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Wiser. Braver. Happier.

Step, by imperfect step.

Writer • Facilitator • Speaker • Meaning Maker

I write and speak about becoming who you’re meant to be without abandoning who you are. This is a space for learned wisdom in the in-between, as you grow, shift, and step into better. If you’re a dreamer, creator, or leader working on yourself - for yourself - you’re in the right place. Welcome home.

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Hello There! I'm Kanika

Dreamer, Creator, Seeker, Believer

MOM, WIFE, SISTER, DAUGHTER, FRIEND and Superhero ready to rescue herself

My whole life has been an integration between the practical and the poetic — between building businesses and building meaning. Over the past decade, I’ve dedicated myself to personal, professional, and creative growth in many forms: from traveling the world and studying law, to running a learning and development company, training thousands of professionals, writing and directing a Netflix feature film, and becoming an internationally certified life and mindset coach. But amidst all these chapters, I reached a turning point, when I realised that the most important conversations weren’t happening in meeting rooms or on film sets… they were the ones happening within me. From a place of brokenness came a quiet but powerful resolve to become the co-author of my own life and the architect of my future. I wanted to learn what I wish they had taught me in school: how to have meaningful conversations with myself. The kind that help you think right, feel light, and live bright. And so began my Stepping into Better Adventure.

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Watch the book trailer + get a sneak peak into the first 3 chapters of my yet-to-be-published book!

LOVE THE CRAP OUT OF YOU™ - An honest retelling of my journey from self abandonment to self love, and how it changed my life!

During some very dark post partem days, I wrote a book called “Love the Crap Out of You”. In writing the book, the book rewrote me. The manuscript is on my desk, still to be published. I’ve been holding it close. Want a sneak peak of the manuscript to tell me what you think?

being

"I LOVE HOW STRONG, BOLD, COURAGEOUS, CALM AND HELPFUL KANIKA IS. SHE'S TAUGHT ME A LOT ABOUT SELF LOVE AND HER STRENGTH, COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE IS SO CONTAGIOUS! I'M SO HAPPY TO HAVE CROSSED PATHS WITH HER."

PRIYANKA AMBULGE, DESCRIBO

speaking

"KANIKA IS AN EXTREMELY ELOQUENT COMMUNICATOR WHO HAS THE rare quality of combining ambition and sincerity, drive and genuineness"

SHASHI THAROOR, MINISTER

coaching

"Kanika helped me to realize how I don’t need to feel overwhelmed with everything at the same time. I can decide whats best for me in a particular moment. Her coaching presence and corporate understanding were wonderful. She has a great understanding of human thoughts and how we can take back the control of our situation, so if you want back control of your life, work with Kanika."

seema sikka, manager

training

“As a facilitator, Kanika brings in a perfect blend of corporate relevance and life skills, this workshop has been a life changing experience for many executives in our firm and there are always requests for repeats.”

suraj n, leading international bank

creating

"I want to comment that Kanika has made a very strong First Directors Film. And beyond being a first directors film and female perspective, is simply a really good filmmaker - with a very strong account for narrative and sensitivity toward emotional dynamics"

Laurie gordon, director of animaze film festival

performing

"your performance was nuanced, extremely natural and very moving"

Bejoy nambiar, bollywood director

"What a movie! wonderful acting, direction and editing. Not single expression seemed out of place. Kanika is a born actress"

Suman