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About Shree

University of Washington: BA in Journalism - Harvard Kennedy School: Political Science

- Stanford University: Business Scaling- Yale University: MFA-level Theater Courses

Family Businesses - Shree's Truck Stop -Shree's Gas Stations

Shree's family installed one of the largest American flags to honor the country's veterans.
It has now become a landmark in Washington, seen by 18 million people annually

Selling gas at zero profit so families can go further
Providing affordable housing for our employees, so they can save money on rent

Mama

Papa

Mama Ekta Saini —

Academic trailblazer: Earned her master's degree in English at just 16 in India.
A devoted friend: Always showing up for those she loves.
Book lover
Creative gift giver
Born in Abohar, Punjab

Papa Sanjay Saini — The Silent Leader

A quiet pillar of strength
Leads through actions
Never missed a day of work
Passionate about financial independent.
Movie enthusiast: Loves films
Very Strict - All about business talk.
Born in Ludhiana, Punjab

Brother John Saini —

Helps with family business
Off the grid
Graduated from NYU

Family business

Dog mama

Meet Charlie- my angel son

Tiny happiness coach.
Reminds us that joy is simple: show up, wag your tail, and love people big.
Born in Washington state December 2020

PACEMAKER PATIENT

BURNS SURVIVOR

Age 12 — A Pacemaker

Born with complete heart block, so no one can break my heart :)
One of the youngest pacemaker recipients in the world
A childhood interrupted: While most 12-year-olds were getting braces, I was getting a battery for life.
A lifetime of 6-8 heart surgeries
Told I could never dance again.
Faith: Through countless hours of practice, I regained my strength
Became a National Ambassador for the American Heart Association, turning my painful experience into hope for others.

Age 20 — Surviving Severe Facial Burns, from car accident

Unimaginable suffering: Even crying was excruciating. My tears burned as they traveled down my injured cheeks.
Focusing on solutions: I put physical fans in my dorm room, so I could cooldown my face and ease it from relentless burning.
Choosing purpose over pain: Despite my injuries, I returned straight to school. Studying gave me hope and something I could control.
Choosing purpose over pain: Despite my face, I returned straight to college. Studying gave me hope and something I could control.
On campus, I wore a large sun hat to hide my face from UV lights and cover my face from mask

How to overcome challenges

1. Radical Acceptance — Accept Your Reality without denial or resistance. Acceptance doesn't mean approval; it means recognizing reality so you can move forward.

2. Mindset Shift — from "Why is this happening to me?" to “What can I do about it?” "What can I learn from this?"

3. Take Action — Apply your solutions with courage, consistency, and determination. Progress comes from action, not intention alone.

The power of human spirit can conquer all

Grandpa Tilak Raj Sachdeva

Prince of patience
A sincere, hardworking shopkeeper and so generous to his employees.
Never missed a day of work
Loves our daily morning walks sharing stories, and enjoying life's simple joys.
Zen

Grandma Vijay Laksmi

A strong, spirited queen
Full of passion, personality, and compliments.
A dedicated school principal and teacher:
A passionate cook: Brings our family together through her delicious homemade meals.

Rajeev papa uncle

Patience Prince
Never heard him say a ill word about anyone
Wish he would enjoy life more
Most loving guide: Grateful for his wisdom, encouragement, and unwavering support.

Fun Fact —My dad's older brother, Rajeev Papa, married my mom's older sister, Shelly Mom!
Then my dad Sanjay married my mom Ekta.
So a set of brothers Rajeev and Sanjeev
married a set of sisters Shelly and Ekta.

Our Family's Double Love Story!

Shelly auntie

Loves listening to her guru tapes
A very proud mother
I lovingly call her "2mama" since I always saw her as my second mom

Raisin cousin

Model and dentist
My beloved cousin: Someone whose accomplishments I love celebrating.

Proud friend-one of my favorite titles

Friendship is my joy: I believe true service begins with how we love and uplift those closest to us.
The video below captures a way I love celebrating my friends!
For birthdays, engagements, weddings, and special milestones, I create personalized posters signed by our friends, reminding them how deeply loved and appreciated they are all year long.

Pride myself as someone others can count on: Always create a safe space for friends, as they navigate life's challenges, from heartbreak, job applications, or need a little encouragement.
Nothing makes me happier than encouraging my friends and celebrating their dreams.

Mama Ekta Saini —

Papa Sanjay Saini — The Silent Leader

Brother John Saini —

Family business

Age 12 — A Pacemaker

Age 20 — Surviving Severe Facial Burns, from car accident​

1. Radical Acceptance — Accept Your Reality without denial or resistance. Acceptance doesn't mean approval; it means recognizing reality so you can move forward.

2. Mindset Shift — from "Why is this happening to me?" to “What can I do about it?” "What can I learn from this?"

3. Take Action — Apply your solutions with courage, consistency, and determination. Progress comes from action, not intention alone.

Fun Fact —My dad's older brother, Rajeev Papa, married my mom's older sister, Shelly Mom!

Then my dad Sanjay married my mom Ekta.

So a set of brothers Rajeev and Sanjeev

married a set of sisters Shelly and Ekta.

Pride myself as someone others can count on: Always create a safe space for friends, as they navigate life's challenges, from heartbreak, job applications, or need a little encouragement.

Age 20 — Surviving Severe Facial Burns, from car accident