#Queensofbloggiwood- Meet Priyanka Joshi – An incredible journey of stay strong & Raising mental health awareness!

Hi everyone!
Thank you so much for your love and appreciation for series #Queensofbloggiwood. I am so glad that you are finding the interviews inspiring and learning a lot from these accomplished women.
So, next in series, I am again excited to share interview with another wonderful and one of my favorite bloggers (and poetess) from our blogging industry.
I am talking about one of the finest mental health awareness blogger, author, podcaster Priyanka Joshi.
I am sure there is no need to make a formal introduction but for those who are new to blogging industry, Priyanka is Listed under the top 75 mental health bloggers. She is a Founder of Sanity Daily and has a mission to spread mental health awareness and help her readers prioritize their mental health. Also, she is a SHEROES champion, Amazon approved Influencer, social media influencer, poetess, and mother to a 7-year-old.
She is awarded with “Humanitarians of the year 2020” award.
She has started some amazing mental health Initiatives like Humanity Ki Chain, Letter of Compassion and Voices and she is featured among the top bloggers on multiple platforms. Her blogging journey has been featured by YourStory, SHEROES, EatMyNews, TalksoPedia, WomenWithGifts, and YouthKiAwaaz.
Along with these, she is also a certified NLP and Mindfulness practitioner. She conducts webinars and sessions on stress management with Institutes and Women groups. she is author of “26 Days and 26 Ways for a happier you” and” Ardhaviram”. Impressively, she has won many awards for her work. Slowly, she is embarking on her entrepreneur journey.
She manages 3 blogs, a YouTube channel, and a Podcast dedicated to spreading mental health awareness.
Personally, I got a chance to get connected with her during #BlogchatterA2Z challenge 2019, and I really got impressed with her incredible journey of fighting with depression and now, raising mental health awareness with constant motivation and firm determination. The best thing that I like about Priyanka is that, despite with being highly accomplished, “She is so humble and down to earth”. I really admire her passion for her mission and want to say a big thanks for taking out time from her busy schedule and share her incredible journey with me and my readers.
Interview with Priyanka Joshi from Sanitydaily.com

Q.1 What was the biggest struggle that you have faced in your blogging/entrepreneur journey? And how had you overcome this?
A.1 I started writing in 2016 end and I created a personal blog, more of an open diary-blog named ” Virtual Siyahi. Totally unaware of the blogging world, I use to post just on a blog post in a month. I am an MBA in finance and have cleared 4 groups of CFA, with 6 years of corporate experience, I was totally bowled over how to proceed further.
But since the beginning I was very clear about what I want to do, I wanted to use my power of the pen to spread positivity and mental health awareness. The more I wrote, the more people started connecting with me and I realized I need to stay consistent with my blog and I use to write almost daily and I still do.
Today I have 3 blog sites with over 700 blogposts under my credit. Besides this, I have a Podcast and a YouTube channel. So, the biggest challenge was making myself heard amidst the crowd. And I think being patient and consistent helped me a lot. I dedicated a desk for writing, decorated with all the positive things, and decided daily working hours. I took blogging as a job that I have to do in order to live a purpose full life and it helped me.
Later in 2019, I created a professional blog. I did a few certification courses in SEO and SEM from Digital Vidya. I use to watch videos of popular bloggers to educate myself and I am still learning. I try to create useful content sticking to my niche, from MBA to an amateur blogger, to a top-listed mental health blogger now I conduct webinars and sessions to spread mental health awareness among teens, corporates, and institutions.
All this happened because I believed in my idea and never sat on it. I work selflessly to achieve my set goals.
Q, 2. Who is the most influential person in your life? And why?
My dad had been my biggest support, although he didn’t understand what I do. Sometimes he gets too confused to see a new me but he believes in me and motivated me to follow the path I have chosen for myself. His encouragement and motivation are indomitable and he is my biggest strength.
Q. 3 What is the exciting and most tiring part of your blogging/ entrepreneur journey?
A.3 The most exciting part is the thrill of making your own identity by creating something of your own and the biggest tiring part is to explain to people what you do. Since I was from a corporate background and an MBA, my friends and many family members still cannot digest this new career path I have chosen for myself. They just see me as someone showing off at social media or wasting my degree and caliber in being a poet or Lekhak.
Initially, it used to bother me, but my mission and the vision board is way broader than their criticism and with time you become used to such judgments, isn’t it? I will continue to do what I am doing because it will lead me to where I want to go.
