I was born in the Philippines. I spent sixteen years there before moving to Germany at fifteen. Life in the Philippines wasn’t easy — there were days when all we had to eat was rice...
Claiming Your Power
Be Afraid
Fear, a hollow feeling that swallows you from within, there are so many forms of it – Fear of being seen, fear of being unseen, fear of being at the top, fear of being left behind...
I am amazing because…
I am amazing because… I honestly didn’t think I’d ever face this kind of fear. When my business started going down, it felt like the ground beneath me was slipping. Sales dropped...
Disrupting Tech Elitism: How A 20-Year Boy From UP...
LUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh: The image of a global tech judge is typically one of a seasoned CEO, a distinguished professor, or a Silicon Valley titan. But Shivansh Chaurasiya, a mere...
A letter to my Dad
This is the letter I could not write for forty-six years. It is the story of a life lived in the space you left behind, a silence I am now ready to fill with my own words. I was born on a...
Breaking the Mold
I am so afraid to speak publicly about how far I have come away from the traditional, religious, conservative upbringing I had. I am more than proud of who I’ve become, but in my...
Invincible
For a long time I never really knew how bad my life truly was. Yet, I am still very thankful for the experience of life. When I was a child I was sold off and abused by my parents. When I...
This is my story
I grew up knowing i would be dead before 18. I grew up in a house full of hatred. I grew up in an adoptive home where I felt worthless unloved and like a complete burden. I grew up...
Determined to Succeed
Growing up, I was always taught that education is a privilege and to have an education is an honor. Having the opportunity to obtain new knowledge every day is a blessing to have as there...
Embers Of Bravery: From Darkness To Light
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to childhood sexual abuse. It often begins subtly, almost sweetly—the extra attention feels like a...