From Bhaderwah to Global Homes: How Irene James is Bringing Jammu and Kashmir’s Mountain Treasures to the World Through Yaffa.in

New Delhi [India], June 27: In the heart of Bhaderwah, a serene town nestled in the Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir, something quietly powerful is taking root. Yaffa.in, a wellness and lifestyle brand founded by Irene James, a 50-year-old entrepreneur and single mother of two daughters, is far more than a product line. It is a living symbol [...]

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From Bhaderwah to Global Homes: How Irene James is Bringing Jammu and Kashmir’s Mountain Treasures to the World Through Yaffa.in
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New Delhi [India], June 27: In the heart of Bhaderwah, a serene town nestled in the Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir, something quietly powerful is taking root. Yaffa.in, a wellness and lifestyle brand founded by Irene James, a 50-year-old entrepreneur and single mother of two daughters, is far more than a product line. It is a living symbol [...]
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From Bhaderwah to Global Homes: How Irene James is Bringing Jammu and Kashmir’s Mountain Treasures to the World Through Yaffa.in

New Delhi [India], June 27: In the heart of Bhaderwah, a serene town nestled in the Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir, something quietly powerful is taking root. Yaffa.in, a wellness and lifestyle brand founded by Irene James, a 50-year-old entrepreneur and single mother of two daughters, is far more than a product line. It is a living symbol of resilience, survival, and sustainable purpose. Born from personal hardship and a deep connection to the land, Yaffa carries the soul of the mountains in every Saffron strand, every drop of Himalayan Shilajit, and every carefully gathered wild ingredient.

From Pandemic Loss to Mountain Peace

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Irene James—then a successful entrepreneur in Bangalore—lost everything she had built. Her serviced apartment business, which had thrived through years of effort, was wiped out. One by one, every venture she attempted to rebuild failed. Finances dwindled, hope dimmed, and eventually, she had to sell her only home.

She is a mother to two daughters: Anointa, 23 , a talented young graphic designer balancing creativity and college, and Kathryn,15, a bright and curious teenager being home-schooled. With her daughters as her anchor and purpose, Irene made a bold choice: she left the city behind and moved to Bhaderwah, seeking stillness, healing, and a fresh beginning.

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