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Sonam Lama

(She/Her)
Kathmandu
As seen in: Mongabay, Illumination, Scroll.in, myRepública, Nepali Times, OnlineKhabar, The Record Nepal, Mongabay India
Covers:  Environment, Social Justice, Human Rights, Science and Research
Staff Writer @mongabayOrg Previously Fellow @nepalimjn @earthjournalism @KASMediaAsia @ateneo_acfj alum

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Sonam Lama’s Biography

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I am a freelance multimedia journalist writing at the intersection of social and environmental justice spiced with a bit of science and research. Most of my stories tries to focus on underreported aspect within underrepresented and indigenous communities.
I am Yoga and meditation enthusiast, a keen learner who loves travelling and set on adventures!

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Bankariyas, indigenous people living by national parks in Nepal, deprived of fundamental rights

Bankariyas, indigenous people living by national parks in Nepal, deprived of fundamental rights

Following the legacy of hunter-gatherers for generations, foraging and exploring deeper for food has been an …

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Bankariyas, indigenous people living by national parks in Nepal, deprived of fundamental rights

Bankariyas, indigenous people living by national parks in Nepal, deprived of fundamental rights

The sunbeams piercing through banana leaves fall upon Bankariya huts in Musedhap, Makawanpur. As the morning …

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Ripples of Thirst: Kathmandu's ancient hiti system awaits revival

Ripples of Thirst: Kathmandu's ancient hiti system awaits revival

Ripples of Thirst echoes the stories of the centuries-old stone sprouts, also known as hitis, that have been …

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Indigenous Magar's Bheja system preserving forests in Nepal

Indigenous Magar's Bheja system preserving forests in Nepal

Nirumaya Rana Magar starts off her daily routine before the sun wakes up in Siluwa, a village tucked in an ea…

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Rooftop agriculture on the roof of the world

Rooftop agriculture on the roof of the world

Green onions grown recycling plastic waste at Manandhar's rooftop. Photo: BIJAYA MANANDHAR hen the Covid-19 p…

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What COP27 means for Indigenous Peoples of Nepal

What COP27 means for Indigenous Peoples of Nepal

In Surkhet, a district located about 600 km away from Kathmandu, 38-year-old Dilmaya Tharu's daily routine be…

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My Fascination With a 10 Minute Workday

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By Sonam Lama, Dr Mehmet Yildiz
| Illumination Verified
I first read The Four-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss when I was in college. And to say that book blew my mind is an understatement. Guys, that fucking book changed my life, my mindset, my whole paradigm, and outlook on life. In fact, I attribute a Large part of my success and reason for traveling over seasons to being able to have the courage to take the risk to travel to Mongolia, Thailand, coming to Paul, India, and to the four-hour work week.
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The Secret Power of Show-Up-Ability (TLDR: You Achieve What You Want)

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By Sonam Lama, Dr Mehmet Yildiz
| Illumination Verified
Just showing up is a secret to winning more. In fact, it’s actually more than half the battle. By just showing up, you are 80% of the way there, and the remaining 20% is literally a layup. I can’t tell you how many times just showing up has created so many opportunities just from sheer serendipity, luck, and being in the right place at the right time. As a father, Husband, Basketball Trainer, and fitness trainer, many days I’m exhausted and running on E.
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Will You Keep Going, Iterate, And Be Relentless On Finding A Solution In The Pursuit of Your Ultimate Goal?

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By Sonam Lama, Dr Mehmet Yildiz
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We curate & disseminate outstanding stories from diverse domains to create synergy. Inquiries: https://digitalmehmet.com/ Subscribe to our content marketing strategy: https://drmehmetyildiz.substack.com/ Guys, this is a pretty vulnerable post. Right now, I’m struggling. How? Well, I’m struggling to grow my newsletter, my subscribers to my email list, and make money online. I’m stuck at 16 subscribers. 16. That’s the number. We were at 18 a few days ago, but two people unsubscribed. So, here I am.
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