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

A life well-poured: work, wine, and everything in between.

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Hi, I’m Sarala — a lawyer, storyteller, and unapologetic lover of good wine, good dogs, and good conversation. 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.

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  • Clutter, Clarity and Courage: Redefining what truly matters

    “I’m trimming the noise to hear the truth of who I am.” I will reduce clutter by giving myself grace and redefining my purpose to align with my values and what truly makes me happy. Rather than chasing society’s narrow definition of success, I will focus on: To implement this, I will: The result I…

  • A mango chow — or a Portugal, if I’m lucky.

    That familiar, lingering scent of shadow beni, garlic, and pepper — measured not in teaspoons, but by instinct. A true Caribbean household measure. An afternoon treat that takes you straight back to youth, barefoot memories, and sticky fingers. And because I’m rooted in balance these days, it would be followed closely by a tequila salt…

  • Canines, Care & the Discipline of Showing Up

    On enrichment, responsibility, loss, and the quiet lessons our dogs leave behind There is a version of pet ownership that looks cute on Instagram.And then there is the real version — the one that smells like bone broth simmering on a stove, ear wipes at bedtime, puzzle feeders scattered across the yard, and the quiet…

  • What Matters More Than How It Looks

    My mission is to create space for honesty, growth, and meaningful connection—through words, leadership, and lived experience. I write and lead for the women (and men) navigating transitions: career pivots, shifting friendships, changing identities, and the quiet reckoning that comes when what once fit no longer does. I believe in choosing depth over optics, integrity…

  • When Value Systems Drift: Acceptance Isn’t Settling

    Life in Chapters One of the biggest lessons the past three years has taught me is this:sometimes relationships don’t end because of betrayal, conflict, or cruelty — they end because value systems quietly drift apart. I’ve watched credible, strong, experienced people — people I love or deeply respect — make choices that took them down…

  • If I Could Pour a Glass for My Younger Self (Again)

    There was a time when, if I could pour a glass for my younger self, it would have been filled with warnings. Don’t trust so quickly (though I still did).Don’t give so much (oh, boy, well did I over-give).Don’t work yourself to the bone thinking rest is something you earn later (worked through muscle and…

  • A Year Can Change Everything (If You Let It)

    A Year Can Change Everything (If You Let It)

    A year can change everything — not because time works magic, but because you do. If you let it, a year can crack you open in the best way. It can strip away old versions of yourself that no longer fit, challenge your comfort zones, and teach you how to stop performing and start living…

  • Closing 2025 with clarity, gratitude, and growth.

    This year has been one of deep self-discovery, re-alignment, and empowerment — a journey of learning to stop chasing the next qualification, project, or title, and instead choosing purpose, presence, and meaning. I’ve had the privilege of stepping outside my comfort zone — from leading high-stakes projects to speaking in rooms I once only imagined.…

  • The Quiet Confidence of Not Explaining Yourself Anymore

    There comes a season when you stop explaining- not because you have nothing to say, but because you finally trust who you are. This is the quiet confidence of choosing alignment over approval.

  • 🐾🍾 Canines & Cabernet: Lessons Learned Between Fur, Bubbles & Becoming

    There is a quieter side to my blog.Less boardrooms, fewer pivots, softer edges.It smells faintly of dog shampoo, red wine, and whatever candle I forgot was burning while overthinking life on the sofa. This is that side. My love affair with dogs started long before curated Instagram breeds and matching harnesses. I grew up with…