If your workplace is carrying on as if nothing is happening, you’re not alone. It’s hard to focus on ‘business as usual’ while witnessing so much violence and injustice. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. But don’t look away. Here are some ways to stay grounded and take action.

Burnout isn’t just about being busy. It’s emotional exhaustion, chronic stress, and the slow erosion of hope, especially in toxic workplaces where narcissistic behaviours go unchecked.

Here we break down what burnout really is, how it differs from stress, and why it’s more than just a personal issue, it’s systemic.

Dealing with Narcissistic Abuse at Work? If you're recovering from a toxic workplace, this post is for you. We’ve pulled together trusted resources from courses and helplines to expert books like It’s Not You by Dr. Ramani and The Body Keeps the Score. Click to explore the evolving list and start your healing journey.

Welcome to AT WORK, the debut podcast from Other Box that unpacks the real, messy, and often ignored dynamics of modern workplaces. Season 1 focuses on Narcissism At Work, exposing the toxic traits hiding behind office doors and how to spot them before they sabotage your wellbeing, your team, or your career.

After years of building Other Box together, I finally had a long-overdue catch-up with my original co-founder, Roshni. We reflected on our journey from launching a bold idea in 2016 to navigating business, growth, and friendship. Here I explore the importance of pausing to honour our shared history, reconnecting beyond work roles, and what it means to lead with presence, gratitude, and care. A must-read for anyone building people-first cultures.

At the Indiaspora: Forum for Good, global leaders gathered to discuss responsible AI, climate resilience, investment and the future of innovation. But a quiet moment at a Hindu temple left a deeper mark on me than the conference. This reflection explores what it means to lead with values in a time obsessed with speed, scale, and disruption and why ethics, inclusion, and humanity can’t be afterthoughts in the age of AI.

A few weeks ago, I had the honour of speaking at the Forum For Good. A global gathering of changemakers from across the Indian diaspora. I shared my journey as a Social Impact Entrepreneur and founder of Other Box, and reflected on how creativity can drive systemic change. What made this trip special was being recognised not despite my unconventional path but because of it. From being welcomed into the new “New Voices” community to witnessing lifelong friendships in motion, it was a reminder of what’s possible when we’re seen, supported, and celebrated.

At Other Box, we’ve always championed economic empowerment for women because financial autonomy means freedom, security, and generational impact. So on a recent trip to Abu Dhabi, I discovered the Women’s Handicraft Centre, a small but powerful creative space dedicated to traditional Emirati crafts and female entrepreneurship. These kinds of spaces, often tucked away, represent what we’re striving for globally. Recognition, respect and reward for women’s work. If you’re ever in Abu Dhabi, don’t miss it.

After a decade of building a successful, award-winning business, I hit burnout and realised I didn’t know who I was without the work. This post explores the journey that followed, from therapy to redefining success, balance, and self-worth on my own terms and how I turned it into a new workshop! It all started the day everything changed personally and professionally.

We produced UNCENSORED, Heleena Theodore’s first solo exhibition. A bold, intimate celebration of divine feminine power, South Asian erotica, and unapologetic self-expression. From heartfelt full-circle moments to stunning Mughal-inspired miniatures, it was more than an event—it was a reclamation. Here's a look behind the scenes, the lessons learned, and the magic we created together.