Dear Reader, She said, “I’m 65, and I’m not finished.” Hell. Yes. She booked a call after hearing me speak at a summit. One of my AI images of me with a unicorn stirred something inside her. My words made her feel seen. But a woman still burning with stories. She told me, “I’ve spent decades showing up for everyone else. That part hit hard. She saw that unicorn and thought, A call to be seen—fully and without apology. Too many women get quietly erased. By culture. They think it’s too late to make noise. To create. It’s not. If this hit home for you, if something stirred in your gut, you’re not excluded. Your story matters. And I’m here for every single one of you, ready to show up, shake things up, and take back your spotlight. Let’s go. Alpana | Brand Strategist + Photographer P.S. Ready to book your traditional photoshoot, AI session, or brand package? >>> Reach out here <<< |
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Dear Reader, My son messaged me recently, asking, “Would you like this pour-over coffee set for Mother’s Day?” It made me smile—I sent him that link a few months ago.We love craft coffee, strong opinions 😂, and thoughtful gifts. Being his mom has taught me patience, presence, and how to hold space through change.And what have I passed on to him?→ That it’s okay to question things.→ That emotions are not a weakness.→ That growth requires effort and compassion.→ That you can be both independent...
DearReader,April 27th would have been my mom’s 86th birthday—and four years ago, on this same day, my aunt passed away on her 86th birthday. My mama with my son when he was a wee little guy, when we visited India Two women. Two completely different lives. My mom, Aai, was the quiet force behind our family. Her work—making endless cups of chai, cooking meal after meal, and keeping our home running—was unpaid, expected, and often invisible. She did it all with love but rarely with recognition....
Hi Reader, There’s a trend where people ask ChatGPT: What do I look like? Beyond the fun of seeing an image rendered, what struck me was how much it reveals about your personal brand—how you show up through your words, vibe, and energy. It’s a surprisingly powerful brand exercise. It took four tries to get an image that felt close to me.Which, to be fair, wasn’t the point. The AI was offering a poetic interpretation—not an exact likeness. But of course… I had to see how close it could get. 😄...