Winning Stroke: Interview With Priyanka Chaudhary Raina, Co-Founder, Gracia Raina Foundation

Mrs. Priyanka Chaudhary Raina is the Co-Founder of Gracia Raina Foundation. A software engineer by education, Priyanka completed a stellar stint as a Banker in The Netherlands and brings an impeccable pedigree from the corporate sector to her work as a social impact entrepreneur. In an informal interview with BW Businessworld, Priyanka Chaudhary Raina, Co-Founder, Gracia Raina Foundation opens up about her personal preferences, life and much more.

If not in the current Profession, You would be?
Have already worked as a software professional as well as a Banker and now a social impact philanthropist.

One tune you always hum.
Wheel on the bus go round & round, Thanks to my daughter Gracia!

One Book to read when you want to motivate yourselves.
Recently read “Wisdom of Sunday” by Oprah Winfrey. Found is very motivating.

One Dialogue of a movie that motivates you or you like the most.
Not a dialogue in particular but really liked the movie “Hidden Figures” which I watched recently.

The Place you never been to and always want to go.
Havana.

An animal that signifies you & why?
Tigress! Focused & Fierce.

A Movie Character you most resemble or resonate with.
The Bride - Kill Bill.

Choose one from each below :
Marvel or DC : DC
Batman or Superman : BatWomen!
Tom or Jerry : Tom
Chacha Chaudhary or Super Commando Dhruv: Chacha Chaudhary

If your life was to be turned into a movie who would you like to play your part?
Any actor justifying to the role :)

Luck or Hard Work, What do you think weighs more in defining a successful Person?
Hard Work

One best decision you ever made.
Working towards the upliftment of society, socially mothers and children. Bring a lot of contentment and happiness.

A strategy that you always use to take your decisions in Personal or Professional life.
Weighing the options and time bound it.

Whose advise you seek when in dilemma?
My father.

What has been your biggest achievement?
To be able to make a difference in someones live through my foundation.

One thing that you want to change in yourself.
Want to be more practical and less emotional when it comes to dealing with problems.

A line said by your closed one that you never forget.
Make a balance in life! Don’t let your failures put you down and don’t let your success get in your head!