Audrey Dsilva-Founder's Insights June 2025 Edition 22

When Audrey trained for Miss India, there was no one to guide her. No playbook. No mentor. That experience stuck with her. Even after winning the title of Miss India Goa, she couldn't shake the memory of learning everything the hard way—spending money, making mistakes, and figuring it out alone. That’s what pushed her to start Audicious Finishing School. A place where people could learn etiquette, grooming, communication, and personal development without burning a hole in their pocket. She made it her mission to give others what she never had—support and access. Today, she finds purpose in helping others grow into their best selves.

The road wasn’t easy. There were failures, and days she couldn’t even get out of bed. But she kept going. she believes what matters most is how you bounce back. She gave herself time to breathe, then stood up stronger, knowing her team needed her. “You don’t have to know everything,” she says.

She focused on her strengths—creativity, communication, and values. For everything else, she either learned it or trusted someone else to handle it. She leans on her team and shares decisions with her father, who also takes care of the financial side of things. Learning hasn’t stopped. Even after years in the field, she keeps picking up new skills. Someone once told her, “If you’re in the business of teaching, never stop learning,” and she’s lived by that. She reads, practices, and treats every day like a new chance to improve. Overconfidence, she says, can quietly ruin progress. Her mom helped her stay fit and focused while training for Miss India, and her dad has been a strong business advisor. She believes families can support entrepreneurs just by being there—offering a listening ear, emotional strength, and the freedom to try, fail, and grow.

Starting her company had its own ups and downs. She had some support from an agency, but when COVID hit, work dried up overnight. Being an artist, she suddenly had no stage. But instead of waiting it out, she went online. Her personality development courses on Udemy picked up fast, and she became one of the top-paid instructors on the platform. Instagram also became a powerful tool to reach people. The business found a new path through online training, and it worked.

Audicious Entertainment LLP now runs across several creative spaces—PR campaigns, fashion and lifestyle events, branding strategies, and more. She also holds the India rights for two international beauty pageants: Mrs. Grand International and Mrs. Supranational. These are for married, separated, or divorced women. Every year, her team’s participants not only compete but win and place on the global stage—a track record unmatched in this space. The training and confidence they receive make all the difference.

Many women who enter these pageants have been through difficult times. The stage gives them a second chance—not just at winning, but at believing in themselves again. This isn’t just about glamour—it’s about finding strength and rebuilding identity. Whether it’s designing a brand campaign or curating a show, the work her team does always aims to make people feel seen and valued.

She keeps one habit close—meditation. For nearly a decade, it’s helped her stay calm and steady. Problems still come, but she faces them with a clearer mind. “Every problem has a solution,” she says. “You just need to calm down and find it.”

She says, “There will be bad days. That’s life. But don’t give up. Control your emotions, reset your focus, and start again tomorrow. No one else can bring your dream to life but you. If your heart’s in it, and your mind stays clear, there’s nothing stopping you.”