Writer. Founder. Mother. A voice shaped by many cultures, many homes, and a lifelong curiosity about what steadiness truly means.
Who I Am
I'm Svetlana Kaz — a founder, writer, and mother of two.
My work sits where inner clarity meets practical leadership. I build things that help women understand themselves better, and I write about the emotional intelligence behind ambition, identity, and becoming.
My Path
I was born in Siberia, grew up in a family marked by early loss, and spent my twenties moving across India, the UK, and eventually the US.
Living across cultures shaped the way I see people, relationships, and the quiet inner patterns that influence how we lead and create.
I've navigated international moves as a partner, rebuilt my identity more than once, and raised two children while growing multiple companies.
These experiences gave me perspective, depth, and taught me the kind of steadiness that isn't loud or performative — just grounded and real.
What I Build
I've spent the last six years creating in women's health and emotional wellbeing:
- Strawberry Health — reimagining hormonal clarity and education for women
- Ocean Notes — my voice in its most natural form: reflections on identity, emotional steadiness, and the moments that shape us
- Workshops & Speaking — leadership and self-awareness through a lens that is analytical, emotional, and human
- Writing — the thread connecting all of it: curiosity, honesty, and clear-eyed reflection
My work is about understanding ourselves with more precision, and building a life that feels internally anchored.
What Informs My Work
- living across continents
- being a mother while pursuing deep ambition
- navigating systems as an immigrant woman
- leading teams through uncertainty
- building companies while raising a family
- observing human behavior with precision
- and continually writing my way into clarity
These are the real roots of my voice.
What I'm Creating Now
- Ocean Notes episodes
- Essays on identity, clarity, and ambition
- Retreats and workshops for women
- Strawberry Health to support women's health and wellbeing
A Quiet Invitation
If my world intersects with yours — through leadership, motherhood, writing, or the search for a more grounded way of being — you're welcome here.