Writer · Storyteller · Mandala Facilitator · Podcaster
Where Stories Meet
Mandalas & Meaning
I work with individuals, coaches, and organisations to explore clarity, creative confidence, and emotional insight — through mandala art, lived storytelling, and reflective writing.
"This is not coaching. This is creative mentoring through experience, expression, and reflection."
& Facilitator Mumbai, India
Three Creative Pathways
to Clarity & Expression
Each pathway is distinct — yet they weave together through one philosophy: creativity as a tool for inner and outer growth.
Writing & Story Mentoring
For authors, professionals, and seekers who want to shape ideas into meaningful narratives — with honesty, structure, and emotional depth.
50+ clients · 4 books edited/ghostwritten
Mandala Art Facilitation
Mandala here is not just an art form — it is a practice of awareness, emotional reflection, and mindful creativity for individuals and organisations.
Exhibitions in Mumbai & Bhubaneswar
Hosting Conversations & Circles
Curating spaces where stories unfold — through podcasts, panels, book launches, and community dialogues on creativity, identity, and lived experience.
Mompreneur Circle · Spectrum – The Awareness Project
"Creativity can be both a personal sanctuary and a bridge to connect with others."— Sushma Tripathy
I work as a creative mentor and facilitator — holding space, designing prompts, guiding reflection, and shaping narratives through the frameworks of MANDALA, STORY, and THREAD.
This is not coaching. This is creative mentoring through experience, expression, and reflection.Three Lenses for Deep Work
Each framework is a structured creative method — the bones of every circle, workshop, and program I design.
MANDALA
Awareness · Pattern · Clarity
Visual reflection models that help you recognise emotional patterns and navigate complexity with calm.
STORY
Narrative · Identity · Influence
Narrative-based processing for identity building, communication depth, and leadership presence.
THREAD
Direction · Purpose · Clarity
Life mapping and decision clarity — connecting your experiences into a coherent, purposeful narrative.
Creative Compass
Circle
A year-long inner work journey through Mandala, Storytelling & Writing. Reflect deeper. Decide better. Define your narrative with clarity.
You might be in the right place if…
You're a Coach or Facilitator
Seeking deeper reflection tools to enrich your practice and support your clients' inner work.
You're a Corporate Leader
Looking to improve emotional clarity, communication, and creative culture in your team.
You're a Creative Professional
Feeling stuck in expression and searching for a structured, soulful way back to your work.
You're a Founder or Entrepreneur
Wanting narrative clarity and a personal brand story that genuinely communicates your purpose.
You're a Caregiver or Educator
Navigating emotional fatigue and seeking creative tools to restore energy and perspective.
You're a Writer or Storyteller
Ready to move beyond blank pages and find the emotional truth inside the stories you want to tell.
What shifts when you work with me
Emotional confusion becomes structured reflection
Creativity becomes a decision-making tool
Personal stories become leadership narratives
Stress becomes self-awareness
Teams become more human-centred
Blank pages become purposeful narratives
Words from clients & collaborators
Her mandalas are not just art pieces but soulful creations that resonate deeply. Sushma's workshops are an experience in mindfulness.
Sushma Tripathy is one such highly creative and compassionate person. When you get more than what you've asked for — that's Sushma. I feel blessed to have her on our team!
Sushma takes the time to truly understand a brand's voice, adapting her writing style to match. Her in-depth research skills are evident in every piece, always bringing fresh perspectives.
Hi, I'm Sushma —
a writer, storyteller
& mandala facilitator
My journey began with a question I kept asking myself: Who am I? Writing and mandalas became the tools that helped me find the answer — and eventually, a way to help others find theirs.
I don't come at this as a coach. I work as a creative mentor — designing reflective experiences through story, art, and conversation that help individuals and communities reconnect with their voice and creative purpose.
The Creative Compass
Podcast
Conversations at the intersection of creativity, identity, and purpose. Every episode is an invitation to reflect, explore, and find your own creative compass.
Listen NowBegin Your Inner Work
Journey Today
Whether you are here for writing support, a mandala experience, a storytelling program, or a year inside the Creative Compass Circle — there is a place here for you.