Today we’d like to introduce you to Aditi Kumar.
Hi Aditi, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I am an ordinary girl with extraordinary dreams. I am a person with varied interests, be it fashion, fitness, beauty, interior decor, travel and food.
I am your quit-essential diva next door. An ambitious and hard-working girl from a small town of India, raised in a progressive and forward-thinking family.
Two master’s degrees and multiple professional certifications later, I spend my time making robots during the day and the rest of my time is spent in learning & fun. Me and my husband, who is a Technical Director in a supply chain company, are licensed realtor in the state of North Carolina. I am the current title holder of Mrs. Bharat USA 2023. I am also the Vice President / Pageant Director of MyDream TV pageants for the state of North Carolina & South Carolina. I graduated from the University of Texas, Dallas in 2009 and now I volunteer as a mentor for the Master’s student at the University of Texas.
I am a passionate believer in the growth mindset, and I carefully invest my time in learning and hustling.
I have a daughter whom I adore and a cat whom I am obsessed with. Me, my husband and our daughter love enjoying food and vacationing around the world.
I draw inspiration from everyone I see and meet.
I truly believe in Karma and only want to send good vibes into the universe.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It hasn’t been smooth at all, but God has been kind. I came to the USA as an immigrant on a dependent visa. Starting a career without a work visa was extremely challenging. I continued with my education, even though I had an MBA degree from my home country, I decided to go for another Master’s degree to increase my career prospects in this country. My husband supported me financially during this period. I went through a lot of initial struggles to find a job on a dependent visa. While I waited for our Green Card, I kept myself busy with more education, training and raising my beautiful daughter, who is now 14 years old. There were several occasions when I had to move through different cities to get better jobs. I have gone through mass layoffs, joblessness, and phases of depression. There are only two things that kept me going and shaped me into the accomplished woman that I am today – Resilience and Persistence.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a Robotic Process Automation Consultant. My specialty is having a natural understanding of people, processes and tools. I think I was made for this career, and I love every bit of my job. When most of my friends tell me that they want to retire asap, I feel as if I am just getting started. I cannot wait to design my next Robot. I take extreme pride in the fact that I chose a career in which I had absolutely no background, with hard work and the willingness to learn new things, I created a successful career for myself, a career that gives me happiness and keeps me excited every day.
Being a pageant winner and a part of the Pageant system is another thing that I am extremely proud of.
What sets me apart from others is my thought process and my confidence on myself. I believe in inclusion and empowerment.
What were you like growing up?
Growing up, I was a very disciplined child, very good and focused on studies. I always had an interest in arts and literature. I have been a writer since my childhood. I still do write occasionally in English and Hindi, my mother tongue.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.aditikumar.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.a.ditty/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditikumar7/
