Gargi Paul · From Chakdaha to Paris

Proof in motion.

02 — About

A small-town girl
rewriting what possible
looks like.

Chakdaha → Kolkata → Paris
Est. journey since 2016

i · Chakdaha

Roots & responsibility

My journey began at almost fifteen and a half, when I finished Class 10. Our family was under serious financial pressure.

One day I saw only ₹5 in my mother’s bag. That moment shifted everything—I knew I had to act.

Alongside school, I started tutoring younger children; two students at first, then it grew. I also worked at a cyber café, building projects for classmates.

Together, those two jobs brought about ₹3,000 a month through Class 11 and 12. While others unwound after school, I was running 4–6 tuition classes.

I kept my own studies going and learned to shoulder family responsibility. That time taught me what duty, grit, and the first steps to standing on my own really mean.

ii · Lockdown pivot

First breakthrough — reselling

After Class 12, when the 2020 lockdown began, almost overnight every bit of work I had dried up. I could no longer run tuition, and the cyber café job was impossible too—that stretch put me through another hard chapter.

But I didn’t freeze. I taught myself online and leaned into reselling—clothes and daily-use products.

My first sale earned exactly ₹63 in profit. A small start, but it sparked real confidence. In the first two or three months I saved roughly ₹10,000; staying at it, I eventually reached around ₹40,000–₹50,000.

Then I used my own money to buy stock and started selling on Facebook Live. Speaking to the camera at first felt deeply uncomfortable—I had no backup plan.

For about 1.5 years I kept the reselling rhythm going. That’s where I picked up business basics: engaging customers, moving product, staying consistent.

That journey showed me: even a modest start, if you keep going, can grow into something much bigger.

iii · Kolkata

Turning point — my digital journey

In 2020 I enrolled on an online platform, but my energy was still tied up in the reselling business, so I didn't give it enough weight.

Roughly 1.5 years on, when the lockdown ended, reselling no longer ran like before. People returned to offline shopping, and my income started to slip.

That's when it clicked—I had to upgrade myself.

I went back to those online courses and began building digital skills, little by little. After I shifted to Kolkata in 2022, alongside my degree I went all-in on digital marketing, freelancing, and digital products.

That's where online earning started for real—and that choice became the biggest turning point in my life.

Over time I didn't only earn for myself; I guided 1 lakh+ people through the same online journey.

To this day I've generated multi-crore revenue (2CR+) in the digital space and put a strong foundation in place for what comes next.

iv · Recognition

Business success & recognition

From mid-2021 I went all-in on my digital journey. Over time my work built the audience’s trust, and growth kept compounding.

Early in 2022 I reached my first ₹10 lakh (one million) milestone—a major achievement for me.

Since then, year after year—2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025—I’ve earned business awards and recognition for my work from experienced, established professionals across the industry.

I’ve also had the chance to represent my college on an international stage. Twice I represented Amity University, Kolkata on the Entrepreneurship Resource Center (ERC) platform, sponsored by the European Union government, alongside students from many countries.

Through that whole journey I’ve stayed focused on the work, consistency, and growth—and those choices show up in the achievements you see today.

i · Chakdaha

Roots & responsibility

ii · Lockdown pivot

First breakthrough — reselling

iii · Kolkata

Turning point — my digital journey

iv · Recognition

Business success & recognition

v · Instagram

Instagram journey — growth, trust & setbacks

My Instagram journey started in September 2021, when I began making educational content.

Gradually my content started giving people real value, and from there I built the audience’s trust. Over time I collaborated with other creators, and my community kept growing.

Along the way I also received an invitation from Meta—a major recognition for my work.

That’s how I grew a strong community of 125,000 followers on my page.

But early in 2024, my Instagram account was hit by a sudden, unexpected setback, and I lost that account.

It wasn’t easy—because it wasn’t just an account; it was the result of years of hard work and consistency.

This experience taught me something else too: social media platforms can change, but no one can take away your skills, knowledge, or experience.

And that’s why I move forward with a mindset to start fresh and keep going.

vi · First home

A personal milestone — my first home

In 2023, one of the most meaningful days of my life arrived.

The very next day after I finished my final BBA exams—on 26 June—I bought my first 2BHK flat in Kolkata.

It wasn’t only a financial win for me; it was a major result of years of effort, discipline, and consistency.

I’ve always tried to use every rupee wisely, because I learned what money really means from a very young age.

And it’s that awareness, plus patience, that let me achieve this milestone.

vii · Media

Media features & recognition

Through my work, I’ve had the chance to be featured across various online platforms and publications.

One major milestone was being published in Entrepreneur magazine—a globally recognized brand with 4.6 million+ in audience reach.

That feature was an important moment of recognition in my journey, where my work and growth were put in the spotlight.

I’ve also been featured on other digital platforms, which helped strengthen people’s trust and credibility in what I do.

viii · Paris

A defining step — my Paris journey

One of the most important decisions I ever made was to take full responsibility for my own higher education.

When I started my BBA, I decided—from day one—that I would cover my own study costs. Staying true to that, I managed my entire graduation college fees myself—around ₹6 lakh.

After that, to pursue my next goal, I came to Paris for higher studies.

In plain terms, I earned my Master’s in Paris, and I handled every expense myself—tuition, housing, food, and everything else along the way.

That whole journey wasn’t only about coursework for me; it was powerful proof of self-belief, owning responsibility, and standing by my own choices.

Looking back now, it’s clear: the single decision I made in 2020 changed the direction of my life—and I’m still living with the results today.