10 facts about me (with coffee always!)

Hi! I’m so glad you are here!

Welcome to my little corner! I’m genuinely excited you’re here and I can’t wait to share my story with you - big leaps, small joys, and all the messy, beautiful moments in between.

From Ajmer to everywhere

I grew up in Ajmer, Rajasthan, in a family of educators. My mom’s grit and encouragement were my rocket fuel. She taught me that ambition isn’t a bad word, and that it’s okay to want more, even if “more” sometimes felt out of reach.

My first flight (and a giant leap)

Believe it or not, I never traveled as a kid. My very first flight was the one that took me from India all the way to Chicago for my Masters. I was equal parts terrified and thrilled. That trip wasn’t just a change of scenery—it was a launch into a world I’d only ever dreamed about. Every mile away from home made me braver.

Home Is Where My People Are

These days, I call San Francisco home. I live here with my husband and our two little girls (ages 2.5 and 5 months—yes, life is a chaotic delightful circus!). Our days are a blur of parks, coffee runs, and the occasional meltdown (from any of us). We’re city people through and through, and I wouldn’t trade this chaos for anything.

City Life, Coffee, and Curiosity

I’m a city girl at heart despite growing up in a small town! I love the buzz, the diversity, the sense that anything can happen on an ordinary day. I’m also a total coffee nerd—give me a good pour-over and a window seat at a local café, and I’m in my happy place. If you ever need SF coffee recs, I’m your person!

Cities That Changed Me

I’ve lived in Chicago, Atlanta, and now San Francisco. Each city has left its mark. Chicago taught me how to brave the cold (and life’s curveballs), Atlanta gave me a sense of community, and San Francisco is where I’m learning to juggle motherhood, career, and my own dreams.

Fashion Is My Superpower

I genuinely love getting dressed and dressing up my two girls (Tell me about all the adorable baby / toddler clothes!). Fashion is my creative outlet—it’s how I set the tone for my day. Some people meditate; I pick my outfit. I believe a great look can give you that extra boost to take on whatever comes your way.

Real Talk: Life Isn’t Always Instagram-Ready

I’ve had my share of tough moments. I was laid off from Freshworks while about six months pregnant. And then just a few weeks after - my second daughter arrived early, at 34 weeks and spent weeks in the NICU. A day after my C-section, I was interviewing for my next job. It was exhausting and scary, but those experiences showed me just how resilient I can be.

Still Becoming

Looking back, I see how every chapter—good, bad, and in-between—has shaped who I am. From my mom’s kitchen in Ajmer to coffee shops in San Francisco, I’m still learning, still growing, and still figuring it out (aren’t we all?).

What's next: Dreaming, Deciding, and Building

Lately, I find myself daydreaming about what’s next—where to settle down with my girls and whether it’s finally time to take the leap and start my own venture. San Francisco has been good to us, but I can’t help wondering if there’s another city or a new chapter waiting for our little family. It’s both exciting and a little scary, but I’m ready to explore new possibilities and see where this adventure leads.

Let’s Be Friends

If you’re a fellow dreamer or parent just trying to keep it together, I hope you’ll stick around. I’ll be sharing my favorite finds, honest thoughts on juggling it all, and the little things that make life sweet.

Drop me a comment, send a message, or just say hi—let’s connect over the things that light us up. Here’s to new adventures and the stories we’re all still writing.