Welcome! I’m Sana, the voice behind Desri Decodes. I started this newsletter for women who want more than just scrolling through life. Here, we unpack love, culture, identity, and everything in between through our own stories, reflections, and everyday truths.
What is Desri Decodes?
A weekly space: Every week I share thoughts, essays, and insights designed to reach the heart. The messy, beautiful, and complicated parts of being a Desi woman living between worlds and for all women.
Relatable reflections: From questioning traditional expectations, navigating relationships, to balancing culture and self. These are not “perfect life” stories. They’re yours, mine, ours.
Practical empowerment: It’s not just about talking. I believe strength lies in small changes. Setting boundaries, learning and embracing imperfections. Together we build emotional independence one step at a time.
Who this is for
If you...
feel pulled between tradition and your own dreams
question how to honor your roots while defining your identity
want to feel seen and understood as a woman juggling culture, family, and self
crave honest conversations that aren’t sugarcoated
…then this is your space.
Why I write
Because I’ve lived it.
Because I know what it’s like to feel everyone else’s expectations heavier than my own dreams.
Because in reading, sharing, and connecting, I realized none of us is alone in this. We deserve more than just survival. We deserve to thrive.
What to expect
Weekly newsletters with real stories, relatable advice, and occasional sparks of joy you didn't know you needed.
A chance to think more deeply about your life, your choices, your culture.
Practical ideas to help you grow, heal, and live on your terms.
Join the journey
Subscribe, share, and let’s walk this path together. Whether it’s a tough week, a question you can’t shake, or just something that made you pause. I hope Desri Decodes is the place you come back to for reflection, comfort, and sometimes just a reminder that you are seen.
