Manisha AR graduated from the Masters in New Arts Journalism (2019) program but somehow ended up spending most of her time hanging out in the print media studios. Her proudest achievements to date include petting three cats and one stingray, successfully resisting the urge to stare at the sun during a solar eclipse, and surviving a whirlwind day that involved three flights and five cab rides.

Her path—much like mycelium—branches out in all directions, connecting art, writing, higher education, language learning, journalism, community building, and professional development. A storyteller who loves weaving together threads of education, identity, art, and culture, she’s taken on roles across institutions, publications, schools and organizations as a writer, editor, creative resource, and project lead.

Here’s a peek into her writing journey—and she’s always open to collaborations, creative experiments, and new projects in any of the creative fields mentioned above.