A Conscious Women Circle Webinar Series Thank you to author, Shobha Nihalani, for sharing with us during a webinar for the Conscious Women Circle hosted on the Cascade Conscious Community platform in January 2026. Author is writing at her desk. Photograph by Asmita Photography There’s a saying I often return to: If you don’t tell your story, someone else will. For years, I helped others share their stories, guiding authors through the maze of ideas, drafts, and deadlines.

When small wins matter for parents and children.

Climbing up a flight of stairs January can feel intense. New routines, new intentions, and the quiet pressure to “get it right” for the year ahead. In the middle of school runs, work emails, and family logistics, it’s easy to feel like you’re not doing enough especially when change feels slow, and when you are comparing yourself to the previous year, the next person you meet and a fellow parent! But what if the real magic isn’t in big resolutions, but in the small wins  you’r

When everything feels too much, you do not need to escape your life; you need one honest pause and sometimes, a guided space to help you find it again. I

This article first appeared in the Women of Hong Kong blog post 26 Oct 2025 Parenting teenagers comes with unique challenges, from fostering their emotional well-being to navigating complex conversations as they develop their identities. Effective communication with teens hinges on open, non-judgmental dialogue rooted in empathy and clarity. Parents are encouraged to reflect on their own emotional responses before initiating difficult talks, guiding interactions with curiosi

This first appeared in LinkedIn 19 Nov 2025 It's a very important chance to reflect on men's mental wellbeing; for me, with my community work focused on women and mothers, it seems so easy to let slip the emotional journey of #fatherhood. I would love to engage more fathers in the conversation about parenting. One step is to celebrate Movember! I've been thinking about how many fathers share that sense of feeling just a tad disconnected from their children, even as their hear