Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Charmy Brahmbhatt of Toronto, ON

We recently had the chance to connect with Charmy Brahmbhatt and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Charmy , thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
A recent moment that made me feel incredibly proud was making my debut at Miss Universe Canada—the biggest and most prestigious pageant in the country. I’m completely new to pageantry, and as a first-time competitor, standing on that stage with 71 incredible women was humbling. Placing in the Top 15 on my very first try gave me the assurance that I have what it takes to win, as long as I keep improving and stay determined. It was a motivating reminder that this journey is just beginning.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am a model, dancer, and the founder of Unlimit Her Mind, a platform dedicated to empowering women to dismantle patriarchal conditioning and rewire limiting beliefs through mindset tools. I am a professionally trained Kathak dancer with distinctions in all my exams under Dr. Anjul Sharma Ji. I was one of ten dancers selected to perform with Manpreet Toor in Toronto and am a featured performer in the Kathak production Parampara.

As a Top 3 Finalist at Miss Regional Canada 2025, I made my debut in pageantry on the national stage, where I earned both the Supermodel and Public Speaking Awards for my presence and communication skills. Following that, I placed in the Top 15 at Miss Universe Canada 2025 out of 71 delegates.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychological and Health Sciences from the University of Toronto and am currently pursuing my Master’s in Counselling Psychology.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
My earliest memory of feeling powerful was as a little girl performing Kathak on stage for the first time. I was nervous, but the moment the music began, I felt a deep connection to my culture and to myself. I realized that power isn’t about being the loudest in the room—it’s about owning who you are and expressing it unapologetically. That same lesson guides me today through my platform, Unlimit Her Mind, as I help other women dismantle limiting beliefs and step into their own version of power

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell my younger self, ‘You already have everything it takes to make your dreams a reality. The girl learning Kathak and feeling unsure of her place in the world will one day step onto the Miss Universe Canada stage, find a platform that empowers women, and inspire others to break free from their own limiting beliefs. It’s the world job to tell you everything that is wrong with you and why you can’t do it but it’s your job to prove them wrong

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
Absolutely. The public version of me is 100% the real me. I believe deeply in authenticity and showing up as my true self, both on and off the stage. I’ve never been interested in pretending to be perfect or gaining attention for the wrong reasons—I only want to attract genuine love, support, and connection from people who see me for who I really am

Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people remember me as a transformational leader and changemaker. My mother was married young and told that her only purpose as a woman was to get married and raise a family. She sacrificed her dreams and education, restricted by her father and then her husband, never finding the courage to stand up for herself. She told me, ‘Never let that happen to you,’ and I realized this isn’t just her story—it’s a reality for many women. Our family business was named after my brother, reflecting the traditional Indian belief that men carry on the family legacy. While I am part of the business, I chose to carve my own path, challenging sexist norms and proving that success isn’t about gender but about capability and talent. I want my legacy to empower women to make decisions for their own lives and break intergenerational trauma

Contact Info:

• Website: https://charmybrahmbhatt.my.canva.site/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charmybrahmbhatt/