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Hitha Palepu

New York

Writer at 5SmartReads

Author of #WereSpeakingBook. Curator of #5SmartReads. Lover of politics, the @Eagles, books, and @tacobell. Wife and mom of 2 rascals.

Articles

  • 3 days ago | hitha.substack.com | Hitha Palepu

    There’s a Gloria Steinem quote that I think a lot about (and have tried to live by as a mom):“Though we have the courage to raise our daughters more like our sons, we've rarely had the courage to raise our sons like our daughters.”I felt like we’ve done a pretty good job of this, from when the kids were born to elementary school age. But as my kids get older (especially my eldest), it’s getting harder.

  • 1 week ago | hitha.substack.com | Hitha Palepu

    I took two trips this week (a family reunion in Vancouver, a day trip to DC to meet an investor). It got me thinking about my many opinions about packing, and travel in general:I rarely use packing cubes. The only times I use them are for a multi-city trip, or when I’m packing my kids. I’m a self-proclaimed slutty packer - I roll some items, fold others, and stuff my underwear and socks into whatever nooks and crannies are left between my larger items.

  • 2 weeks ago | hitha.substack.com | Hitha Palepu

    I’m taking a beat this week to spend time with my family (currently in Vancouver to celebrate my aunt and uncle’s 65th anniversary), and to proactively rest instead of inevitably burning out. That said, the news is news-ing and I have some previous issues of #5SmartReads that offer some perspective - and solutions - for the problems we’re facing right now.

  • 2 weeks ago | hitha.substack.com | Hitha Palepu

    This little notebook changed my life. I purchased it to maintain my journaling routine during a busy, stressful stretch earlier this year. I started each day jotting down a quick gratitude list (rather than my usual 2-3 pages of manifestations and stream-of-consciousness journaling), and jump into the chaos of the day. Once things settled down and I got back to my regular morning routine, I’d keep this pocket notebook within reach.

  • 3 weeks ago | hitha.substack.com | Hitha Palepu

    #5SmartReads is a Webby-honored weekly news digest that amplifies underreported news and underrepresented perspectives. My goal is to help you stay informed without being overwhelmed, and to embrace nuance and reflection over picking a side. The future to fighting airborne viruses is in…lamps? (Vox)It is.

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