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An answer to "What are you doing these days?"

An answer to "What are you doing these days?"

An answer to "What are you doing these days?"

Now

An answer to "What are you doing these days?"

To explain what I'm currently up to, let me give you a bit of backstory from then till now.


Work, for me, has been one heck of a ride - a thrilling adventure. Just like it should be for anyone young, free and not bogged down by constraints. I started with regular businesses but have spent most of my life in the tech world. As a tech entrepreneur, I've pretty much seen it all and tried most of it. I've done all-nighters getting projects out and grinded it out in startups, hit events, and trade shows. I know the drill. I understand what it is like to be permanently switched on and connected. I've lived a nomadic existence. I've travelled. As I got better at being an entrepreneur, I could do so much more. At the drop of a hat, I'd see clients in Amman, investors in London, attend events in Hong Kong or be at a trade show in Singapore. All while working on products, launching client projects and tackling angel investments. 


But I've always known that eventually, business would take a back seat, making more space for the joys of being a mother and having a family.   Having worked hard early in my career, I could take it much easier when my kids were born and savour those precious first years. For the most part, I have always deliberately structured my work life to revolve around my family. This is a principle I've upheld for as long as I can remember. Family has always been my life's most significant joy and fulfilment.  


Which brings us to now. Life is fleeting—we only get about 4,000 weeks if lucky. My dad lived 4,599 weeks, which might seem like a lot, but he'd have told you it all went by in the blink of an eye. This perspective guides me - I'm mindful of my choices, their potential consequences, and how I spend my time.


I prefer to keep things simple, balanced and harmonious in my daily routine. I avoid cramming my schedule or having a packed calendar.   I try to eat right, sleep enough, and not worry about things I cannot control. In youth, diligent effort is paramount, hustling has it's place (especially if you are starting with nothing) but as life progresses, new and shifting priorities allow for a more relaxed pace. The whole point of being an entrepreneur is having time to experience some of the wonder the world has to offer. 


I get a lot of things done in a day (and in a very sane manner!) At work, I focus on deals, relationships, and systems. For better or worse, I prioritize deep work and meaningful connections, steering clear of getting too caught up in social media or drawing undue attention to myself. Some may say I'm good at turning things around, but I see myself more as a dealmaker and fixer — someone fortunate enough to make things happen and bridge gaps.

To explain what I'm currently up to, let me give you a bit of backstory from then till now.


Work, for me, has been one heck of a ride - a thrilling adventure. Just like it should be for anyone young, free and not bogged down by constraints. I started off with normal businesses but have spent the largest part of my life in the tech world. As a digital entrepreneur, I’ve pretty much seen it all and tried most of it.  I’ve done all-nighters getting projects out; I’ve grinded it out in startups and hit events and trade shows.  I know the drill. I know what it is like to be always switched on and connected.  I’ve lived a nomadic existence. I’ve travelled. As I got better at being an entrepreneur, I could do so much more. At the drop of a hat, I’d see clients in Amman, investors in London, attend events in Hong Kong or be at a trade show in Singapore. All while working on products, launching client projects and tackling angel investments. 


But I’ve always known that eventually, business would take a back seat, making more space for the joys of being a mother and having a family.   I was able to take it easier when my kids were born, and I deliberately structure my work life to revolve around my family. This is a principle I've upheld for as long as I can remember.  Family has always been my life's biggest source of joy and fulfilment.  


Which brings us to now.  Life is fleeting—we only get about 4,000 weeks if lucky. My dad lived 4,599 weeks, which might seem like a lot, but he'd have told you it all went by in the blink of an eye. This perspective guides me—I'm mindful of my choices, their potential consequences, and how I spend my time.


I prefer to keep things simple, balanced and harmonious in my daily routine. I avoid cramming my schedule or having a packed calendar.   I try to eat right, sleep enough and not worry about things I cannot control.  Hustling has its place when you are young and starting with nothing, but there comes a time when you have to adjust. The whole point of being an entrepreneur is having time to experience some of the wonder the world has to offer. 


At work, I prioritize deals, relationships, and systems. For better or worse, I prioritize deep work and meaningful connections, steering clear of getting too caught up in social media or drawing undue attention to myself. Some may say I'm good at turning things around, but I see myself more as a dealmaker, problem-solver, and connector—someone fortunate enough to make things happen and bridge gaps.

Working 🧑🏼‍💻

Working 🧑🏼‍💻

I’m building Indiemaker and dealmaking at Machine Republic

Reading 📚

It’s my only real vice.  I spend a lot of time in bookstores, carry a Kindle in my handbag and believe that a book is the ultimate gift. I've recently read a lot of Japanese philosophy. I just finished The The Power of Chowa: Finding Your Inner Strength Through the Japanese Concept of Balance and Harmony and have just started reading The Japanese Myths: A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits.

Listening👂🏼

Audiobooks over Podcast any day. That said, I do enjoy listening to Cal Newports Deep Life Podcast. 

Watching 👀

Watching 👀

Diary of a CEO. Steve Bartlett is an exceptional interviewer. Beyond that, I enjoy the occasional movie and a good standup comedy.

Thinking 🤔

I'm thinking about minimalism,  deep work, and how to meaningfully inspire and connect with people. The creator economy, one-person businesses, Web3 and AI - and how this shapes and changes how we work and relate to the world.  And I spend a surprising amount of time thinking about creating joy, making memories, and raising compassionate and empathetic kids who actively contribute to society and work towards the betterment of humanity.

Living 🏡

Our family built a new house, so I'm slowly completing the inside to turn it into a cosy but minimal family home. Time is mostly spent cooking, creating a vegetable garden with the kids, swimming and laughing at how my kids perceive and negotiate life.

Tinkering 🏡

Currently spending spare time on AI deep fakes - video and audio cloning. I'm experimenting with numerous tools and frameworks, trying to create a better content production system. If you have tips. Feel free to email me!

Selling 💡

I'm looking for a home for a completed NFT collection. I created a project called FeistyFemale while learning about NFTs. The plan was to hand it over to someone who worked for me, when my learning journey was complete, but this never materialised. Consequently, this project has become one that I eagerly anticipate handing over to someone in this space. If you are interested in picking up on it, reach out. 



Last Updated: February 2024

Looking for a home for a completed NFT collection. I've been engrossed in the world of NFTs for a while, working on a project called FeistyFemale. Although I took a lengthy hiatus from it.  Initially, I constructed this project intending to hand it over to someone who worked for me, but this never materialised. Consequently, this project has become one that I eagerly anticipate handing over to someone now that I've completed my own learning journey. If you are interested in picking up on it, reach out. 



Last Updated: February 2024

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