#Small business - **Raksha’s Kitchen: A Journey of Love, Dedication, and Pure Vegetarian Flavors**

Namaskar,
Local Guides Dosto…

This Women’s Day, let’s celebrate and support inspiring women like Raksha Hasmukh Mewada, who turned her passion for cooking into a thriving home-based business, Raksha’s Kitchen. Her journey is a beautiful reminder of how determination, family support, and digital visibility can empower women entrepreneurs to succeed.
Starting Small, Dreaming Big: The Pandemic Push

The idea for Raksha’s Kitchen was born during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. With many people in need of nutritious home-cooked meals, Raksha saw an opportunity to offer wholesome vegetarian tiffins that brought comfort to those facing uncertainty.

Her husband, Hasmukh, ensured that each meal reached customers promptly, while her mother-in-law, Jayaben, provided essential support in the kitchen. Together, they promoted their venture through social media and word of mouth, sparking a movement of hope and resilience.

A Digital Transformation: Success on Google Maps

After I added Raksha’s Kitchen to Google Maps, the business experienced tremendous success. It rapidly became one of the most trusted food services in the area, earning glowing reviews and a high rating that truly reflects its commitment to quality. Witnessing this digital transformation and the overwhelming customer response has left me incredibly satisfied. It’s a proud moment to see how a simple step on Google Maps can make such a significant impact on a small business.

The Heart of Raksha’s Kitchen
What sets Raksha’s Kitchen apart is its commitment to serving pure vegetarian food with the care and warmth of home cooking. Every dish from the comforting dal-chawal to the flavorful sabzis and rotis—is a testament to Raksha’s dedication. The authenticity of these home-style meals has resonated with corporate workers, daily wage earners, and families alike, all seeking a taste of genuine, nutritious food.

Challenges Faced and Lessons Learned
Building a business amid a pandemic was no small feat. Raksha faced financial constraints, supply chain issues, and the challenge of managing both a household and a growing business. There were also obstacles like fake orders and scam attempts, which she overcame by implementing strict verification checks. Despite these hurdles, the determination of Raksha and her family turned every challenge into a stepping stone toward success.

Family, Friends, and Community: The Backbone of Success
Raksha’s journey is a shared story of collective strength. Her family played a significant role, contributing in various ways—from supporting kitchen operations to helping spread the word.

Raksha shared her gratitude, saying:

“I am truly grateful to Shruti Women@LocalGuides [@Shrut19] (https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3646790)). Her digital promotion efforts on Google Maps have been a game-changer for Raksha’s Kitchen. Thanks to her support, our business has gained incredible visibility, reaching many new customers and strengthening our reputation. I can’t thank her enough for helping bring our home-cooked meals to more people.”

Reading her words fills me with immense joy. It’s truly fulfilling to see how my small contribution on Google Maps helped her business thrive.


Review of Raksha kitchen

A Note of Gratitude and Joy
I am deeply touched by Raksha’s heartfelt message. Adding Raksha’s Kitchen to Google Maps and witnessing its growth has been an incredibly satisfying experience. It’s proof that when we support local businesses—especially women-led ventures—we empower dreams and strengthen communities.

Let’s continue to celebrate and uplift women entrepreneurs. Every small step, every local review, and every word of encouragement can make a world of difference.

Together, we celebrate the success of women entrepreneurs and the power of local support.

Raksha’s inspiring with Google map meaningful contribution. It highlights the power of women supporting women while showcasing the impact of Local guides.

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@Shrut19
Wow great happy to read your post.Getting fresh homemade is a boon ,This way promoting &; supporting women owned businesses is wow. All the photo is yummy :face_savoring_food: Earlier morning feeling hungry want to taste her Idli & Sandwich :sandwich:.

Best wishes to you.Waiting to read such post .

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Congratulations @Shrut19, on supporting a small business by helping them to promote it on Google Maps :bouquet:

Such gestures of helpfulness, combined with Google Maps, greatly impact small business owners’ lives, especially women.

Happy International Women’s Day - today and every day!

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Nice post @Shrut19 keep on explore Local Business

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Excellent, a perfect example of supporting women owned businesses. You have done an exceptional job by writing such a detailed review.

Her kind words are encouragement for our local guides community.

Thanks for sharing with us, @Shrut19 tai.

Cheers!

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Thank you @Shrut19 for sharing story of Raksha’s kitchen with us. Home made kitchen are really trend now and thank you also for supporting woman in that related business on Google Maps.

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Perfect support for women-owned businesses—your post is excellent. @Shrut19

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Wonderful initiative that too in the eve of international women’s day great @Shrut19 you are truly helping the small business women to improve and enhancing their business support.
I salute you for your kind act.
Keep sharing best practices.
Regards
Anil6969

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So happy to hear that a Local women-owned business was supported by you @Shrut19 tai ! It always feels good to read such posts ! Keep inspiring and happy guiding ! Thank you for participating in the challenge :slight_smile:

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Your efforts to support women-owned businesses are truly commendable.
@Shrut19 Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful post with us.

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Wow!! What an inspiring story, Shruti. Thanks for giving back to the community and helping small businesses. This community is the besttt!!!

Can you also tag this post @womenatlocalguides tag. Thank you:)

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Thank you @Shrut19 Tai for this amazing and inspiring post.
You have always worked hard to help the community grow be it online or offline. And helping a woman owned small business grow just feels excellent.

Keep “guiding” always! :100::partying_face:

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Very nice writeup about women owned business @Shrut19 . Appreciate your efforts to write a post and share about women entrepreneurs.

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Auf so ein hilfreiches Engagement von beiden Seiten kann man wirklich stolz sein :+1::folded_hands: @Shrut19

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Supporting small businesses is always inspiring.
Raksha’s Kitchen sounds like a wonderful place filled with love and dedication to pure vegetarian flavors
All the dishes looks yum …!
Thanks for adding and sharing Raksha’s kitchen with us @Shrut19

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नमस्कार
प्रिय रोसी
तारीफ के लिए धन्यवाद।
महिलाओं के नेतृत्व वाले व्यवसायों को बढ़ावा देना और समर्थन देना वास्तव में गर्व की बात है। आपको तस्वीरें पसंद आईं, यह जानकर खुशी हुई—रक्षा का इडली और सैंडविच से लेकर सभी खाना सच में स्वादिष्ट हैं! आपके प्रोत्साहन के लिए धन्यवाद, मैं भविष्य में और भी ऐसे प्रेरणादायक पोस्ट साझा करूंगी। आपको भी ढेरों शुभकामनाएं!

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Nice post @Shrut19 keep on explore Local Business

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Namaskar
Thank you so much Dear Friend GKP for your kind words! It feels great to support and share about women entrepreneurs. Your encouragement means a lot!

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नमस्कार
नक्कीच! दादा
महिलांच्या व्यवसायांना पाठिंबा देणे हा आपल्या लोकल गाईडचा एक
सामूहिक प्रयत्न आहे आणि मला आनंद आहे की आपण या प्रवासात एकत्र आहोत. तुमच्या पाठिंब्याबद्दल आभार!
महिला दिवसाच्या शुभेच्छा बद्दल मनापासून धन्यवाद…

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Namaskar,
thank you so much! It’s always a joy to explore and support local businesses. I appreciate your encouragement!

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