
08/14/2021
When you look at your reflection🪞…Are you proud of what you see? Because that is 🔑 Less than 4 months left of 2021. It’s time to restructure and reevaluate those goals ✍🏽 No need to wait till 2022, you can start right now!
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When you look at your reflection🪞…Are you proud of what you see? Because that is 🔑 Less than 4 months left of 2021. It’s time to restructure and reevaluate those goals ✍🏽 No need to wait till 2022, you can start right now!
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Sometimes all I think about is you...Late nights in the middle of June 😌💗
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The best month is officially in full swing...JUNE!🥳🍾
Absolutely unreal how half of the year has already gone by...so tell me, if you’re a June baby are you Team Gemini ♊️ or Team Cancer ♋️?
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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I am excited to announce that I will be representing Dublin, Ohio as Miss Emerald City USA in the Miss Ohio USA pageant!
This will be my 2nd time competing in the Miss Ohio USA pageant, as well as pageants in general.
St. Patty’s is kinda a big deal here in Dublin, so today was the perfect day to share the news! I may not be Irish, but the love for Dublin is strong. I am so excited to represent my city again! A Dublinite for life! ✊🏽
Stay tuned for all things pageantry and to see what I stand for/ why I am competing!
Wishing you all a whole lota luck today in whatever your aspirations may be! 🍀🌈🙏🏽🧿
Growing up I never saw someone I could truly relate to.
The Indians/Desis/South Asians? I was always taller and larger than they were. Many of them (at least the ones around me) were extremely studious (stereotype I know, but it was true at the time) which I couldn’t relate to. Also some had recently moved from India and I was born in the US. To name a few.
The white people? They didn’t really understand my culture or what I packed for lunch. Plus I was much darker than them. To name a few.
I couldn’t completely relate to my parents because they didn’t grow up in the US. I am first generation as well as the oldest sibling and cousin.
So, essentially I had no one to relate to.
After suppressing my interests for so long (thinking my parents may not allow, but didn’t want to ask) I had towards modeling/acting and pageant, I finally took the leap and have now been modeling for 8+ years & pageantry for a year. I wish I started much sooner but I am glad to be able to say that I did it. Still to this day I occasionally feel imposter syndrome. Especially when I first started out, because I didn’t see someone like me doing it. I questioned myself, ‘Should be doing this?’ ‘Am I good enough to be doing this?’
It took me a long time to realize that I didn’t have to see someone like me. It means I am unique and that is my power. I can do what is not expected of me. I have the opportunity to inspire other women to pursue their passions. I get to be the person young girls/women can look up to and see representation. I get to show that you don’t have to fit into a box. I can wear a lengha or a bikini. I can do both. I can do it all. Now I have dedicated myself to shattering stereotypes, instilling confidence & empowering others as my brand.
So this is what I have to say: Get involved. Say yes to opportunity. Challenge yourself. Forget the norms. Do what you love. Never give up on your dreams. Don’t worry what others will say. Forget imposter syndrome. Who cares if you’re the first one who looks like you to do it. Embrace all that is you. At the end, it’s your life & it’s just that YOURS. But remember, you are one of a kind.
Happy International Women’s Day! 👭🏽♥️
I wanted to share the COVID safety ad I was apart of for City of Columbus + the Spread Love, not COVID campaign!
It specifically highlights staying safe during the current holiday season with family + a little humor. I hope you all are being cautious, aware, & remaining as safe as possible when visiting others + opting for virtual get-togethers on Zoom when possible!
This ad is currently airing on YouTube, Hulu, & Local TV channels, etc. If you see it tag me or let me know! Loving all the messages from those who saw me & reached out 🥰 It means a lot. Thankful for this opportunity to represent my city and make a meaningful impact 🙏🏽
Videographer: Dreadhead Films
Happy Deepavali/Diwali!! 🪔✨💗
This is a time to reflect, count our blessings and be grateful for what we have despite the challenging year we have all endured globally. The bad times don’t last and I know good things are in store for us and will soon illuminate.
🙏🏽 Light will always cancel out darkness.
🙏🏽 Good will always triumph evil.
🙏🏽Knowledge will always shatter ignorance.
I wholeheartedly wish all of you happiness, health, peace, success not only through the remaining 1.5 months of this year, but in your life as a whole.
We are in this together.
