Poornima Mandpe describes herself first as a dreamer, a bookworm, a cinephile, and a lover of stories—before calling herself a budding writer. With over a decade of experience in the social sector, her career not only fulfills her but also fuels her with stories worth telling. A Mumbai girl at heart, she is endlessly fascinated by urban spaces and the lives they hold. She also runs a Substack blog,Culaccino Reviews, where she shares reflections on her favorite books, films, and web series.