Become a confident storyteller for your brand to stand out and sell more. I'm a Visual Brand Coach and Award-Winning Photographer (featured in NY Times, Instagram, Apple). I help badass women entrepreneurs own their stories, showcase their uniqueness, and create brands that are downright magical. Ready to make your brand sizzle? Get your hands on my free brand guide packed with five essential ingredients to create an unforgettable brand experience.
Dear Reader, This week's a vivid blend of my two worlds – the Indian and American cultures – and I love it. Think about it. Monday marked the celebration of Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors, symbolizing the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Both are about rebirth, renewal, and starting anew. Here are three quick Holi-inspired takeaways for you, the entrepreneur ready to shake things up: Forge Ahead with New Allies: Holi is a melting pot of connections. Want to broaden your horizon? Reach out, make new contacts, and diversify your circle. Embrace the Season: Holi heralds spring, a nudge to embrace new chapters. Amidst the busyness of business, remember to carve out moments for self-renewal. That's it – a little food for thought powered by a week of cultural cross-overs. Happy Easter to those who celebrate! ❤️❤️ P.S. I recently shared a post inspired by Holi featuring some favorite vibrant film images. You can take a look at them here or here. Also, check out my Easter-inspired post with travel photos of churches in India here. |
Alpana Aras | Brand Storyteller + Photographer
Become a confident storyteller for your brand to stand out and sell more. I'm a Visual Brand Coach and Award-Winning Photographer (featured in NY Times, Instagram, Apple). I help badass women entrepreneurs own their stories, showcase their uniqueness, and create brands that are downright magical. Ready to make your brand sizzle? Get your hands on my free brand guide packed with five essential ingredients to create an unforgettable brand experience.
Dear Reader,Guess who's back? After a tough spell with an illness since March and a slow recovery, I’m headed in for dental surgery today—fingers crossed, and good vibes are needed! But hey, there's some exciting news, too. I’ve rediscovered my passion in a new venture—creating visual brands! It feels like coming home, given my past life as a graphic and web designer. Let me give you a glimpse: I'm currently weaving a visual story for a fantastic florist who hired me as her brand coach last...
Dear Reader, Yesterday, this photo popped up in my memories and made me smile. This is my son's first "cell phone."At eight or nine, he really wanted a real one, claiming all his friends had one.Sadly for him, having an Indian mom it didn't work out for him – until he got to 8th grade, but that is another story.So he took matters into his own hands and crafted one exactly how he wanted.It had all the essentials: a speed dial to connect with my husband and me and, of course, a line to J.M....
Dear Reader, As Women's International Month begins, I find myself navigating the challenging waters of COVID-19 for the first time. On day 5 or 6, exhaustion has become a constant, and my journey of recovery continues. Amidst navigating this illness, a story of remarkable generosity caught my eye and offered a glimmer of inspiration. Ruth Gottesman, a billionaire, donated a billion dollars to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx (NYC's poorest borough). Inititally her donation...