Three women, who proved through their work, thinking, and courage that entrepreneurship is not only about building a business but also about having the power to bring change in society, were honoured at the Money9 Financial Freedom Summit 2026 on Thursday. TV9’s MD and CEO Barun Das and HDFC Asset Management Company’s MD and CEO Navneet Munot honoured the women entrepreneurs – Dr. Deepti Verma: Founder and Director of Mastermind Body Global, Pratibha Sharma: Founder of 11:11 Slimming and Fitness Center and Manisha Kalra: Founder of ‘City Girls Who Walk Delhi’.
The three women shared their journeys, struggles, and lessons with the audience at the Summit. Their journeys are not only limited to their success, but also included discussions about the challenges they faced while building their identities.
Dr. Deepti Verma: Founder and Director of Mastermind Body Global
Dr Verma Known is as an award-winning nutritionist and life transformation coach. She left her corporate job at the peak of her career. She believed that the real purpose of life is not just earning money but also bringing positive change to others’ lives. Today, she works on making women mentally and emotionally stronger.
Addressing the Money9 Summit, Dr Verma said that emphasised on investing money in the right way. Sharing her experiences, she also said that failures will come in life, but continuing to try is the real strength. Sharing a message from her mentor Tony Robbins, she said, “If you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl—but don’t stop.”
Pratibha Sharma: Founder of 11:11 Slimming and Fitness Center
With a focus on women, Pratibha Sharma has created a fitness platform. She started customised fitness programs particularly for new mothers and women aged 45 to 55. She believes that fitness can begin at home and does not always require large gyms.
Manisha Kalra: Founder of City Girls Who Walk Delhi
Manisha Kalra created a community platform for women that promotes social connection. The community started with seven people and gradually grew into a community of around 45,000 women.