Q.4 What is one strong piece of advice that you want to give to aspiring bloggers/entrepreneurs like me to go ahead in this challenging journey?
A.4 With my experience, I would say that forming a niche helps, building content around something you personally love to do helps you to put your best in it. Secondly, consistency with unique content is the king in the blogging world. Here are a few things I would like to say:
1.) Try to understand your audience, what they want to see, read, or learn, then create content to meet their needs help to form a better connection with readers.
2.) Understanding the audience’s intent takes time and requires deep research, so invest some time in trending topics within your niche. Learn SEO, create your own infographics/images using Canva or other software, maintain a content sheet/calendar to keep a tab on your published work.
3.) Regularly update your blog and promote it on social media channels.
I had learnt a lot from Priyanka’s incredible journey of stay strong and working on her mission of raising mental health awareness with amazing passion and firm determination. What are your thoughts? Please share with me!
This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘#BlogaberryDazzle’ hosted by Cindy and Noor Anand Chawla, and happily SPONSORED BY RRE Studios and SHOWCASE Events.
Read the previous post of this series here
52 Comments
Monidipa Dutta
I am a mental health counselor myself and it seems good when people talk about these topics. Priyanka Nair’s interview was really good. I must say!
admin
Thanks Monidipa. I am glad you like the post.
Sivaranjini Anandan
Priyanka the lioness I always fondly address her. She is just the kind of soul-lifting person in the community of bloggers.?????
Alpana Deo
Priyanka is a wonderful soul. I am proud to know her as a friend and co-blogger. Her journey has been incredible and we have so much to learn form her.
Dr. Rahat Sayyad
Thats a beautiful, insipiring journey shared by you. They say if you want to grow in life then look at people who are at a higher position than you. Your articles are ever so motivating.
admin
Thanks a lot Dr. Rahat. I am so glad you liked my articles.
mummatalks
It’s amazing that Priyanka through heral social media platforms is promoting and talking about mental health. It’s a very sensitive topic and needs a lot of momentum in the society.
admin
Yes alpana she is really inspiring. thanks a lot for your visit.
jhilmildsaha
Nothing can stop us if we are determined to do something. Priyanka’s journey is wonderful and inspiring. Thanks for coming up with this series.
Rakhi
When we meet women like Priyanka it gives us strength and resolve to work more towards our goal. Your initiative of bringing narrative to their lives is commendable.
Roma
Yet another powerful post Surbhi. I personally like the way priyanka has championed the cause for the past few years and it is so good to know more about her here
Sivaranjini Anandan
Priyanka the lioness is always an inspiration and such a soul-lifting person in the blogging community.
Abhijit Ray
A great interview of a good blogger and an accomplished author.
TripleAmommy
Really nice to know a bit more about prianka through your blog. I got familiarised with her and her work in 2020 through the a2z challenge and it has been a pleasure knowing her. It is so great to see how her consistency has paid off and her large body of work is really impressive.
priyanka chhabria
I loved reading the whole interview. She is such an inspiration. Mental health awareness is really important in today’s time and someone putting out so much efforts is appreciable
admin
Thanks sir.
Varsh
It takes courage to leave a settled professional life and venture into something new and unknown. Priyanka’s work and writing around mental health is commendable and deserved every bit of the applause it is getting. She’s a true inspiration!
Priyanka Nair
Thank you Surbhi , I am short of words to express how I am feeling right now. You just made my day with your kindness and beautiful words you chose to describe me. Thanks a lot!
Metamorphosis
I have heard one of the session where Priyanka was sharing her experience and importance of mental health. And I totally loved it. She is an inspiration . I too talk about mental health as an EQ Coach and would love to connect with her.
timble123
I am gald for your interviews. I get inspired by them.
shail
All your interviews are of such inspirational bloggers. I follow Priyanka and she is truly inspirational. Great inetrview.
Prerna Wahi
Priyanka seems inspiring and strong. Thanks for sharing a glimpse of her journey.
Cindy DSilva
Wow it is great to know that so many of the bloggers we have heard of, are actually doing other great things in life! Awesome job Surbhi!
simi sp
It is a indeed reading interview of priyanka and the discussion on mental health which most of them goes through…
The Champa Tree
This is such an inspiring interview. Every blogger would have faced the criticism of “wasting time on social media”. She has proven that with perseverance we can grow beyond judgements and criticisms.
momcaptureslife
I am glad to know more about Priyanka through your blog .I totally agree that consistency with unique content is the king in the blogging world.
