Chitra Tiruveedula

What do you love about being over 40?

I love being independent, taking care of my family, providing care for my patients and opportunities for my employees, and having a positive impact in the community. I am a dentist with my own dental practice that has been providing high quality dental services for over 15 years. I truly enjoy cooking and taking care of my two daughters, mother and in-laws who live with us. I love going on long hikes every weekend and I enjoy going to the gym regularly. This year I completed first half marathon

How do you stay fabulous?

Staying positive, healthy and happy while being grateful for everything I have in my life is a big part of what keeps me fabulous. I enjoy listening to podcasts that help me in being positive even on a tough day. In addition, the podcasts help me grow personally and professionally. Exercising on a regular basis and going on weekly hikes is an important part of how I stay healthy. I always try to be happy and enjoy the present moment with family, friends and colleagues

What would you do with the $40,000?

I would like to set up a trust fund that will provide scholarships to underprivileged women who would like to pursue higher education to become entrepreneurs.