You’re reading Satya Creates, a newsletter by Satya Chheda, that provides self-coaching tools, stories, and inspiration to help you live a more authentic, passionate, and satisfying life. Satya means “truth” in Sanskrit which inspired me to start this newsletter to share my learnings through my own windy career path, challenging life transitions, and my quest for all of us to live a life more aligned with our inner “truth”. I hope to inspire my readers through my writing so that they can live with more life purpose, passion, and fulfillment.
More About Me (Professionally & Personally):
I have always been writing in journals since I was a child but started writing online in 2020 in the thick of the pandemic, first on social media and later for blogs. I joined the On Deck Writers Fellowship in 2021 and this newsletter was my capstone project after the 8 week program. Read more about the beginnings of this newsletter in my first issue, The Origin Story of Satya Creates.
I've served as a trusted advisor and coach to founders, senior executives, managers and employees since 2010. In that time, I've also led innovative learning programs at well known high growth tech startups, led global teams, and provided coaching services that have helped 1000s of people worldwide manage their careers, become better leaders, develop their skills, navigate challenging work/life situations, and pursue work that is meaningful and in alignment with their lives.
My early career was in the social impact and education space where I worked as a mental health counselor, leadership program manager for young women of color, NYC public high school teacher, and higher education professional.
I was born and raised in Ohio and studied Psychology @ "the" Ohio State University and moved to NYC for grad school @ NYU to study Counseling. My background in mental health coupled with being a board certified coach has given me a unique perspective in how to help people both with their personal and professional challenges.
I'm also a mom who has navigated the ups and downs of returning to work, separation/divorce, co-parenting, and healing a chronic health condition. I live in Brooklyn, NY with my teenage son who loves soccer and video games.
Personally, I am very passionate about mental health, the wellness space and functional medicine/nutrition. In my spare time, I like to experiment in the kitchen with gluten and dairy free cooking, dabble in an art & craft project, and spend time on my balcony enjoying my container garden while reading or writing.