I voted ✔️🗳 as a female, POC, daughter of immigrants, born & raised American citizen 🇺🇸 of Indian descent 🇮🇳
I hope you did too!
I feel grateful to be able to exercise my right to vote, use my voice, make an impact and make our prior generations proud 🙏🏽
WHAT’S POPPIN’? Brand new whip, just hopped in 😉
So excited to be working with Mercedes-Benz of Easton! More to come! 🙏🏽
Know my love infinite, nothing I wouldn’t do...💗
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY! 🧠💗
Remember if you were supposed to be like someone else, then you wouldn’t exist. Because everyone is unique in their own way. Yes we have all similarities and differences, but there is NO ONE who is going to be exactly like you and that’s what makes you unique. That’s your SUPERPOWER. It took me so long to realize it.
Many of us don’t see that while growing up. I always felt out of place because I looked different. I didn’t really fit with the Indian/Asian crowd nor did I with white and/or Americans. I was taller and darker than the other girls. I’m STILL taller now at 5’11. I have large, veiny hands and wear a size 12 shoe. I have long limbs and thick eyebrows. I have thick, frizzy hair. I don’t have the ‘cute petite’ look. I have a deep voice. I felt like I towered over my peers. I will forever be mistaken for a man over the phone. I didn’t feel very ‘feminine’. These all internally impacted me. I never saw someone like me. I still haven’t it. But I know they exist somewhere out there and that I need to stand up for them. This is why I do what I do. This is why I became a model, joined pageantry, got into fitness, started content creating, worked for a Bumble, and took up numerous leadership roles. All to do what I’ve been best at all along...STANDING OUT.
I encourage you all to do the same, but before you do make sure you take care of yourself FIRST. Your mind and your body always come first. If you’re not in the best place, you will not be able to properly help someone else.
If you are struggling, please feel free reach out. I’m not a medical professional but I can offer assistance, share what has helped me and direct you towards resources that can better assist you. Our minds are powerhouses that have a million functions & responsibilities. You’re not alone & You are enough.
It’s true...I was a dancer before TikTok existed 😉😉😉
Looking forward to getting back into it and learning other dance forms 💕
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HAPPY WORLD VEGETARIAN DAY!🌱❤️
I have been vegetarian my entire life. That’s how I was raised and I have chosen to continue, for the moral & ethical reasons.
I think this is the best time to bring up misconceptions, hardships we face and just straight up facts that may be hard to swallow!
-Many diseases and viruses could’ve been potentially avoided by eating plant-based (*cough cough* covid)
-Just because it taste good, doesn’t necessarily mean you should eat it. There are plenty of animals that are illegal (domesticated) to eat who’s meat may taste just as great, yet it’s wrong to eat those...
-If you eat animals and call yourself an animal lover, you’re not a lover. You love pets.
-I’m tired of ordering a “veg labeled dish”, like vegetable pho for it to just end up having chicken broth and so on. My body will look for ways to expel it.
-Stop being vegan or vegetarian because it’s “treading”. It’s not a trend, it’s a lifestyle.
-Please leave jackfruit alone.
-Why would I want to eat imitation meat that tastes exactly like meat as a vegetarian? Then I would just eat real meat. No point if you’re subconsciously wanting it to be meat.
-If the only veg items the restaurant serves are imitation meat, how will I know if they accidentally served real meat? I won’t.
-Imitation meat serves a purpose for those who want to switch to plant-based, but not a great option for lifelong veggies.
-If you are using imitation meat, remember it is to help you transition not rely on. Otherwise you may even relapse and go back to meat.
-Yes seafood is meat.
-Yes gelatin is meat. It is in marshmallows, jello,etc.
-At fast casual restaurants...one scoop of meat protein is not the equivalent of one scoop of veg protein. That’s why when they barely fill the spoon, it’s a problem.
-Yes you can get enough plant-based protein w/o supplements, no veg dishes are not bland, & yes a meal can 100% be complete w/o meat. You have been brainwashed by society if you think otherwise.
-Here’s a thought, if you really want to save marine life, stop eating them first; then worrying about straws
-Yes for the millionth time, if I was stranded on an island, I’d eat whats available.
