We are heading not only towards a new season but also towards an unforeseen future. Things are changing. We accept the new normal while admitting it feels different. Unstable, but exciting. Irritating at times, yet relevant. A new society is emerging. The old and the new form a hybrid new. Instability becomes an important driver for inspiration that takes us somewhere different.

We communicate the things that move us. We trust in our gut and respond to our instincts. Until we know the destination, remember this: a dialogue is more productive than silence.

This month we continue our "Conversations" series with Shikha Bhakoo, BU Style client and Founder of Veggiecurean. Shikha, a certified health coach and blogger, shares her passion for fresh produce and cooking through Veggiecurean.com. Her recipes are modern interpretations that blend culinary traditions.

I begin the day with . . . a glass of water, a Nespresso, and a walk.

Before I fall asleep, I . . . say good night and I love you to my family.

A confident woman/man . . . is independent.

A woman should invest in . . . herself (and good clothes and jewelry).

Men should always ... be good listeners.

People assume I . . . am an extrovert.

My preferred compliment is . . . you're a good friend.

If I wasn't an entrepreneur, I . . . would be a student.

I like people to remember me for . . . my warmth and positivity.

My best ideas are inspired by . . . my travels.

My children teach me . . . to let go, be accepting, and have fun.

If my life was a song, it would be . . . a compilation of songs from Karan Johar movies.

When I think about the future, I . . . see myself spending time together with loved ones.

My happy place is . . . my kitchen and my family.

I decompress by . . . cooking, hiking, reading, and Netflix.

We have too much . . . social media.

The one ingredient I couldn't live without is . . . chili peppers.

Check out Shikha’s recipes here!

Client Conversation: Shikha Bhakoo