This is about Sushma Sharma- Co founder of Greenfield Solutions, GreenLMS, Happy Horizons and The School of Excellence
Mumbai – a city of chaos, dreams, and endless contradictions. Amidst its crowded lanes and small hutments, where space is scarce and opportunities seem distant, lived a young woman who refused to let her circumstances define her. She didn’t have wealth, influential connections, or a safety net to fall back on — but she had something far more powerful: unshakable belief in herself.
A Childhood of Struggles
Her days began with the sounds of bustling streets and ended with the quiet determination of her heart. While others around her accepted their lives as they were, she dreamed of more. In the narrow lanes where survival often overshadowed ambition, she dared to imagine a life of growth, dignity, and success.
Education became her first window to the world beyond. She studied under streetlights when electricity failed, borrowed books when she couldn’t afford them, and kept telling herself: “My situation is temporary. My determination is permanent.”
The First Step into the Professional World
Armed with grit, she entered the corporate world in HR. At first, it wasn’t easy. Doubts from others constantly followed her — “How can a girl from hutments make it here?” But she let every doubt fuel her. Every rejection became her reason to learn. Every challenge became her ladder.
She soon realized HR was more than hiring and policies — it was about people, growth, and transformation. And she wanted to transform not just organizations, but her own destiny.
The Leap into Entrepreneurship
After gaining experience, she took a bold step — to build her own HR consultancy firm in India. Many called it a “risk,” but to her, it was a calling. Starting small, she personally met clients, listened to their challenges, and designed solutions that actually worked. Her authenticity made her stand out in an industry full of promises.
Slowly, her firm began to grow. What started as a small dream began to catch attention. She built a team, gained trust, and showed that resilience is a currency more powerful than money.
Crossing Borders, Building Horizons
Success in India gave her the courage to expand her vision. She looked beyond borders and saw opportunities in the Gulf. Oman became her second home — a land where she was once a newcomer but later turned into a trailblazer.
Her HR firm soon rose to become the number one firm in Oman. What made her different was not just strategy, but the heart she poured into her work. She didn’t just provide staffing and recruitment — she became an extension of organizations, a partner in their growth.
The Secret Behind Her Success
When asked what made the difference, she always smiled and said,
“I believed in myself. And most importantly, I loved myself.”
Because love for oneself is not arrogance, it’s acceptance. It is the strength to face failures without breaking, the courage to dream without doubting, and the power to rise without waiting for permission.
From Hutments to Horizons
Today, her journey stands as a symbol of hope for countless women. She proved that you don’t need to be born in privilege to create impact. You only need the courage to shed the weight of limitations and step into your true self.
Her story isn’t just about success in business. It’s about the journey of self-belief, self-love, and transformation. From the narrow lanes of Mumbai to the thriving business districts of the Gulf, she raised the bars for herself — and in doing so, inspired others to do the same.
