I am Veathika – a proud multi‑passionate human. Journalist, traveller, dancer, DJ, pilates and tennis coach, potter and sommelier; I collect skills and stories the way some people collect stamps.

For over 25 years, I have been a multimedia storyteller and communications all‑rounder, working across TV, radio, print and digital in India, the UAE and Australia. My work has spanned content creation, social media, production, SEO, communications strategy and MCing events. My career has been built on one constant: helping people connect through stories.

Now, I’m channeling that rich, zigzag journey into Career Development and Counselling, backed by a Graduate Certificate in Career Development & Counselling from QUT. I support adults – uni students, migrants, women returning to work and professionals ready for their next chapter – with practical tools, deep empathy and lived experience of reinvention across three countries. 

Brisbane is now home, after first landing in Adelaide in 2019 and spending almost five years with News Corp across both cities. Before Australia, Dubai was my base for 15 years, where I worked with media outlets such as 7DAYS Newspaper, City 7 TV, whichschooladvisor.com and Reuters, covering financial markets and business news for CGTN and other international channels.

Beyond the newsroom, I built and ran a video site (before “vlog” was a thing) called dubai-dates.com, capturing the city’s energy through more than 500 videos I filmed, scripted and edited. The project won the Best Asian Blogger award in the UAE from Ahlan Masala magazine and today continues as VeaCreate on YouTube.

An avid reader, passionate dancer and insatiable traveller, I’ve explored 84 countries so far. Whether it’s singing, dancing, pottery, pilates or paddle boarding, I’m at my best when I’m creating, experimenting and helping others see that their story – like mine – is made of many vibrant chapters and every passion deserves space to grow.

If you’re ready to explore your next chapter, I’m here to help you discover it.