Vani
Story So Far...
Vani Kaushal as seen in a televised interview on Doordarshan
Vani was born in Garian, Libya, into a traditional Hindu Punjabi family. Her parents valued a strong education above all, and while she was still young, they moved to Chandigarh, a modern city in northern India celebrated for its educational institutions.
Growing up, Vani was an avid reader, though the idea of writing her own stories hadn’t crossed her mind yet. Becoming a doctor was never an option, as the very sight of blood made her squeamish. Numbers and spreadsheets quickly lost their appeal, naturally steering her toward Humanities. Her parents suggested civil services as a potential career path, though the notion of competing with millions for one position felt daunting and unappealing.
Fortunately, life had other plans. Vani pursued a Master’s degree in Economics alongside a program in Mass Communications, laying the groundwork for a promising career in business journalism. She went on to work with some of India’s leading publications, including The Times of India and The Financial Express.
In 2004, the spark to write a novel struck. A few drafts and countless ideas later, however, Vani shelved the ambition temporarily to earn an MBA from Kingston University in London. She pictured her future with multinational giants like Deloitte and McKinsey vying for her talent, imagining Accenture knocking on her door with endless opportunities. Yet, as fate would have it, she graduated just as a global recession hit, and her career plans took an unexpected turn.
This twist in her story inspired her to revisit her passion for writing, resulting in her debut novel, which launched in 2015 to widespread acclaim, receiving stellar reviews across India’s top publications. Her success led to an interview with Doordarshan, India’s national broadcaster.
Vani’s journey next led her into non-fiction with Flowers Forever, published in the United States by Los Angeles-based World Wide Art Books. The book received rave reviews, and she was profiled by Hindustan Times, Open Magazine, Lifestyle Magazine, Quint, and Daily Post.
Vani’s next novel, Seconds Later, delved into the world of fame with an intriguing romantic thriller that has steadily climbed the charts since its release. Her work has been featured by international media houses like Transcontinental Times, along with The Tribune, Sunday Guardian, Dainik Bhaskar, Indian Express, Yugmarg, and Doordarshan. The popular anchor and celebrity Cyrus Broacha also featured her and her book on his show, Cyrus Says. Her upcoming novel, Mr. Joshi’s Bride, explores the lively adventures of a young NRI man on his quest to find his “perfect partner” — the Indian way.
Beyond writing, Vani discovered a profound calling in energy healing and personal transformation. She is a sought-after NLP coach, Reiki healer, psychic, Akashic Records reader, and certified Past Life Regression Therapist, with a global practice reaching clients across the US, UK, Europe, Canada, India, and Australia.
Offering a wide range of transformative sessions, including Future Life Progression and Life between Lives, Vani helps clients unlock deeper insights, release limitations, and embrace their highest potential. Her podcast on Spotify, where she hosts conversations with fellow authors and shares discussions on Reiki healing, brings her passion for transformation to a wider audience.
Vani’s latest project is a self-help book designed to empower women, while she continues to entertain her readers with more fiction and non-fiction on the horizon. Rooted in her dedication to healing, transformation and personal growth, her work reflects a deeper soul calling to uplift others, elevate collective consciousness, and make a lasting impact—one heartwarming story and one healing session at a time.
