The Unrehearsed Life
For the past nine months, I have been performing on stage — in front of audiences, on my book tour. A new trait. A new field. Brand new exposure. Exhilarating, yes. Also nerve-wracking. More than I expected, honestly. But then again — what else is new? This is how I have lived time and again. […]
Becoming “The Woman in Deed”
As I mention in my memoir “The Woman in Deed: Road to IPO, Bridge Tables, and Beyond”—yes, mine is a Silicon Valley success story. But Silicon Valley success stories are never solo performances. They need to be told more often and more honestly, not as hero narratives but with their entire cast. The valley has […]
Courage
Publishing my memoir—a 75th birthday gift to myself—turned out to be a bigger gift than I imagined. Upon reflecting, I realized I wasn’t just courageous or strong; I was becoming fearless through my experiences. The Writing Journey: They all fainted in the background when my writing journey began to become a published author. It started […]
Authenticity
I remember a moment in my early career when I was invited to speak at a tech event. I prepared carefully, dressed conservatively, and stuck to the script—wanting to sound polished and credible. The talk went fine, however afterward, someone approached me and said, “You were impressive, but I didn’t quite feel you in it.” […]
Expectations
At a recent literary gala, the evening began not with a famous author or polished emcee, but with an unpretentious man from a local Indi-Comedy-Club. Unknown name, ordinary appearance—expectations were low. He began with a story. A heart surgeon had given him the address of his clinic, and when the comedian went there, he noticed […]