We’re on Instagram! Here’s Why That Matters.

A few months ago, As I sat down for a break - surrounded by chores, a half-written resume open on my laptop, my toddler asking for another snack, and my older one wanting mental math problems - with dinner was in progress on the stove. I remember thinking: “How do I even begin to explain this season of life on LinkedIn?”

That moment stuck with me - not because it was dramatic, but because it was so ordinary. And yet, so much was happening beneath the surface:
🌱 Identity shifts - time to take on teacher mode,
🏆 Quiet wins - It was the perfect snack on the first try,
🤔 Big questions - Is this enough? Can I do better?,
✨ And even bigger dreams - What if I had a career I loved.. that fit around this life?

That’s exactly why I started Empower the Gap - to hold space for these stories. The ones that don’t always make it onto polished profiles or job applications, but define so much of who we are and who we’re becoming.

And now, I’m bringing those stories to Instagram - A space for quick reflections, reminders and connection.

Why Instagram? Because sometimes we just need a quote that hits home, a post that reminds us we’re not alone, or a moment of reflection in between diaper changes, sleep snuggles, job applications, or late-night self-doubt.

Here’s one I’ve been holding close:

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
— Maya Angelou

That’s the energy I’m showing up with - messy, honest, resilient, and ready to grow.

If that sounds like something you need in your feed, come follow along:
@empowerthegap

And no, I’m not leaving this space. Writing is where it all began, and I have another post in the works that I can’t wait to share with you. There’s so much more to say, and I’m just getting started!

Thanks for being here,
Akriti