Hannjiiiiii ✨ Some of my favourite moments from #LoveAndLight2023
I have zero pictures from the event on my phone. In fact, I don’t think I saw many people on their phone, period. Community anywhere is important, but I find more and more we’re only experiencing it online. In fact, we only measure moments, behavior and worth by what’s online these days. These pictures hold memories that a caption or IG post will never do justice to…and I love that.
After the party, so many people texted me saying “your family and friends are so warm and welcoming,” and that makes me really proud. I’ve been to one too many events in my life where I walked in and immediately felt awkward. I felt this pressure to put on an act and find acceptance. That’s the opposite of what I want this annual event to be. Whether this is your 30th Diwali, or your first, this party will always be about unity, warmth and inclusion. That good, good energy is mandatory.
Grateful for these moments. This is love 💜
📸: @alanvphotos
Hannjiiiiii ✨ Some of my favourite moments from #LoveAndLight2023
I have zero pictures from the event on my phone. In fact, I don’t think I saw many people on their phone, period. Community anywhere is important, but I find more and more we’re only experiencing it online. In fact, we only measure moments, behavior and worth by what’s online these days. These pictures hold memories that a caption or IG post will never do justice to…and I love that.
After the party, so many people texted me saying “your family and friends are so warm and welcoming,” and that makes me really proud. I’ve been to one too many events in my life where I walked in and immediately felt awkward. I felt this pressure to put on an act and find acceptance. That’s the opposite of what I want this annual event to be. Whether this is your 30th Diwali, or your first, this party will always be about unity, warmth and inclusion. That good, good energy is mandatory.
Grateful for these moments. This is love 💜
📸: @alanvphotos
Hannjiiiiii ✨ Some of my favourite moments from #LoveAndLight2023
I have zero pictures from the event on my phone. In fact, I don’t think I saw many people on their phone, period. Community anywhere is important, but I find more and more we’re only experiencing it online. In fact, we only measure moments, behavior and worth by what’s online these days. These pictures hold memories that a caption or IG post will never do justice to…and I love that.
After the party, so many people texted me saying “your family and friends are so warm and welcoming,” and that makes me really proud. I’ve been to one too many events in my life where I walked in and immediately felt awkward. I felt this pressure to put on an act and find acceptance. That’s the opposite of what I want this annual event to be. Whether this is your 30th Diwali, or your first, this party will always be about unity, warmth and inclusion. That good, good energy is mandatory.
Grateful for these moments. This is love 💜
📸: @alanvphotos
Hannjiiiiii ✨ Some of my favourite moments from #LoveAndLight2023
I have zero pictures from the event on my phone. In fact, I don’t think I saw many people on their phone, period. Community anywhere is important, but I find more and more we’re only experiencing it online. In fact, we only measure moments, behavior and worth by what’s online these days. These pictures hold memories that a caption or IG post will never do justice to…and I love that.
After the party, so many people texted me saying “your family and friends are so warm and welcoming,” and that makes me really proud. I’ve been to one too many events in my life where I walked in and immediately felt awkward. I felt this pressure to put on an act and find acceptance. That’s the opposite of what I want this annual event to be. Whether this is your 30th Diwali, or your first, this party will always be about unity, warmth and inclusion. That good, good energy is mandatory.
Grateful for these moments. This is love 💜
📸: @alanvphotos
Hannjiiiiii ✨ Some of my favourite moments from #LoveAndLight2023
I have zero pictures from the event on my phone. In fact, I don’t think I saw many people on their phone, period. Community anywhere is important, but I find more and more we’re only experiencing it online. In fact, we only measure moments, behavior and worth by what’s online these days. These pictures hold memories that a caption or IG post will never do justice to…and I love that.
After the party, so many people texted me saying “your family and friends are so warm and welcoming,” and that makes me really proud. I’ve been to one too many events in my life where I walked in and immediately felt awkward. I felt this pressure to put on an act and find acceptance. That’s the opposite of what I want this annual event to be. Whether this is your 30th Diwali, or your first, this party will always be about unity, warmth and inclusion. That good, good energy is mandatory.
Grateful for these moments. This is love 💜
📸: @alanvphotos
Hannjiiiiii ✨ Some of my favourite moments from #LoveAndLight2023
I have zero pictures from the event on my phone. In fact, I don’t think I saw many people on their phone, period. Community anywhere is important, but I find more and more we’re only experiencing it online. In fact, we only measure moments, behavior and worth by what’s online these days. These pictures hold memories that a caption or IG post will never do justice to…and I love that.
