phoenix JOURNAL

When I moved to Washington, D.C. at 21, I thought the hardest part would be the weather. Standing in the wind on snowy days, waiting for the next transfer bus.Long commutes with no shortcuts — just buses, trains, and more waiting.Sandwiches for lunch instead of the warm comfort of a well-balanced thali. I was ready […]

This year, one of my most unexpected breakthroughs didn’t arrive with applause, a promotion, or a polished milestone. It came on my first day of period. Yes—that day. The one I used to schedule around, minimize, and silently endure. The one I was taught to hide, push through, and never speak of if I wanted to […]

This weekend, during a family trip, tea latte in my hand, my nephew curled up beside me, we stumbled into a National Geographic documentary on the making of Earth. I meant to zone out. Instead, I was mesmerized. It shared a powerful truth: thousands of years ago, around 200 Homo sapiens left Africa for the very […]

In 2020, life placed a crossroads in front of me. I had the golden ticket in hand, a role at a Fortune 200 company, West Coast living, a generous offer, and a team that believed in me. They didn’t just want me to join — they wanted me to grow, to hire, to lead, to […]

Some wounds take years to name. Some stories take even longer to tell. I remember standing in the kitchen, preparing brunch, when my ex-husband asked me a question that made my entire body go cold. “Did I force myself on you last night?” He said it like he was asking if I wanted sugar in […]

Boundaries in marriage are difficult in any culture.But in a patriarchal system—especially in many Indian households—they almost feel impossible. You’re told marriage is sacred.You’re told it’s between two families.You’re told that once married, you can be unhappy, but never divorced. And even when you’re financially independent, you still put up with it.Not just for yourself, […]

Most people wake up and dive straight into their to-do list.I wake up and dive into my dream. Not because I’m searching for signs or symbols,but because I’ve learned to listen to what my nervous system, my healing, and my intuition are trying to tell me. A few days ago, around the new moon, I […]

She walks into the room like she owns it.Not out of arrogance—But because she belongs. I call her Madam President.Not just because it’s adorable,But because she leads with the kind of presencewe need in boardrooms, parliaments, and communities. My one-year-old niece doesn’t speak in full sentences.But her clarity is sharp.She knows what she wants.She knows […]

I chased milestones like they were map pins to fulfillment. Spoiler: wrong coordinates. I thought success came with a title, a raise, and a brand name people recognized at dinner parties. So I hired a coach. Set ambitious goals.Salary bump? Check.Prestigious logo? Check.Feeling fulfilled? …Not exactly. Turns out, I was chasing what looked good, not […]

Wealth isn’t loud.It’s not a hustle.It’s not another zero in your bank account. True wealth is having options—when life gets chaotic, when careers shift, and when the world throws unexpected tests your way. It’s being able to choose you, without panic. As a founder or a leader, you already know:Your peace, freedom, and power come […]