Tina Sequeira
AUTHOR +MENTOR + FOUNDER
Tina Sequeira is an award-winning author, mentor, and founder of Read Write Away and StammerStars. Her writing has reached more than 50 million readers worldwide through digital platforms. In her work, she explores literature, culture, gender, and inclusion, and how they shape human experience and society. Through storytelling, mentorship, and creative initiatives, Tina helps individuals discover their voice, imagination, and purpose.
THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE
t.i.n.a
In a digital age shaped by trends, Tina stands for timeless truths.
Her name — T.I.N.A — reflects a simple belief.
“There Is No Alternative to being unapologetically YOU.”
- Our quirks are strengths.
- Our truth is power.
- Our stories deserve to be told.
Tina has spent more than two decades in the digital content space. Reading fuels her creativity, while writing lets her craft stories that resonate, inspire, and delight.
She’s an advocate for the joy and power of reading and writing—tools she believes are more important than ever in the digital era—for creativity, communication, and critical thinking.
As the founder of Read Write Away and StammerStars, Tina creates safe, inclusive spaces where imagination, self-expression, and storytelling thrive.
Joy of reading.
WRITING for love.
SPEAKING YOUR TRUTH.
A sweet escape into stories
Entrepreneurship and MENTORSHIP
Tina helps ignite your
think-and-ink process.
Tina holds an MBA in Marketing and Human Resources and brings a diverse professional background spanning multinational corporations such as Microsoft India and NCR Corporation, along with startups, educational institutions, and creative ventures.
After several years abroad in the United States, Tina returned to India in 2016 and began exploring a deeper calling—writing, teaching, and mentoring.
What began as a serendipitous teaching opportunity soon evolved into a passion for helping others discover their voice. Tina has since mentored students, writers, and aspiring creators through workshops, talks, and creative programs.
She is the founder of Read Write Away, a creative initiative that nurtures the joy of reading and writing, and StammerStars, a community celebrating voices that speak differently and encouraging confidence, expression, and communication diversity.
Tina has conducted workshop sessions on writing, blogging, and content marketing for institutions such as Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK), St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad, HerKey, Bookosmia, and Half Baked Beans publications. As a mentor, Tina helps participants strengthen their voice, sharpen their ideas, and grow their storytelling confidence.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Earning Her Stripes
Tina’s work as a writer, educator, and storyteller has earned recognition across literary, media, and social platforms. She is the recipient of the Rashtriya Gaurav Award (2019) in association with the Government of Telangana and the GrandQueens Leadership Award (2020 & 2022) by Lions Clubs International.
Her writing has also received honours including:
• Orange Flower Awards by Women’s Web — Writing on Work (2017) and Humour (2022)
• Women Lit of the Year Award (2020) — I.N.S.P.I.R.E Beyond Motherhood Awards
• Nari Samman Puraskar (2020) and Golden Star Award (2020) — Literoma
• Best Book of the Year — AAGHAAZ 2K20 Awards in association with Amazon India
Her poetry has been featured on The HyperTexts, founded by award-winning American poet Michael R. Burch. The platform has been described by Oxford University as “dynamic and challenging” with a “different approach” to contemporary poetry. She was also recognised among the Gifted Authors to Watch Out For in the WE Kamala Das Poetry Awards (2020–21).
As a columnist and cultural commentator, she has contributed to platforms such as Women’s Web and YouthKiAwaaz, which named her among the Top 35 Writers of 2017 and Top 20 Writers of 2020. Her work has led to collaborations with organisations including Plan International, Accenture, Tanishq, Nestlé, and HarperCollins.
Fun fact: Tina was once invited to appear on a BBC UK radio program, which she had to decline due to scheduling and personal commitments.
BELIEVER
CREATIVITY. BALANCE. EMPATHY.
Through her writing, mentorship, and initiatives, Tina celebrates the magic of stories to shape identity, foster empathy, and spark meaningful change.
She believes her purpose is not only to spread joy through creativity but also to inspire reflection and insight by speaking her truth.
Tina is deeply invested with ideas and actions that transcend economic, racial, gender, and social divides in the pursuit of a more equitable world.
