Originally from Southern California…
My Pappa’s work assignments as a Chemical Engineer gave us the chance to live in Stamford, CT, Nanuet, NY, Houston, TX, Bombay, India, and good ol’ Southern California. As the youngest of three sisters, I was definitely the goofy adventurous one. My Mummy was the “Indian Martha Stewart”, a self-taught domestic queen in very way – friends and family would happily open closets and cabinets knowing everything would be just perfect and labeled. Somehow, I loved all the moving around with my family – and here I am in Jacksonville! I graduated with a B.A. in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine (proud Anteater), and a B.A. in Economics from Mithibai College of Arts in Bombay, India. I love spending time with my “cartoons”, my daughter, Saloni and son, Sohan as well my amazing friends. As a Sagittarius, traveling, photography, watching movies, and getting in good laughs are part of my many traits!
I’ve enjoyed an extensive background in marketing, social media and communications. As a longtime JAX Chamber member, I love staying active in the business community with various Councils and projects. Serving on the JAX Chamber Downtown Council Board and the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center Advisory Board, gives me the opportunity to meet and work with some incredible people.
I previously owned Sunisha Designs, a handbag accessories company for 13 years, collaborating with local boutiques and producing over 30 fashion shows in Jacksonville. Being both the designer and owner really jumpstarted my entrepreneurial experience.
With Style by Manisha, I have the chance to work with small businesses and individuals on both their personal and professional image. Your brand begins the moment you walk out the front door – I want to be sure your brand looks sharp online and off. From wardrobe styling and social media to photography and videography, my services bring out your best!
Clients include: the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center (JWBC), Appleton Communication, Promotional Presence, AZ Photo Jax, EK3 Technologies, Women Business Owners of North Florida (WBO), Smallcakes Cupcakery, Elevate Women, Body Paradox, Julie Ryan Photography, Jacksonville Women’s Network (JWN) and more.
All those years of talking too much in school, on the playground, during dinner and well…pretty much all the time…led me to do what I love most – talking to people! Conversations with Manisha is a YouTube series in which I interview local change-makers and leaders to learn the stories behind the stories of interesting people doing amazing things. C’mon, how can you truly learn about someone in 30 or 60 seconds or in a five minute TV spot? Grab your coffee or tea and something sweet and sit back and enjoy a conversation or two.