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This space holds personal reflections, conversations, and lived experiences shaped by culture, identity, beauty, and everyday life. The focus is on honest, unpolished, thoughtful, and intentional story-telling, giving voice to stories that are often carried in silence and rarely centred.
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February 10, 2026
What started as a quiet hobby became the spark that changed her life.
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January 3, 2026
The Saree Entrepreneur Who Turned Heritage Into Her Daily Hustle
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My Story
January 6, 2026
Between Tradition and Becoming: Finding Myself in the In-Between
Growing up with brown skin often comes with unspoken challenges, subtle biases, and societal expectations. Yet, it is also a source of strength, culture, and identity. Owning your voice—speaking your truth, sharing your perspective, and pursuing your dreams—is a journey that is deeply personal and profoundly transformative.
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Life And Culture
January 6, 2026
Raised to Be Good, Learning to Be Whole
This blog explores the complexities of being a daughter: how societal and familial expectations influence identity, how daughters navigate these…
Mind And Growth
January 6, 2026
Carrying My Roots Without Letting Them Hold Me Back
From birth, culture seeps into every corner of our lives. The language we speak, the food we eat, the festivals…
My Story
January 6, 2026
Who I Was Told to Be vs. Who I’m Choosing to Become
Growing up brown teaches you many things early. Some of them are beautiful—culture, resilience, family, community. Others are quieter lessons,…
Mind And Growth
January 3, 2026
Brown Skin, Big Dreams: My Journey to Owning My Voice
This blog explores the intersection of identity, aspiration, and empowerment, reflecting on the journey of embracing one’s voice in a…
My Story
January 3, 2026
Identity, Expectations, and the Weight We Carry as Daughters
This blog explores the complexities of being a daughter: how societal and familial expectations influence identity, how daughters navigate these…
Life And Culture
January 3, 2026
When Culture Shapes You, but You Choose Who You Become
Culture is a powerful force. It influences the way we think, the way we behave, and even the way we…