I am grateful to share that Deposits from the Deep has been named a finalist in the Overall Best Design category of the 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the world's largest awards program for independent publishers and self-published authors. Now in its 20th year, the program recognizes exceptional books across more than 80 categories and is judged by experienced professionals from the publishing industry. As an independent author, this...

In a world filled with constant notifications, competing priorities, and endless opportunities to speak, listening has become one of the most undervalued leadership skills. Most leaders understand the importance of communication, but effective communication begins long before we speak. It begins with listening. Listening is not simply hearing the words. It is how we build trust, strengthen relationships, solve problems, and gain a deeper understanding of the people around us. In fact,...

Sometimes children ask questions that stay with us forever. For myself, one of those moments came when my son asked, “Mommy, am I Indian today?” while getting dressed in traditional ethnic clothing when he was very young. That simple question sparked a deeper conversation about the grandparents, the struggles that they endured while building a life in America, traditions and culture. Both of my sons were born in America, and I realized how important it was to help them understand that being...