About Sritapa Mahanty

Some stories are born from imagination. Others are shaped by life. Sritapa Mahanty’s journey brings both together.

An Asia Book Record Holder, author of 15+ books, storyteller, and transformational mentor, Sritapa explores the intersection of storytelling, mindset, and human transformation. Through her writing and creative work, she helps people and young minds discover their voice, strengthen self-belief, and turn ideas and experiences into meaningful stories.

Her love for words began at the age of eleven, when her poems were first published in her school magazine. That early connection with writing stayed with her through career, responsibilities, transitions, and travel. A notebook remained her constant companion—a space to capture thoughts, emotions, observations, and experiences.

What began as a childhood expression gradually became a lifelong practice of reflection and storytelling.

During a challenging chapter of her life, writing became more than an outlet. Journaling evolved into storytelling, while fiction gave her a way to explore the deeper layers of human experience—fear, identity, worthiness, courage, resilience, and the search for meaning.

Through this journey, Sritapa came to understand that the way we respond to our experiences can shape the person we become. This insight continues to influence her writing, mentoring, and creative work.

Today, her work spans emotional storytelling, mindset transformation, and creative mentorship. Her books explore the unspoken layers of human experience, inviting readers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with courage, intuition, and self-belief.

Alongside her creative journey, Sritapa has spent 19+ years leading complex technology initiatives across Fortune 500 organisations. The combination of structured thinking and human insight has shaped her distinctive approach to storytelling and transformation.

She is the founder of ThriveVerse, a creative ecosystem designed to help individuals and young minds express their voice, strengthen their mindset, and transform ideas into meaningful creation.

Through Brunch With Books, a global literary platform, she creates conversations around books, ideas, emotional awareness, and curiosity—while encouraging busy individuals to reconnect with reading and make it part of their lives.

Her work with children is rooted in a simple belief: confidence, resilience, and self-belief begin early. Through storytelling and creative learning, she encourages young minds to explore their imagination, understand their emotions, express their ideas, and develop the confidence to create.

Born in Bokaro, India, and raised across different parts of the country, Sritapa has explored 16+ countries, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures, conversations, landscapes, and human experiences. These journeys have reinforced her belief that while every story is unique, the emotions that connect us are universal.

Today, she continues to write, mentor, and build spaces where stories become a bridge between imagination and transformation.