Hi everyone, I’m Payal. If you forget to turn off autocorrect, my name becomes “PayPal”. In that case, you’re legally obligated to deposit 100 quid into my account. Other than that. During my PhD at Queen’s University, I jumped through enough hoops to qualify as a circus lion, only to realize I didn’t want to stay in the ivory circus. Seven years ago, I had no idea how I’d turn my love of Brit Lit and narrative into a stable income. Somehow, I did. By teaching myself copy and course creation, I've managed to run my own online English academy. I’m grateful for the autonomy and stability it’s given me. I enjoy lifting weights. I value solitude. Sometimes I get better at doing something when I’m around like-minded people. Glad to be here.