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What does it take to turn failures into stepping stones and build one of India’s largest salon chains while empowering thousands of women? Find out in this inspiring episode!
On this episode of the Via Vino: The Vino Supraja Podcast, Vino sits down with Mr. C.K. Kumaravel, Co-Founder and CEO of Naturals Salon & SPA, a trailblazer in India’s beauty and wellness industry. From overcoming failures to scaling a business with purpose, Mr. C.K.K shares motivational insights into entrepreneurship, perseverance, and innovation.
Discover how Naturals Salon empowers women entrepreneurs and helps them stay ahead in the competitive salon and spa market. Packed with actionable advice and personal anecdotes, this conversation highlights the transformative power of resilience and making a positive societal impact.
Whether you're interested in business growth, motivation, or the beauty industry, this episode offers valuable takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Topics:
The entrepreneurial journey and experiences of Mr. C.K. in the salon industry.
The influence of Mr. C.K.'s father and the legacy of the sachet revolution in India.
The importance of resilience and learning from failure in entrepreneurship.
Empowering women entrepreneurs and challenging traditional gender roles.
The evolution of the beauty industry in India and changing societal attitudes towards grooming.
Strategies for maintaining quality control during business expansion.
The vision for Naturals as a global brand and the significance of location strategy.
The role of training and employee development in business success.
The impact of personal experiences and family support on entrepreneurial endeavours.

Key Takeaways:
'Entrepreneurship is your art of going from one failure to another without losing enthusiasm.’
‘When your mind is weak, the situation looks like a problem. When your mind is normal, it looks like a challenge. When your mind is strong, it looks like an opportunity.’
'Impact the world positively, even when you are down, even when you are small. That is the one thing which has helped me, and that is the point I want to leave to the audience.'

About the Host:
Vino Supraja is a beacon of sustainability in fashion,
Pioneering eco-conscious practices with her eponymous brand. As its founder and creative director, she's an award-winning designer, speaker, author, and architect. Vino collaborates closely with grassroots artisans from rural India, ensuring their welfare while crafting exquisite pieces. Her work champions ethical fashion, paving the way for a more sustainable industry.
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Time Stamps

Mr. C.K.'s Entrepreneurial Journey (00:00:41)

The Impact of Mr. C.K.'s Father (00:02:16)

Lessons from Childhood (00:05:34)

Skills and Entrepreneurship (00:06:55)

Responsibility for One's Life (00:08:22)

The Changing Beauty Industry (00:10:03)

Starting Naturals Salon (00:10:27)

Transforming the Salon Experience (00:12:02)

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs (00:14:25)

Influence of Mr. C.K.'s Mother (00:15:14)

The Challenge of Women's Roles (00:16:10)

Franchising and Women's Empowerment (00:17:57)

Empowering Women Through Self-Belief (00:18:49)

The Role of Competition (00:19:47)

Maintaining Quality in Expansion (00:20:41)

Branching Out to Dubai (00:22:01)

Choosing Salon Locations (00:24:47)

Branding of Naturals (00:26:49)

Training Employees (00:27:57)

Managing During the Pandemic (00:31:47)

Work-Life Balance in Entrepreneurship (00:35:02)

Learning from Failure (00:37:34)

Overcoming Business Failure (00:37:52)

Facing Legal Challenges (00:38:20)

Mindset During Adversity (00:39:43)

The Frog Story (00:42:45)

Defining Success (00:43:02)

Impacting the World (00:43:52)

Personal Legacy (00:45:16)

Documentation as Legacy (00:46:35)