Jyothi Marri, is an entrepreneur from Visakhapatnam. She is the Founder and Head of the Department of Design at Studio Seven. This business tycoon started her career as a Junior Architect and was later promoted as the Principal Architect. Later she started an Architecture firm.

Profession: 
Architect and  Designer

Hobbies and Interests: 
I love pets and playing with them is my favourite pastime. I love spending time painting and portraits. I am always excited to learn something new. I learned skating, swimming and playing Piano and I enjoy doing these. I love to travel and I started travelling right from my college days.

Education: 
Schooling at Belmont School, Visakhapatnam
Bachelors in Architecture from National Institute of Technology, Trichy (NIT, Trichy)
Masters in Urban Design from Manipal University, Mangaluru
Post Graduation Diploma in Urban Planning from IGNOU

Achievements during early days of career:
- All India Rank 25th rank in AIEEE
- Academic Medal in Masters of Architecture
- I stood school first in 10th Standard
- Worked in the Urban Design team of GVMC, for City Urban planning of Visakhapatnam
- Started as a member in Junior Chamber International (JCI, Visakhapatnam), I am currently the Director of Training in JCI
- Have been the Project Chairperson for Effective Public Speaking Program, conducted by Junior Chamber International (JCI, Visakhapatnam)
- Won best Architect Award from a reputed Architecture firm in Visakhapatnam

Early days of career: 
I am always a curious person and honest at everything given to me. I have relished my journey of learning at a reputed Architecture firm in Visakhapatnam. I enjoyed solving the challenges in my way. I am still a curious learner.

Key to success: 
I have always been willing to go that extra mile and do whatever it takes. I have never seen any other option than succeeding, celebrating failures as learning and picking myself back up to keep going. Sheer determination and consistency to try and never give up is the key to your success.

Inspiration:
 Indra Nooyi, CEO of Pepsico. One of the most inspirational women in the world. Despite hailing from a humble family from Chennai, from the times where women were not influential, she DREAMED BIG. Stood up against every odd and became the most successful woman in the world inspiring every young girl in the world. She spreads a lot of positivity and energy throughout.

Struggles: 
I faced the same struggles where every woman faces. We were always given second priority and less importance compared to male counterparts as a result of the society. But as the world is evolving, women have proved time and again that we have the same or even more capabilities to shape the world.

Thoughts on Women’s Life: 
With the advancement of civilization, the role of women has diabolically changed in society. Where earlier they were considered fit only as caregivers, today there is nothing that could be imagined where women can't participate.

From Olympics to combat forces, from entrepreneurship to academics, women are leaving a legacy behind to be followed along with successfully managing their familial responsibilities.

Advice to women: 
To all the young women who are still in their age of grooming and development, their primary focus should be on building capacity, developing skills both mental and physical that helps them grow as an individual.

Crimes against women have increased in recent times. What would you say about that?
Crimes have definitely increased against women since a larger number of women come out these days to study or work . However reporting against crime and punishment to the culprit is also higher than earlier times when most crimes went unreported out of fear of social stigma.

Favourite Book: 
"The Magic of Thinking Big " by David J. Schwartz

Where do you aim to see yourself in the next five years?
In the next five years I want to see myself in an inspiring position spreading positivity and hope that women can dream big and can make it possible.

Professionally I would be expanding my company Studio Seven across the nation, yet lead a simple and peaceful life with family and friends. I want to create opportunities for young curious minds and learn along the way, cherishing the journey more than the destination.

What are your thoughts about feminism?
Feminism isn't about superiority of any gender .It is rather about equal rights of women and their freedom to enjoy those rights at par with their male counterparts.

Message to Hello Vizag readers
"You are the master of your own destiny", do not be afraid to take the first step.