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Varsha Tulsani
2025 Ambassador
India Women's Empowerment Social Impact Leader

Varsha Tulsani

Passionate leader empowering women through financial literacy and sustainable change

I'm a passionate leader and social impact advocate with a background in business administration, financial management, and sustainability. With experience in community engagement, mentorship, and project leadership through organizations like Empower Her and the Robin Hood Army, I strive to create meaningful change by empowering individuals—especially women—through education, financial literacy, and environmental initiatives. My father's dedication to his business and my mother's nurturing spirit taught me that financial health isn't just about numbers—it's about empowerment, resilience, and the ability to uplift not only oneself but also the community.

"Do not wait for someone else to come and speak for you. It's you who can change the world."

— Malala Yousafzai

This quote embodies everything I believe about empowerment. Change doesn't wait for permission, and neither should we. Financial literacy, women's empowerment, community impact—these aren't issues to wait for others to solve. We have the power, the voice, and the responsibility to act now and transform the world around us.

What does being financially healthy mean to you?

Being financially healthy is about empowerment, resilience, and creating opportunities that uplift individuals and communities, especially those who are most underserved. Coming from a background where financial security was not a given, I have seen firsthand the power of financial literacy in transforming lives. Financial health isn't just about numbers—it's about empowerment, resilience, and the ability to uplift not only oneself but also the community. It's about equity, access, and sustainable development, ensuring that essential services like education, healthcare, and economic opportunities are accessible to all, regardless of social or economic status. I believe financial well-being should be a right, not a privilege.

What motivates your work in financial health?

What motivates me is the power financial health holds to create opportunities, drive change, and uplift those who have been historically underserved. Through my work with Empower Her, the Robin Hood Army, and various leadership initiatives, I have seen how financial literacy and access to resources can transform lives, helping women break free from economic limitations and build independent futures. For me, financial health is about creating a ripple effect—where one empowered individual can inspire and uplift an entire community. By ensuring my financial well-being, I can continue to invest in meaningful initiatives, mentor others, and advocate for a world where financial knowledge and opportunities are accessible to all.

Current Goal

Build a strong foundation that allows me to uplift and support women around me in achieving financial independence. Growing up, I witnessed how financial limitations often dictate the choices women make—whether in education, career, or personal aspirations. I want to change that narrative by helping women break free from societal constraints and create a status for themselves where financial security is not just a dream but a reality. For me, financial health is about creating a cycle of empowerment where one success story leads to many more. When one woman gains financial independence, she not only transforms her own life but also becomes a source of inspiration and support for others. She teaches her daughters, mentors her peers, and uplifts her community. This ripple effect is what drives me.

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