“Firsts & Fearless” TheGlitz Super Woman Natasha Hemani

In our special “Firsts & Fearless” Women’s Day edition, TheGlitz Super Woman Natasha Hemani, the dynamic Brand Director, Blondie by Bastian, represents a new generation of women leaders who play a pivotal role in shaping a vibrant identity that blends style, music, food, and social culture into a seamless, immersive experience.

What makes Natasha’s journey especially powerful is her fearless ability to blend creativity with strategy. In an industry that thrives on innovation and reinvention, she has quietly yet confidently carved a space where hospitality meets culture and design meets storytelling. Her work embodies the essence of Firsts & Fearless… a belief in building something new, trusting creative instinct, and pushing boundaries to craft experiences that feel fresh, exciting, and relevant to a new generation.

“Designing Blondie Versova from the ground up was the last real “first.” With my first Blondie, I was focused mainly on the product and experience.”

– Natasha Hemani, Brand Director, Blondie by Bastian

Over To Natasha Hemani, Brand Director, Blondie by Bastian

When was the last time you did something for the first time — and how did it shift your perspective?

Natasha Hemani – Designing Blondie Versova from the ground up was the last real “first.” With my first Blondie, I was focused mainly on the product and experience. This time, I became deeply involved in how the space itself comes alive — coordinating with architects, contractors, electricians, and obsessing over every corner and detail. It shifted my perspective from simply curating a brand to truly understanding how a place is built operationally and physically. I no longer see a café as just a finished product, but as a system of decisions layered over time.

What is one truth about being a woman in your industry that deserves more honest conversation?

Natasha Hemani – There is still a quiet toxicity in parts of hospitality — especially in kitchens and operational environments — where authority is often assumed to belong to men. When women are confident and firm, it can be misread as attitude rather than leadership. At the same time, I believe how you conduct yourself matters deeply. You earn your place by standing your ground, being consistent, and letting your work speak. Confidence should not need to be softened to be accepted.

Tell us about a challenge that tested you deeply — and what rebuilding taught you about yourself.

Natasha Hemani – My twenties have been a lesson in holding many things at once — building a business, managing people from different walks of life, and learning how to lead while still figuring myself out. The challenge wasn’t one moment, but the weight of multitasking emotionally and professionally at the same time. Rebuilding taught me that resilience isn’t dramatic — it’s daily. Showing up, solving problems, and staying grounded even when things feel messy taught me that strength is built through consistency, not intensity.

What does power mean to you today, and how has that definition evolved over time?

Natasha Hemani – Earlier, power meant control and validation. Today, it means choice — the ability to decide how I spend my time, what I tolerate, and who I build with. Power now feels quieter and far more rooted in self-trust.

Beyond titles and milestones, what change do you hope your journey inspires for the next generation of women?

Natasha Hemani – I hope it shows that ambition doesn’t have to cancel out sensitivity — and that building something meaningful doesn’t require giving up other parts of yourself. There is space to grow professionally while still nurturing a personal life, curiosity, and emotional depth. I want women to feel allowed to design their own version of success.

Rapid-Fire: Natasha Hemani, Her Firsts

First bold risk you took: Building something before feeling fully ready.

First time you chose yourself without guilt: When I stopped explaining my   boundaries.

First failure that became a lesson: Trusting people over process.

First big win that felt surreal: Seeing people line up for something I once imagined.

First time you felt fearless: When I realised fear didn’t mean stop, it meant grow.

First woman who shaped your ambition: My mother, for showing me what quiet strength looks like.