After the party, so many people texted me saying “your family and friends are so warm and welcoming,” and that makes me really proud. I’ve been to one too many events in my life where I walked in and immediately felt awkward. I felt this pressure to put on an act and find acceptance. That’s the opposite of what I want this annual event to be. Whether this is your 30th Diwali, or your first, this party will always be about unity, warmth and inclusion. That good, good energy is mandatory.
Grateful for these moments. This is love 💜
📸: @alanvphotos
Hannjiiiiii ✨ Some of my favourite moments from #LoveAndLight2023
I have zero pictures from the event on my phone. In fact, I don’t think I saw many people on their phone, period. Community anywhere is important, but I find more and more we’re only experiencing it online. In fact, we only measure moments, behavior and worth by what’s online these days. These pictures hold memories that a caption or IG post will never do justice to…and I love that.
After the party, so many people texted me saying “your family and friends are so warm and welcoming,” and that makes me really proud. I’ve been to one too many events in my life where I walked in and immediately felt awkward. I felt this pressure to put on an act and find acceptance. That’s the opposite of what I want this annual event to be. Whether this is your 30th Diwali, or your first, this party will always be about unity, warmth and inclusion. That good, good energy is mandatory.
Grateful for these moments. This is love 💜
📸: @alanvphotos
Hannjiiiiii ✨ Some of my favourite moments from #LoveAndLight2023
I have zero pictures from the event on my phone. In fact, I don’t think I saw many people on their phone, period. Community anywhere is important, but I find more and more we’re only experiencing it online. In fact, we only measure moments, behavior and worth by what’s online these days. These pictures hold memories that a caption or IG post will never do justice to…and I love that.
After the party, so many people texted me saying “your family and friends are so warm and welcoming,” and that makes me really proud. I’ve been to one too many events in my life where I walked in and immediately felt awkward. I felt this pressure to put on an act and find acceptance. That’s the opposite of what I want this annual event to be. Whether this is your 30th Diwali, or your first, this party will always be about unity, warmth and inclusion. That good, good energy is mandatory.
Grateful for these moments. This is love 💜
📸: @alanvphotos
Hannjiiiiii ✨ Some of my favourite moments from #LoveAndLight2023
I have zero pictures from the event on my phone. In fact, I don’t think I saw many people on their phone, period. Community anywhere is important, but I find more and more we’re only experiencing it online. In fact, we only measure moments, behavior and worth by what’s online these days. These pictures hold memories that a caption or IG post will never do justice to…and I love that.
After the party, so many people texted me saying “your family and friends are so warm and welcoming,” and that makes me really proud. I’ve been to one too many events in my life where I walked in and immediately felt awkward. I felt this pressure to put on an act and find acceptance. That’s the opposite of what I want this annual event to be. Whether this is your 30th Diwali, or your first, this party will always be about unity, warmth and inclusion. That good, good energy is mandatory.
Grateful for these moments. This is love 💜
📸: @alanvphotos
Hannjiiiiii ✨ Some of my favourite moments from #LoveAndLight2023
I have zero pictures from the event on my phone. In fact, I don’t think I saw many people on their phone, period. Community anywhere is important, but I find more and more we’re only experiencing it online. In fact, we only measure moments, behavior and worth by what’s online these days. These pictures hold memories that a caption or IG post will never do justice to…and I love that.
After the party, so many people texted me saying “your family and friends are so warm and welcoming,” and that makes me really proud. I’ve been to one too many events in my life where I walked in and immediately felt awkward. I felt this pressure to put on an act and find acceptance. That’s the opposite of what I want this annual event to be. Whether this is your 30th Diwali, or your first, this party will always be about unity, warmth and inclusion. That good, good energy is mandatory.
Grateful for these moments. This is love 💜
📸: @alanvphotos
Happy Diwali 🪔
I feel extremely grateful that yesterday I got to gather my beautiful community and share some much needed love and light. From my family to yours, may God bless you and may the universe give you abundance ✨
Fit: @falgunishanepeacockindia
Jewellery: @saripalace
Hair: @sonia_singh_89
Makeup: @prernaco
Photo: @alanvphotos
#LoveAndLight2023
I have an album of photos on my phone that capture a silly or heart-warming memory that I love to re-live again and again. Just me?
