Next in our Rule Breakers series is Parul Jain.
Parul is the co-founder of Andoze, it is an Earth-Friendly shoe brand purposefully made to make this planet prosper. It changes the shoe game and takes the footwear and fashion industry by storm; with durable, biodegradable, zero waste, 100% vegan shoes that are super stylish and versatile.
Here’s what we found out about Parul’s everyday routine, followed by an exclusive Q+A.
Who is Parul Jain? How would her besties describe her?
Someone who is very approachable and always there to help. Go-getter, hardworking, passionate, and always ready to take any new challenge head-on.
How did the idea for your business come about?
Over the last few years, people have become aware of the ill effects of fashion industry pollution. But they still can’t find better alternatives in a sustainable fashion. With Andoze, I took the responsibility to bring a positive impact by bringing more options into a sustainable fashion market.
If you had a magic stick, which are the three things you would change in the world?
- Lack of Empathy
- Social Inequality
- Disparity in Education
What part of your life experience would you alter if you had the chance to?
Covid time, there has been a lot of instability and I myself was constantly involved in various projects in the last few years that I did not get much time to travel. Traveling across the world, connecting with new people makes me happier, and brings out my creative side.
How do you normally begin your day? The first thing you prefer to do is that makes you productive.
Yoga and meditation. It keeps me calm, focused and productive all day long.
What is the best business advice you would like to give who are planning to start out?
Keep patience and be consistent. Be willing to improve on your day-to-day failures, and success will come. Clearly define what you want to do and achieve, and be fair in your business and with people.
What is an important lesson you’ve learned from running your own business?
- Entrepreneurship is a roller coaster ride- one day you feel you are at the top and the following day you could be at the bottom. Be prepared for everything.
- It takes time and heart to be an entrepreneur.
What would you say are the top 5 skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur, and why?
Courage|Persistence| Great convincing Power | Accepting failure | Quick adaptability
What is your favorite mantra or affirmation that you say to yourself to keep you going?
Keep your spirits high, progress is more important than perfection!
How is your sustainable shoe brand different from others?
There’s nothing like Andoze in the market. They’re the perfect combination of fashion, comfort, and sustainability. Our eye-catching prints and colorful range are for all types of people. Made with our proprietary Sweet-bounce technology, they’re super light and durable. All materials are plant-based, so it reduces carbon footprint by more than 35% compared to other sneakers. Andoze makes the perfect pair of all-day and all-purpose shoes.
5 Benefits of Wearing “Andoze”- Shoes made from plants?
- The day you buy them, you’ve already reduced your carbon footprint by 35%. Pampering yourself with the goodness of natural materials is a blessing 🙂
- It’s the perfect all-purpose shoe with superior comfort.
- All Andoze shoes are treated with Korean technology so the upper is super breathable and waterproof.
- They’re eye-catching and social media friendly and come in solid colors and prints that can uplift your mood.
- Even though they’re dust-resistant, you can still machine wash them after months of wearing them.
If you were not an entrepreneur today, what would you want to be?
No matter what I would have been- I would find ways to just be better and do better for the people & the environment 🙂
What does success mean to you?
Healthy, Positive, and Happy life is more important than anything else.
What’s your greatest success in your business experiences?
No matter how big the idea is; Execution is the biggest thing. From conceptualizing to launching to running, Andoze has played a major role in my life in the last few years.
Lastly, where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?
Andoze will be the poster child at Silicon Valley.
