Gala, Kanti & Lata

Kanti Gala, originally from Bombay, India, came to the United States to pursue higher education. Kanti, with a degree in chemistry, came to the States in 1970, where he obtained his MS and PhD. After is post-doctoral research, Kanti joined a pharmaceutical company in New Jersey as a research scientist. He was soon promoted to the position of Principal Scientist, and very excited about his career.

"We had always been told to get a good education, then a good job, and we’d be set for life," says Kanti. "But deep down, we were living in quiet desperation. We were disillusioned with the corporate world and not being rewarded for our hard work and dedication. Lack of time and lifestyle was a constant topic of discussion at the dinner table. We were definitely looking for a better way of life."

Kanti started his own business 1985, but did not see the big picture until 1987, when at the peak of their professional careers. After attending a major business function in 1988, and meeting with other professionals already successful in their business, they made a quality decision to build it. Kanti was excited to hear Britt Diamonds talking about family values, integrity, and spiritual values – the same values they grew up with in India – values that had slowly started fading away, thanks to the rut system of the corporate world. This business was now in their hearts, and Kanti felt that helping others reach their goals was a great way to fulfill their own dreams.