Episode 28: “Don’t Give Up on Your Dreams” — Monika Jain on Taking the First Step to Building a Global Business as a Mum and Creating a Life Without Limits

In this inspiring episode, Moana Robinson chats with Monika Jain, a passionate entrepreneur and mum who shares her journey of building a global auction house from the ground up—starting when her daughter was just one year old.Monika opens up about the reality of starting a business while navigating motherhood, the internal battle of “mum guilt,” and the external pressures from society that often tell women to choose between family and ambition. Rather than waiting for the “perfect time,” Monika chose courage—taking the leap into entrepreneurship and trusting that everything would fall into place.From launching her business with a $60,000 auction to now generating multi-million-dollar auctions globally, Monika shares how resilience, the right team, and a strong mindset have been key to her success. Her business focuses on pre-loved luxury jewellery—bringing sustainability to the forefront by giving beautiful pieces a second life while reducing the need for new mining.Monika also shares how her daughter became her biggest inspiration and cheerleader, motivating her to lead by example and show that women can pursue both motherhood and their dreams—without compromise. With a team made up of 90% women and a vision to take her company to IPO, Monika is redefining what’s possible for women in business, especially in traditionally male-dominated industries.Her message is clear and powerful: don’t wait for the perfect moment—take the first step, ask for help, and trust yourself along the way.This episode is a must-listen for any woman who has ever doubted whether she can do it all—and do it her way.Connect with Monika Jain:📢 LinkedIn📢 ⁠Instagram📺 You may also watch the full interview on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ — please follow and subscribe🎙️ Website