Nitya Rao

Author | Writer | Social Worker | Storyteller - I don’t just tell stories, I craft narratives that shift perspectives and drive action.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About

At my core, I am a writer whose words resonate, connect, and drive movement. Through my stories, I seek not just to reflect life, but to ignite conversations and inspire change. As an author, I’ve captured the human spirit in two compelling collections of short stories - Whispers of the Soul (Amazon) Faces of Humanity and The Human Mosaic (Qurate Books). With three more books in progress, I continue to explore the complexities of human experience, weaving narratives that speak to resilience, hope, and our shared humanity. Having lived through and engaged with three generations - my parents, my own, and today’s Gen Z - I bring a rare ability to connect with one and all, bridging perspectives across time. This depth of generational understanding enriches both my writing and my social work. Beyond storytelling, I bring over four decades of entrepreneurial and enterprise leadership experience, having spearheaded strategic business initiatives across diverse industries. Since 2017, I’ve channeled that expertise into social impact, partnering with NGOs to uplift underserved communities and drive sustainable solutions. I also actively support a pioneering hydroponic farming start-up, merging innovation with sustainability to help redefine the future of food security. ✨ Author by craft. Writer by soul. Storyteller with intent. Social worker at heart. A voice that resonates, connects, and inspires change. #nityarao #nithyaprakashrao #authornityarao #raonithyaprakash #raonitya

Experience

  • Personal goal pursuit at Career Break
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    I have redirected my focus toward social welfare, working alongside NGOs to empower disadvantaged communities while promoting sustainability. I am also involved with an innovative hydroponic farming start-up, blending forward-thinking agriculture with environmental responsibility. As a storyteller, I have explored the depths of human emotion through my published works, Whispers of the Soul (Amazon) and Faces of Humanity (Qurate Books). With three more manuscripts in development, I continue delving into the intricate layers of life and society.

  • Community Volunteer at Divine Life Society Mumbai Circle
    Jan 1998 - Present · 28 yrs 7 mos

  • Manager at Mercury Air Conditioners Pvt Ltd
    Apr 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Volunteer at Freelance
    Jan 2017 - Apr 2022 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    MANAGED COMMUNITY PROJECTS Jamnalal Bajaj Uchista Puruskar Project Paper Seed Project Women Self Help Training Programs Surveyed 90 Villages to understand and analyse the economic sustainability challenges faced by them Volunteered at earthquake-hit Bhuj & Uttarkashi Organised Sadhana Shibirs

  • CSR Depatment at Friends of Tribals
    Apr 2017 - Mar 2022 · 5 yrs

    As a CSR coordinator my role was also to make projects, plan and survey the needs of the beneficiaries.