T Categories Wellness March 30, 2021 The Story Behind My Elle Story How the long road can the be the destined road. I hope you have read my Elle piece,“The Other Side Of Indian Matchmaking: The Indian Divorce,” ..
M Categories Wellness July 25, 2020 Meditating Through The Family Chaos It is 5.30am. I peel my elbow, knees and toes away from the three tiny bodies slumbering in my bed. Even though it is..
A Categories Wellness June 6, 2020 A South Asian Mother’s First Real Conversation About Race It is an hour past his bedtime when I hear a gentle knock at the bedroom door. “Mama, I’m scared. Can I come in?” my middle..
M Categories Essay November 14, 2023 Magic mirror mojo and the mind bend Going from confident to self-conscious in a 90-degree turn. The change: a magic mirror and an awareness of how my sense of self can be..
O Categories Self October 16, 2023 On making career shifts Life can surprise in countless ways and gives us moments to test our thinking of who we are. What does it mean for our identities..
T Categories Self September 7, 2023 The wonderful blank canvas of midlife I was at my monthly professional mastermind group when an unexpected revelation about midlife occurred. It came about from a discussion around a member’s transition..
W Categories Books and More August 17, 2023 What Shibani’s Reading: ‘Ben and Emma’s Big Hit’ by Gov. Gavin Newsom In preparation for the back to school season, I am loading up on school supplies, purchasing bigger clothes and opening up a book from our..
L Categories Wellness July 13, 2023 Life lessons in a hammock Taking a break to rest with little access to technology and to-do lists was the radical act of self care, rejuvenation and leadership I didn’t..
D Categories Self June 15, 2023 Dreading Summer a Little Bit It feels odd to admit this – for summer feels like one of those universally adored topics like bubble gum or Santa Claus- but only..
T Categories Try It May 12, 2023 Try it: the evidence journal prompt I plopped down on her grey loveseat and began settling in the space. The intimate couch the heart of her tiny reiki studio. The decor..
G Categories Wellness April 12, 2023 Getting good at endings There are moments in life that test us. They test our commitment to living authentically; our internal capacity for change; and our desire to choose..
W Categories Essay March 10, 2023 Walking with vulnerability “Just call her,” my friend urges me. It is days before Christmas and an upcoming ski trip. The events being back-to-back intensifies what is already..
S Categories Self February 10, 2023 Seeing ourselves as more than our jobs Who are you? Have you ever been asked this question? In many ways, we are asked a version of this wherever we go. It can..
T Categories Wellness January 1, 2023 Three Approaches to Gratitude in the New Year What goals, initiatives or themes do you want to embody and embrace this year? Like you, I have been spending my time reflecting on this..
W Categories Wellness December 8, 2022 Writer’s block with a side of self doubt When in a moment of doubt, some words of encouragement from a trusted advisor showed Shibani directly the importance of trusted support in our lives..
W Categories Books and More November 22, 2022 What Shibani’s Reading: The Upgrade by Dr. Louann Brizendine I have been obsessively reading about exercise, nutrition and hormones recently. I have been into the work of Dr. Mindy Pelz, who has written a..
T Categories Wellness October 26, 2022 Trading in Discipline for Devotion It is true that dedication, perseverance and focus are needed to reach a goal, especially the hardest ones. But some days the path of excellence..
M Categories Wellness September 30, 2022 My Blonde-ish Ambitions I didn’t know what to say when I swiveled around to my reflection in the mirror. Two hours earlier, I had walked into the Bay..
