From Homemaker to Entrepreneur: Kiran Devi Sah’s Inspiring Journey of Building Swad Da Junction

Kiran Devi Sah turned her passion for cooking into Swad Da Junction, proving it's never too late to start a successful business.

Kiran Devi Sah, a homemaker from Kolkata, turned her lifelong passion for cooking into a thriving restaurant at the age of 49. Her journey - from an early marriage that cut short her education to launching a successful cloud kitchen - proves that dreams have no expiry date.

A Dream Put on Hold, But Never Forgotten

As a child, Kiran Devi Sah dreamed of becoming a doctor. But life took a different path when she was married at a young age, before she could even complete Class 7. She stepped into her role as a homemaker with pride, yet a voice inside her kept asking: Could I be something more? Could I build something of my own?

Cooking had always been her passion, and managing responsibilities came naturally to her. Over the years, she handled society committees, family weddings, and home management like a professional. These small yet significant experiences unknowingly prepared her for something bigger.

The Leap of Faith: Launching a Cloud Kitchen

At 49, Kiran decided it was time to listen to that inner voice. Encouraged by her son, daughter, niece, and nephews, she took the bold step of starting a cloud kitchen from home. She partnered with Swiggy and Zomato, hoping to turn her passion into a meaningful business.

But starting wasn’t easy.

Some days, there were no orders at all. With zero experience, zero capital, and zero business knowledge, Kiran faced moments of doubt. Yet, she refused to give up. Slowly, customers began to come, and word started to spread.

From Home Kitchen to Restaurant: The Birth of Swad Da Junction

Within a year, the small cloud kitchen transformed into a fully functional restaurant  - Swad Da Junction. Today, she leads a team of seven, serving delicious Indian, Chinese, and South Indian cuisines.

The journey was filled with struggles and valuable lessons.

Challenges and Lessons Learned

1. Managing Finances

With limited funds, budgeting and controlling costs was difficult. But with time, she learned how to reinvest profits and sustain the business.

2. Balancing Home and Business

Running a restaurant while managing a household was exhausting. But discipline and planning helped her stay on track.

3. Dealing with People

From choosing vendors and hiring staff to handling customer feedback, every interaction was a learning experience. She made mistakes, got deceived, but grew stronger.

4. Overcoming Self-Doubt

There were moments when she wanted to quit. But every struggle, every sleepless night, was a step forward.

A Message for Dreamers: It’s Never Too Late

Kiran doesn’t claim to be a business expert. But she wants everyone to know that starting something new is possible at any stage of life.

She doesn’t know where this journey will take her next, but one thing is certain - it was worth the try.

If she could do it, so can you.

Dreams are scary. Starting something new is difficult. There will be failures, doubts, and struggles.

But you are worthy of your dreams, and you have everything it takes to achieve them.

Give yourself a chance. You got this.