The FLO Bhubaneswar organised a talk show- Passion to Profession and and exhibition -FLO Emporio here.
The event had two eminent women role models, Poly Patnaik, Principal of Mother’s Public School, and Ratnamala Swain, Director, DN Homes.
The interactive session highlighted the journey of women entrepreneurs who have taken their passion to accomplish their goals breaking all gender barriers and gave wings to their dreams and soared higher above the rest.
Poly Patnaik since childhood wanted to run a school and in spite of all adversities today runs one of the most prestigious chains of educational institutions in Odisha. Hailing from a middle class family, her efforts have been to provide access to good education that will prepare students for the workforce. She hopes institutions like hers will get continued Government support to scale up.
Ratnamala Swain, the first woman contractor of India, an architect by training broke all barriers to be one of the most successful woman entrepreneurs. She enthralled the audience with her stories from her student leader days and advised the participants that they should remain focussed and serious in their endeavours.
Both the panelists advised the budding entrepreneurs to be happy with what they do , be passionate and dedicate towards their work.
The talk show was moderated by Founding Chair of FLO Bhubaneswar, Dharitri Patnaik.