India, Sept. 13 --
Ankita Mehra is working on a memoir with Sanjay Lunia Jain, the celebrated biographer known for capturing complex lives with clarity.
With two TEDx talks, over 300 features across newspapers and magazines, and national media appearances, Ankita has established herself as a respected voice in leadership, mental resilience, and workplace culture. Her presence is not loud, but it is lasting.
Recognitions have followed. She was awarded the HR 40 Under 40 title, honoring her contributions to people strategy and inclusive leadership. She was also listed in the 30 Under 30 by the Human Resource Association of India (HRAI), a testament to her early impact in the field.
The book will document her path from growing up in Pathankot, a town steeped in military tradition, to becoming a respected professional and public voice in corporate India.
Her mother, Madhu Mehra, has quietly witnessed Ankita's struggles and growth over the years. She encouraged the idea of a memoir because she believes the story can give strength to readers, especially families learning how to support their children in a fast-changing world.
Ankita was raised in a family defined by discipline and service. Her great-grandfather was in the Indian army. Her father served in the Indian airforce. Expectations were clear. She was taught to carry herself with strength, to follow rules, and to make the family proud.
But as Ankita got older, the path she was expected to follow didn't match the person she was becoming. There were moments of isolation, doubt, and emotional weight. "There was a time when I felt completely lost," Ankita says. "But I knew I couldn't give up. I owed it to myself to push forward."
She eventually found direction and built a successful corporate career. Today, she holds a leadership role at ABB India, has spoken on multiple TEDx stages, and has delivered hundreds of sessions focused on leadership, personal growth, and inclusion. She also appeared on national television, not chasing visibility, but staying honest about who she is.
The idea for the memoir came after years of people, especially young professionalsl, reaching out to share how Ankita's story impacted them. That response made her realize that her journey wasn't just personal. "People saw something in my story that reflected their own. That was powerful," Ankita says.
For Sanjay Lunia Jain, who is co-writing the book, the appeal lies in its quiet intensity. "Ankita's story isn't about spectacle. It's about the truth. It's about what happens when a person refuses to let the world define them," he says. "That kind of story deserves to be told with honesty and care."
The memoir, still in development, will explore identity, mental health, family dynamics, and the private resilience behind public milestones. It won't aim to simplify or dramatize. Instead, it will document what it means to hold your ground when no one else fully understands your choices.
There is no official release date yet, but the intention is clear. Ankita wants the book to speak to anyone who's ever felt out of step, anyone who's had to build their own path from scratch-and to the families who try to understand them along the way.
"This book is for anyone who's had to fight silently," she says. "And for the people who stood by them, even when they didn't have the words."
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