About
A mother, founder & lifelong learner.
Ekta’s work sits at the intersection of journalism, education and emotional intelligence — held together by one belief: families heal when they feel safe enough to be honest.
About Ekta
More than a coach — a mother, founder & lifelong learner.
Ekta Kumar’s journey began in journalism, where she spent years understanding stories, people, communication and human emotion. From CNN IBN to CNBC TV18 and India Today TV, she worked with some of the brightest minds in Indian media — building resilience, leadership and emotional intelligence along the way.
But motherhood changed everything. Navigating parenting, relationships, career transitions and emotional overwhelm inside a nuclear family, she experienced firsthand the silent struggles so many families carry quietly.
That journey led her toward deeper learning — from building Learn and Shine, a holistic activity centre for children, to becoming a certified parenting and life coach. Gradually, her deeper mission revealed itself: helping families reconnect emotionally.
Today, through Mindful Family Circle, she helps parents rebuild partnership, create emotionally safe homes and raise conscious children with compassion and awareness.
The Newsroom Years
A decade behind India’s biggest stories.
Before Mindful Family Circle, Ekta spent years inside the country’s most demanding newsrooms — at CNN IBN, CNBC TV18 and India Today TV — learning the language of people, pressure and human emotion. These quiet archives carry the foundation of the listener and coach she is today.
CNN IBN
CNN IBN newsroom — Desk Editor years.
India Today TV
With veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai.
CNBC TV18
The CNBC TV18 team — prime-time production.
CNBC TV18
Alongside Shereen Bhan, off-camera.
CNN IBN
Behind the screens — a working newsroom day.
India Today TV
India Today TV — Sr. News Producer & Copy Editor.
Newsroom
With a mentor who shaped early editorial instincts.
CNN IBN
The colleagues who became chosen family.
Off-Air
A photo exhibition — stories beyond the screen.
Personal archives · 2007 — 2018
Learn and Shine · 2018 — Present
The classroom that became a calling.
Learn and Shine began as a holistic activity centre — phonics, grammar, craft, chess, art and play. But for Ekta it became something deeper: years of watching children up close revealed how much of their confidence, voice and emotional safety begins at home, with their parents. This is where the work that became Mindful Family Circle quietly took root.
Phonics
One-on-one reading — meeting every child where they are.
Workshop
Friendship Day at Learn and Shine.
Tricky Tree
A full house — phonics & grammar batch.
Workshop
Inside the classroom — joy as method.
Craft
Friendship bracelets — small rituals, big belonging.
Hands-on
Sensory play & messy learning.
Craft
Quiet craft circle — patience and presence.
Workshop
Bookmark monsters — every child a maker.
Moments
The reward of teaching — their joy.
Moments
Celebration day — the room full of laughter.
7+ yrs
Teaching children directly
300+
Students mentored at Learn and Shine
Certified
Jolly Phonics & Grammar Teacher
The Journey
A quiet path — from newsrooms to nurturing homes.
Every chapter shaped how Ekta listens, leads and holds space for families today.
Foundations
BA Honours Journalism — Delhi University
Built communication foundations and storytelling abilities.
Foundations
PG Diploma in Human Resources — Symbiosis
Deepened understanding of people, behaviour and organisational culture.
Newsroom
CNN IBN — Desk Editor
Three years learning media operations, communication, teamwork and people management.
Newsroom
CNBC TV18 — Sr. News Producer
Expanded media expertise on prime-time shows while balancing evolving personal responsibilities.
Inner Shift
Motherhood Journey
Experienced firsthand the emotional realities of parenting, marriage, identity shifts and family dynamics.
Newsroom
India Today TV — Sr. News Producer & Copy Editor
Worked alongside industry leaders like Shereen Bhan and Rajdeep Sardesai.
Building
Founded Learn and Shine
A holistic activity centre for children — phonics, grammar, chess, art, yoga, dance and creative learning.
Adapting
COVID Transition
Successfully adapted learning programs into online formats, continuing to support children and families.
Craft
Parenting & Life Coaching Certification
Deepened expertise in emotional wellness, parenting systems and mindful communication.
Mission
Birth of Mindful Family Circle
A research-backed community helping parents align parenting styles, rebuild emotional connection and strengthen family systems.
Impact
500+ Families Impacted
Helped families strengthen emotional connection and improve parent-child relationships.
Storytelling, Literature & Social Impact
One purpose, expressed through many forms.
Across journalism, education, literature, theatre and community building, Ekta’s work returns to a single thread — creating emotionally aware families and a more compassionate society.
Contributing Author
In 2 world record holder books celebrating powerful human stories.
Founder
Mindful Family Circle — a research-backed parenting community.
500+ Families
Supported across India through coaching and workshops.
Former Sr. News Producer
At CNN IBN, CNBC TV18 and India Today TV.
Parenting & Life Coach
Certified in mindful, emotion-focused frameworks.
Emotional Intelligence
Certification from Arizona State University.
Jolly Phonics & Grammar
Certified Teacher trained in foundational literacy.
Theatre for Social Change
Performances highlighting human stories and social issues.
Awards & Literature
Recognised as a coach. Celebrated as an author.
From parenting platforms to national author stages — Ekta’s work has been recognised for the depth, honesty and impact it brings to families and readers alike.
Coaching RecognitionSuper Family Award 2024
Certified Parent & Life Coach — recognised by Easy Parenting Hub for her contribution to conscious parenting.
Literary HonourIndia Authors Academy — Author Award
Honoured on the Author Awards stage as a contributing author in two world-record holder books.
A Gentle Invitation
You don’t have to navigate parenting alone.
Whether you are struggling with communication, emotional disconnect, parenting stress — or simply seeking a more conscious family life — you are welcome here.
Explore the community
Discover circles, workshops and resources at the Mindful Family Circle website.