Well, hello! Thank you for stopping by. Grab a cup of tea, get cozy, and join me on this journey of self-discovery.

The Tuesday Tapestry is a biweekly newsletter that examines the common threads of humanity that weave us together.

It’s an ever-evolving space that embodies the various facets that make us who we are: our cultural identities, our relationships, our hardships, our hobbies, our joys.

On the surface level, each of these components may seem disparate, but the deeper we look, the more we realize how interconnected they are. Together they come together, forming the figurative tapestry that depicts our lives.

Above all, this newsletter is an invitation to push back against the fast-paced, output-focused society many of us find ourselves in, and instead, take a pause and look within.

The world needs your unique gifts and perspectives. I hope that my words will help you acknowledge your talents and use them to connect with your inner creator and feel stronger in the midst of life’s uncertainties.


About the Author

Well, hello!

My name is Brina Patel and I’m the writer behind The Tuesday Tapestry.

I’m an Indian-American twenty-something based in Northern California with an unwavering love for books, music, travel, languages, my Maltese, and deep conversations.

Writing, for me, has always been less of a hobby and more of a necessity — a form of empowerment and unapologetic self-expression; a way to reclaim my experiences and identity in a noisy world.

Words are also a powerful form of connection. They bring to light our sources of shame and sorrow, allowing us to chart a clearer course forward. When we share our stories, we let others know that — no matter what they’ve been through — they’re not alone.

That is my mission here: to allow yourself to feel seen; to own your story, wherever you happen to be in your journey.

Always on the lookout for the best reads.

What To Expect

As a subscriber to The Tuesday Tapestry, here’s what you’ll receive:

  • Personal essays about mental health, creativity, and travel

  • Book recommendations and links to other creative resources

  • Reflection questions to help you identify changes in your own life and pinpoint areas for growth

Each new edition of the newsletter goes directly to your inbox every other Tuesday!


Before You Go…

If you’d like me to spotlight your book, newsletter, YouTube channel, or other creative project, please reach out! I’m always looking to amplify emerging and diverse voices.

My email address is brina@brinapatelwriter.com.

And if you’re enjoying my posts, please subscribe to The Tuesday Tapestry by clicking the link below!

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(Bree-nuh). Writing about mental health, creativity, and travel through my perspectives as a first-generation South Asian American. Words in BUSINESS INSIDER, WELL+GOOD, POPSUGAR, and more.