1. this is from my recent trip to India. I was visiting a girls school and this student just spent 5 whole minutes explaining her science project to me. I nodded and pretended I knew the scientific words she was saying. When she was done, I looked up and this was my genuine reaction, perfectly captured. Don’t sleep on the potential of Indian girls 💪🏽
2. Live coverage of my mom calling local bookstores to find @lillyslibrarys latest select 🥹 please don’t miss her little notepad.
3. A couple weeks ago, my friend and I cooked dinner for our group chat. We planned for a week, played Italian music while cooking and had the most zen time… until we didn’t, and there was 30 mins left and dinner was more than an hour late 👀
4. From the same dinner, I let my friends take leftovers home in my Tupperware. I do not play when it comes to my Tupperware. My friend left his watch at my house and I texted him this picture saying “I’m glad I have this. You’ll get it back when you return my Tupperware.” I was not joking.
5. A candid shot of my best friend aka my dog watching me during a recent photoshoot.
6. Another gem from India, where this group of girls and I just had an hour convo discussing all the challenges they face. And then we took this picture and I dunno, their smiles really make something in my heart flicker, especially the one next to me.
7. Me at a recent CGT taping with a friend from high school I haven’t seen over a decade. She DMed me saying her kids are fans and I invited her family to come. She was always so extremely nice to me in high school, even if it wasn’t the cool thing to do. 💜
The majority of pics on my phone, I never look at again. But there are some that are just 🤌🏽
I have an album of photos on my phone that capture a silly or heart-warming memory that I love to re-live again and again. Just me?
1. this is from my recent trip to India. I was visiting a girls school and this student just spent 5 whole minutes explaining her science project to me. I nodded and pretended I knew the scientific words she was saying. When she was done, I looked up and this was my genuine reaction, perfectly captured. Don’t sleep on the potential of Indian girls 💪🏽
2. Live coverage of my mom calling local bookstores to find @lillyslibrarys latest select 🥹 please don’t miss her little notepad.
3. A couple weeks ago, my friend and I cooked dinner for our group chat. We planned for a week, played Italian music while cooking and had the most zen time… until we didn’t, and there was 30 mins left and dinner was more than an hour late 👀
4. From the same dinner, I let my friends take leftovers home in my Tupperware. I do not play when it comes to my Tupperware. My friend left his watch at my house and I texted him this picture saying “I’m glad I have this. You’ll get it back when you return my Tupperware.” I was not joking.
5. A candid shot of my best friend aka my dog watching me during a recent photoshoot.
6. Another gem from India, where this group of girls and I just had an hour convo discussing all the challenges they face. And then we took this picture and I dunno, their smiles really make something in my heart flicker, especially the one next to me.
7. Me at a recent CGT taping with a friend from high school I haven’t seen over a decade. She DMed me saying her kids are fans and I invited her family to come. She was always so extremely nice to me in high school, even if it wasn’t the cool thing to do. 💜
The majority of pics on my phone, I never look at again. But there are some that are just 🤌🏽
Through history and as we are witnessing today, girls and women are hit worst by the impacts of conflict. These are indisputable facts.
What’s happening in Gaza is tragic. And it will continue to negatively impact the progress of girls & women, with ripple effects felt worldwide. History has repeatedly shown us this truth. Gender equality is falling further out of reach.
Despite my ongoing efforts to learn, I won’t pretend to know the complex history of Palestine & Israel or everything that’s happening now, which is why I haven’t chimed in. You don’t learn anything with your mouth open. I promised myself I wouldn’t post about an issue unless I knew what I was talking about – not just a sweeping statement or surface-level response. I don’t intend on breaking that promise. Informed words are something I value.
But I’ve been studying gender inequality for some time. I’m confident in sharing this particular information. I believe it is important to understand and view the impact of conflict through a gender lens. This is where my knowledge lies.
If you’ve been following me, you may be familiar with my posts on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations created 17 SDGs, which are essentially the world’s to-do list for peace & prosperity. Goal #5 is gender equality. The deadline to accomplish Goal #5 is 2030. We’re at the halfway mark but only 15% of the way to reaching the goal. I share this not to discourage us but to emphasize the need to collectively make decisions that help progress.
For so many reasons outlined by people much more qualified than me, and including the health, safety and rights of girls and women, there needs to be a ceasefire. Hostages need to be returned. Innocent lives need to stop being lost. And governments who promised to be working on the SDGs need to start making choices that reflect that with an immediate de-escalation of violence and long-term solutions for long-term conflicts and inequities.
