I was born into an Indian family, spent my early childhood in Saudi Arabia, and grew up in Canada. We moved often—city to city, country to country—in search of a better life and a solid education.

Those early years shaped me. Being uprooted again and again taught me to see the world through many lenses. It sparked a deep curiosity about people, culture, and the quiet stories that often go untold. That’s where my love for storytelling began—long before I ever picked up a pen, a mic, or stepped into a newsroom.

I went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto and a postgraduate journalism certificate from Humber College. Storytelling has always been how I make sense of the world. In Guelph, I spent several years as a local reporter, writing over a thousand stories that taught me what makes a community thrive—and the emotions that hold it together. One that stayed with me was about a stranger who donated part of his liver to a baby after reading an article I wrote. He saved the child's life.

When I moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, I began working in broadcast—telling stories for CBC on television and radio, from breaking news to long‑form features. I later returned to Toronto, where I embraced the fast pace of the newsroom, chasing tight deadlines and quick turnarounds.

Each move across Canada has deepened my understanding of the diverse cultures that make this country so unique.

Some of the most powerful stories I’ve found have come from the most ordinary places.