Writer · Mandala Facilitator · Storytelling Mentor
Hello,
I'm Sushma
Tripathy.
Based in Mumbai · Working Worldwide
I work at the intersection of words, art, and lived experience — helping individuals and organisations find clarity, confidence, and meaning through creative expression.
This is not coaching. This is creative mentoring through experience, expression, and reflection.
"Creativity is how I understand emotions."
— Sushma TripathyMumbai, India
sushmatripathy.comA writer, mandala art facilitator, storyteller, and creative mentor — I bring together reflective writing, mandala practice, and storytelling frameworks to help people reconnect with their inner voice, shape meaningful narratives, and move forward with direction. I do not work as a coach — I work as a creative mentor who holds space for discovery and narrative clarity.
My Story
A journey that began
with a quiet question.
My journey began not with a plan, but with a question I kept asking myself — Who am I? I hold a Master's in Biotechnology, but my creative path truly began during the pandemic. Like many, I turned inward — toward writing and drawing — and discovered something I hadn't expected: a quiet but profound connection with words and patterns.
"Each project has taught me something deeper than writing: how to listen, capture voices, and connect ideas."
Writing led to clients. Clients led to authors. Authors led to books. Mandalas led to workshops. Workshops led to communities. And communities led me to understand that creativity isn't just a skill — it's a tool for emotional clarity and human connection.
Today, I work with individuals, corporate teams, and conscious communities through my three signature frameworks — MANDALA, STORY, and THREAD — designing experiences that help people reflect, express, and evolve.
The Writer's Path
Started as a blogger, grew into an editor and ghostwriter for publishing houses. Now works across EdTech, wellness, hospitality, and SEO — helping authors and brands shape their stories with clarity and impact.
450+ pieces · 50+ clients · 4 books editedMandalas Find Her
Began drawing with no formal training. Four years of exploration revealed mandalas as a powerful tool for mindfulness, self-reflection, and emotional wellness. Exhibitions in Mumbai and Bhubaneswar. A published journal.
150+ artworks · 60+ sold · 100+ workshopsHosting & Dialogue
Curating spaces where stories unfold — from Mompreneur Circle to Spectrum: The Awareness Project. Book launches, community dialogues, and panels spotlighting quiet power and resilience.
50+ hosted sessions · FICCI Flo · LBB MumbaiCorporate Programs Launch
Three signature corporate experiences — Mandala Mind Method™, Power of Story at Work™, and Narrative Thread™ — bringing reflective creativity into leadership and organisational culture.
60-min to full-day formats · In-person & virtualMy Creative Philosophy
Three frameworks.
One purpose.
I do not position myself as a coach. I work as a creative mentor and facilitator — guiding reflection, shaping narratives, and designing spaces for emotional clarity and meaningful expression.
Awareness & Inner Balance
Identity & Communication
Direction & Purpose
Creativity can be many things.
Here's what it is for me.
At the heart of everything I do — writing, art, or dialogue — lies one belief: creativity can be both a personal sanctuary and a bridge to connect with others. My role is to hold space, design prompts, guide reflection, and shape narratives.
A Personal Sanctuary
Writing and mandala art are tools for turning inward — for processing what's difficult, celebrating what's joyful, and sitting quietly with what's unresolved.
A Tool for Emotional Clarity
When we create with intention, we create understanding. Every mandala, every written sentence, every story told becomes a step toward greater self-awareness.
A Bridge Between People
Stories connect us across difference. They build empathy, dissolve isolation, and remind us that the experiences we carry privately are often profoundly shared.
A Pathway to Purpose
Clarity doesn't always come from thinking harder. Sometimes it emerges when we slow down, draw a circle, tell our story, and follow the thread back to what matters.
What Others Say
Words from clients & collaborators.
When you get more than what you asked for — and actually much better than what you could visualise — that's the result of good karma. Sushma brings her own creative elements and brightens up the work space. She is one such highly creative and compassionate person, and I feel blessed.
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. A calm, sorted, and invaluable asset to any team.
Her mandalas are not just art pieces but soulful creations that resonate deeply. Sushma's workshops are an experience in mindfulness — she holds space with such warmth and intention.
She is not only talented but also very understanding, polite, humble, and patient — making her a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Sushma for her exceptional content writing skills. A true asset to any team.
Ready to begin your
creative journey?
Whether you're an individual seeking clarity, a team looking for meaningful workshops, or a founder wanting to shape your story — there's a path here for you.