Sukushine is a whimsical alias my dad coined for me when we were brainstorming for my first email address in 2005. It has since been a constant reminder, urging me to shine in all my endeavors, regardless of their outcomes. This optimistic spirit fueled my passion for the arts, leading me to study Textile Design—as a way to reconnect with my South Asian roots. After 3 fast tracked years at the Maryland Institute College of Art, I was eager to blend my creative skillset with an entrepreneurial mindset. I turned to a Strategic Design & Management course at Parsons in New York City. Both the program and the vibrant city taught me the essentials for navigating a creative venture, while also anchoring it in genuine business value. Now, with a creative heart and a business mind, Sukushine, as an extension of Sukalp, is weaving the worlds of entrepreneurship & south asian design, all while emanating the luminous spirit my dad recognized in his 7-year-old daughter.