Pooja Shah

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Pooja Shah

As remote work recedes and return-to-office mandates sweep across industries, those professional blazers and suits languishing in the back of your closet are due for a comeback. Many of us are facing a wardrobe reality check: it's time to either resurrect pre-pandemic workwear or refresh our professional attire altogether, leaving behind the comfortable but casual styles that defined our work-from-home era. This shift isn't just about appearances.

1 month ago | joysauce.com | Pooja Shah

The sacred fire crackles at the center of the mandap. The bride sits across from the groom, her burgundy silk sari and bridal jewelry glistening against the marigold backdrop as the groom reaches over and dabs the part in her hair with vermillion. The priest, a distinguished elder with sandalwood paste, chants mantras in Sanskrit to marry the couple. This scene is typical of nearly all South Asian Hindu weddings.

1 month ago | forbes.com | Pooja Shah

World Sleep Day, which just passed on March 15, serves as an annual reminder of sleep's profound impact on our lives, but quality rest deserves our attention every day of the year. This global awareness event highlights what science has long confirmed: sleep is not merely a passive state but an active, restorative process fundamental to our existence. Our brains undergo remarkable transformation during sleep.

1 month ago | forbes.com | Pooja Shah

On the cusp of her 39th birthday, British-Mexican designer Erika Alvarez stands at a crossroads of tradition and possibility. Born in the vibrant chaos of Mexico City and transformed by her 2012 journey to London for a Master's in International Fashion Marketing, Alvarez’ brands KOUA Mexico and KOUA Studios embody her desire to preserve her culture while pushing the envelope on fashion. Looking at her career, travel back to her homeland was a root of her inspiration.

1 month ago | forbes.com | Pooja Shah

​​In the romantic comedy "Picture This," Simone Ashley stars as Pia, a fiercely independent almost 30-year-old photographer from a traditional South Asian family who has firmly sworn off marriage. While her artistic passion fills her life, her bank account tells a different story: bills are piling up, and her photography business is struggling to stay afloat.