Do you think these pumpkins know how many PSLs we consume? 🎃😅
Can you be-leaf it’s already Autumn?! 🍂😳 Wasn’t it just May?! 🤔
Good thing I love Fall fashion! Check out these CUTE ankle booties I got...literally obsessed with the zipper details 😍
So happy that I came across JustFab because they actually carry my shoe size 😭🙏🏽 (I’m a 12 😅) When you become a VIP member, your first pair of shoes are just $10! Don’t sleep on it!
When they ask “Where are you from?”, you say “Out of this world!” 👽🦋🌎
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Got a chance to check out the Hello Kitty truck at Easton and picked up a treat! Some mini cakes...too cute to eat 😭💕
I don’t know about you guys, but I’m trying to take advantage any of events or just something fun going on (safely of course), as they’re hard to come by these days 😬
Especially Summer related fun...haven’t been to the pool once and Fall is right around the corner! 😳😅 I love all the seasons equally (jk Summer a little more ‘cause bday), but
Any last Summer plans?!
Yesterday, I got to walk in a Pop-up Fashion Show for Jolie again! This time it was a bit different...we strutted Short North, 6 feet apart with our sequins face masks. A head turning statement about social distancing. By-passers were hyping us up and taking photos, even those sitting inside restaurants! Such a fun, IMPACTFUL experience✨
Yass for Yasso! 😋
When I want to indulge, guilt free- Yasso is my go to! When I tell you guys these are so good...THEY ARE! 😍🤤These bars are made with real Greek yogurt for that smooth & creamy taste. Plus it’s only 100 calories with 5g protein. Literally crave-able goodness! 💗
Mint Chocolate Chip is my hands down FAV! Which one would you try?
That GLOW-GETTER type of vibe✨
Love a cute match-y workout outfit that’s flattering & functional!
This collection is the perf combo feminine, fashionable, and affordable! AND not to mention it’s designed by none other than Riverdale’s Madelaine Petsch and made exclusively by Fabletics!
Use the link in my bio to get ANY 2 bottoms for $24 when you sign up for VIP
PICNIC IN THE PARK 🧺
I’ve been wanting to have a picnic for awhile and finally was able to 🥰 It was so calm and peaceful at Goodale Park yesterday. I was able to practice stillness and reduce external stimuli. Being fully present in the moment and just watching everything else be in movement...watching life happen. Disconnecting from the noise and reconnecting with the world around me. It was a beautiful feeling.✨ I highly recommend.
Remember you are in control of your life. You have control of how something affects you (to an extend) and how you react to it (I’m definitely one to forget this at times). We can’t change that Covid-19 is still a thing. That bars and restaurants have difficult restrictions. That traveling is still a no-go. That...basically everything ’fun’ is canceled.
It’s okay to be sad and disappointed. It’s expected. I was too. But we can alter our mindset to make the best of it! 🧠 There’s still so much we can do. You just need to be openminded and get creative. This experience has made me realize the things that really matter and to slow down. 🙏🏽💕
Ready...Set...GLOW!✨
You all know I’m a total BECCA fan, so I had to get my hands on their Sunlit Bronzer! ☀️
It’s a silky, creamy texture that gives you a custom, sun-kissed glow on ANY skin tone. You know, the I-just-stepped-off-the-beach look 👀 That’s what I love about it! As a woman of darker complexion, I’m not trying to look darker. (I love my skin tone as it is.) I’m interested in a glow and Becca provides 💕 And it’s cruelty free, OBV!
I’m using the shade ‘Bronzed Bondi’, a nice dreamy-all-day at the beach vibe for darker skin tones 💁🏽♀️
Use my promo code: BECCAXOCTOLY15 at beccacosmetics.com to get 15% off your order til 8/31/2020.
BE THE MOVEMENT 👏🏽
Frequently I hear people say this should be done or that should be done. But they never do anything about it. There are no actions taken. If you want something to happen, make it happen. Be the movement.
That’s what my friend and fellow Propello Life ambassador, Mariah did! She had an idea and brought it to fruition. She collaborated with which is a local supplement company.
They created this ‘Be The Movement’ tshirt to support local non-profit Boyz2Men Inc. which provides mentorship opportunities for teen boys and life skills to excel. 100% of tshirts sale go straight to the charity. If you’re interested, checkout the link in my bio!
