The story of Parimal & Dhivya is as simple as yours
As a college student, I am always on the edge of my seat to attend guest lectures, interact with them, and make new connections. Recently, a club at my college organized an interactive session with various founders of start-ups who were featured in Shark Tank India. One of them was Licksters. Shark Tank has always been a fantasy for me. And when I came face-to-face with the contestants, I had no words for a minute.
Licksters is a premium popsicle brand, founded by Dhivya S and Parimal Kalikar in 2018. The couple is from Nagpur and kickstarted their business in Nagpur itself. This brand serves the best-flavoured popsicles with 100% fruit content. They have a variety of flavours and hence premium fruit treats. Recently they made a deal with Amit Jain on Shark Tank India.
“Journey from a Marathi medium school to the founder of Licksters”
” I went to a Marathi medium school, but this never downcasted me,” said Parimal in the session. Parimal faced a lot of challenges and struggles in his life. His friends and relatives never looked to encourage him. He always avoided being with people who demotivated and misguided him. Instead, he focused on his ambitions and decided to prove all these people wrong.
After schooling, Parimal pursued hotel management. “A very handful of people supported me throughout my studies and career, including my parents. I always kept myself motivated and high-spirited even though many people downhearted me”, Parimal mentioned. Soon Parimal and Dhivya S got married.
“My wife has always been my biggest and best support”
Dhivya is the mega mind behind the idea of Licksters. Nothing is achieved overnight. Dhivya and Parimal had aspirations and dreams in their eyes. They faced a lot of difficulties when they started their brand, especially during the lockdown. But during these difficult times, the duo always had each other’s back. “My wife is an expert in this business and thus, she has been the biggest contributor to this brand and our successful life too.” interpreted Parimal.
The beautiful and inspiring story of this beautiful couple was worth hearing . Their story proved that women are the strongest part of our society and that feminism is the strongest word in any business.
Whether it’s taking care of household tasks, supporting each other’s career aspirations, or simply being there for each other during tough times, husband and wife can help to strengthen the bond between them and foster a happy and fulfilling relationship. Ultimately, by supporting each other, a husband and wife can build a strong foundation of trust, love, and respect that will last a lifetime.
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