I’ve been doodling with a Sharpie and paper since middle school. I used to love to draw Henna-inspired patterns. Since then, I’ve helped my husband’s small business by designing and selling my artwork as personalized T-shirts. I like to use my iPad to create artwork that helps me to process emotions or events that I am going through, or create pieces that inspire me.

While my husband and I aren’t great chefs, we both love to eat wonderful food. In addition to enjoying Indian cuisine, we love to explore different places through their local food. When we travel, we visit restaurants that capture the flavors and spices of the region as a way of connecting to the culture.

I became a professional rollerblader in middle school and competed in both racing and roller hockey. I used to wake up an hour early to train with the boys’ team before school. My husband and I met as kids, we became friends by traveling to tournaments together. Rollerblading played a big role in teaching me discipline and work ethic through early morning practices, and providing a source of endorphins through exercise.

My family and I practice Sikhism. Women’s equality and selfless acts of service are both major parts of our faith. I also learned to play the harmonium as a child as part of our religious practices. It’s a musical instrument that accompanies singing hymns, which are part of our scriptures. As a new mom, I enjoy sharing these musical and spiritual traditions with my daughter.

Family is very important to me. I have a husband, a goldendoodle named Simba, and most recently, my first daughter. As a homebody, we spend a lot of time together, sharing meals, watching TV, and playing board games. My family and my extended family are a close-knit crew. As this big Punjabi family, we enjoy performing Bhangra, a traditional dance from Northern India.