When life hands us lemons, we make lemonade. Or in Upasna Kakroo’s case, use storytelling and art to make life’s difficulties a little bit sweeter. Our stories are important and they create connection between us and our consumers. Being fearless and authentic in our life, art, and business requires self-love and compassion toward the truth of our lives and experiences. Join me as I interview doodler, creative, and business leader, Upasna Kakroo, who shares how art inspires her life and helps her solve problems. Grab a cup of tea, a pencil, and a pad since you might just become more inspired with your life and find answers to the questions living within you.

• Why self-love requires you to prioritize your time and values
• How to use your life story in business and art
• Why creating always involves being your authentic self

Links Mentioned

Upasna’s Blog/Personal Website

Brandanew, Upasna’s Company Website

Lil’ Danny Runs a Race (book)

Yoga Health Coaching

Gretchen Rubin’s The Four Tendencies (book)

Grounded Here

Show Highlights

5:30   Show starts

9:32   Paradox of connection in social media. Responsibility of our action

12:55  The life doodles of Upasna

16:25  Bringing authenticity to social media

18:45  Balancing our time to reflect our values

22:50  Rubin’s Four Tendencies: How we uphold our expectations

24:35  The importance of the company you keep and saying “yes” to opportunities

29:05  Cultivating self-care when there's no model

33:43  Traveling as a means to self-discovery

36:05  Process of creating authentically and how it creates connection

43:00  Upasna's life reflected in art

49:58  Connect with Upasna and view her work

Favorite Quotes

“Stress doesn't solve problems.” - Upasna Kakroo

“The world doesn't exist so that it can be uploaded.” - Unknown

“I pay very close attention to what I say yes to.” - Upasna Kakroo

“Sometimes we tend to know ourselves better when we get away from where we're from.” - Upasna Kakroo

“...to create for the sake of creating.” - Upasna Kakroo

“When I draw, it simplifies the problem for me.” - Upasna Kakroo

“All art is personal.” - Upasna Kakroo

“...to see and admire our own skill set based on the life we've had.” - Andrea Catherine

Meet Upasna

Upasna Krakoo is a business owner, creator, and leader in brand marketing, storytelling, and art. Growing up through displacement and instability, she's found a way to embrace and share her life through art and business. She’s also the author of a children’s book and inspirational calendar, that you can order through the website listed above. Connect with her via Instagram for business content @brandanewco and her doodles at @upasnakakroo.