As a fashion industry professional, I develop handbags by day and hand knit my way through my commute…and then some. An avid reader and writer, I am passionate about delivering beautiful products to the world – whether working with factories overseas, crafting with my own two hands, or letting words flow freely through me, to pen, to paper. In composing and sharing my creative journey, it is my intention to stir the creativity in others and collaborate with like-minded-creatives. I live in New York with my husband and enjoy the quiet solace of the suburbs as a juxtaposition to the hustle bustle of where I work in Midtown Manhattan. I am extremely family-oriented and my favourite place on earth to be is with my toes dug into the sandy Cape Cod beaches, encircled by the laughter of the people I love.

I can be a lot of things actually, but for now, I can describe myself as a student studying Creative Industries, and one of those pretentious people who read self-help books (I love them, and I'm also into light philosophy). I would say I'm currently in the process of exploring my interests, but down for anything fashion/biz-tech, artsy, and storytelling in media, and I would also describe myself as a huge nerd for art exhibitions. If I haven't already filled my time, working in design and communication, you can find me bookmarking articles (that I almost immediately forget about) overdosing on chai, and volunteering!

Ever since I can remember, writing has always been my ‘happy place.’ In fact, I’ve still got poems I wrote from when I was 9 years old! Writing is the one thing that allows me to express my thoughts and feelings or even create new ones. The page never judges, nor does it tire of taking your words, whether they be plenty or few, complex or simple. To me, that freedom is infectious and necessary to one’s wellbeing. Though I’m not 9 anymore, I’ve taken my love of words and translated it into many experiences from tutoring to blog writing to editing for friends. Like a loyal friend, English has never left my side.

Writing is an underestimated art, you are painting colourful images in people’s minds by using words of black and white.” This is what I aspire to do, is bring the words to life on the paper creating works of art in readers’ minds.  I’m a nature lover who loves to write poetry and take photography. I have a degree in Psychology and Neuroscience; this has really opened my mind and given me a different perspective on life and how it is important to really take care ourselves, especially our minds. A healthy mind and body enable us to live a happy life. I strive to inspire and sprinkle some positivity into others’ lives.

A journalism major, living and working on my dreams in the city of Toronto. Hey readers! I am Akanksha and I prefer to go by Ashi. I was in 7th grade when I started writing and daydreaming about being a travel journalist. Since then, I have not stopped. You can call me that nerd with a leather journal who writes and saves every important bit of her life in it. With a thousand uncertainties and doubts, I chose continue my walk on the creative path. Writing has become my passion, from letters I wrote to myself and articles on some pressing topics, I filled the blank sheets. My aspirations, to be a travel journalist fuels my craze to capture the world with a small lens. All my trips and journeys bring me memory cards full of pictures. Chirping birds, blooming flowers, rising buildings and winding roads all stand captured. Also fun fact: I have an 11 year old daschund, he’s my oldie and I love him the most.