Part of me feels naive in thinking my post makes any difference to tragedy measured in pain and lives lost. But if I seem naive while educating others on the plight of girls and women, then I can live with that.
Through history and as we are witnessing today, girls and women are hit worst by the impacts of conflict. These are indisputable facts.
What’s happening in Gaza is tragic. And it will continue to negatively impact the progress of girls & women, with ripple effects felt worldwide. History has repeatedly shown us this truth. Gender equality is falling further out of reach.
Despite my ongoing efforts to learn, I won’t pretend to know the complex history of Palestine & Israel or everything that’s happening now, which is why I haven’t chimed in. You don’t learn anything with your mouth open. I promised myself I wouldn’t post about an issue unless I knew what I was talking about – not just a sweeping statement or surface-level response. I don’t intend on breaking that promise. Informed words are something I value.
But I’ve been studying gender inequality for some time. I’m confident in sharing this particular information. I believe it is important to understand and view the impact of conflict through a gender lens. This is where my knowledge lies.
If you’ve been following me, you may be familiar with my posts on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations created 17 SDGs, which are essentially the world’s to-do list for peace & prosperity. Goal #5 is gender equality. The deadline to accomplish Goal #5 is 2030. We’re at the halfway mark but only 15% of the way to reaching the goal. I share this not to discourage us but to emphasize the need to collectively make decisions that help progress.
For so many reasons outlined by people much more qualified than me, and including the health, safety and rights of girls and women, there needs to be a ceasefire. Hostages need to be returned. Innocent lives need to stop being lost. And governments who promised to be working on the SDGs need to start making choices that reflect that with an immediate de-escalation of violence and long-term solutions for long-term conflicts and inequities.
Part of me feels naive in thinking my post makes any difference to tragedy measured in pain and lives lost. But if I seem naive while educating others on the plight of girls and women, then I can live with that.
Through history and as we are witnessing today, girls and women are hit worst by the impacts of conflict. These are indisputable facts.
What’s happening in Gaza is tragic. And it will continue to negatively impact the progress of girls & women, with ripple effects felt worldwide. History has repeatedly shown us this truth. Gender equality is falling further out of reach.
Despite my ongoing efforts to learn, I won’t pretend to know the complex history of Palestine & Israel or everything that’s happening now, which is why I haven’t chimed in. You don’t learn anything with your mouth open. I promised myself I wouldn’t post about an issue unless I knew what I was talking about – not just a sweeping statement or surface-level response. I don’t intend on breaking that promise. Informed words are something I value.
But I’ve been studying gender inequality for some time. I’m confident in sharing this particular information. I believe it is important to understand and view the impact of conflict through a gender lens. This is where my knowledge lies.
If you’ve been following me, you may be familiar with my posts on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations created 17 SDGs, which are essentially the world’s to-do list for peace & prosperity. Goal #5 is gender equality. The deadline to accomplish Goal #5 is 2030. We’re at the halfway mark but only 15% of the way to reaching the goal. I share this not to discourage us but to emphasize the need to collectively make decisions that help progress.
For so many reasons outlined by people much more qualified than me, and including the health, safety and rights of girls and women, there needs to be a ceasefire. Hostages need to be returned. Innocent lives need to stop being lost. And governments who promised to be working on the SDGs need to start making choices that reflect that with an immediate de-escalation of violence and long-term solutions for long-term conflicts and inequities.
Part of me feels naive in thinking my post makes any difference to tragedy measured in pain and lives lost. But if I seem naive while educating others on the plight of girls and women, then I can live with that.
Through history and as we are witnessing today, girls and women are hit worst by the impacts of conflict. These are indisputable facts.
What’s happening in Gaza is tragic. And it will continue to negatively impact the progress of girls & women, with ripple effects felt worldwide. History has repeatedly shown us this truth. Gender equality is falling further out of reach.
Despite my ongoing efforts to learn, I won’t pretend to know the complex history of Palestine & Israel or everything that’s happening now, which is why I haven’t chimed in. You don’t learn anything with your mouth open. I promised myself I wouldn’t post about an issue unless I knew what I was talking about – not just a sweeping statement or surface-level response. I don’t intend on breaking that promise. Informed words are something I value.
But I’ve been studying gender inequality for some time. I’m confident in sharing this particular information. I believe it is important to understand and view the impact of conflict through a gender lens. This is where my knowledge lies.
