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When Silence Becomes an Answer
There’s something oddly exhausting about waiting for replies you know might never come. Not in a dramatic, life-altering way. Just enough to sit with you longer than you’d like. The kind of waiting where you check your phone without real hope, reread what you sent, and wonder if you said too much or, worse, not…
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Navigating Purpose at 25
Turning 25 tomorrow, and it feels like the weight of finding a sense of purpose gets heavier with each passing year. In a world that’s constantly shifting and full of chaos, trying to figure out a clear, defined path seems harder than ever. The older I get, the more I feel this need to have…
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Good Days, Bad Days and the Thin Line Between Them
If you’ve been reading this blog for even a little while, you probably know that I suffer from anxiety. I mean, it’s literally in the name. Anyway, it’s not just anxiety—I’ve got the kind that not only makes you not want to eat anything but also makes you want to throw up everything you’ve eaten…
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Interview with Tanvi Parulkar, Founder of Rum & Raisin, on Creativity, Mental Health, and Entrepreneurship
Tanvi Parulkar turned her love for art into Rum & Raisin, a brand dedicated to creating playful, non-intimidating tools for daily mental health care. In this interview, she shares how personal experiences with ADHD and anxiety shaped the brand, the struggles of scaling a bootstrapped business, and how she balances creativity with the demands of…
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No Place to Call My Own: An Interview with Author Alina Gufran
Alina Gufran’s No Place to Call My Own offers a raw and unfiltered look at identity, belonging, and the turbulence of one’s twenties. Through complex, flawed characters, the novel explores relationships in a way that feels deeply real and relatable. In this interview, Alina shares her journey of writing the book, the inspiration behind its…
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The Time We Choose
Paul Mescal’s line in the movie Aftersun, “I can’t see myself at 40, to be honest. Surprised I made it to 30,” struck a deep chord within me the first time I watched the film. It’s a sentiment I find myself relating to more than I expected. At 24, with six years left until I…
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The Unfillable Void
Do you ever feel like you could have everything a person might dream of—a loving family, a successful career, the love of your life, good mental health, and close friends—but still find that it’s not enough to heal the broken part inside you? Like no matter how much you achieve or how perfect your life…
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Interview with Chehak Tayal, Founder of State of You, on Building a Brand with Community and Creativity
State of You, founded by Chehak Tayal, is a brand that seamlessly blends creativity, comfort, and community. What started as a personal love for unique socks has now grown into a platform where self-expression and individuality thrive. In this interview, Chehak shares her journey of building State of You, the challenges she’s faced, and the…
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Interview with Ashay Bhave, the Founder of Sustainable Footwear Brand Thaely
Ashay Bhave is the founder of Thaely, a brand that’s making waves by turning recycled plastic into stylish, eco-friendly footwear. With a focus on sustainability, Ashay has built a brand that challenges traditional footwear production while offering a solution to plastic waste. In this interview, he talks about how Thaely started, the brand’s environmental goals,…
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Being Distant to Begin With
As I sat anxiously awaiting the results of my 9th-grade exams, my mind was a whirlpool of thoughts. I was mentally prepared for just scraping through. Yet, the moment my teacher stepped into the classroom to distribute the papers, my anxiety morphed into a cocktail of fear and frustration. I had managed to fail the…
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