“My story isn’t filled with grand battles.
It’s made up of quiet battles – the kind that tests your spirit in small but powerful ways.
The true heroine of my story? My daughter.
And the steady force behind me? My husband, who constantly pushed me to reach for more.
After completing my Master’s degree in the US, I worked across several startups, putting everything I had into building a life of independence and opportunity. When I returned to India for marriage, I thought life would follow a straight, predictable path. But life rarely moves in straight lines.
Some journeys lead us to unexpected places, and mine did, too.
Through it all – the work, the moves, the uncertainty – I learned how to build again, to hope again, to believe in second chances.
Fate had its own plans, too.
Life led me back to Surya, a dear friend from my college years.
This time, love was not a fleeting chapter, it became the foundation for everything that followed.
Motherhood was one of the most beautiful gifts of this new life. My first delivery was smooth and joyful. But my second delivery tested me in ways I could never have imagined.
A complication from a postpartum injection left a hole in my spine, bringing excruciating pain. The doctors had no timeline for recovery, only a promise that someday, without warning, the pain would end.
Through months of uncertainty and healing, I discovered a quieter kind of strength.
The kind that isn’t loud.
The kind that isn’t glamorous.
The kind that simply refuses to give up.
It was during this period of stillness that another dream began to take shape.
One afternoon, a small idea sparked: what if children could receive little pieces of wonder, curiosity, and joy, delivered just for them?
I sat down and created a simple newsletter – colorful, playful, and filled with stories from around the world.
When my daughter opened the mailbox and held it in her hands, her eyes lit up. That single moment changed everything.
What began as a small project grew into The Hummingbird – a movement dedicated to filling children’s lives with positivity, curiosity, and powerful ideas.
Today, it’s more than just a newsletter.
It’s coloring books, podcasts, newspapers – all created to nurture the minds and hearts of young readers, helping them grow not just into smart children, but into wise, compassionate citizens of the world.
The best thing about overcoming pain is that it transforms you.
Not into someone harder, but into someone deeper.
Someone who knows that strength is quiet, steady, and unstoppable.
And when the pain finally lifts, you’re left standing taller, ready for stronger tomorrows you once thought impossible.”