If you’ve been following me, you may be familiar with my posts on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations created 17 SDGs, which are essentially the world’s to-do list for peace & prosperity. Goal #5 is gender equality. The deadline to accomplish Goal #5 is 2030. We’re at the halfway mark but only 15% of the way to reaching the goal. I share this not to discourage us but to emphasize the need to collectively make decisions that help progress.
For so many reasons outlined by people much more qualified than me, and including the health, safety and rights of girls and women, there needs to be a ceasefire. Hostages need to be returned. Innocent lives need to stop being lost. And governments who promised to be working on the SDGs need to start making choices that reflect that with an immediate de-escalation of violence and long-term solutions for long-term conflicts and inequities.
Part of me feels naive in thinking my post makes any difference to tragedy measured in pain and lives lost. But if I seem naive while educating others on the plight of girls and women, then I can live with that.
Through history and as we are witnessing today, girls and women are hit worst by the impacts of conflict. These are indisputable facts.
What’s happening in Gaza is tragic. And it will continue to negatively impact the progress of girls & women, with ripple effects felt worldwide. History has repeatedly shown us this truth. Gender equality is falling further out of reach.
Despite my ongoing efforts to learn, I won’t pretend to know the complex history of Palestine & Israel or everything that’s happening now, which is why I haven’t chimed in. You don’t learn anything with your mouth open. I promised myself I wouldn’t post about an issue unless I knew what I was talking about – not just a sweeping statement or surface-level response. I don’t intend on breaking that promise. Informed words are something I value.
But I’ve been studying gender inequality for some time. I’m confident in sharing this particular information. I believe it is important to understand and view the impact of conflict through a gender lens. This is where my knowledge lies.
If you’ve been following me, you may be familiar with my posts on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations created 17 SDGs, which are essentially the world’s to-do list for peace & prosperity. Goal #5 is gender equality. The deadline to accomplish Goal #5 is 2030. We’re at the halfway mark but only 15% of the way to reaching the goal. I share this not to discourage us but to emphasize the need to collectively make decisions that help progress.
For so many reasons outlined by people much more qualified than me, and including the health, safety and rights of girls and women, there needs to be a ceasefire. Hostages need to be returned. Innocent lives need to stop being lost. And governments who promised to be working on the SDGs need to start making choices that reflect that with an immediate de-escalation of violence and long-term solutions for long-term conflicts and inequities.
Part of me feels naive in thinking my post makes any difference to tragedy measured in pain and lives lost. But if I seem naive while educating others on the plight of girls and women, then I can live with that.
#ad Fancy whisky cocktails for the start of the holiday season? Yes please! @johnniewalkerus
Sharing a toast with my dad is pretty special for me. Not only is he a huge Johnnie Walker fan, but this marks progress for me. Growing up my dad would always offer my male cousins a drink, never the girls. I know he wasn’t intentionally trying to exclude us, but even still it warranted a conversation. After all, I believe in choice and I believe that regardless of gender, as long as you’re of age, you should have the offer and option to drink responsibly. I’m happy to report that my dad and I share an occasional drink now, especially during family parties.
Whatever your choice is, whether it’s Blue label, Black Label or a water on the rocks, I hope this holiday season is one filled with warmth, love and good moments x
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whiskey. 40% Alc/Vol. Imported by Diageo, New York, NY. Please drink responsibly, and don’t share with anyone under 21.
#ad Fancy whisky cocktails for the start of the holiday season? Yes please! @johnniewalkerus
Sharing a toast with my dad is pretty special for me. Not only is he a huge Johnnie Walker fan, but this marks progress for me. Growing up my dad would always offer my male cousins a drink, never the girls. I know he wasn’t intentionally trying to exclude us, but even still it warranted a conversation. After all, I believe in choice and I believe that regardless of gender, as long as you’re of age, you should have the offer and option to drink responsibly. I’m happy to report that my dad and I share an occasional drink now, especially during family parties.
Whatever your choice is, whether it’s Blue label, Black Label or a water on the rocks, I hope this holiday season is one filled with warmth, love and good moments x
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whiskey. 40% Alc/Vol. Imported by Diageo, New York, NY. Please drink responsibly, and don’t share with anyone under 21.
