Hi, welcome.
It’s a bit of a miracle you’re here. In this vast world of digital debris, you somehow found me and decided to spend your precious time here. Thank you.
Aside from being a mother, writer is how I know myself. I explore a wide range of topics, mostly because I’ve always convinced myself I’m a wannabe polymath.
I write because it is a matter of sustenance, and I truly hope these words can become a refuge for you too. ❤️
Portfolio | Poetry, Fiction & Essays
- My Complete Works
- A Lifetime of Poems, Fiction & Essays – Read by Rachana
- Poem Anthology
- Love Poetry
- The Writer-At-Large Collection
- The Short Story {Fiction} Collection
- My Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech
- As Fekta Kapur Roasting Bollywood
Social Commentary
- Between Two Worlds: Identity, Culture, Belonging
- The Indian American Dream: A Day, Week, and Year in the Life of a Desi
- The Anonymous Manifesto
- How Can We Stay Relevant In A World Run By Machines?
Spirituality | Hinduism
Podcasts | Youtube Videos
- Productivity And Parenting Podcasts
- Main YouTube Channel
- Rach YouTube Poetry Playlist
- Regenerate With Rachana: YouTube Series
- All That She Carried: Stories of Motherhood – A Podcast by Her Munzill
Recommendations (Books, Movies, Quotes)
- Favorite Quotes
- Book Recommendations
- Top Book & Movie Recommendations
- Videos That Haunt Me
- Best Articles
- My Job As A Teacher (Robotics & Coding)
- Voyage Interview
About Rachana – A Playlist of Essays
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I will either find a way, or make one. Below are all the articles, podcasts and vlogs I have published so far.
Daughters of the Earth: A Poem on Womanhood and Friendship
This poem was originally written in Telugu by my mother, Anuradha Nadella. This is her tribute to womanhood, sisterhood, and the enduring strength built through shared bonds of friendship. I will share the link to this specific poem shortly, but you can explore her...
The Algorithmic Housewife: Tradwife Culture, Freedom and Feminism
A few years ago, my elderly neighbor, who was like a grandma to me, told me about her life. She was a mom to 5 boys, well boys to her, as they were as old as my dad at that point. She would give me the occasional life advice when we met in our yard and bring home made...
Lake Minnewanka, Banff: Submerged Villages, Mountain Goats and a Full Moon
I saw Lake Minnewanka last week, and its silence shook me. This glacial lake in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, is breathtaking, with its dramatic mountain views and kayakers and canoeists gliding across the water. But sitting at the edge of its waters and...
My Gym Motivation Is Watching Other People Work Out — Until They Start Talking
One of the recurring themes of my daily life is that I think about the gym. A lot. Mostly while binge watching fitness and stomach crunches shorts on YouTube or doom scrolling reels on Instagram. Watching them gives me a tremendous amount of motivation. To watch more...
How Motherhood Changes You: The Invisible Weight, Guilt, and Legacy We Carry
All That She Carried: Part II Of all the roles I play in the world, being a mother is my most enriching and challenging. I'm grateful that I get to be a mom to my two children and that I get to learn from them qualities like kindness, enthusiasm and the...
An Anthology of Poems by Rachana Nadella-Somayajula: Love, Life, and the Human Spirit
Child Bearers of the World - What Remains A mother holds her baby boy close.He had meant a thousand heartbeats.Life inside the womb was longer than on earth.Being still alive is no good than being stillborn. Read the full poem HERE. Still Standing, Still...
You could’ve chosen to land your eyeballs anywhere. And yet, here you are. Thank you.
Its been my dream for years to do something to consciously create a better future where every one of us is excited about our own potential. My challenge to everyone is that they aspire for their personal best and leave a legacy of their work through their contributions to mankind.
I want us to remember to respect ourselves, our time and our capabilities in a world where distractions are just a click or a swipe away. I also never want to let this idea out of my sight – Our children are not just GPAs. In a world obsessed with metrics and machines, there’s so much we must do to equip our children with real life readiness skills.
In December of 2044, I hope to win the Nobel.
Namasté.
