A MANIFESTO —
“We each have within ourselves the ability to shape our own destinies.
But, more importantly, each of us has an equal ability to shape the destiny of the universe.
Like a drop in the vast ocean, we cause ripples as we move through our lives.
The effects of whatever we do—insignificant as it may seem—spread out beyond us.
We may never know what far-reaching impact even the simplest action might have on one another. Thus we must be conscious, all of the time, of ourselves, our place in the world, and our fellow inhabitants.
TOGETHER, we can SWELL the TIDE of EVENTS.”
Adapted from Margaret Weis
THIS IS MY WHY.
As entrepreneurs, we have an exceptional opportunity. A chance to take our power back. To define our life instead of having it dictated to us. To influence positive change in the world around us.
I envision a world that values people over profit. Consciousness over corruption. Love over fear.
I believe that one person’s success does not take away from another’s. On the contrary, it generates more opportunity for success. That’s the nature of the universe: creation, expansion, abundance.
This is why I’m here.
To support the healers, the changemakers, the heart-centered rebels. So that we can all win together.
Sat Nam, I’m Anika.
After a spiritual awakening, it became necessary for me to integrate consciousness into all aspects of my life.
I was given an unerring desire for balance, intention, purpose, and authenticity. Words that had always sounded appealing, but held more meaning for me now.
The biggest hurdle was my business.
As a Manifesting Generator, when I’m in alignment I am a powerhouse of productivity. I get things done, fast. But when I’m unaligned… well, that well of energy is drained dry. I’ve burnt out from the yang energy loop of hustle in my business and I knew I couldn’t return to that unsustainable way of life.
It felt daunting to return to my business and rebuild it in a totally different way. But as I continued my personal healing journey, I became increasingly more inspired and compelled to do meaningful work. I felt driven to support the empathic entrepreneurs and conscious creators pursuing their purpose.
The world needs more of that right now.
So this time, I allowed my spiritual journey to be my guide. I told my head to take a backseat and listened to my heart. I used my self-awareness to shape my business, instead of following others’ recipes for success. And I started showing up as my true self, instead of hiding behind a facade of what I thought my brand “should” be.
Authenticity is key.
An important shift happens when you know and trust yourself. You become empowered and release resistance. Doors open. You align with abundance. The same is true for your business. After all, as an entrepreneur, your business is an extension of you.
This is what fires me up—helping purpose-driven business owners tap into that authentic power and realize success. Because I believe that when one of us wins, we all win. ♡
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CURRENT KUNDALINI SADHANAGyan Chakra Kriya
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GO-TO EMBODIMENT PRACTICEEcstatic dance
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NEXT ON MY BUCKET LISTSeeing the aurora borealis
Official-ish bio
In interviews and on LinkedIn, I say that my dichotomies are my strengths; I am an outgoing introvert, analytical creative, and easygoing go-getter. (Big word! Semicolon! That’s really just to show I paid attention in English class.) ☻ All of that is true though, and I believe that duality is what makes the world go ’round. You can’t have light without shadow. You wouldn’t understand happiness without sadness. Duality is the key to balance, which is what I strive for in business and life.
I’ve always been curious and I think that’s what led me to design. I have been a designer for over a decade and truly love what I do. If you ask me, design is one of the most underrated tools a business can use. It’s so much more than aesthetics; on a spiritual level, design is about mindfulness, intention, and connection.
I got my start in the Austin start-up scene (aka Silicon Hills), where one year = about five at a big company. Case in point: in my first job out of college, I led the design of a restaurant franchisor through two website redesigns, a brand repositioning, 15 grand openings, and an airing on Shark Tank. In only two years.
I learned a ton in a short time, often working outside of my role on whatever curveballs were thrown my way—many of which turned into my proudest career moments. Like the time I was asked to lead the visual design for BigCommerce’s new office.
Outside of that, I love to explore: nature by hiking and camping, the world through travel, and myself via modalities like astrology, tarot, and kundalini yoga.
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