As an only child, latchkey kid, introvert, and first-generation immigrant, Devi Vallabhaneni grew up observing patterns in people and places as a source of comfort, safety, and beauty, which became her compass to navigate uncertainty in new environments. Her Indian-American immigrant family prioritized education and stability, pursuing a traditional business career and a Harvard MBA. Wanting more agency and meaning, she changed her life’s orientation to focus on beauty as an antidote to life’s ups and downs.

The Inheritance, speaks to the pursuit of perfection instilled in her youth, tempered by her innate desire to explore beauty and nature.