Today we’d like to introduce you to Rishika Mahtani.
Rishika, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
My first job was in the PR office of Louis Vuitton. It was an incredible experience, I traveled the world with them supporting international Vuitton efforts and helping magazines like Harper’s Bazaar, Elle style their cover-shoots. Visiting Paris was an integral part of my journey with the luxury brand and the most magnificent at that!
Today, after years of experience, I am the marketing and PR girl for one of the leading fashion luxury retailers in the world. In addition, I plan the events and work alongside stylists, social media influencers and other marvelous creative souls from across the nation! It’s been quite a journey! It’s so important to believe in yourself and perseverance is key. Never give up on your dreams because they will eventually come true.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It’s not always been rosy. There were times I tried and tried again until I got the jobs of my dream. To get the Louis job, I made sure to follow up every week for a month until they gave it to me! And the same for my current job as well. I applied to so many different positions and finally after months of trying my dream job clicked through and I couldn’t have imagined it being any better than this. I didn’t give up. I kept on my dream job path and put in the time and effort to make it happen.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about your business – what should we know?
I’ve been groomed in the art of luxury. My brain is pre-wired to promote and plan a strategy for the luxury fashion & lifestyle industry. I’m known for producing elevated events. My goal is to make the brands I promote become addictive in the eyes of the audience. I have an expansive media network, comprising of editors, stylists, and influencers who are my biggest partners and pillars and the most incredible & talented friends.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
For me, it’s always been important to read between the lines and get to the heads of the consumer. I’m able to understand their pulse, perhaps because I am the customer. I work with leading company’s in fashion & luxury because I believe in their vision, product, and technical know-how. That’s the most important path to success for me, believing in yourself and your company.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @globalcouturegirl
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