India, Sept. 4 -- Mumbai, September 4 -A conversation between two mothers at a playgroup has become one of India's growing women-only salon chains. Founded by Sneha Jain and Gouri Nagpal, Bay Leaf Salon has built a network of over 10 outlets, served more than 24,000 customers, and now employs 90 women, without external investors.

Speaking on The Success Playbook Podcast by Expertrons and Shine, Sneha shared how Bay Leaf emerged from a simple insight: "There is a segment of women who are more comfortable going to women-only places. We trusted our instinct and that's what led to Bay Leaf." Gouri added, "People doubted us. But we believed that women want safe, comfortable environments. That's why we built Bay Leaf-for women, by women."

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