Have you ever avoided a place simply because you didn’t feel like you belonged there? That’s what came to mind when I learned about Kiran Kotwani and Naari Akhada. Kiran has built four gyms for women in Nagpur, from scratch. But what’s interesting isn’t just the number of gyms; it’s the women who walk through those doors. Mothers, older women.Women who never really saw themselves as “gym people.” For many of them, walking into a conventional gym can feel uncomfortable. You don’t know anyone....

I’ve been freelancing for 4 years now, and there’s one piece of feedback I hear often: “You’re easy to work with.” Yes, talent matters, but the experience you create for your clients matters just as much. Clear communication, respecting timelines, taking feedback gracefully, and keeping the process smooth. It all adds up. Being easy to work with isn’t about agreeing to everything. It’s about bringing clarity, professionalism, and creativity to every project.

Book review of Brands and the Brain.