I didn’t come to this work because it was trendy. I came to it because life asked me to slow down, listen, and rebuild myself from the inside out.

I was born in North India and grew up between cultures, expectations, and identities. From a young age, I learned how to adapt, carry responsibility, and meet expectations — often before I fully understood myself. Over time, that way of living took a quiet but steady toll.

Before this chapter, my life looked very different. I spent years in high-pressure professional environments, working across business and consulting roles where long hours, constant responsibility, and performance were the norm. From the outside, everything appeared stable and successful. Internally, I felt increasingly disconnected, exhausted, and unfulfilled.