Zina PatelBlueberriesYou know that moment when you’re 100% sure everyone is judging you for something, only to realize they’re actually focused on the blueberry…Aug 26Aug 26
Zina PatelPurposeStarting a new job that truly resonates with who I am and what I stand for has led me to reflect deeply on the idea of purpose. For years…Aug 13Aug 13
Zina PatelLewisMy uncle calls me Lewis. Like in Lewis and Clark. He says that because I’m not pursuing medicine, engineering, or law, like most Indians…May 181May 181
Zina PatelShe/her/sA lot of people assume that because of my short hair and masculine clothes, my pronouns are they/them or he/him. Last weekend, as my family…Jan 165Jan 165
Zina PatelHomeWith all the traveling I’ve done this year from Bali to Kerala to Auckland, I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of ‘home.’ As a…Dec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023
Zina PatelAdvaitaAs the sun began its descent, painting the sky in hues of amber and lavender, I found solace in a leisurely stroll alongside my dear…Nov 13, 2023Nov 13, 2023
Zina PatelAccessible“The deeper you heal, the higher you raise the bar on who has access to you. And, it’s not about arrogance. It’s about protecting the…Nov 9, 20231Nov 9, 20231
Zina PatelInner CirclePrem Uncle’s call was unexpected, yet it carried a profound emotional weight. As I picked up the phone, I could feel my heart race with…Oct 18, 2023Oct 18, 2023
Zina PatelChampion DadI was in Chicago last week for a queer conference for MBA students. The initial excitement was tinged with a nervous energy that seemed to…Oct 13, 2023Oct 13, 2023