MRS INDIA INTERNATIONAL QUEEN FINALIST Mrs. Soumya Sulegai

Congratulations Mrs. Soumya Sulegai from Bangalore, Karnataka for being selected as a finalist of Mrs India International Queen 2027! Let’s know more about her. We interviewed Mrs. Soumya and here are her amazing answers:

Name: Soumya Sulegai

Profession: HR

Qualification: B.E. and an MBA in HR

Location: Karnataka

Strengths: My biggest strength is the courage to create my own path. I am goal-oriented, passionate and unafraid to take the road less travelled. But no matter how ambitious my goals are, I believe success is truly meaningful only when it is built on integrity, honesty and hard work.

Weakness: One of my weaknesses is that I sometimes take time to let people see the real me. I’m a little like a coconut – strong and guarded on the outside but soft at heart. This can sometimes make me seem unapproachable. Over time, I’ve learned that strength isn’t always about keeping your guard up but also having the courage to let it down. So today, I consciously try to lead with warmth and allow people to see the empathy, loyalty and compassion behind my strong exterior.

Likes: I like exploring new places, meeting new people and experiencing life. What I cherish the most is the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone’s life because the best journeys are not just about the places we discover, but also about the lives we touch along the way.

Dislikes: I dislike dishonesty, complacency and disrespect. I strongly believe in integrity, giving your best and treating everyone with dignity because ultimately, your character is defined by not just what you achieve but also by how you treat others.

Tell us about your family:

I am a daughter, a sister, a wife and a proud mother to an adorable three-year-old boy. My family has been my biggest anchor – celebrating my highs, standing by me through my lows and always giving me the freedom to pursue my dreams. They have shaped my values and kept me grounded.

Quotes that keep you going, motivate you:

• Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us footprints on the sands of time!
• You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward!
• Nothing can dim the light which shines from within!
• A meaningful life is not measured only by what we achieve!

Achievements/ Anything you are proud of yourself:

My proud achievements are not titles or accolades, but the lives I’ve had the privilege to impact.

I have helped build programs at companies that create opportunities for women in engineering and young talent from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, enabling them to augment their skill sets, build confidence and take their first step into meaningful careers.

I’ve also mentored many interns and young professionals; helped them recognise their potential, embrace their weaknesses and turn them into strengths.

Nothing gives me greater pride than seeing someone I once hired or mentored go on to build a remarkable career. To me, true achievement isn’t just about how far I rise, but also about how many people I can help rise along the way.

What is Women Empowerment according to you?

To me, women empowerment is the freedom to choose – the freedom to dream, pursue our ambitions and live life on our own terms. I strongly believe that marriage and motherhood should add to a woman’s identity, not replace it. A woman can love and nurture her family while still choosing her dreams, her growth and her happiness. True empowerment is when an empowered woman uses her strength to help other women find theirs – because when one woman rises, she should inspire many more to rise with her.

Message for the society:

My message to society is simple: talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Education can open doors, but sometimes people need someone to show them where those doors are. I believe those of us who have had the privilege of education, experience and opportunity have a responsibility to bring those opportunities closer to people who may not have the same access.

Success becomes truly meaningful when it creates possibilities for someone else. So, if you have knowledge, share it. If you have influence, use it. And if you have climbed a ladder, reach back and help someone else climb.

How will you give back to society after becoming a Queen?

If I have the privilege of becoming Mrs India International Queen, I want to use the crown to create something far more valuable – opportunity. Education and employability are causes very close to my heart. I have spent years mentoring young talent and helping create career opportunities, particularly for women and students who may not always have access to the right guidance or networks. I would use this platform to bring together accomplished women as mentors and connect them with young people who need career guidance, confidence and access to opportunities. I don’t want my crown to simply shine on me – I want its light to illuminate a path for someone else.

Why have you participated in Mrs India International Queen?

I have participated in Mrs India International Queen because I believe beauty is not simply about how a woman looks – it is about who she is, what she stands for and the difference she chooses to make. I want to discover a new identity for myself and explore my potential – step beyond the familiar, challenge myself and create an identity that is uniquely mine.

Yes, I have always secretly dreamt of being on stage, on television and perhaps even on the front-page news, but I want that visibility for the right reasons. I want to use it to represent a woman who is ambitious yet grounded, successful yet compassionate and unafraid to keep reinventing herself. For me, Mrs India International Queen is not about wearing a crown. It is about becoming a woman worthy of what that crown represents.