Quick Info
| Profession | Author |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/03/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, India |
Do you like Priya Kumar?
You can vote only once.
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schools |
|
|---|---|
| Colleges |
|
| Qualification | MBA in Marketing and Sales |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
|---|---|
| Hobbies | Painting |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | (Medical representative with Anglo French) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Sona Kumar (Former Banker at RBI) |
Career
| Founder and CEO of Priya Kumar’s Training Systems | |
| Founder of Books That Inspire (niche publishing house) | |
| Founder of Fire Light Films (niche production house for short films and documentaries) | |
| India’s first certified Fire Walk Instructor, trained by Sundoor Firewalking School | |
| Conducted over 2000 fire walks across the globe | |
| Authored 17 inspirational books (three non-fiction and fourteen fiction), winning 46 international book awards, making her the first Indian author to achieve this | |
| Books translated into 11 foreign and regional languages, achieving #1 bestseller status in all countries of release | |
| Authored over 700 published columns for national and international publications including Mid-Day, Financial Express, Economic Times, Times of India, The Hindu, and The Telegraph | |
| Debut screen adaptation 'The Final Call' streaming on ZEE5 | |
| Worked with over 2000 multinational corporates across 51 countries, impacting over 3 million people through workshops and books | |
| Awarded Times of India Speaking Tree Good Karma Award as India’s Best Inspirational Author | |
| Described by French media as the Paulo Coelho from India | |
| Authored 17 inspirational books, winning 46 international book awards, making her the first Indian author to achieve this | |
| Became India's youngest motivational speaker at age 24 in 1998 | |
| Known as The Biography Specialist, having authored biographies of iconic leaders including O.P. Munjal and A.M. Naik | |
| Internationally acclaimed motivational speaker with 30 years of corporate training experience | |
| Speaking career spanning over 25 years across 47 countries | |
| Claimed 42 international awards |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was born in Chandigarh and moved to Mumbai at the age of 13. | |
| 2. Her mother, a banker, worked with the Reserve Bank of India. | |
| 3. From a young age, she actively participated in essay writing contests at school. | |
| 4. She was a regular columnist for various publications including Mid-Day, Financial Express, and Economic Times. | |
| 5. She began motivational speaking after the passing of her mentor, Dr. Niranjan Patel, who conducted youth anti-nicotine and anti-alcohol workshops. | |
| 6. In 1998, at 24 years old, she became India's youngest motivational speaker. | |
| 7. For over 2 years, she taught Personality development workshops at the Indo American Society. | |
| 8. She has authored a total of nine books - three non-fiction and six fiction. | |
| 9. She has achieved 13 international awards and numerous national awards. | |
| 10. She is skilled in oil & acrylic painting. | |
| 11. She completed a Super Diploma course in French and holds a diploma in German. | |
| 12. She taught French for more than 9 years. | |
| 13. She co-founded the Sona Sarovar Trust initiated by her mother, Sona Kumar. | |
| 14. Her specialty includes Fire Walking. | |
| 15. She manages a YouTube channel sharing motivational speeches. |