Hi. I am a creative educator, writer and photographer. A former Teach For India fellow, I am deeply committed to education, storytelling and creativity as tools for transformation. After working for 5+ years in education, I left my job in 2022 to pursue a mindful, creative and slow life. For the past 2 years, I have worked with organisations and creative individuals to craft immersive journeys, creative experiences and workshops.

I have designed and facilitated workshops for various organisations, including Akanksha Foundation, Pratham, Teach for India, D2K Tech, Youth Alliance, Deer Park Institute, and Bihun Collective.

My work as a writer and photographer revolves around themes of self-expression, solitude, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. I like to weave stories from daily life, both in writing and in visuals, that speak of the extraordinary in every ordinary moment.

As a creative educator, I facilitate spaces for people to express, reflect, and create. When I am not designing creative workshops or going on long solo walks, you can find me riding my motorcycle, brewing coffee, or shooting photographs that inspire wonder for the beautiful planet. I have volunteered on a permaculture farm, at a remote school in Sikkim, and at a cafe in Spiti, and have motorcycled across the country.

Here’s what I usually like to write about:

• Creativity and the process of writing

• Life as an artist and my journey in honing my craft

• Living in the mountains, travelling, and embracing slowness

• Life’s feeble, quiet moments that often go unnoticed

I hope my words resonate with you.
To start, here are a few of my favourite pieces from the past year:

My first short story
The story of moving to the mountains
My relationship with failure
Photography, my first love

Here are a few gifts for you.

1. Weekly Recommendations:
   Every Saturday, I share one song, one book, one plant-based meal, one film/video that inspired me, and photographic snippets of my life. To catch up, I’ve curated these playlists for you.
   
   Video recommendations
   Music recommendations
   Books read
   

2. Free Journaling eBook:
   Whether you’re starting your journaling journey or feeling stuck in a creative block, this guide will help you find your way. Download your journaling eBook here.

3. My comic book published on Pratham Storyweaver:

   I wrote this story during the pandemic, and my lovely friend Trupti was kind enough to fill it with colours and illustrate it.

I’m so excited to have you here. Let’s create, reflect, and explore together.

Love
Rishabh