Sarala Life — Life in Chapters: Careers, Canines, Cabernet & Courage

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Hi, I’m Sarala — Caribbean corporate strategist/executive woman writing honestly about power, identity, leadership, reinvention and emotional truth- and what it costs. After years navigating boardrooms, deals, and governance across the Caribbean, I’ve learned that life — like leadership — is best lived in chapters. Some are bold and ambitious. Some are quiet and healing. And most are best shared over a glass of wine and a wagging tail nearby. This space is where I write about it all — the beautiful, messy balance of careers, canines, and cabernet. From reflections on purpose and courage to lessons from leadership, love, and dog walks, these are the stories that shape who I am — and, maybe, who we’re all becoming. Pull up a chair (or pour a glass) and stay awhile. Here’s to life in chapters — imperfect, authentic, and deeply human.

Build a life that feels like your own, stay kind without abandoning yourself, and leave room for joy—even when the plan falls apart.

If you had to sum up your life philosophy in one sentence, what would it be?

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There was a time when I might have answered this question with something about working hard and achieving my goals. I still believe in those things. I’ve just become more interested in what the work is making possible—and whether I actually enjoy the life I’m working so hard to build.

I want meaningful work, relationships where I can exhale, and the freedom to change my mind. I want to be useful without needing to be indispensable. And I want to enjoy an ordinary Tuesday instead of saving all my happiness for an achievement, a holiday or a smaller number on a scale.

Some days, that philosophy looks like courage: putting myself forward, starting again, believing in something before there is much evidence.

Other days, it looks like time with my husband and dogs, a good book, or cake for breakfast without turning it into a moral dilemma.

I’m still ambitious. I just want my ambition to leave room for me.

What would your one sentence be—and has it changed over the years?

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