Media Kit
I.K. Randhawa | Author & Internal Explorer
Official press materials, downloadable assets, and collaboration opportunities for businesses, journalists, podcasters, event organizers, and media professionals featuring I.K. Randhawa. British Punjabi Sikh author of Facing Fear, Finding You (December 2025), creator of The Fear Series and the Internal Explorer Protocol.
Quick Facts
Full Name: Inderpreet Kaur Randhawa
Author Name: I.K. Randhawa (pronounced I.K. Ran-dha-wa)
Nickname (preferred in conversation): Indi
Identity: British Punjabi Sikh, Female
Based In: United Kingdom
Occupation: Author, Internal Explorer
Genre: Self-Help, Personal Development, Internal Exploration
Debut Book: Facing Fear, Finding You (The Fear Series, Volume 1)
Launch Date: 1 December 2025
Book Length: 236 pages
Background: Six years training as solicitor (2018-2024), discovered Internal Exploration through journaling and writing (2020-2025)
Website: ikrandhawa.com
Contact: indi@ikrandhawa.com
Official Bios
50-Word Bio (Social Media, Short Intros)
I.K. Randhawa is a British Punjabi Sikh author and Internal Explorer guiding people through internal chaos towards peace and freedom. Her debut book, Facing Fear, Finding You (December 2025, 236 pages), introduces the Four Faces of Fear framework and Black Cat Metaphor (amplified internal dangers) to free you from fear.
150-Word Bio (Podcast Intros, Event Programs)
I.K. Randhawa (pronounced I.K. Ran-dha-wa) is a British Punjabi Sikh author and Internal Explorer on a mission to guide those suffering from internal chaos and emotional overwhelm through deep internal exploration, helping them find peace, purpose, and personal freedom.
While on her six year training to become a solicitor, Randhawa discovered the power of journaling during the 2020 COVID lockdown. When she failed her legal qualification exams in early 2024, she found unexpected freedom from her lifelong fear of failure. Inspired, Randhawa began writing her debut book, Facing Fear, Finding You (December 2025, 236 pages) while unknowingly developing Internal Explorer Protocol, her signature framework.
Randhawa is committed to exploring humanity's greatest internal challenges with an intuitive, soul-driven approach. From fear to trust, grief, integrity and much more, each book serves as a demonstration of inner exploration to empower readers to become Internal Explorers themselves.
300-Word Bio (Articles, Features, Detailed Press)
I.K. Randhawa (pronounced I.K. Ran-dha-wa) is a British Punjabi Sikh author and Internal Explorer on a mission to guide those suffering from internal chaos and emotional overwhelm through deep internal exploration toward peace, purpose, and personal freedom.
Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Randhawa spent six years training to become a solicitor (2018-2024), dedicating everything to a prestigious career path that looked perfect from the outside. During the 2020 COVID lockdown, while working from home and battling burnout, she discovered the transformative power of journaling—a simple practice that became her gateway to Internal Exploration.
In early 2024, Randhawa failed both parts of her Solicitor's Qualification Exam (SQE). Her lifelong fear of failure had come true and instead of devastation, she found freedom. Recognising the profound significance of her experience, she resigned from her legal career and spent 14 consecutive months writing her debut book, Facing Fear, Finding You (published in December 2025).
The book introduces Randhawa's original frameworks: the Four Faces of Fear (Physical/Internal × Temporary/Permanent) and the Black Cat metaphor for amplified internal dangers. The Internal Explorer Protocol—five pillars of Curious, Contrarian, Creative, Conscientious, and Critical Thinker—was created while writing her book, which she uses to guide people towards empowering self discovery.
Randhawa is committed to exploring humanity's greatest internal challenges with an intuitive, soul-driven approach rooted in personal experience rather than external research. The Fear Series is just the beginning of her mission to map the inner world, with future explorations planned for trust, integrity, grief, and beyond. Each book serves as a demonstration of inner exploration, empowering readers to become Internal Explorers themselves.
Book Information
Title: Facing Fear, Finding You
Subtitle: Build Inner Safety and Transform Your Relationship with Fear
Series: The Fear Series, Volume 1
Author: I.K. Randhawa
Publication Date: 1 December 2025
Page Count: 236 pages
Formats & Pricing:
eBook: £12.99 (available exclusively at ikrandhawa.com)
Paperback: £17.99 (UK) / $22.99 (US)
Hardcover: £21.99 (UK) / $27.99 (US)
ISBNs:
eBook: 979-8-89694-674-8
Paperback: 979-8-89694-675-5
Hardcover: 979-8-89694-676-2
Available:
eBook: ikrandhawa.com (PDF and EPUB formats)
Print: Amazon (Global), IngramSpark (UK/US)
Genre: Self-Help, Personal Development, Internal Exploration, Emotions, Fear & Anxiety
Book Description
What if the greatest enemy holding you back wasn’t outside you, but the fear you’ve never faced within?
