Sophia Lorena Benjamin was born and grew up in tonca Miramar, in the gorgeous state of Goa. After graduating from Dhempe college of Arts and Science, she worked as a program announcer for Goa Doordarshan, and enjoyed a successful corporate career at Citibank Goa and Citigroup Dubai. Sophia likes expressing herself and encouraging others through creative writing. She has been counted on by Goan village folk to write letters for loved ones living abroad. Life experiences are where her inspirations come from, mostly people and places. She is a confidence and communications coach who has written for local and international newspapers and magazines. Fashion, Goan fish curry rice, songs, folklore, the beach and her family are some of the simpler things that she adores.