Preeti Shenoy is an influential Indian author, speaker, and illustrator, recognized as one of the top five highest-selling authors in India. She stands out as the highest-selling woman writer in the country and is featured on Forbes' longlist of the most influential celebrities in India. Her work has been translated into many languages, making a significant impact globally.
Preeti's literary contributions have been acknowledged with numerous awards, such as the 'Indian of the Year' award in 2017 by Brands Academy and the Academia Award for Business Excellence by the New Delhi Institute of Management. She was also a recipient of the '100 Young Indian Women Achievers Award' in the Powerful Leader category.
Her books, known for their simplicity and readability, address serious issues like mental health, gender inequality, socio-economic class divide, relationship dynamics, and challenges faced by young adults. Her literary accomplishments extend beyond full-length books to short stories and poetry published in magazines such as Conde Nast and Verve. She also wrote a weekly column for The Financial Chronicle for many years.
Beyond writing, Preeti is a motivational speaker, having delivered talks at premier educational institutions and corporate organizations like KPMG, ISRO, Walmart, Infosys, and Accenture. An avid fitness enthusiast and artist, she specializes in portraiture and illustrated journals. Her interests include travel, blogging, and yoga.
Preeti has represented India at several international literature festivals, including those in Birmingham, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. Her achievements have been recognized by media outlets such as BBC World, Cosmopolitan, The Hindu, Verve, and The Times of India.