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Shining Success: Rushika Kothari, Co-founder, Talisman
- Sharmila Chand
- May 31, 2021

Rushika
Kothari has always been passionate about jewellery. The co-founder of Talisman,
a Jaipur, Rajasthan-based fashion jewellery e-commerce portal, holds a Graduate
Diamonds Degree from the renowned GIA Institute in Carlsbad, California. With a
bachelor’s degree in information technology from Indiana University, USA, Ms
Kothari teamed up with her husband, Rishabh Kothari, to fill the gap in the
market for precious metal jewellery at affordable prices. In a lively chat with
Sharmila Chand, Ms Kothari shares
her strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes.
How do you
define yourself?
Confident,
highly ambitious and love giving my 100 per cent to any project I take on
What is your
philosophy of life?
Strike
a right balance between work, downtime and family.
What is your
passion in life?
Books,
exploring new brands and work
What is your management
mantra?
Leading
by example is very important, and sometimes, it’s better to let your work speak
louder than your words.
What is your
work philosophy?
I
wake up every day with a mindset to set a new challenge or goal for myself.
A business leader
you admire the most...
I
am a huge admirer of Kendra Scott with regard to what she has created within
the global jewellery industry.
Your source of
inspiration...
My
parents
Your strength...
I
am very process-driven.
Your weakness...
I
can improve on my time-management skills and prioritising the urgent versus the
important.
Your kind of
music...
Hip-Hop
and R&B
Your favourite
holiday destination...
Singapore
You are a tough,
serious boss or…
I
think that I’m a hands-on boss, and I like to do things with my team.
What do you
enjoy the most in life, generally?
Spending
time with my sisters – anything I do with them is always a good time.
How do you
de-stress?
Reading
is something that really helps me unwind.
What is your fitness
regime?
Eat
healthy, and keep active throughout the day so that you don’t have to spend
hours in the gym or follow diet fads!
Your mantra for success...
Work
hard, and always listen to your instinct.
Your dream...
Making
a difference that can impact people’s lives in any small way that I can
Ten years from
now, where do we see you?
Hopefully,
working with the same rigour towards the goal I’ve set out for Talisman, which
is to make it the go-to jewellery brand for Indian women.
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