Writings about self-care, wellness, conscious entrepreneurship, mindfulness, abundance mindset, feminine energy, joyful living, heart-centered business, and more.
Anger and Defensiveness: “I refuse to participate in this homa/yagna because non-vegan ingredients like ghee and milk are used!” Helplessness … More Can we vegan-ise homas, yagnas and other rituals? Totally!
In the initial years of going vegan, I’d look at a vegan label with excitement. Now the first reaction I … More Never take a “Vegan” label at face value
Often we come across new concepts that question our entire way of living! They shake our core beliefs. Though these … More Curiosity can be a great friend to you!
Nothing. Nothing. Nothing. And then suddenly, it’s as big as my head! Haha Growing your own mushrooms is a novel … More Growing mushrooms taught me these life lessons
It’s our monthly Bengaluru Vegans Potluck picnic at Cubbon Park. The grass is soft and cozy, the food is delicious, … More This is the biggest challenge faced by vegan entrepreneurs!
Flashback to the middle of 2003. I loooove chocolate cake! I turn vegan, it’s the first baking recipe I explore. … More The origin story of “vegan” chocolate cake
Have you noticed the word VEGAN appearing at cafés, bakeries, restaurants, grocery stores and other food places across India? Wondering … More Want to make your menu vegan friendly? These 7 tips will help you get started
“Idam Na Mama” is a Sanskrit mantra. Translation: “This is not mine”. These simple words are a very powerful affirmation … More This simple mantra of surrender has been deeply powerful in my life, work and creativity
Part 1: Get bloody damn CLEAR on the details right from the start “We have an understanding. We’re basically on … More Want to build healthy, solid business relationships? Then make clarity a top priority!
You’re passionate about a cause. Launching a conscious business that aligns with the movement seems like a natural step. You … More How you contribute to your conscious business ecosystem matters
“Sus you’ve spoiled us. I go to [another restaurant] and I expect subconsciously for the host to behave just like … More Authenticity is your superpower: Be real and build meaningful business relationships
“Oh this is going to be so much fun!” I bubble enthusiastically. It’s late 2018, my business partner Krishna floats … More This creative marketing campaign pampered our guests, but delighted us even more
“Oh, you can’t eat this Gajar Halwa”, he says as he looks at the menu. Is that a hint of … More Vegan life: The subtle shift from “I can’t” to “I don’t”
Want to develop an abundance mindset? Then judging others is not allowed. “Those products are way too expensive.”“They only care … More The less judgemental you are the more abundance you attract
I could probably fill an entire book with all the things I’ve learnt about the extreme importance of being nothing … More How to be a boundaries boss, for conscious entrepreneurs