perfect overview.

It’s always better to learn from the best.So here’s a thank you and shout out to the bloggers ,who helped me.

Afterall these online relationships gave me the biggest mental health boost ever.

So whats common about these 3 bloggers

They stand out with their truly helpful content ,and understanding of a beginners perspective.
When it comes to blogging as a business model I love how these 3 bloggers do things in unqiue style.
Step 1 :they create great content on their blog.
Step 2:They have a raving community.
Step 3: They have a free or paid E-book/course info product.

#1 Amy Lynn Andrews

Supermom & Angel-blogger in disguise Amy of amylynnandrews.com, has been my favourite since day one.
I have written about how she is a mompreneur who inspires.
If you want to start a blog now ,in the next 10 minutes or in the near future, just read “How to start a blog
Just going through all her content will put you way ahead of the blogging game.

Her blogging help, is my saviour the Knowtbooky
It’s a fantastic way to help new bloggers at a pocket friendly budget.
The best thing about the Knowtbook is it’s actually updated in real-time.You get to see it , as Amy adds new content regularly.
In the vast information ocean of the Internet the”Knowtbook,” is a radar to guide you in the right direction.

Best Thing about Amy :

How can I be objective?I am a fan .But I think goodness shines through, wherever you are.She is sincere ,and literally holds your hand as you take baby steps blogging .

#2 Pat Flynn

Super-dad blogger/writer entrepreneur extraordinaire.

If you have read SmartPassiveIncome you know what I am talking about.But if not then just check out this Free e-book on writing by Pat Flynn which was my first encounter with SPI.
After that I have read almost everything he has written .
Though Pat is anything but passive, his smart passive income blog has answers to all questions that you may ask about online business .

I was also a part of his Will It Fly?: How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money(*affiliate link) book launch.

This book is interesting. If you are interested in starting an online biz and don’t know what to sell.This is a quick blueprint, to get you started brainstorming the right way.
This book helps you find your niche, by a step by step plan .
If you have been blogging for some time ,this book help you generate a product idea which will sell.

Best thing about Pat Flynn:

His passion ,dedication, enthusiasm for everything he does.
Creating value is something you learn at home so that makes Pat a “Superdad”

#3 Favourite Regina

Superwoman Ninja infopreneur Regina of byRegina.
I have been reading her stuff for ever.I don’t know how she gets so much done. But she has loads of great content, both free and paid which you must check out.
I have taken two of her free courses.
Go Independent and Blog like a mag and both are super value for your time.
If you love superwomen ,you will love Regina.

She has 72 hours in her day. That’s how great her content is. I am not an affiliate for her product but I love them just the same .
She is absolutely great at creating digital products.

Best thing about Regina :

She just doesn’t stop with creating .In her word “Epic” courses are her thing.

All these 3 bloggers have their unique style. When you remember your teachers ,you not only remember what they taught ,but also how they were.Teachers are everywhere ,you just have to find yours.

Tell me about your favourite bloggers and why you love them in the comments below.Lets share the love.

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Mompreneur Biz focus :Jewellery making & Basudha’s Hoimonti

Mompreneur’s Biz focus is a series of post where I feature a mompreneur on my blog.This idea I got from the crew at Blogger’s pit stop.

Hoimonti’s birth in Basudha’s own words.

What’s your take on this mompreneur’s journey?

My post featured in the linky at Blogger’s pit stop :

Mompreneur Biz focus:Nilanjana and Cue Math

#Shocking truth

Reason:

Nilanjana’s journey in her own words

About Cue Math

Why I wanted to be a part of Cue Math?

What’s the fee structure ?

SPI PRO THEME & BLOG DESIGN :Mompreneur’s blogging journey & miracles

A SPI Pro theme designed in collaboration with Studio press .

But I am a mom on a mission.

How to win friends and influence people:Book review (part3) & Life hacks

How to win friends and influence people is a life tools book.

So how can you win people over to your way of thinking?

Few pearls of wisdom from the 3rd section of the book

☆Magic phrase that can stop arguments:

Harry Potter is in Kolkata:What you must not miss

AFTER 19 YEARS HARRY POTTER IS IN KOLKATA

Mompreneurs Blogging journey :Bloggers who help & inspire(Part 3)

Mompreneurs blogging journey is my updates about people and products that help me in my blogging journey.

So whats common about these 3 bloggers

#1 Amy Lynn Andrews

Best Thing about Amy :

#2 Pat Flynn

Best thing about Pat Flynn:

#3 Favourite Regina

Best thing about Regina :

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Mompreneur’s Biz focus is a series of post where I feature a mompreneur on my blog.This idea I got from the crew at Blogger’s pit stop.

Hoimonti’s birth in Basudha’s own words.

What’s your take on this mompreneur’s journey?

My post featured in the linky at Blogger’s pit stop :

Sharing is good Karma!

#Shocking truth

Reason:

Nilanjana’s journey in her own words

About Cue Math

Why I wanted to be a part of Cue Math?

What’s the fee structure ?

Sharing is good Karma!

A SPI Pro theme designed in collaboration with Studio press .

But I am a mom on a mission.

Sharing is good Karma!

How to win friends and influence people is a life tools book.

So how can you win people over to your way of thinking?

Few pearls of wisdom from the 3rd section of the book

☆Magic phrase that can stop arguments:

Sharing is good Karma!

AFTER 19 YEARS HARRY POTTER IS IN KOLKATA

Sharing is good Karma!

Mompreneurs blogging journey is my updates about people and products that help me in my blogging journey.

So whats common about these 3 bloggers

#1 Amy Lynn Andrews

Best Thing about Amy :

#2 Pat Flynn

Best thing about Pat Flynn:

#3 Favourite Regina

Best thing about Regina :

Sharing is good Karma!

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