Priya Kailad, Founder, Karma Foundation

As the driving force behind Karma Foundation, Priya Kailad has dedicated her life to rescuing, healing, and protecting the voiceless. From leading large-scale animal welfare initiatives to navigating emotionally demanding rescue operations, her work is rooted in resilience, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to kindness. Yet beyond the world of leadership and social impact lies a role that she holds closest to her heart — being a mother.

Balancing the emotional intensity of animal rescue with the tenderness of motherhood is no easy feat, but Priya does it with extraordinary grace. She represents the modern woman in her truest form: strong yet soft, ambitious yet deeply nurturing, fearless yet profoundly compassionate.

For Priya, motherhood was not just another role — it was a transformation. It taught her patience beyond pressure, love beyond limits, and a quieter kind of strength that no boardroom or leadership position could ever offer. Whether she is saving injured animals, leading her foundation through difficult challenges, or simply being present for her child after a long day, she embodies the spirit of a woman who gives endlessly — not because she has to, but because compassion is simply who she is.

In today’s fast-moving, chaotic world, where women are constantly expected to “do it all” perfectly, Priya Kailad’s journey is both inspiring and deeply relatable. She does not believe in perfection; she believes in authenticity, consistency, and showing up with love every single day — even through exhaustion, chaos, and emotional weight.

That is what makes her a true TheGlitzMegaSuperMom 2026 — a woman redefining strength through empathy, purpose, and heart.

Over To Priya Kailad, Founder of Karma Foundation

You wear many hats — mother, leader, achiever. Which role has surprised you the most, and why?

Motherhood has surprised me the most. I’ve handled emergencies, led teams, made difficult decisions, and worked under immense pressure for years through animal rescue and welfare. But becoming a mother changed something far deeper within me. It taught me a completely different kind of strength  one that is softer, more patient, and unconditional. The way a child looks at you with complete trust changes your perspective on life. It has made me more grounded, more emotionally aware, and more grateful for the smallest moments.

In a world that celebrates hustle, how do you create meaningful moments of pause and connection with your children?

I consciously try to be present, even if life around me is chaotic. My work can be emotionally and physically demanding, so I’ve realized that connection is not always about grand gestures — it’s in the small moments. Sitting quietly with my child, laughing during bedtime, holding him after a long day, or simply putting my phone away and giving him my full attention. Those moments matter the most. I think children don’t remember how busy we were; they remember how loved and safe we made them feel.

What is one life lesson motherhood has taught you that no business school or boardroom ever could?

Motherhood taught me that love and vulnerability are not weaknesses  they are strengths. In leadership, we are often taught to stay strong, composed, and always in control. But motherhood teaches you humility. It teaches you patience, sacrifice, and the ability to keep showing up even when you are exhausted. It has also taught me that success means very little if you don’t have meaningful relationships and emotional presence in your life.

If your children had to describe you in three words, what do you think they would say… and what would you hope they say?

I think they would say I am strong, loving, and protective.

But I hope they also say I made them feel heard, safe, and deeply loved. At the end of the day, beyond achievements and titles, that is the legacy I want to leave behind as a mother.

Could you tell us a bit your work and the philosophy behind it? 

I work in animal rescue and welfare at my hospital, Karma Foundation, where our focus is on rescuing, treating, rehabilitating, and protecting injured and abandoned animals. Over the years, I’ve witnessed immense suffering, but I’ve also witnessed incredible resilience and compassion. The philosophy behind my work is simple — kindness is not optional.

The way we treat the most vulnerable beings says everything about us as human beings. I believe real impact comes from consistency, empathy, and the courage to keep going even when the work is difficult and emotionally heavy.

What does being a “TheGlitzMegaSuperMom 2026” mean to you in today’s world — perfection, resilience, reinvention, or something else entirely?

To me, it means authenticity. Today’s mothers are constantly balancing expectations — to succeed professionally, nurture emotionally, look perfect, stay strong, and somehow do it all flawlessly. But real motherhood is not about perfection. It’s about resilience, adaptability, and showing up every single day with love despite the exhaustion and imperfections.

A “supermom” today is not someone who never struggles — it’s someone who continues with courage, compassion, and grace through every phase of life.

Rapid Fire With Priya

Coffee or calm morning tea? Coffee always.

Heels or sneakers? Sneakers- even with a saree 😄

Boardroom mode or bedtime-story mode? Bedtime story mode until there is an emergency at work

Planner or spontaneous? Planner

One word your children use for you most? Mamma (constantly non stop)

Mom guilt or mom power? Mom power

Your secret superpower in one word? Consistency