PRIYANKA NATARAJAN,

General Manager at Century Wines

“After a year of what felt like relentless uncertainty, I chose to focus on two things—selfdevelopment and human connection. Since travel and social activities with friends have been taken away from us, I realised learning was a great way to fill the void. I completed my MBA, I completed another WSET level certification to supplement my passion for wines and I read a lot! I am immensely proud of myself for having the courage to take ownership and responsibility for my own happiness. More so, looking inwards helped me proactively rekindle and deepen the relationships I hold near and dear. This exercise took genuine strength, but it made me mindful of the importance of maintaining meaningful connections.

We’ve taken for granted the privilege to move about freely, but now no more. I’ve greatly enjoyed being a part of the Sweat by Kayla community, as well as Rovo, an app that brings sports players together. Whether it’s working up a sweat at home or meeting a new tennis buddy, there’s always a great way to keep active and feel good. On that note, I discovered a vegan and cruelty-free skincare brand called Bybi. Its mission to balance efficacious ingredients with the planet’s well-being is inspiring. Its strawberry cold-pressed oil is liquid gold and it always ‘hops’ from handbag to handbag.”