My Story

Hi, my name is Arindam...

Born and raised in an Indian family based in Kolkata, a place also known well as ‘the city of joy’, I consider myself hugely fortunate to have got the opportunity to meet Mother Teresa at a very early age. Deeply inspired by her words and work, the experience of seeing her left an indelible impression in my young mind. Hailing from a family of bankers, soon after finishing University, I was drawn towards chasing an MBA degree to join the financial services industry as a third generation banker, and from there, years flew by, until in my late thirties, I realised a deep void inside me despite most materialistic pleasures that my corporate job could afford. This was when I first started reflecting on my personal purpose. Who was I? Why did I exist? 

Trying to find answers, it didn’t take me long since to realise that the thought of giving back was long buried as a latent force within me. It was time for me to nourish my soul. In 2017, I happily decided to put an end to my 18 years of successful corporate career and chose to work with people who had complex learning disabilities. They say time flies when you are pursuing your passion. The same was in my case. After spending 7 years in this sector, I felt the urge to amplify the impact of what I do on the wider community. Thus, I embarked on my own venture ‘Sailing Towards Light’ that I envisioned would aim to help people to sail forward in their own unique journeys of holistic fulfilment. My entrepreneurial endeavour is underpinned by the values and principles of authenticity, balance, compassion and empowerment, and through the same I aim to instil confidence and motivation in you to seek purpose, re-discover self and find a harmonious balance of mind, body and spirit as you navigate your unique life challenges.