00:06Sometimes a passion waits patiently through studies, marriage, motherhood, until life finally gives it space to breathe again.
00:15For Odisha-born Priyanka Mishra, that moment came not in a studio but inside her home in Hyderabad.
00:26Once a young girl in Sambalpur who loved painting, Priyanka had long set aside her brushes to focus on family
00:33life.
00:36Marriage in 2018 brought new responsibilities and soon she was busy raising her daughter and managing her home.
00:46After marriage I got completely occupied with family responsibilities but somewhere inside I always wanted to return to art and
00:55do something of my own.
00:57That quiet urge refused to fade. Two years ago she picked up the brush again, this time not just as
01:04a hobby but with a clear plan to turn creativity into income.
01:08Starting from scratch Priyanka explored mandala art, lip and work, resin designs, canvas paintings, customized name plates and wall decor.
01:19Without a physical store she turned to social media, launching her brand Darpanika Craft on Facebook and Instagram.
01:30Initially I didn't know how it would work but I started posting my work online and slowly orders began coming
01:38in.
01:38From Odisha first, then from across the country.
01:42What began as a small experiment soon turned into a steady business.
01:45Today, her artworks travel to Rajasthan, Kashmir, Bengaluru, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Delhi with her Jagannath themed creations
01:57especially drawing attention.
02:01I kept my prices reasonable from Rs. 100 to Rs. 6,000 that helped me reach more customers and still
02:10earn consistently.
02:11The effort now brings her a monthly income of Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 35,000 all from home.
02:19Behind the scenes, her husband Chandan Kumar Dash plays a crucial role, helping with raw materials, packaging and deliveries after
02:28work hours.
02:32I want women to recognize their talent. You don't always need big investment, just the will to start. Once you
02:40begin, self-reliance follows.
02:43From a paused passion to a growing enterprise, Priyanka Mishra's story is a reminder that sometimes all it takes is
02:51one decision to begin again.
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