Single Dad Raising Twin Daughters: A Journey Through Parenting And Entrepreneurship

When I look back, I often say I have three children: my twin daughters and my first child, V V. Exports. I started the company when I was just 26, with only a few years of experience in fashion and export houses. I didn’t have much then — no big team, no network of global clients — but I had determination and a dream.

Building a Brand and Winning Clients

Those early years were about learning and pushing boundaries. I got the chance to work with international fashion houses and contribute to designs that made their way onto red carpets at the Oscars, Cannes, and Golden Globe Awards. Slowly, I built a style that was uniquely ours. Over time, clients began trusting us not just with work but also with their ideas. With a strong team and clear standards, the business found its rhythm and place in the global fashion industry.

Life Takes an Unexpected Turn: Raising Twins Alone

But just as the company was finding its footing, life gave me a far more meaningful role — one that reshaped me more than business ever could. I stepped into the role of a single father, raising my twin daughters. To me, this has been the most defining chapter of my life.

The Dad Who Designs His Daughters’ Clothes

Being my daughters’ father is my greatest blessing. From the day my daughters started playgroup to where they are today, I’ve been both their good cop and bad cop, teaching discipline but making sure they always feel deeply loved.

I design clothes for them on every occasion, something I started when they were very little. It’s my way of giving them a piece of my creativity while being part of their memories. From outfits to braiding their hair, I try to be present in every little moment of their growing-up years.

Challenges of Being a Single Parent

Being a single parent comes with its share of challenges. I am the one handling everything — the school runs, the late-night talks when they’re upset, and, at the same time, a business that runs across different time zones. Some days are heavy, but I remind myself that both roles are mine to own.

Balancing these two worlds is not easy. My days are often filled with online client meetings, design approvals over images, and deadlines that don’t wait. At the same time, there are school events, presentations, and birthday parties where my presence matters even more. I make it a point never to miss those moments. If they are on stage, I am in the front row, clapping the loudest.

Finding Joy in Parenting

Parenthood has taught me to slow down and enjoy the lighter side of life. We make funny reels together, laugh at our silly mistakes, and travel whenever we can. These small things — the school events, birthday parties, silly reels, and quiet evenings together — are what truly stay with me. Those are the memories I hold closest.

When I look at V V. Exports, I feel proud of how far we’ve come. But when I see my daughters smile or achieve something new, that pride feels even greater. They keep me grounded and remind me why I work so hard.

Work will always have its deadlines and pressures, but childhood doesn’t wait. To me, true success lies in finding that balance — running a company while being there for my daughters in every milestone, no matter how small.

This article is written by Kailash Poojary, Founder and CEO of V.V. Exports Universal.