At BrilliantRead Media, we always strive to bring meaningful and powerful stories from India and around the world to empower and motivate our growing community. As part of this endeavour, we invited Tina Das for an exclusive interview with us. She is a Budding Author, Speaker, IT professional, Leader, Fashion Influencer and Change Enabler. Let’s learn more about her incredible journey, her background, and her advice for our growing community!
Excerpts from our exclusive interview with Tina:
Could you please talk us through your background and your journey?
Born and brought up in Odisha, I relocated to Bangalore for work and study. Nurtured in a strong academic background, I got an opportunity to chart my own path.
Whether it is choosing a corporate career, following my passion for public speaking or Pageantry I am proud of all my decisions and take full responsibility for each of it.”
I started my Pageant journey in 2022 with Mrs. India Inc where I had represented Karnataka in Mrs. India World.
The journey has been satisfying and full of learning. I am proud of how far I have come despite my humble beginnings.
I was among the Top 20 Finalists and got the opportunity to represent India in Mrs. Earth in 2023 where I won the title of ‘Ambassador of Style’. I am also working for the empowerment of women and also the underprivileged. Whenever I get the opportunity, I also mentor pageant aspirants which makes the journey all the more fulfilling.
How did you discover your passion?
I have grown up seeing many influential beauty Queens like Susmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai, Lara Dutta and was so fascinated that having a crown does give you a voice.
Public speaking has always been my area of interest and I felt a crown will give me a voice which can help me speak for the underprivileged.
How do you manage to keep going despite the challenges? What drives you?
I do not use the word ‘Challenge’, I replace it with ‘Concern’.
Yes, there were concerns however, I believe everything is the mind and when you really want to achieve something there is nothing which can stop you.
Focus on enjoying your journey, everything else will fall in place.”
Who do you believe has been the biggest source of motivation in your daily life?
My love towards anything I pursue is the biggest source of motivation in my daily life.
What are some of the strategies that you believe have helped you grow as a person?
I live by 2 mantras given to me by my mentor Dr. Anjana Reetoria, first to take 100% responsibility of your life and second to be grateful for everything you have.”
This has helped me grow immensely both in my personal and professional life. I am a more passionate person who is full of compassion.
Also, I have an incredible can-do attitude which helps me come out of my comfort zone.
In your opinion, what are the keys to success?
You are the only Key to your success. Be confident and go all about it.
What advice would you give to our readers?
Give equal priority to your dreams as you give to other aspects of your life.
Last but not least, what about your journey makes it satisfying/exciting?
This journey has given wings to my dreams, I am a more confident person now.
I love every aspect about my journey, be it the idea of participating to being selected in audition, getting trained by industry experts to being ready in a month for Mrs. Earth.
However, the most satisfying part of my journey is being called ‘India’ at an International stage.
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