#ad Fancy whisky cocktails for the start of the holiday season? Yes please! @johnniewalkerus
Sharing a toast with my dad is pretty special for me. Not only is he a huge Johnnie Walker fan, but this marks progress for me. Growing up my dad would always offer my male cousins a drink, never the girls. I know he wasn’t intentionally trying to exclude us, but even still it warranted a conversation. After all, I believe in choice and I believe that regardless of gender, as long as you’re of age, you should have the offer and option to drink responsibly. I’m happy to report that my dad and I share an occasional drink now, especially during family parties.
Whatever your choice is, whether it’s Blue label, Black Label or a water on the rocks, I hope this holiday season is one filled with warmth, love and good moments x
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whiskey. 40% Alc/Vol. Imported by Diageo, New York, NY. Please drink responsibly, and don’t share with anyone under 21.
#ad Another extraordinary Diwali Party in the books, thanks to my extraordinary partners @johnniewalkerus, who helped me put on this wild event for the third year! I wouldn’t be able to create this special moment celebrating our community and our culture without their support and that means a lot to me. This year, we had an epic 200-bottle display of Blue Label (created by the amazing @2createdesigns!) and the aesthetics were just TOO POPPIN’. Every guest took home a bottle of the good stuff, and per usual, we had some tasty cocktails too:
🍋 Girl Math (because lemon + ginger + whiskey = juice cleanse-ish)
🥭 Mojo Dojo Mango House (this drink is Barbie, other drinks are just Ken)
💍 Rishta-Pista Lassi (with biodata so rich, you’ll want to marry it)
JW, thank you for working with me, my event planner @socaleventplanners and the entire crew to pull off the best party yet!
#LoveAndLight2023
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whiskey. 40% Alc/Vol. Imported by Diageo, New York, NY. Please drink responsibly, and don’t share with anyone under 21.
Love & Light 2023… for the culture 🙏🏽 It was a privilege to host a community filled with people who exude love and light. Because we need that more than ever.
There are so many talented people who help bring my vision to life.
First off, my event planner @socaleventplanners is one of my fav people. She never judges my obsession with details. And I love her because literally 10 hours after this years party, she msged me saying, “I have some more ideas for next year.” A legend.
This years theme was Dreamscape and I wanted my guests to feel like they were literally in a dream. @2createdesigns not only made that happen, but also created an epic photo opp, all vendor displays and mapped out the entire space. Those clouds were HAND-MADE y’all.
One of the most common texts I get is, “I don’t remember the last time I danced that much,” and that’s because of my DJs @3dsounds. I say the party goes until 3-4am and they say… “let’s go!” My kind of people.
Good music is one thing, but being able to dance is another. My biggest annoyance is going to a party and having my feet hurt. Shout outs to @apl who gifted every guest a pair of complimentary slides so they could get down on the dance floor.
I could make a reel of just food shots, because @sumitsharma_mantra makes plates THAT beautiful, that also taste delicious. Thank you for being reliable for 3 years in a row now.
Y’all see that beautiful cake? That’s just how @somethingmeetha rolls. At the end of the party, there wasn’t a SINGLE dessert left because people devoured them.
Capturing this party is really important to me. I will rewatch this video and look at the pictures anytime I need a pick-me-up. Thank you to @julioparedesfilms and @alanvphotos for your brilliant camera work.
Hosting events is my #1 love language and tbh, I do it a lot. I can say with full confidence that I co-sign every single one of these people. Thank you for helping me put on for the culture. And now… we plan next year ✨
#LoveAndLight2023 #DiwaliDreamscape
Today is my mom’s birthday, so I teamed up with @fourseasons to spoil her. #ad It’s fitting that today is also #WorldKindnessDay because since I was a little girl, my mom has always emphasized kindness.
My first experience in supporting girls and women was when I was a kid and my mom told us we were going to financially support a young girl in India.
I remember in elementary school, my best friends tragically lost their mother, so my mom opened up her home and made them lunch every single day during the school year.
Even today, whenever someone is in need, my mom always keeps an open heart and an open mind. She inspires me in so many ways.
I try my best to value kindness, for myself and the universe but I’d be lying if I didn’t say it’s also to make my mom a little proud. I’ve worked in the service industry for years of my life, and I know a little kindness can go a long way. I’m grateful I got to spread a little light to these awesome @fslosangeles employees and join forces with Four Seasons for their World Kindness Day campaign this year to inspire more acts of kindness, big or small. Get involved by sharing your acts of kindness with #FSCreateKindness.
Happy World Kindness Day! And happy birthday mom #LoveFourSeasons
