Overview

• At 19, Karaza moved from Chicago to Mumbai for an art-teaching role she had never discussed with her employer and knew nothing about, including her salary, school location or housing.
• Her recent Instagram post reflecting on that leap went viral as users praised her bravery and related to the uncertainty of bold life changes.
• Over ten years, she became fluent in Hindi and forged lifelong bonds while adapting to Mumbai’s fast-paced culture and challenges.
• In 2020, Karaza launched Harakaat, a fashion label blending South Asian aesthetics with Western streetwear, and later co-founded Mehal House, a creative studio and lifestyle brand.
• Karaza credits Mumbai with teaching her the art of hustle, inspiring her creative ventures and giving her a profound sense of freedom and personal growth.