In Facing Fear, Finding You, British Punjabi Sikh author I.K. Randhawa offers a raw, soulful guide to understanding fear—not as something to flee, but as a powerful teacher with the potential to reveal who you truly are.
Your scared self isn’t your true self. This book invites you to face that fear and uncover your true self, one honest, courageous step at a time.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
Distinguish between the Four Faces of Fear
Understand how you amplify dangers (Black Cat metaphor)
Break patterns of self-sabotage, doubt, and internalised anxiety
Identify how you’ve been responding to your unconscious permanent internal fears, and how to change that
Create emotional safety in an unpredictable world
Build internal safety skills that can actually serve you
Snap yourself out of automatic fear-responses using conscious responses
Blending poetic insight, sharp metaphors, and evocative illustrations, Randhawa’s debut is for anyone who’s ever felt frozen, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. You won’t find recycled advice here, only hard-earned truth and tender encouragement. Facing Fear, Finding You serves as a companion through your most overwhelming moments.
This powerful debut is also the first volume in The Fear Series, an exploration of internal fears and the courage it takes to overcome them.
Stop running. Start facing. Your freedom lives on the other side of fear.
What Makes This Book Unique
Original Frameworks:
Four Faces of Fear (temporary/permanent × physical/internal)
Black Cat metaphor (amplified internal dangers)
Created through the Internal Explorer Protocol (5 pillars: Curious, Contrarian, Creative, Conscientious, Critical Thinker)
Non-Traditional Approach:
Not therapy, coaching, or clinical psychology
No external research—pure intuitive internal exploration
14 months of isolated writing and discovery
Personal transformation story (law failure → freedom → authorship)
Representation:
British Punjabi Sikh female voice in personal development
First-generation law student turned author
Honest about unconventional credentials
Design & Style:
6 custom hand drawn engraving-style illustrations
Custom vintage scrollwork aesthetic
Accessible language for non-readers
Reflection prompts and practical exercises in every chapter
About the Book:
What inspired you to write Facing Fear, Finding You?
Can you explain the Four Faces of Fear framework?
What is the Black Cat metaphor, and why did you create it?
How is your approach different from traditional self-help or therapy?
Who is this book for, and who is it NOT for?
About Your Journey:
Tell us about the moment you failed your law exams, and how it changed your life.
How did you decide to become an author?
What was it like spending 14 months writing your first book?
Why did you choose to write without any external research?
About the Internal Explorer Protocol:
How did you create the Internal Explorer Protocol?
What does it mean to be an "Internal Explorer"?
Can you walk us through the five pillars of the Internal Explorer Protocol?
What do you mean when you say you want your readers to be Internal Explorers themselves?
How can someone start becoming an Internal Explorer?
About Fear & Personal Development:
Why do you think so many people struggle with internal fears?
What's one fear people should question immediately?
How do you distinguish between a fear that protects you and one that sabotages you?
What surprised you most while exploring fear for this book?
What's the difference between facing fear and fighting fear?
Looking Forwards:
This is Volume 1 of The Fear Series—what's coming in Volumes 2 and 3?
What other internal challenges do you plan to explore in future books?
What do you hope readers take away from this book?
