When I moved to Australia from Hyderabad in February 2016, I wasn’t just switching countries, I was chasing safety. I wanted to breathe, to build a life where I felt free and valued. But the first day broke me. I became homeless. The accommodation I arranged fell through, and I found myself walking with my […]
In 2018, I moved to Australia with my husband & our 8-month-old daughter from Russia, it was far from easy. My husband worked full-time to support us & my English was not perfect, especially with the distinct Australian accent I wasn’t prepared for. I felt isolated, spending my days at playgrounds because they felt like […]
I was born and raised in Adelaide, the daughter of Greek migrants. My grandparents worked on produce farms in the northern suburbs. I studied graphic design through a Bachelor of Media Arts. Multimedia was just emerging in the early 2000s, and I spent 16 years building a career I loved. Life shifted when my partner’s […]
“In 2019, I moved to Australia for my master’s in marketing, landing in Sydney with big dreams. This wasn’t my first adventure abroad; I had also studied for a Master of Arts in Paris which made me understand the business side of things, further fueling my creativity, preparing me for what lay ahead. Life as […]
“At 10 years old I started my 1st business. A card-making company. Without fail, I would finish my homework before the final bell, just so I could spend my whole afternoon creating handmade cards. I had a strict ‘no money no card’ policy, & if family friends were interested – I would make sure prices […]
“From a young age, food was at the heart of everything in my life. I started baking as a child and even sold my creations as a teenager. But it wasn’t just a hobby—it was a passion that kept growing. When COVID hit, I found myself blending my two biggest strengths—baking and writing. I launched […]
“I moved to Australia from the “Manchester of India” in March 2007. At just 20, newly married and stepping into a whole new world, I was eager yet overwhelmed by the culture shock. Navigating life in Australia back then was challenging – no Google Maps, no smartphones. We relied on the old-school Melway to find […]
Meet Tosha, where every dish tells a story of childhood memories and cultural roots, brought to life by Jenny Chawla. Once a lawyer, Jenny followed her passion for food, creating a space where modern Australian cuisine meets the warmth of Indian flavours. If you’re in Toorak, don’t miss out! Stop by for their saffron iced […]
“I grew up in India, in a conservative middle-class family, spending most of my life in and around family. At the age of 19, my eyes opened to a world of possibilities when I travelled to UK for a short student exchange program. In 1999, I came to Melbourne for a job training and met […]
“From a small-town beginning in Darwin to building a nationwide community for international students, my journey is about growth, adaptability, and creating opportunities where they’re needed most. I was born and raised in Darwin, and lived there until I turned 18. In 2022, I moved to Melbourne for university at the University of Melbourne and […]
