
poet
Author. Cultural Curator. Speaker.

About Ekta Bajaj
For over a decade, Ekta Bajaj has been exploring the intersection of storytelling, culture, spirituality, and personal transformation.
She is an author, speaker, columnist, podcaster, visual artist, and co-founder of Author In Me, an award-winning independent publishing house dedicated to amplifying diverse voices.
Her work draws inspiration from Sanskrit, Vedanta, literature, and lived experience, bringing ancient wisdom into conversation with modern life.
As the founder and curator of the AIM Literary Festival, supported by Arts Council England, she has brought together bestselling authors, thought leaders, educators, and storytellers from across the UK and beyond.

Ekta Bajaj
Author. Cultural Curator. Speaker.
Exploring storytelling, Sanskrit wisdom, cultural identity, and the human search for meaning.
SPEAKING
Bringing stories, culture, and ancient wisdom into contemporary conversations.
Ekta speaks at literary festivals, cultural programmes, universities, corporate events, and community gatherings. Her talks combine storytelling, philosophy, lived experience, and practical reflection to create meaningful and engaging conversations.
Popular Topics
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
How Sanskrit and Vedantic ideas can help us navigate uncertainty, change, and purpose.
The Future of Storytelling
Why culturally rooted stories are shaping the next generation of literature.
Women, Voice and Inner Power
Exploring identity, courage, and feminine wisdom through story.
The Art of Seeing Clearly
Lessons from Sanskrit thought on awareness, perception, and conscious living.
Building Literary Communities
The journey of creating AIM Literary Festival and supporting underrepresented voices.
BOOKS
I write at the intersection of storytelling, ancient wisdom, and lived experience. My work invites readers to pause, reflect, and discover the deeper questions quietly shaping their lives.
Let The Fish Fly
A literary novel exploring identity, belonging, spirituality, and transformation through interconnected stories and timeless wisdom.
The Voice of Kali
An award-winning exploration of feminine strength, courage, and self-discovery.
Writing & Reflections
Essays and reflections on storytelling, Sanskrit wisdom, culture, and contemporary life.
The Voice of Kali
The Voice of Kali is an empowering book for women of all ages and cultures. It is an exploration of the power of the Goddess Kali, who symbolises spiritual and psychological liberation. Through her teachings, readers will embark on an internal journey of transformation, ultimately leading to the realisation that the power to create the life they desire lies within themselves. This inspiring book offers practical advice and guidance to help readers access their inner wisdom and reclaim their power.

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Let the Fish Fly
A philosophical literary novel where Eastern wisdom meets modern existential questions.
For readers drawn to the reflective spirit of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak, Let The Fish Fly is a deeply contemplative novel about identity, awakening, and the courage to listen to the quiet voice within.
Set between the quiet majesty of the Himalayas and the hidden depths of the human mind, Let The Fish Fly follows a woman who begins to question the life she has carefully built.
As success, identity and belief begin to unravel, she is drawn into a journey of self-discovery that moves beyond logic into intuition and inner awareness. Along the way, the voices, memories and choices of the women who shaped her life begin to surface, revealing the subtle threads that connect generations.
Guided by encounters, questions and ancient wisdom, she begins to see the world through a different lens.
Rooted in Sanskrit philosophy and Vedantic thought, Let The Fish Fly explores the delicate tension between the mind and the soul, and the timeless search for a life lived in truth.








Podcaster
Awards and
In the Media
Awards
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Won 'Best in Creative Industries' award by British Indian Awards
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Female Entrepreneur of the Year by Thames Valley Business Awards (Shortlisted)
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Won International Woman Icon Award 2021
Articles
Monthly Column Finding Your Voice - Iglobal
Press
iGlobal News - AIM Literary Festival