Speaking & Collaboration Opportunities
I'm available for:
Interviews & Media:
Podcast interviews
Radio interviews
Written interviews (email Q&A)
Feature articles and profiles
Events & Speaking:
Virtual events and panel discussions
Speaking engagements (virtual and in-person)
Book readings and Q&As
Workshops on Internal Exploration
Author talks and presentations
Collaborations:
Creative partnerships with aligned brands wanting to create products inspired by my books
Guest blog posts and articles
Joint ventures with complementary authors/creators
Topics I Can Speak To
Internal Exploration & Personal Development:
The Internal Explorer Protocol and its five pillars
How to explore your inner world with curiosity vs. judgment
Distinguishing between fears that protect and fears that sabotage
Building internal safety in an unpredictable world
Fear & Anxiety:
The Four Faces of Fear framework (Physical/Internal × Temporary/Permanent)
Understanding unconscious permanent internal fears
The Black Cat metaphor: amplified internal dangers
Why "becoming fearless" isn't the goal (and what is)
Breaking patterns of self-sabotage and overthinking
The Writing & Creative Process:
Writing without external research: the isolated container method
From lawyer to author: a non-traditional creative journey
Spending 14 months on one book: the deep work approach
Balancing intuition and structure in creative work
Representation & Identity:
British Punjabi Sikh perspectives in personal development
First-generation experiences navigating career expectations
Finding your voice when you don't fit traditional molds
Building a creative career outside conventional paths
Life Transitions & Transformation:
Finding freedom through failure (failing the SQE exams)
Leaving a prestigious career to pursue your calling
COVID lockdown as catalyst for personal discovery
How to know when it's time to change paths
Audience Fit
I'm an excellent fit for audiences interested in:
Personal development and self-discovery
Mental wellness and emotional health
Overcoming fear, anxiety, and self-doubt
Non-traditional approaches to growth
Writing, creativity, and authorship
South Asian/British Punjabi representation
Career transitions and finding purpose
Women's empowerment and authentic living
My speaking style: Honest, understanding, direct, relatable, and empowering
Current Release
Facing Fear, Finding You
Build Inner Safety and Transform Your Relationship with Fear
Downloadable Assets
Author Photos
High-resolution headshots for press use:
Usage: Free for editorial use with proper credit: "Photo: I.K. Randhawa"
Book Cover Images
High-resolution cover images:
Usage: Free for promotional use related to Facing Fear, Finding You
Custom Assets
For specific requests (custom graphics, exclusive excerpts, specialised materials): Email indi@ikrandhawa.com
Typical turnaround: 7-10 business days for custom requests
What Readers Are Saying
"I learned to distinguish real fear, when the threat is truly present, from the fear that exists only in my mind. The fear of being unloved kept me in relationships where I wasn’t loved. The fear of not being enough kept me working in places where I felt unhappy, and so on. These fears do not protect — they destroy. And this book gives freedom."
Olga
“Her metaphors are powerful, such as describing the “permanent fears” as a colony of parasites that burrow deep into your mind, feeding on your weaknesses and doubts. And calling our internal fears "rats," is an apt depiction, since they are quick, sneaky and multiply when ignored!”
Grace
“I uncovered an unexpected money fear I hadn’t ever engaged with before—at almost 50 years old and as a lifelong student and explorer of all sorts of personal development work (including lots of work around money,) that’s a powerful testament to the value held within these pages!”
Crecia
Contact & Booking
For all media inquiries, interview requests, speaking engagements, and collaboration opportunities:
Primary Contact:
Email: indi@ikrandhawa.com
Website: ikrandhawa.com
Response Time:
I typically respond within 48 hours. For urgent requests, please note "URGENT" in the email subject line.
Based In:
United Kingdom (GMT/BST timezone)
FAQ'S
Answers
Find answers to common questions asked by the media.
Q: What's your availability for interviews and events?
A: I'm generally available for virtual interviews weekday afternoons (UK time) and some evenings. In-person speaking engagements require advance notice. Contact indi@ikrandhawa.com with your date/time preferences.
Q: Do you require payment for podcast interviews?
Q: Can you provide exclusive content or excerpts?
Q: Are you available for international speaking engagements?
Q: How should your name be pronounced?
Q: Can we use your photos and book cover in our promotional materials?
Q: Do you have a publicist or agent?
About The Fear Series
Facing Fear, Finding You is Volume 1 of The Fear Series, a planned trilogy exploring different dimensions of fear:
Volume 1: Facing Fear, Finding You (December 2025)
Focus: Understanding and facing unconscious permanent internal fears
Topics: Four Faces of Fear, Black Cat metaphor, Freezing and Running responses to fear, Beliefs, Power, Anger, and more.
Volume 2: [Title TBD] (in development)
Focus: Fighting unconscious permanent internal fear
Topics: Fighting fear, smart strategy, waiting, becoming, building dreams.
Volume 3: [Title TBD] (Planned)
Focus: Fear in relationships and society
Topics: Collective fears, fearful relationship dynamics, fearless communities
Beyond The Fear Series:
Future explorations planned for trust, integrity, grief, hope, shame, and other internal challenges.
Final Note
Thank you for your interest in my work. My mission is to explore humanity's greatest internal challenges and empower people to become Internal Explorers of their own inner worlds.
Whether you're looking for a podcast guest, event speaker, or collaborator, I'd love to connect and explore how we can work together to help more people find peace, purpose, and freedom.
I look forward to hearing from you.
— I.K. Randhawa (Indi)