Mounica Tata

Education

Masters in Mass Communication

Work Profile

Freelance illustrator and cartoonist

Married/Unmarried

Married

Having Kids or not

No

Name of your Venture/Firm/Initiative

Doodleodrama

Brief profile of your Venture/Firm/Initiative

Freelance illustrator and cartoonist

Mention your struggle which you have to face to start your venture

Starting out as a freelancer is scary. Finding your style and voice, building an audience, ensuring steady flow of work, funds to keep you afloat, etc.

From when you have started your Journey as an entrepreneur

From 2016

Describe family support

I am blessed to have a very supportive family. Both parents and parents-in-law and my husband are extremely supportive and understanding.

Reaction of your family/friends or well wishers about choosing your passion

My family has always been very supportive. There were some apprehensions and fears in the beginning but we've managed to sail through all that.

Ups and Downs Being an Entrepreneur

The journey is adventerous for sure. There are bad days and good days. The key is to keep at it. There are dry spells and slow patches because as an entrepreneur, you not only have to do the work but generate work as well.

Your Dream

To write and illustrate book of stories that I'd love to read.

Are you happy choosing your way to be an entrepreneur?

Yes, absolutely.

Difficulties you have to face being a woman in your field

My field (illustrations and comic making) isn't gender biased (or at least I don't think so). So far, I've not faced any issues because of the gender I identify with. If anything, being a woman has helped me with my content (making art on issues pertaining to women in this country).

What do you think about necessity of empowerment of woman

Women need to be empowered. Period. There are no two ways about it. we cannot forever live as the second sex or the weaker sex. Because we are not. We must fight for gender equality. Women must help build other women, realise their potential and chase their ambitions/dreams.

Any special comment you want to convey to women who are following you

Don't ever forget to dream. Don't ever forget to believe in yourself. And work. work hard :)

Follow her on 

https://www.doodleodrama.com/

Instagram : 

https://www.instagram.com/doodleodrama/?hl=en

Publised On: Jul 21, 2018