The PR House unveils “The Impact List: 2025’s Game-Changers!”, spotlighting visionaries and innovators who are driving meaningful change. Their journeys reflect resilience, creativity, and the spirit of shaping a brighter tomorrow.
Akshay Khobragde
Akshay Khobragde’s journey from a tribal ashram school in Gilbili Grampanchayat, Chandrapur, to becoming the COO of agritech startup Salam Kisan exemplifies resilience and purpose. Growing up in a Naxal-affected region, he defied odds to innovate a solar-powered seed storage unit at IIT Bombay, earning the Younger Research Scholar Award. Choosing impact over high-paying jobs, he helped Salam Kisan expand across 28+ districts with 140+ employees. A TEDx speaker and social entrepreneur, Akshay also empowers tribal youth through job creation, mentoring, and community initiatives, representing India globally at an agriculture and AI forum in Dubai. Connect at @khobragadeakshay
Garima Verma
Garima Verma, founder of Anahadnaad Wellness, is the creator of The Restfulness Method and a trauma-informed therapist known for her deeply intuitive approach. Drawing from extensive training in yoga, regression therapy, family constellations, and other integrative modalities, she helps people heal trauma, systemic blocks, and ancestral wounds with gentleness and clarity. Her work, rooted in touch, rhythm, and space, has supported many in finding restoration and inner safety. Honoured with awards including 40 Under 40 Wellness Leader and the Mental Health Leadership Award, Garima continues to create soulful sanctuaries where transformation, remembrance, and intuitive living become a way of life. Connect at @therestfulnesstherapist
Tejal Killekar
Tejal Killekar is a distinguished Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Strategy Consultant, Luxury Lifestyle Content Creator, MBA Coach, and an award-winning academic achiever.A two-time recipient of the prestigious Godrej IFBA Lifestyle & F&B Awards, she is the creator of The Luxury Story, an Instagram blog with over 110,000 followers, curating narratives and partnering with leading luxury brands across lifestyle, travel, fine dining, fashion & beauty.An alumna of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Tejal graduated as Best Student and Merit Scholar in MBA Marketing.With over 5 years of professional expertise in digital marketing, strategy consulting and mentoring MBA students, Tejal continues to empower both brands and professionals through digital strategy, compelling storytelling and holistic mentorship. Connect at @theluxurystory_withtejal
Sanghamitra Ghosh
Sanghamitra Ghosh, founder of Nilam India, leads a slow fashion label rooted in tradition and authenticity. Though not from a textile or fashion background, she grew up surrounded by creative minds that nurtured her artistic spirit. Her entrepreneurial journey spans various fields, but her love for craft began at six, learning block printing in her grandmother’s studio. Through Nilam India, she collaborates with grassroots artisans, celebrating their stories and craftsmanship while bringing their timeless creations to those who cherish handmade artistry in everyday life. Connect at @sanghamitraghosh_
Archana Bhawan
Archana Bhawan founded Revners Hospitality, a hospitality-focused agency offering Revenue Management, OTA Management, Social Media, and Digital Marketing services, bridging traditional hotel operations with modern strategies. Her work has earned notable recognition, including the 2021 NDIA Achievers Award for Best Management Team and the 2023 Achievers Brand Icon Award, where her firm was named “Most Trusted Hotel Revenue Management Consultants.” Building on this success, she is launching Safarnama Journeys, a hotel management consulting company that takes hotels, resorts, villas, and homestays across India on management contracts, aiming to boost owners’ revenue. Through her ventures, Archana champions client success, employee growth, and social initiatives, driving innovation in hospitality. Connect at @archanasureshbhawan
Dr. Arpit Bansal
Dr. Arpit Bansal, a renowned cancer surgeon, gut microbiome specialist, and TEDx speaker, stands at the forefront of Medicine 3.0. As Director of Jeevan Jyoti Hospital, a 200-bed NABH-accredited facility in Allahabad, he leads the Advanced Laparoscopy & Oncology Division with over 15 years of experience. Twice honoured with the Icons of Health Award by The Times of India, he blends ancient wisdom with modern science to address root causes of disease. Known as the Aquaman Biohacker, Dr. Bansal pioneers Blue Mind neuroscience, structured hydration, and longevity education — bridging surgery, consciousness, and nature-driven healing. If you’re curious about the future of health — one where science meets soul — this is where it begins. Connect at @drarpitbansal.surgeon
