Misba Shah: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowering Others
Misba Shah: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowering Others” chronicles the inspiring story of Misba Shah, a woman who transformed her life through self-discovery and now dedicates herself to empowering others. This narrative highlights her challenges, triumphs, and the impactful initiatives she has launched to support and uplift those around her
Early Career and Unveiling Self-Love
Witnessing her mother’s struggles fueled Misba’s lifelong dedication to understanding and addressing mental health issues, sparked by a desire to help others.
Expanding Horizons and Making a Societal Impact
ICHARS
Misba worked in HR and started freelance corporate training. She co-founded ICHARS with her mother-in-law Anita Shah, fulfilling her husband Nitin's vision. ICHARS aimed to provide advanced therapeutic and coaching skills for mental health practitioners.
ISF NGO
Fueled by a desire to make a broader impact, ISF, an NGO, was established alongside ICHARS. ISF is dedicated to creating a holistic system that connects, supports and enables all the stakeholders in the mental health landscape.
Giving Back: The Legacy of Innerwheel
For the past six years, Misba has been actively involved with Inner Wheel, an international women's organization dedicated to social projects. This aligns perfectly with her desire to contribute to the well-being of those in need, mirroring the spirit of social work that her grandfather embodied.
From Therapists to Corporates: The Birth of MeetGoals
Witnessing Challenges
Witnessing the challenges employees faced in goal setting and overcoming emotional hurdles, Misba and her team developed the MeetGoals app.
Holistic Approach
These holistic app provided goal-setting tools while addressing emotional and behavioural challenges users might encounter.
Mental Health: A Lifelong Passion
Early Inspiration
Witnessing her mother's struggles with mental health in the early 90s, when awareness was scarce, ignited Misba's passion for understanding and addressing these issues.
Inherent Desire to Help
Misba's inherent desire to help others, like her grandfather who championed social causes, set her on a fulfilling path.
Continuous Learning
This journey has been one of continuous learning and growth, from witnessing mental health struggles first-hand to actively supporting individuals and corporates.