I’m glad to not only support this local company and be one of its ambassadors, but also to support one that gives back! I said it once and I’ll say it again, these are the only supplements I use for preworkout and protein powder! Even during my pageant prep! Check them out ☺️
It’s National Lipstick Day!💋💄
I am in love with these BECCA lip products! 🥰They are perfect for everyday with 8hr long wear to achieve a silky-satin look! And even better, BECCA is cruelty-free! 💕
-Ultimate Lipstick Love (Mauve)
The lipstick is infused with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and smooth the lips, in conjunction with avocado/ olive oils to nourish.
-Ultimate Lip Definer (Breezy)
The liner allows effortlessly lip contour and defines the lips perfectly, while being waterproof and non smudging.
Use my promo code: BECCAXOCTOLY15 at becca.com to get 15% off your order til 8/31/2020.
I feel that often times women see their fellow women as competition, tend to make comparisons and therefore don’t support one another. It is unfortunate, especially in the South Asian communities and primarily on Instagram. One of the many reasons why I started my Confidently Brown .brown community 💗
1. Competition-Why does everything need to be a competition though? Here’s a reality check: there’s no “prize” at the end. We are all just immersing our creative minds into our passions, that is all. If you have a similar passion as someone else, by all means go for it! It’s not off limits just because someone else you know has already done it. Add a twist and make it your own.✨
2. Comparison-It is quite literally the thief of joy. There’s absolutely no need to compare because we all different people living different lives. The beauty in that showcases that we are all UNIQUE. There’s always going to be something someone else has that you don’t, but also something you have that someone else does not. Instead of filling out minds with this toxicity, we should be embracing our individuality and our skill sets.
3. Supportiveness-Providing support to another woman will not in anyway diminish your success. If anything, it will amplify it. At the end of the day, we need others to be able to collaborate and discover new opportunities; which contributes to our wins and growth. That’s the whole point of networking.
We already deal with so much external negativity from society and the media as women, we shouldn’t be dealing with it among ourselves. 🙏🏽🧿
Thank you to my loves 💗🙏🏽
BEING ONE WITH NATURE🌱
This morning was my first class since quarantine. {I haven’t even stepped foot in my gym yet.} I got to rock my new Bo+Tee set! Loving the tied strings detailing 💕😭
This outdoor class was a DropSound Yoga class hosted by SweatNET in partnership with Rewild Yoga ! DropSound allows us to fully immerse ourselves into the class while eliminating any distractions with noise-canceling headsets 🎧 🎶 It was so nice to be out in nature and practice social distancing the entire time 👏🏽
SweatNET is a platform that focuses on community through partnerships with local studios/businesses while helping you reach your health and fitness goals! 💪🏽 Their mission is make the lifestyle accessible & affordable to all. They recently launched in CBUS among 9 other cities. Check them out to see if they’re in your city!
Have you been to your gym or attended classes since quarantine? @ Goodale Park
HAVE YOU HEARD OF GOLI?🍎
It’s the world’s 1st apple cider vinegar (ACV) gummy!🌎
I’m sure many of you have tried taking ACV shots, which are far from pleasant 🥴 But these gummies are a totally game changer! They are gluten-free, non-gmo, organic, infused with superfoods, and best of all gelatin-free, perfect for me and my fellow vegetarians/vegans!😍
These gummies have a plethora of benefits such as:
-Improves gut health
-Helps manage weight
-Improves energy levels
-Controls appetite
-Improves heart health
-And overall, improves your immune system!
Lastly, Goli provides a 6 month supply of vitamins to a child in need with every purchase through 💕
Use code NEEHAPAPRIKA to save $$$, link in my bio! @ Dublin, Ohio
☀️HOW TO STYLE A SUMMER DRESS 3 DIFFERENT WAYS☀️
1./2. Fold the top of the dress in turning it into a skirt, throw on a cute crop top tying a knot to the side, and add a small purse + sandals + pair of sunnies 😎
3. Tuck in the straps of the dress, pair it with a floppy big rim sun hat, a complementing tote + open toed ankle booties 👒
4. Lastly, the classic denim jacket, a cute crossbody box purse + open toed ankle booties
Drop your fav look below, I wanna know!💕⬇️ You can pick up this dress at !
Happy Friday!! I know it’s still unreal times, but what does everyone have going on this weekend?? I have a few photoshoots, couple of outdoor workouts, content creation, and brunch planned!
