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The Arc of Becoming

RAAHI is a community for the people we're still becoming. This is where we think out loud—lessons from building, personal reflections from founder Mansi Taparia, and her arc of becoming, documented as it happens.

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Feb 24, 2024
IdentityJan 12, 2024

India's Forever 21 Moment

Tracing the evolution of South Asian identity through the lens of retail and culture.

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CareerDec 05, 2023

Ambition in the New Economy

Why the non-linear path is the only strategic way forward.

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BuildingNov 18, 2023

Notes on Building Raahi in Public

What we learned in the first month of opening the door and what we're closing on purpose.

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CultureOct 30, 2023

The End of Identity Performance

Why the next generation of community is built on being future forward.

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OpportunityOct 02, 2023

Who Gets Asked Into the Room

A look at the quiet mechanics of creating opportunities and the small choices that quietly widen the door for you.

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