Shaill is a poet and storyteller whose debut collection, The UnBecoming, explores what it means to fall apart as a way of coming home to oneself. Born in India, raised across the Middle East, and now rooted in Austin, Texas, she brings a rare global perspective to the themes of belonging, identity, grief, healing, and feminine resilience. Shaill is not just a poet, but a storyteller who holds space for vulnerability and rebellion, often saying, “You were never falling apart — you were becoming.” Her voice is meditative yet unapologetic, poetic yet grounded — the kind that resonates deeply with listeners who are navigating change, identity shifts, or the quiet unraveling of who they once were. The UnBecoming is her first book, published by Marigold Press. It is a love letter to those in the midst of transformation — the ones who are learning to shed, to burn, and to bloom again. Our conversation explores her courage, vulnerability and truth telling as she shares her journey and why poetry served as the medium for her truest expression. The UnBecoming is a heroes journey where each one of us is at the centre of our lives as we navigate coming home to ourselves.
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