Let me challenge the narrative of success. It’s not linear. It’s not glamorous. And it sure as hell doesn’t come without risk, failure, and reinvention. My journey has been messy, transformative, and unapologetically human.
India: Where It Began
I was born in India, where life was simple and resources were scarce. My toys? Stones and sticks salvaged from construction sites. It wasn’t a sob story—it was reality. My parents, however, had one weapon against adversity: education. They drilled into me that knowledge was the key to opportunity.
Kenya: The Fight for Education
In Kenya, my father doubled down on his belief in education. No excuses, no shortcuts—just relentless focus on creating a better future. We didn’t have much, but what we did have was grit.
This shaped me. Education wasn’t a given; it was a fight. Getting to university wasn’t just a milestone—it was a battle. And it wasn’t easier once I got there. I hustled through internships, classes, and endless challenges. Those years weren’t glamorous, but they were defining.
Fintech: Disruption Isn’t Comfortable
Breaking into fintech was a crash course in disruption and innovation. I didn’t walk in with answers—I learned by doing, failing, and adapting. It was thrilling, but it also taught me a brutal truth: you can’t innovate if you’re afraid of discomfort. Growth demands risk.
London: Reinvention on Repeat
London became my crucible. Every role—from tester to project manager to product manager—pushed me to adapt, learn, and reinvent myself. I thrived in a space where innovation wasn’t optional—it was survival. But behind the career progression was a relentless need to keep proving myself, to stay ahead, to adapt faster than the world around me.
Perth: The Hard Reset
Moving to Perth was the ultimate test of humility. I traded the adrenaline of investment banking for a better work-life balance, but it came at a cost: a 75% pay cut, no network, and a blank slate.
Starting over wasn’t just uncomfortable—it was terrifying. But sometimes, losing everything familiar forces you to find out what you’re really made of. I built my career back piece by piece, pushing myself into uncomfortable spaces and transforming along the way.
Transformation and Purpose
Perth gave me the space to discover Agile, design thinking, and service design—tools that aren’t just about frameworks but about rethinking how we solve problems. At AFG, I drove a massive enterprise transformation, aligning strategy, people, and processes to create real, measurable change.
At JourneyOne, I expanded my horizons, crafting strategies across industries. But deep down, I knew the next challenge was waiting.
Taking the Leap: Starting My Own Business
Eighteen months ago, I made the scariest decision of my life: I started my own business. No safety nets. No guarantees. Just purpose.
My focus? Decarbonization and Indigenous engagement. Not because it’s trendy, but because it’s hard. Because it matters. Because I wanted to work on something bigger than myself.
The Hard Truths About Growth
✨ Learn, Unlearn, Relearn: Holding onto old knowledge is comfortable, but comfort is the enemy of growth.
✨ Adapt or Be Left Behind: The world doesn’t wait for you to catch up. If you’re not evolving, you’re stuck.
✨ Problems Are Opportunities in Disguise: Stop seeing challenges as roadblocks. They’re your chance to innovate.
✨ Build Connections That Matter: Networking isn’t a game of self-promotion. It’s about building a community that grows together.
What’s Your Excuse?
We romanticize success, but the truth is, it’s messy. It demands sacrifice, humility, and reinvention. It forces you to question your values, your comfort zones, and your limits.
I’ve learned that the biggest risks often lead to the most meaningful rewards. But here’s the real question: Are you willing to get uncomfortable? To start over? To push yourself further than you ever thought possible?
The choice is yours. Stay stuck in the comfort of what you know, or embrace the chaos of transformation.
Your future self is waiting. What’s stopping you?
