We’re looking forward to introducing you to Ashima Lodha. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Ashima, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: Who are you learning from right now?
Right now, my greatest teachers are my two daughters — one a toddler adventurer and the other still discovering the wonder of the world for the very first time.
I am a software geek- someone who loves building smart systems and mentoring teams just as much as exploring new tech. But the deepest lessons I’m learning aren’t from books, strategies, or leadership frameworks. They’re from tiny hands, messy play, and quiet moments of wonder.
From them, I am learning resilience — the kind that stands up after every tumble.
Forgiveness — how storms end quickly when we choose love again.
Presence — how joy is woven into ordinary moments if we just slow down enough to notice.
And playfulness — the kind that invites silliness, laughter, and lightness back into the day.
And perhaps the most important lessons of all:
that magic is real when you believe in it,
and that sometimes a simple kiss truly can fix a boo-boo — not because it heals the scrape, but because it reminds us we are loved, held, and never alone.
So while I lead and teach in my professional world, at home I am the student — learning every day from two tiny teachers who have the biggest hearts.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am an IT professional who built a life far from my home country. I came here with a dream, completed my Master’s degree, and today I work as a Senior Manager of Software Development.
My greatest joy is growing alongside my husband, two precious daughters, our dog, the friends who are like family and my biggest cheerleaders — my family.
My career has shaped how I think, lead, and solve problems. And motherhood thought me resilience, patience , adaptability and being present.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
One of my earliest and most powerful memories is the day I rode my “big kid” bicycle for the very first time. It was gray and teal — and I remember convincing my parents to buy it even though it was a little too big for me at the time. I wanted it so badly. I wanted to grow into it.
The first time I rode it on my own, I felt the wind rush past my face and the world open up in front of me. I remember gripping the handlebars tightly, wobbling a bit, but refusing to give up. And then — suddenly — I was moving fast. Really fast. Faster than I ever had before. And in that moment, I felt like I could fly.
That feeling stayed with me. It taught me that fear is something you can grow past. That confidence builds one brave moment at a time. That when you put your heart and mind toward something, and trust yourself enough to keep trying, you can do things you once thought were too big for you.
That bicycle wasn’t just a bike to me.
It was my first lesson in believing in my own power.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell her:
“You are so much more than what the world says about you.
People will see you through their own experiences, fears, hopes, and insecurities — and sometimes their behavior has nothing to do with who you really are. How someone treats you is a reflection of them, not a definition of you.
You are allowed to take up space.
You are allowed to shine.
You are allowed to trust your heart and your voice.
You are already enough — more than enough — just as you are”
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
“Raise girls who believe in themselves — and watch the world transform.”
I am deeply committed to helping create a world that is safer, fairer, and more empowering for women — a world where equality is not just spoken about, but lived. This commitment has always been part of me, but it has taken on even greater meaning now that I am raising two daughters.
I believe that no one should be limited or defined by something they did not choose — like being born a girl or a boy. Every child deserves equal opportunities, equal respect, and equal room to dream.
While re-learning things ourselves, our generation should focus on the next generation and how they grow up.
I want to help kids grow up knowing that their worth isn’t measured by how they look, what they wear, or who approves of them — but by their curiosity, courage, kindness, ideas, and dreams. I want to help them stay focused on their goals, rooted in confidence, and strong in their voice.
It’s a long, ongoing journey — but it’s one I am committed to for life. Because when we empower young kids, we don’t just change their futures — we change the world.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What will you regret not doing?
I would regret not living my life to the fullest because society expected me to fit into a certain mold. My family , especially my daughters are the reason to expand, to dream even bigger.
I don’t want to shrink myself to be “acceptable.”
I don’t want to quiet my ambitions to seem “appropriate.”
I want my daughters to see that personal goals matter, that their dreams deserve space, time, and commitment.
So what I would regret is not choosing myself.
Not taking risks.
Not chasing the things that light me up.
Not showing my daughters how to do the same.
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