Deepa Lakshmin is a versatile journalist and content strategist whose work spans some of the most influential digital media platforms—including MTV News, National Geographic, Vox, and Atlas Obscura. With a sharp editorial eye and a deep understanding of digital storytelling, she’s helped shape the online presence and voice of major brands, including Meta’s B2B blogs and The Daily Beast. Currently, she serves as the Director of Social Media at Lonely Planet, where she fuses her love of travel with her expertise in audience engagement.

Raised outside Philadelphia, Deepa also shares a strong cultural connection to Bengaluru, India, where she spent summers with family and nurtured a cross-continental identity. Her writing often explores this intersection of place and self, diving into themes of belonging, sober living, and the personal transformations that happen when you travel solo. She's especially passionate about empowering women to venture independently and find joy in their own company—reflected in her work across travel and wellness platforms.

Beyond her professional accolades, Deepa brings a warm, relatable voice to her storytelling—whether she’s curating content or documenting her own adventures. Her social media presence, especially on Instagram and Twitter (@deepa), features a mix of travel insights, candid reflections, and adorable cat photos. Through her words and work, she champions curiosity, authenticity, and the transformative magic of seeing the world with open eyes.