| Shivani Raja was born and raised in Rushey Mead, Leicester, as a first-generation British citizen. |
| Her mother moved to the United Kingdom from Rajkot, while her father moved to the United Kingdom from Kenya in the 1970s. |
| After graduating from De Montfort University, Shivani volunteered at a one-month game reserve in South Africa. There, she engaged in adventurous activities like shark cage diving, bungee jumping from the world’s highest bridge, and abseiling down Table Mountain. |
| Shivani later worked with brands like No7, Soap & Glory, and Botanics. Responsibilities included developing foundations, exploring new textures, and working on skincare products. |
| During her election campaign, she focused on connecting with the British-Indian community in Leicester. Attended traditional garba events, visited local temples, and joined Daxesh Mavani, the Mayor of Surat, to emphasize her connection to her Indian heritage. |
| Shivani is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog. |
| She loves traveling and often shares her traveling experiences on social media. |
| She enjoys having coffee. |
