What is your success mantra?
Just be deaf while walking your path, and don't look back.
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The biggest challenge you have faced as head of a conglomerate...?
Although women empowerment is the main mantra and we are progressing today, being a woman is sometimes the biggest challenge.
Five core values that Riniki Bhuyan Sharma lives by
Believe in yourself, have faith in God, if you have talent use it, be deaf to your criticism. And lend your ear only to constructive criticism, think big and aim for the sky, settle for nothing less
If you had one superpower, what would you want it to be?
I’d change the world
The biggest lesson you've learnt on your entrepreneurial journey...?
Have faith in yourself; your brain and heart should be in sync…
What career path would you have chosen if you weren't an entrepreneur?
I might have been an interior designer, I love beautiful things.
What's your favourite part about being a businesswoman?
Saving my brain for no bad thoughts!
If you could go back in time and give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would that be?
Family is your backbone…
As you built your business, is there a moment that you now look back at and laugh?
When I was a comedy with errors!
What's the most valuable skill you've acquired on your entrepreneurial journey?
Learning my tools and acquiring knowledge on my subject is a continuous learning process.
If you could collaborate with any business mogul, who would it be and why?
I am an independent woman, so why collaborate to become big? I can be an example in myself for others to follow.
What would it be if you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life?
Boiled rice, boiled dal and boiled egg--it never gets old for me!
If you could time travel to any era for a day, which one would you choose and why?
My tennis days!
Share with us a typical day in the life of Riniki Bhuyan Sharma...
I get up late in the morning, as I sleep late. My God comes first; I start with a puja! The next step of the day is to have breakfast. Once done, I get into my businesswoman mode. Kids and husband come in between, they are my lifelines.I also chat with my loved ones to regain my strength. I envy my friends, but I hardly get any time to socialize. By the time I reach home, my half-fulfilled commitments of meeting people are done. After that, I have dinner, play with my dogs, and see my fish. If I get into the mood, I start decorating my house. I am a homemaker as well.After that, I devote some time to social media—Facebook, Instagram and Threads—where I admire myself when I see a rise in my followers. As a woman, I try to find gossip. Around three, I fall asleep for a new day with new promises to keep.
What would you consider the craziest business idea you've ever had but were willing to implement it no matter what?
A PWD contractor who builds!
What's one thing most people don't know about you running multiple businesses that you wish they did?
No, let my work speak…
What topic would you choose if you could do a TED Talk on any topic unrelated to your businesses?
Life!
What's the most adventurous thing you've ever done, and would you do it again?
When I came out with Himanta to get married, with no permission!
What are the three colours that Riniki Bhuyan Sharma resonates with the most?
Black, Red, Green
If you host a dinner party with five influential women and five influential men, who would they be?
I have not thought about it.
What hobby did you always want to pursue but didn't find the time for?
Tennis…
In an interview, you said, 'I would rather jump off Saraighat Bridge than join politics'. Please elaborate.
I hate politics! When asked about my ambition in politics, that was my response. I am not a fake person; I love my space, and I cannot be public.
How do you see the role of women in shaping the future of Assam?
It is very promising as long as the goals are well-defined! There is success only with hard work.
As a successful business owner, what sectors of Assam do you think need more development today?
Agriculture, as we are an agrarian state.
Would you like to share an experience that challenged your comfort zone?
Yes, my work culture, but I have no regrets.
What's an indulgence you feel guilty about but can't help?
I have no guilt or regret