Meet the Founders
Two women. One shared conviction. A magazine built on the belief that every woman's story deserves a truly global stage.
Shikha Kaushik
Shikha Kaushik is the founder and managing editor of Women Flourish Magazine, launched on International Women's Day, March 8, 2025 — a deliberate act of beginning on a day that carries the weight of generations of women's resilience and triumph.
Her vision grew from seeing brilliant, world-changing women whose stories were never told. She understood that the gap between women's achievements and their visibility was not a talent problem — it was a platform problem. Women Flourish was her answer.
As Managing Editor, Shikha leads the editorial direction of every issue, shapes the magazine's identity, and ensures it stays true to its founding promise: to tell the most important stories about women's lives with intelligence, warmth, and international ambition. Under her leadership, the magazine has grown to reach readers in 60+ countries.
Hiral Patel
Hiral Patel is the co-founder and editor of Women Flourish Magazine, bringing a rare combination of scholarly rigour, editorial instinct, and deep empathy for the women whose stories fill its pages.
With a background bridging academic research and real-world practice, Dr Hiral brings a thoughtful, evidence-informed perspective to the magazine's coverage of mental health, women's wellbeing, and the social systems that shape women's lives. She is the heart behind the Heal & Revive pillar.
As editor, she shapes the voice and quality of every piece published — working closely with contributors to draw out the truths that take courage to tell. Her editorial philosophy is rooted in respect: for the reader's intelligence, the contributor's experience, and the story itself. She believes the most powerful thing a magazine can do is make a reader feel less alone.
A Shared Commitment to
Excellence & Purpose
Quality, honesty, and craftsmanship are never negotiable. Every issue reflects this commitment.
A story from Nairobi is as important as one from New York. Every culture, every voice matters.
Every decision is made by asking one question: does this serve the women who read us?
This Magazine Belongs
to All of Us
Women Flourish was built by two women with a conviction. But it belongs to every woman who reads it, writes for it, and shares it. Join our community.