Her Story
About Sejal
Sejal Chaturvedi brings over 25 years of experience in the IT sector, where she serves as an IT manager and senior program manager. In addition to her corporate role, she is the CEO of three businesses that emphasize community impact and women empowerment. These include Mango Bliss Dessert Bar, a frozen yogurt company operating two locations in northern Arizona, NAARI (Network of Ambitious and Resilient Indian Women), a professional mentorship and support network that has grown to 1,800 members in under a year, and the upcoming Two for Joy Cafe, an Asian-inspired establishment featuring coffee, chai, and high-protein Greek yogurt options. Chaturvedi earned her bachelor's degree in business management with finance and IT minors from Case Western Reserve University in May 2000 and completed an MBA in digital marketing in 2016. She is a Certified Scrum Master and holds multiple AI certifications. Her work across these ventures focuses on supporting local women entrepreneurs, particularly those with cottage licenses, by providing marketing and operational assistance through her IT expertise.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Sejal
01What do you attribute your success to?
I think that what I attribute my successes to is having a really good support system. Like, I've always had parents that have supported me during, like, you know, like, highs and lows in my life. And I know that I always had somebody there for me, and that was a big deal. And then, later on, when I got married, I was lucky enough to find somebody who did the same. Because having a business, especially a seasonal business like mine, when it comes to, like, frozen yogurt, there are many highs and lows. ... having somebody there to keep your morale up.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
I think the best advice I've ever received is to be as nice as I can be. Because it goes a long way. I've learned, even in the corporate world, that, like, when you need somebody... something from a coworker, if you ask nicely, you'll probably get it. And I've learned that, you know, in dealing with customers. ... actively listening, trying to understand someone else's perspective, and trying to, you know, feel what it feels like to be in someone else's shoes. And then being courteous and nice. That always brings customers back.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would really tell any young lady who would like to, like, start a business one day, or one day soon, is that, like, you know, do your homework. ... I would make a network of other business owners, and I would ask a lot of questions when it comes to marketing, operations, even how to talk to customers. ... your network is your net worth. And I really believe that's true.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
So I think sincerity, honesty, resilience. You know, just because you failed, that doesn't mean you stop trying. And trying to be the best version of yourself. ... you get to live this life once. So make the most out of it. Like, really work hard, you know, like, love hard, play hard, like, have fun, but at the same time, really work to, you know, make your dreams, like, happen.
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