Today we’d like to introduce you to Mukthi Dasaraju.
Hi Mukthi, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I was terrorized with terrible cystic acne growing up, and unfortunately, the only remedy I found was prescription medication. Isotretinoin was rough on my mind and body but eventually, it did clear up my skin. But I was still left with a ridiculous amount of dark spots and dry skin. I spent thousands of dollars trying different products to fix this issue but to no avail.
OHM ESSENTIALS began when I realized that the home remedies, I grew up using in India were more effective than the chemical products found on the market today. I started to research and mix my own oils and butters in my kitchen in 2017. Before long, I saw that my skin was radiating and my acne spots were disappearing. I started handing out my newly created products to family and friends and realized that I had created an inexpensive, natural product that people needed.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Yes and no. No business is a smooth road, there are always going to be challenges. Something as small as forgetting to post a photo on a specific holiday gets me bummed out for the rest of the week. Or something like having supply chain issues and not having enough jars to fulfill my orders is terrifying. So, in that sense no it is not a smooth road.
But, when you take a step back and think of all the challenges you overcame, the creative solutions you found, you will see that is it a beautiful ebb and flow. Business isn’t supposed to be a smooth process but the ability to adapt and think quickly and that’s the fun part and “smooth” part of it.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I still have a day job as of right now – I am a Senior Software Solution Consultant for a start-up that recently got acquired called Brightpearl.
I work on my business, OHM ESSENTIALS, on the evenings and weekends whenever I get that chance. I am definitely very proud of myself for starting something from scratch, though it is small – it is mine.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
This is a very good question and there is no one answer for me. I enjoy music, travel, art, fashion, craft cocktails, my friends and the list goes on and on. To sum it all up, living life to the fullest is what makes me happy. I want to indulge in everything I can and experience everything within my means.
Contact Info:
- Email: mukthi@ohmessentials.com
- Website: www.ohmessentials.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohmessentials/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohmessentials/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/OHMESSENTIALS
Image Credits:
Hilzy
