Should I show up online?

Two points to consider when it comes to showing up online. People are more likely to trust “someone like themselves” than they are the CEO, a successful entrepreneur, employee,  journalist, NGO representative or government. (1) Think about what this means for you, so often we look to institutions to help us with authority and validation. You already have that. Go …

Waking up at 5am

Someone sharing about their experience can help normalize yours. For years I’ve felt bad about not being part of the 5.00 am club that so many motivational folks preach about (Robin Sharma wrote a whole book about it) and finally when Komal Minhas in the TNRS Program said she sleeps late but then makes sure the morning is all for …

An Email To Netflix About Indian Matchmaking,

7/08/2020 Dear Brandon and Cindy, I understand you commissioned the show Indian Matchmaking, well done on bringing something so relevant to the diaspora onto Netflix. I think some of the social issues have been covered widely but I want to address something else. I don’t normally watch television or any live streaming service, though I paid a subscription for one …

My 6 Year Relationship with Jagraj

Me and my car Jagraj Singh

It’s now 6 years since Jagraj (who I pyarfully call Jagga) and I have been together, the longest relationship I’ve had ❤️ He’s convenient, open-minded and he definitely provides more than he takes. Oh and my ex introduced to me to him 😉 We’re trying this #polyamory thing too. Who knew Aussie startup carnextdoor would help me find love before Hinge, …

Tired of Not Starting?

  Are you procrastinating something you really want to do? Start that podcast? Learn a language? Launch that startup? Or start art classes? This is for you. There’s a thing called Parkinson’s Law, which means that the task will fit the time allocated to it I had this idea of starting a podcast for a year, and I didn’t. So …

The Art of Building Relationships Online

If you’re yet to meaningfully connect with someone new online (not including Tinder or Hinge) this is for you. This video is for students and beginners who feel like they get nothing out of “networking events” Simple things we overlook when it comes to building relationships.  The very first time I sent an email to a stranger I didn’t know …

📕 Why I stopped writing my book

📕 When I was 22 I started writing a book, the first 10 000 words were a breeze. The rest felt like torture. I was crippled with self-doubt and the weight of my own expectations was suffocating. “I’m not a writer!” “This isn’t a good enough piece of literature.” “Will anyone ever read this?”  I realised I stopped not because …