Avleen lives her life as a song—composed of nature’s wisdom, the laughter of loved ones, and the quiet knowing of the earth. Deeply rooted in her Sikh heritage, she carries forward the spirit of her brave and poetic ancestors through the practice of ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ (‘rising spirit’). Joy is sacred to her—found in shared meals, soulful stories, and art that opens the heart. Community is her sanctuary, where healing blooms in togetherness.
 

Born and raised in Delhi, Avleen has always felt the rhythm of two worlds. She moved to the U.S. at 22 to follow her sacred calling as a therapist, yet her family remains her anchor. Today, she lives in Pacifica, CA, held by her chosen family and the ocean’s steady pulse. This dual belonging shapes both her spirit and her work—grounded in tradition, open to the new.

From a young age, she was drawn to the mysteries of the psyche and the stories we carry. Now, she works in community mental health with youth in San Francisco, offering healing to their tender places through presence, play, and love. Music, poetry, and dance bring her home to herself—especially among the trees and tides, the pulse of her life.

Mohini weaves science, psychology, social justice, and ancestral wisdom to guide South Asian queens, Ranis, to reclaim their roots, remix tradition and truth, and rise in radical self-trust.

A former Speech Language Pathologist who swapped clinical charts for cultural change, she’s the founder of Rani Rising: a soul-led coaching community where Ranis break cycles of silence, shame, suppression, and self-sacrifice, and instead embody their desires, their voice, and their truth.
 

With a devotion to communication, connection, and collective care, Mohini’s work ignites transformation you feel in your bones, not just understand in your mind. This sparks revolutionary relationships where Ranis stop shrinking, speak with power, and build liberatory relationships that feel like coming home to themselves - safe, seen, wild, and fully human - beyond who they were told to become.

Through it all, she remains a creative, author, art-ivist, facilitator, thriver, podcast host (shoutout to Rani Radio), mango enthusiast, and unofficial 90s R&B historian.

Connect with Mohini on Instagram
@iammohinigima because you’re a Rani ready to rise.

Roshni's dream is to live beyond labels, finding liberation in the freedom that comes from existing beyond definitions and embracing life's adventures. Like her name, which means "light," she aspires to be recognized for the way she shines through life's journey, across cultures, ideas, and challenging times, with an unwavering spirit of trust and wisdom passed down from her ancestors.

Inspired by her mother's resilience and ability to flourish despite life's constraints, Roshni founded MeriMira.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing spaces for heart-centered healing within the South Asian Diaspora in both the US and India. As a coach, facilitator, and community leader, Roshni champions empowerment through storytelling, self-discovery, and spiritual connection. She divides her time between her two homes in India and the United States and invites you to connect with her at FollowtheRoshni.com.

Not only is Divya Kakaiya a Survivor, but she is also a Thriver. She attributes all her strength to her mom and dad who raised her with love, connection, and deep reverence for integrity. Being raised in Kenya has added a huge influence on her view of the world. Having lived in San Diego since 1979 she has seen our community blossom, and the city grow by leaps and bounds.

As a Psychologist and Neuroscientist one of Divya’s strongest attributes is her ability to connect communities. She has 2 beautiful children Roshni and Kush who are incredibly loving, kind, and happy human beings. Being a Rotarian and a Girl Scout, she has served on those Boards as well as Crime Stoppers. Creating communities where ALL voices are heard is one of Divya’s foremost passions. She was drawn to YKB since vulnerability is a skill she attempts to teach her patients! She has been an AVID supporter of everything Nanda:)
 

To connect with Dr. Divya Kakaiya, 
www.healthywithin.com

Chetna Mehta (she/they) is a granddaughter of Indian and South African diasporas. She is a multidisciplinary artist, creativity doula and founder of Mosaiceye Collective.
Learn more at 
chetnamehta.co and mosaiceyecollective.com.

She offers resources, programs, and spaces for changemakers to fiercely soften into trust, play, healing, connection, and expansive collaboration. They wrote and illustrated the "I Am Devoted" Playbook and the "Cultivating Abundance Mentality" Coloring Book. Chetna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. She is based on Muwekma Ohlone tribal land, known as Berkeley, California.

Sunaina Mehta is a storyteller, strategist, and founder of The Leela Collective, a platform that amplifies the voices of enterprising South Asian women navigating identity, creativity, and belonging. Once an architect, then a brand marketing leader, and now a sake educator and design thinking consultant, Sunaina is embracing personal storytelling as a means to explore deeper aspects of her journey. 

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"When there is nobody, know that you are somebody." This guiding reminder has shaped Sunaina’s path, one defined by diverse and transformative experiences taking her from the Bronx to Dayton, New Delhi, and twice back to the States again. Through Yoni Ki Baat, she examines the quiet rebellions and ancestral wisdom that have defined her as an Indian American woman, reclaiming her voice, desire, and independence along the way. In her work, Sunaina strives to inspire others to reflect on their own stories and navigate life's complexities with confidence and authenticity.