#30 | From Crumbling Beginnings to Impactful Leadership: Sakshi Thakur OAM’s Journey

Date of recording: 19/01/2026Summary:In this episode, Sakshi Thakur OAM shares her inspiring journey from early challenges to founding Sewing TheSeeds, a social enterprise empowering women in India through ethical textile work. Discover how her leadership, cultural roots, and innovative impact models are transforming lives and communities. Keywords:social enterprise, impact, women empowerment, ethical fashion, Australia-India migration, sustainable income,community development Chapters:01:08 - Sakshi’s early life and migration from Kuwait to Australia02:19 - The story behind Sewing The Seeds and its mission03:09 - Sakshi’s pivotal moment of persistence in her 20s09:28 - Constraints and strengths in social enterprise10:20 - Who Sewing The Seeds serves and how it operates11:46 - Signals of dignity and agency in impact14:45 - Training to trading pathway and impact timeline16:56 - Product sourcing and sustainability practices21:43 - Risk-taking as CEO during COVID and structural changes23:30 - Public recognition and its impact on leadership25:31 - Living between Australia and India26:07 - Policy changes to unlock impact for social enterprises28:01 - Advice for aspiring migrants and social entrepreneurs34:18 - Misconceptions about social enterprise35:09 - Advice for migrants considering impact venturesAcknowledgments:We extend our heartfelt thanks to Sakshi for so generously volunteering her time, and for imparting her knowledge and insights!As always, thank you to our listeners, without which this podcast would simply not exist. If you have any feedback or suggestions, we would love to hear from you - call us on (03) 9063 2240 or visit www.lawgration.com.au.Disclaimer:This content is intended to be for general informational purposes only, and all content is current at the time of recording and subject to change without prior notice. While LawGration is an Incorporated Legal Practice, we are not aware of your personal circumstances, needs or goals, and information contained in this post should not be construedas legal, immigration or other advice. Before acting on any information in this post, you should always query whether it is relevant to your circumstances and consult an Australian immigration lawyer or registered migration agent.The views and/or opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LawGration, or any other organisation that they represent or are otherwise affiliated with. In the event that content is marked as ‘promotional’, unless expressly stated, LawGration does not in any way endorse any third party or their offerings.