Anusha was about to embark on a long trip abroad when we met through a mutual friend. We instantly had conversations about anything and everything, and our friendship blossomed naturally. The night before Anusha left, despite the timing, Adam asked her to be his girlfriend. She said yes & we stayed connected daily through messages. Even from afar, our friendship quickly grew into love. Anusha eventually made her way back to Adam, and we began building our beautiful intercultural life together.

Our favorite memory is from February 7, 2023, because it’s the day we finally achieved our goal of becoming small business owners. It was a validating day of joy, celebration, and togetherness after years of risk, leaving our jobs, and sacrificing financial comfort for our long-term vision. We chose a path few would dare to take, rooted in purpose, not guarantees, trusting that with heart and resilience, it would all be worth it. There aren't enough words to describe how that day felt.

Despite the love we share, some family members on both sides still struggle to accept us due to our different cultures & religions. If we win, we could afford to take a short work break and travel to India so Adam & his mom can finally meet Anusha’s mom in person for the first time. After 9 years, we could finally get married in an intimate intercultural ceremony with the 2 women who mean the most to us by our side. Win or not, we're proud to share our story & are determined to make it happen.