MRS INDIA INTERNATIONAL QUEEN FINALIST Mrs. Shweta Gandhi

Congratulations Mrs. Shweta Gandhi from New Zealand, for being selected as a finalist of Mrs India International Queen 2025! Let’s know more about her. We interviewed Mrs. Shweta and here are her amazing answers:

Name: Shweta Gandhi
Profession: HR Manager
Qualification: Double Master’s in Human Resource Management (MBA and MMS in HR from India and New Zealand respectively)
Location: New Zealand
Strengths: Strong Communication skills, Confidence to break barriers, Believe in myself and Resilience with courage.
Weakness: Perfectionist and Self-critical.
Likes: Dancing, Travelling, Reading and Fashion with purpose.
Dislikes: Judgemental attitudes, disrespect and negativity.

Tell us about your family:

I am blessed with a loving and supportive family. My husband is from the UK and works as a software engineer—he’s my biggest cheerleader. We recently celebrated a special milestone as our daughter just turned one this June, and she brings so much joy and purpose to my life.

I also come from a close-knit family. My father is an engineer who runs his own business—his work ethic has always inspired me. And my mother, a dedicated homemaker, is the heart of our home. She taught me the values of compassion, strength, and grace. Their love and guidance have shaped me into the woman I am today.

Quotes that keep you going, motivate you:

• The most beautiful thing a woman can wear is confidence
• Empowered women empower the world
• Your vibe attracts your tribe
• Resilience is not about never falling. It’s about rising every time you fall. 

Achievements/ Anything you are proud of yourself:

Professional:

• Represented Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in New Zealand among 45 countries for a public presentation at ICBC Head Office, Beijing, China, which was the “One ICBC, One Family” Forum. Performed in front of Country Ambassadors from all over the world.
• Awarded the Excellent Employee award for outstanding performance for Banking Branch Licence at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in New Zealand. I was the only Indian who was awarded this among all Chinese and other nationalities such as Sri Lankan, South African and Kiwis.
• Designed an Exit Interview procedure and implemented it successfully within China Construction Bank in New Zealand, which helped the HR Department know what the staff expected. The suggestions provided were a real eye-opener for HR and senior management and helped the overall operation of the bank.
• I led a tree plantation drive to promote sustainability, and as an HR Manager, I organized a Mental Health Awareness Week to support employee well-being. These initiatives reflect my belief in empowering both people and the planet.

Personal:

• Completed Bharatnatyam Arangetram at a young age of 21 years and have performed stage shows in India and New Zealand.
• Won first prize for public speaking in New Zealand.
• Got Asian Scholarship to relocate to New Zealand to do my Double Masters.
• Awarded First Class Honours in Master of Management Studies major in Human Resource Management (HRM) at University of Waikato, New Zealand. 

What is Women Empowerment according to you?

According to me, Women Empowerment means giving every woman the freedom, confidence, and opportunity to be her truest self. Empowerment begins when we uplift each other, break stereotypes, and lead with compassion, strength, and purpose.

Message for the society:

My message to society is to create a world where women are not limited by expectations but empowered by possibilities. Every girl deserves to dream freely, speak boldly, and lead confidently. True empowerment begins when we break the barriers of bias and build a culture of respect, equality, and opportunity—for every woman, everywhere. 

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

After becoming the Queen, I will use this crown as a global platform to champion women empowerment because when women rise, the world rises with them. I will collaborate with international partners to organize skill development programs for women especially widows, single mothers, and survivors of domestic abuse so they can achieve financial independence and self-worth. Beyond these, I will continue to use my voice, my story, and this title to spread positivity, promote unity in diversity, and be an example that beauty truly shines when it’s used to better the lives of others.

Why have you participated in Mrs India International Queen?

I want to participate in Mrs India International Queen, in this beauty pageant because I believe it is a powerful platform to grow personally, inspire others, and amplify meaningful causes. Pageantry is not just about physical beauty; it’s about confidence, advocacy, and the courage to represent something bigger than oneself. Through this experience, I aim to challenge myself, share my story, and promote women empowerment. I see this as an opportunity to evolve, connect with like-minded individuals, and contribute positively to my community effectively.