Sonali Kothari
Sonali is the founder and Abundance Ambassador at Innishari. She brings nearly 20 years of experience across education, e-publishing, branding, and user experience (UX) research. Her journey with Innishari has evolved from fostering community connections to creating immersive experiences. This passion for exploration led her to delve into theatre, yoga, and the corporate world.
After a series of workshops called ‘REJOICE’ for women, she produced and directed the adaptation of the French theatre play ‘99 Women’ in 2016. Prior to this, she worked with The Akanksha Foundation, an NGO working in the field of education of the less privileged children for over 6 years as an educator and trainer.
Sonali divides her time between Innishari and her responsibilities as the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Turian Labs, a Design Thinking & innovation consulting company. A certified Yoga and Wellness Educator, she balances purpose with passion.
Vartika Gupta
Vartika Gupta is a seasoned professional with more than a decade of experience in consulting psychology, arts-based therapy, drum circles, and storytelling. She holds a Master's in psychological counseling from Christ University, Bangalore, and is a certified arts-based therapist from WCCLF, Pune.
Vartika thrives at the intersection of art and impact. Before joining Innishari, she contributed as the Production Manager for their play ‘99 Women’. Now, as their Abundance Ambassador, she curates cultural events that weave together art, music, and literature.
Her impact spans audiences. From social campaigns to workshops, Vartika uses art forms to connect with diverse communities. Notably, she led a drug de-addiction program with the Indian Army in 2019, reaching remote areas in the Kashmir valley.
A believer in the power of storytelling, Vartika integrates it seamlessly into her practice, setting stories free to transform lives.