Lavina M Shrishrimal
Lavina M Shrishrimal is a visionary expert in numerology, graphology, and Vastu, celebrated for blending these ancient sciences to empower individuals and organizations. An MBA topper from Pune, she transitioned from finance to holistic consulting, driven by her passion for understanding the connection between numbers, handwriting, and spatial energies. Through her popular Instagram page “lavina_Numerologist,” she has guided over 10,000 clients globally. Featured in leading magazines like Femina and Passion, Lavinaa’s work has earned recognition from prestigious institutions, including the Maharashtra Ladies Association , JITO and the Indian Women History Museum, establishing her as a leading figure in holistic empowerment. Connect at @lavina_numerologist
Anubhuti Sharaf
Anubhuti Sharaf, the life coach, with over 12 years of experience, she has guided 200+ professionals to unlock potential and lead with clarity. As the founder of Swayantran – Your Turning Point, Anubhuti blends mindfulness, emotional healing, and psychological insights to help individuals move from self-doubt to confidence and from confusion to purpose. Celebrated as a catalyst for change, she empowers people through coaching, corporate workshops, and writings, fostering lasting personal breakthroughs that inspire meaningful, purpose-driven lives. Connect at @swayantran
Dr. Narayanan R. Menon
Dr. Narayanan R. Menon, Managing Director of the Aromen Group of Companies and a celebrated music director from Palakkad, Kerala, has excelled in both business and music. Leading Aromen, he provides engineering solutions across India and the UAE, earning honors like “Visionary Entrepreneur of the Year 2025.” In music, he has composed over 55 songs with renowned singers, with viral hits like Poo Manthram and Onam Vibe. Recognized with the Global Achievement Award (2022) and an Iconic Award for Music (2025), Dr. Menon continues to inspire as a Limca Book of Records holder and multifaceted achiever. Connect at @narayananrmenon
Dr. Priyal Doshi
Dr. Priyal Doshi, crowned Mrs. Universe Asia America and Woman of the Universe Elite, is a globally celebrated leader whose achievements span medicine, entrepreneurship, and humanitarian service. Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Oxford for excellence in leadership, education, and business, she also received the Iron Lady Icon Award at the Cannes Film Festival for her groundbreaking impact. Recognized as the Voice of Vision, Woman of Substance 2025, and Atlanta’s Woman of Distinction, Dr. Doshi has been featured in Entrepreneur Herald’s 40 Under 40 and The Atlantan Magazine. Her work continues to redefine empowerment, innovation, and compassion on a global scale. Connect at @priyaldoshi_mrs_universe_aa
Dr Mani Pavitra
Dr. Mani Pavitra, the visionary behind Creatorwerse, is transforming storytelling into a movement of empowerment. Through 52 themed story rooms, Creatorwerse provides entrepreneurs, doctors, and creators with complete guidance on scripting, wardrobe, filming, and AI-enabled editing, helping them produce impactful content and boost visibility and trust. Over 300 participants have already created 10,000+ videos, turning their ideas into digital assets. Supported by initiatives like Million Moms, which featured Genelia D’Souza and Sameera Reddy as speakers, Dr. Pavitra aims to empower one lakh Indians to share their stories digitally. Her work has been featured in Forbes India and other major media outlets. Connect at @manipavitra
Manisha Kaprekar Dange
Manisha Kaprekar Dange, a trailblazer in Indian basketball, has represented Maharashtra across all age groups and Central Railway for over 23 years. She proudly donned the Indian Railways jersey at 13 Senior Nationals, winning 11 golds and 2 silvers, and represented India seven times, including a historic gold in the 3×3 ABC Asian Championship. A topper in the Patiala sports coaching diploma, she later coached Indian Railways to five consecutive national golds and led India’s U-16 team in Jordan. A world record holder for the longest basketball shot, she has earned multiple global honors, including the prestigious Chhatrapati Award.Connect at @manisha.s.dange
