Vandita Tiwari is a Bengaluru-based business mentor and speaker who helps small business owners and women entrepreneurs grow through clear branding, a strong digital presence, and confident communication. She speaks at business networks, women’s programmes, MSME events, and corporate sessions, in person and online across India.
Vandita Tiwari is the founder of Direct2Mentor, a business and marketing mentoring firm, and co-founder of WEN India, a network that supports women entrepreneurs through programmes such as EntrepreNaari Mela and WEN-T Out.
She has trained and mentored business owners on digital presence, including an EDP programme with The Times of India and sessions at FKCCI. She has spoken to audiences ranging from 10 to 300 people.
Vandita is also an author. Her Life Begins series of real-life stories shapes how she teaches storytelling to business owners.
Her talks are practical, warm, and clear. Audiences leave with ideas they can use the next day.
Every talk can be adapted to your audience, industry, and event theme.
1. Rooted to Rise: Growing Yourself with Confidence (Article Coming Soon)
How to build the confidence to speak up, show up, and take the next step without waiting to feel ready. Best for women’s programmes, corporate women’s networks, and colleges.
2. Unapologetically You: Personal Branding for Women Entrepreneurs
How to define what you stand for, show your expertise, and let your presence bring clients. Read: Unapologetically You
3. Networking and Beyond
Why real networking begins after the event, and how to follow up, build trust, and turn connections into business. Watch the Instagram post: Networking Doesn’t Happen at the Networking Event. Full article coming soon
4. Connecting the Dots: Social Media That Brings Business
How Instagram, LinkedIn, Google, and WhatsApp work together, and where small businesses should spend their limited time. Read: Instagram vs LinkedIn
5. Be Found, Be Trusted, Be Contacted: Digital Presence for Small Businesses
How Google Business Profile, a website, reviews, and SEO help customers find and choose your business. Read: Digital Marketing Guide for Small Businesses
6. AI for Small Business: Work Smarter in 2027
Practical AI tools for content, customer replies, and planning, and how AI search is changing the way customers find businesses. Read: Is Your Business ChatGPT-Ready?
7. Stories That Make Your Brand Unforgettable
How to find and tell the founder, customer, and brand stories that make people remember and trust a business. Read: How to Discover and Tell the Stories That Make Your Brand Unforgettable
8. Funding and Growth Schemes for Women Entrepreneurs
An overview of government schemes and funding routes for women-led businesses in India, and how to prepare to apply. Read: Funding Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
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Or write to direct2mentor@gmail.com or message 8105917509 on WhatsApp.
Does Vandita speak online?
Yes. She speaks online and in person, in Bengaluru and across India.
Can the talk be customised for our audience?
Yes. Each talk is adapted to the audience, industry, and event theme.
How early should we book?
The earlier the better. Share your date and we will confirm availability.
What is the speaking fee?
It depends on the event type, session length, and travel. Share your details and we will send a quote.
Which languages does she speak in?
English and Hindi
Does she also offer mentoring for businesses?
Yes. Through Direct2Mentor she offers business and marketing mentoring. A good first step is the ₹99 Business Assessment Report. Book your report