What Women Sacrifice to Build a Business from Scratch - Sonya Singh Opens Up -The Living Pod

What does it really take to raise children as a single parent and build a global business empire?

In this powerful conversation, we uncover the untold journey of Sonya Singh , Founder & CEO SIEC ,who started out in a basement office with just ₹10,000 for her first newspaper ad and went on to lead a 98% women-driven company with 30+ branches worldwide and a 300+ strong team

From the tough decision of sending her children to boarding school around age 11–12 , to breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, this story is filled with resilience, sacrifice, and inspiration.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn about:

Balancing parenting and entrepreneurship

The reality of single motherhood and leadership

Struggles and sacrifices behind success

How women can break barriers in business

Lessons from building a women-led global empire

This is more than a story of success — it’s a story of grit, motherhood, and the power of women who refuse to give up.

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CHAPTERS-

00:00 – 00:45 Teaser
00:46 – 02:10 Guest Introduction & Origins
02:11 – 05:58 Single Motherhood & Early Struggles
05:59 – 12:27 Women, Work & Inequality
12:28 – 20:07 Building the First Business Steps
20:08 – 27:07 Naming the Company & First Breakthroughs
27:08 – 34:42 Growth Across India & Beyond
34:43 – 42:00 Values, Discipline & Family Influence
42:01 – 49:45 Parenting & Cultural Balancing
49:46 – 56:00 Why Study Abroad Still Matters
56:01 – 01:04:30 Sacrifices & Business Ethics
01:04:31 – 01:12:00 Leadership Lessons & Women in Business
01:12:01 – 01:20:06 Final Reflections & Advice

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