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💦⚡️HYDRATE & ENERGIZE YOUR LIFE⚡️💦
I don’t about you guys, but when I walked outside this morning it felt like a sauna...💀😅 This Summer’s been HOT and we need to stay hydrated! Now that I’ve been working from home just shy of four months, I’ve been itching to go outside lately any chance I get! (With my mask and sanitizer of course!)! Whether it’s for groceries, a photoshoot, working out at the park, or just errands!
I love that I can just toss a stick of Liquid IV in my bag to stay replenished in the heat 🥵 and stay energized⚡️! Did you know, 3 out of 4 people suffer from dehydration daily, half of Americans suffer from daily fatigue AND, 1 in 3 lack proper sleep?
Liquid IV has a hydration multiplier, an energy multiplier and a sleep enhancer here to help! Just add water 💦 They utilize CTT(Cellular Transport Technology) to expedite the delivery of nutrients, water, and the sleep blend into your body and it is clearly explained on their packaging with visuals.
Their mission is to defeat global dehydration and with every purchase they donate Liquid IV to someone in need! Use code NEEHAPAPRIKA for 25% off your entire order + free shipping! Link in my IG bio!
@ Dublin, Ohio
Happy 4th of July & Happy 244th Anniversary of Independence!! 🇺🇸 🎉
Things definitely look different this year with corona, quarantine, protests, fireworks cancelled, etc. (Was able to catch a glimpse of a few while firework chasing!💕)
Though, I have still chosen to celebrate...celebrate how far we have come as a nation. But I know and understand that we are not truly free, until we are all free. All Humans.
We have A LOT of work to do, but we are making progress & making chance! And that’s what makes me proud to be an American born citizen 🙏🏽
This is my home. This is my country. This is the land of opportunity my parents immigrated to on their own and become its citizens.
BLM is one of the many things our country needs to work on. We must all stay determined to continue to make change happen! I’m looking forward to seeing your beautiful growth, America. Let’s get to work! 💪🏽
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#614
THIS IS 26.
Feeling some type of way about this uncharted territory of the ‘Late 20s’ on top of navigating through these peculiar times of 2020. But none the less, I’m hopeful.
My intentions are:
-To be kinder to myself (not just through retail therapy 😅) and allow all toxicity to diminish without providing it the attention it feeds off of.
-To never forget that there is only ONE me and that I CANNOT be replaced.
-To continue being my authentic self regardless of external forces.
-To continue to shatter stereotypes & empowering others.
Twenty-six, let’s see what you got in store for me 🙏🏽
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Blessed to have these guys help me celebrate kissing 25 goodbye and welcoming 26 during these tough times! @ Alum Creek State Park
~Last memories of being 25~
-Laughter
-Sun & Sand
-Summer Bliss Cake
-Drinks in hand
-Friends
The perfect way to end a quarter century! @ Alum Creek State Park
Got my hands on the new Urban Decay NAKED Ultraviolet Eyeshadow palette that just came out! (Thanks !)
Loving how versatile this palette is with colors ranging from neutral to bold and from glitter to matte. It even includes some holographic & iridescent shades to make any outfit pop! And best of all...it’s cruelty-free! 💕
Here’s the looks we went for, for my pre-birthday shoot! Can’t wait to share the pics & vids soon!
Check out the palette on the Sephora app , exclusive online only!
MULTITASKING WITH FACE MASKS OR EYE/LIP GELS
I don’t know about you, but for me it’s hard to sit still. When using face masks/gels, I typically try to do something that requires minimal movement. Swipe ⬅️ to see 😅
Things you can do are:
-Watch Netflix
-Check emails
-Online shop
-Read a book
-Write in your journal
-Plan out your weekly calendar
-Meditate
-Paint your nails
-Style your hair
-Have a drink.
I would try eating a snack but, something tells me that might not work out 😝
Patchology sent me some masks & gels that I want to share with you! I already use their products and absolutely love them, especially when it comes to their quality and cute packaging (Last slide). Here I’m using their ‘Keep Smiling’ tea-infused aromatherapy lip gels and ‘Chill Mode’ cannabis seed oil-infused eye gels!
Check out their variety of products, best of all free shipping in the US!
Birthday month is in full swing! Cannot believe it’s half way through...14 days til 26 😅
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Happy 614 Day! Today I had my first experience eating out and the opportunity to walk through Short North after 3 months reflecting and taking in all the beautiful art created in every direction you looked. Blessed to be apart of this city. 614 to the core ✊🏽 Still learning. #614 @ Short North Arts District
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