Built the App she needed to simplify her life
Meet Rukma
Rukma Jhildiyal is a Chief of Staff who has spent her career helping leaders make better decisions, and is now applying that same thinking to her own life.
With a background that blends technical rigor and stakeholder fluency, Rukma approaches challenges with clarity and intention.
As a new parent, she’s applying that same mindset at home. She believes thoughtfully using technology to build practical, productivity-driven solutions can meaningfully improve everyday life.
How “She Runs on AI”
Rukma uses several AI tools day to day, but recently she’s been experimenting with Lovable - an AI app builder that allows her to create small, highly practical tools tailored to her needs.
One of the tools she built is ShelfLife, a kitchen companion designed to reduce the mental load of grocery shopping and meal planning. The app takes a grocery receipt and turns it into something immediately useful: nutrition insights, recipe ideas, and storage tips so food actually gets used.
The result? Fewer decisions. Less waste. More headspace.
And more headspace means more time cherishing moments with her baby.
Instead of searching endlessly for a perfect solution, Rukma built a “good enough” one quickly, then refined it over time. She proved value early and left room to iterate as her needs evolved.
Curious? Check it out! https://shelflifekitchencompanion.lovable.app
Her #1 AI Hack
Start small. Learn fast.
Most AI tools offer free credits, making experimentation low-risk and accessible. If you have a pain point, start with a conversation. Brainstorm with an AI assistant. Clarify the problem. Explore possible approaches before jumping into solution mode.
You might be surprised how quickly it starts to feel intuitive.
How AI Changed Her Routine
Before building her own tools, Rukma found herself navigating a patchwork of apps — each solving part of the problem, but together creating unnecessary complexity across platforms, subscriptions, and workflows.
Now, instead of searching for the “perfect” system, she builds something good enough — and iterates as her needs evolve.
In a season where focus is a limited resource, that shift matters.
Her Advice to Women Exploring AI
“Curiosity is the only prerequisite.”
Rukma is not a coder — not even close. And that’s the point.
For her, “vibecoding” isn’t about building sophisticated software. It’s about making life easier in small, targeted ways.
“Pick something that quietly drains your time or energy: meal planning, personal finances, following market trends — anything. Start small, experiment, and see what’s possible.”
“Most platforms are more accessible than you think. And AI assistants like Gemini or ChatGPT can help shape ideas if you’re unsure where to begin.”
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