TRISHALA ASHOK, FITBAKES

Here’s Trishala Ashok, so intense was her consideration for our eco-system that she gave up a thriving career in jewellery designing when she learned of the deforestation that takes place to mine for gold and diamonds. Today, as the founder of Fitbakes and as a passionate wildlife activist, Trishala couldn’t ask for a more fulfilling life.

The idea of Fitbakes came to Trishala, when she wanted to make healthful choices to satisfy her own sweet tooth. With hardly any options available in the market she decided to take matters literally in her own hands. After months of research, experiments and tons of trial and errors, Trishala managed to whip up some delicious guilt-free nutritious protein packed desserts. And believe it or not all of it is refined sugar-free, flourless and baked without butter! Trishala currently has a set of regular clients and also supplies to a few restaurants in Bangalore.

The best part about being her own boss is that Trishala can make the time for her other passion, that is rescuing wildlife. She also conducts awareness programs at schools and colleges. She wakes up early to complete her orders for the day and then devotes her time to rescuing, she says, “My weekdays are quite exciting. Either there’s a bird that needs to be rescued / released or sometimes even a monkey! “

On the work front, her insights into entrepreneurship are practical. Trishala says, “There is no perfect formula for starting a small business. I’ve learned that the best business advice usually forces you to think in a new way. Listen to what others have to say—friends, family, experts, even yourself.” As a principle she chooses to chase happiness and not fame or money and the one thing she has learned is that “success means just waking up and being happy with the career you have chosen.”