Sindhu Vinod Narayan
Thank you surbhi..I’m really loving this series and yes it was indeed a great pleasure to know a out Priyanka from your post
Vasumathi
An inspiring intro Surbhi. Have been reading some of Priyanka’s posts and find them very relatable. While I dont consider myself an expert, I also propagate awareness about mental health. This is something that people still dont talk about or easily recognize in India. I feel my background in counselling and psychology helps with understanding these issues. Nice tips by her for budding bloggers.
Harjeet Kaur
Priyanka is an inspiration and I always look up to her. Great to know her personally and proud of how she is spreading so much positivity and helping other with mental health problems
Dr.Amrita Basu
Its inspiring to read about Priyanka’s journey.I admire her efforts to share the message of good mental health through her work.
myworldwitheira
I’m loving your Queens of Bloggiwood series Surbhi. They are so motivating and in each interview there is something inspiring. Thank you for introducing these queens ?
Payal Scribbles
A great insightful post especially for the ones struggling with Mental Health. 🙂
Sonia Madaan
I am glad I met her, the day I came across her since then I am following her. Her posts are amazing and inspiring.
Archana
Priyanka is an incredible inspiring soul. I love reading her articles in hind and english both. Every time I find myself amazed with her writing skill. I must say although so many people write but only few of the writer’s are able to imprint the mark on their readers mind Priyanka’s pen has this power. Another superhit round up of interview Surbhi.
Ritu
One of my favorite mental health bloggers. Priyanka is indeed an inspiration. I can totally relate to charting out one’s path and people questioning if we are wasting our education. Enjoyed your series and thank you for introducing the lovely ladies, Surbhi.
Neha Sharma
Loved reading this interview with Priyanka. She is one of my favorite bloggers and I truly admire her work. Her journey as a mental health blogger has been truly incredible and she’s a big inspiration for many people out there. I wish her luck in all her future endeavors.
mummatalks
The interview with Priyanka Nair is superb and its wonderful that she is using the power of pen to spread awareness on depression and also using her voice to help others. She is a true motivation.
Ruchie
I am loving this series of yours, great to know more about Priyanka, I am happy to know that her father inspire her to follow her dream. Such great tips Priyanka for bloggers!!
Abha Singh
Priyanka is an inspiration for bloggers. Never met her personally but her work shows her qualities. I follow her work she really motivates me for my blogging journey.
MeenalSonal Mathur
Virtual Shyahi is what connects me to Priyanka, her poetry hits the right chord with the readers. Yes friends and family are surprised by taking Blogging as a field, even we are asked these questions many times. Good to know more about Priyanka through this post.
Srishti Rajeev
Priyanka is a very humble person, her writing is straight forward and to the point, she is here with a purpose and an achievement is not having a corporate job or being qualified, It is how good you put to use your education, she is doing a wonderful job, I follow her from virtual siyahi and loved the name. She is creative and a very kind person. I was happy reading her interview.
MommyShravmusings
Priyanka is such a sweet person and her interview is really awesome. She is doing really a wonderful job on the Mental Health side with her podcasts, videos and blogs.
Amritha Srinath
Wow, Priyanka is such an inspiration. Reading about her journey is a reinforcement that if one wills and puts the desired efforts, they can surely succeed. Her blogs on mental health are so helpful and empowering. Thank you Surbhi for sharing interviews and details about such inspirational women.
Urvashi Nenawati
Priyanka has always discussed and emphasized on consistency in posting. She also advocates learning and doing things by self and growing in the process. She is brilliant and transparent to everyone alike
Outset Books
To handle so.many blogs, YouTube channel.and podcast wow. This is an amazing feat. With just two blogs it gets overwhelming for me already.
Amrit Kaur
Happy to meet her over this platform. Blogging is a passion to pen down our own thoughts to share with others. She is doing great by writing about mental health awareness.
Bhawna Shah
Priyanka is an influential person in the blogging word. She is doing a great work through her words. Her answers shows that how much she is organized and dedicated towards hr blogging.
bytetrails
With 3 blogsites, podcast and utube, she sure is an achiever. It’s lovely to know about her. best wishes.
momtasticworld
Loved reading this and quite an inspiration for all of us in the blogging world. Thank you for sharing your struggles and win with us, Priyanka 🙂
Jhilmil
I’m so glad that I got to know about Priyanka and what a beautiful soul she is. Indeed her journey is inspiring to many of us out here.
Ishieta
what a lovely interview of a blogger and human who is very lovely herself 🙂
it was inspiring to read about her, and her wanting to do more for the world.
Emma
Great post