WomenShine Chamber of Entrepreneurship (WCE) is a women-led, purpose-driven platform dedicated to strengthening women’s participation in entrepreneurship, leadership, and economic development. Established as a registered trust, WCE works as an enablement ecosystem that supports women at different stages of their entrepreneurial and leadership journeys.
WCE goes beyond being a community. It functions as a structured platform that connects women with knowledge, institutions, markets, and opportunities, enabling them to move from aspiration to action and from action to impact.
WCE exists to bridge the gap between potential and access.
While many women have skills, ideas, and ambition, they often lack:
WCE addresses these gaps through capacity building, mentorship, networking, institutional linkages, and curated programs, creating sustainable pathways for women-led growth.
At WCE, we support women through a 360-degree enablement approach, which includes:
Our programs are designed to be practical, inclusive, and impact-oriented, focusing on long-term growth rather than one-time interventions.
WCE’s work aligns with broader development priorities, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
Through leadership summits, workshops, dialogue platforms, market access initiatives, and structured programs such as WCE Academy, Red Dot Talks, Celebrate HER, and UDGAM, WCE is nurturing a new generation of confident, resilient, and forward-looking women entrepreneurs and leaders.
Our approach is collaborative, non-political, and development-oriented, ensuring credibility with institutions while remaining deeply rooted in community impact.
To build an inclusive ecosystem where women lead economic growth, shape leadership, and drive sustainable development.
To empower women with access, skills, and opportunities to build sustainable enterprises and leadership pathways.
where women rise, lead, and shine.
Aparna Mishra is a seasoned PR and Events Consultant with over 28 years of experience across the corporate, media, and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Her professional journey spans leading organisations such as The Times of India, Modi Revlon, and Reliance Communications where she built strong expertise in marketing strategy, customer operations, brand communication, and business development.
Driven by a deep commitment to women’s empowerment and visibility, Aparna is the Founder of WomenShine, a global digital magazine that highlights inspiring stories of women achievers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. She is also the Secretary General and Founder Trustee of the WomenShine Chamber of Entrepreneurship (WCE), a women-focused institutional platform dedicated to entrepreneurship, leadership development, and ecosystem building.
Through her consulting work, Aparna has conceptualised and executed impact-driven brand campaigns, leadership summits, workshops, awareness initiatives, and community programs, effectively bridging corporate objectives with social and developmental outcomes. Her strength lies in translating ideas into meaningful experiences that create visibility, engagement, and long-term value. Aparna also serves as the State President – Uttar Pradesh for ABWCI (Association of Business Women in Commerce & Industry), where she mentors women-led businesses and startups, particularly in the areas of branding, communication, visibility, and growth strategy.
With a unique blend of storytelling, strategic thinking, and executional excellence, Aparna continues to empower individuals and organisations by creating platforms, narratives, and opportunities that enable women to grow, lead, and succeed.
Jyotsna Walia is a seasoned corporate trainer and learning & development professional with over 15 years of experience in designing and delivering impactful training interventions across India and international platforms. Her work spans a diverse range of audiences, including corporate professionals, students, freshers, and early-career talent.
She specialises in communication skills, leadership development, personality enhancement, and emotional intelligence, helping individuals build confidence, clarity, and professional presence. Jyotsna has trained teams at several prominent organisations, including Coral Racing, Eastern Book Company, Radiance Corporate Solutions, Tata Sky, Sharekhan, IOCL, CEAT, Axis Securities, and Antlia Fintech.
In the education and skilling space, she has led personality development and leadership programs at institutions such as City Montessori School (CMS) and VidyaGyan, and has spent over 4.5 years mentoring freshers through her association with Imarticus Learning, preparing young professionals for workplace readiness and long-term career growth.
As Co-Founder of the WomenShine Chamber of Entrepreneurship (WCE), Jyotsna plays a key role in shaping learning frameworks, capacity-building initiatives, and leadership development programs for women entrepreneurs and youth. Her approach combines empathy, structure, and real-world applicability, ensuring that learning translates into confidence and action.
Deeply passionate about personal growth and human potential, Jyotsna continues to empower students, professionals, and seafarers to enhance communication, strengthen emotional intelligence, and develop the leadership mindset required to thrive and lead in their respective journeys.
When we envisioned the WomenShine Chamber of Entrepreneurship (WCE), our intent went far beyond building a business platform. We set out to create a supportive ecosystem where women could find guidance, confidence, and opportunity—an ecosystem rooted in collaboration, resilience, and shared growth.
Over the years, we have met women with remarkable potential—some taking their first steps, others scaling impactful enterprises. What connects them all is the need for clarity, access, and belief. WCE exists to bridge that gap by standing beside women as they build, grow, and lead.
At WCE, we believe that empowerment is not about perfection, but about progress. This is a space where women can learn, ask questions, experiment, grow stronger through challenges, and move forward with confidence. Through structured training, mentorship, institutional collaborations, and a strong community network, we work to remove barriers and create sustainable pathways for success.
We are proud that WCE’s work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in advancing gender equality, reducing inequalities, and strengthening inclusive economic growth. These global goals reflect the local impact we strive to create every day.
Our message to every woman is simple:
Start where you are. Build with what you have. Trust in who you are becoming.
The world needs your ideas, your leadership, and your voice.
Together, let us rise—as women, as entrepreneurs, and as leaders shaping meaningful change.
With purpose and commitment,
Aparna Mishra & Jyotsna Walia
Founders, WomenShine Chamber of Entrepreneurship (WCE)
At WomenShine Chamber of Entrepreneurship (WCE), we believe that empowering women goes beyond education or enterprise. It is about creating meaningful experiences, supportive ecosystems, and real opportunities that enable women to grow, lead, and thrive in every sphere of life.
We design impact-driven programs that spark transformation—whether a woman is launching a business, stepping into leadership, building financial independence, amplifying her voice for social change, or finding confidence and strength through sport and community.
Each WCE program is thoughtfully curated to address the real needs of real women—entrepreneurs, students, homemakers, professionals, and aspiring leaders. Our initiatives span diverse domains including business, leadership, financial literacy, wellness, creativity, social equity, and personal development, ensuring holistic growth and long-term impact.
