Her journey wasn’t a straight line, but it was always guided by one constant — the power of words. From shaping strategies to building systems of communication, Manya’s career is proof that when passion meets persistence, words don’t just inform, they transform.
Humans of Fuzia in conversation with (Manya Misra)
Tell us about your path — how did your journey bring you here?
Honestly, it wasn’t a straight line. I didn’t grow up thinking, “I’ll lead content and communications one day.” But I’ve always been drawn to words. How they move people, how they build trust, how they make ideas land. When I joined Fuzia, I saw that there was space to not just write, but to shape communication. To build systems, strategies, and stories that actually matter. Over the years, that instinct turned into ownership. And here I am, still learning, still building.
What’s a value you live by every day — and is there a childhood memory connected to it?
One value that anchors me is responsibility, not just for the task, but for the outcome. Growing up, I remember this very specific moment — back in university, I was made the President of the English Association at Delhi University. That role could’ve been symbolic, but I wasn’t interested in just holding a title. I wanted to do something with it. So I set the bar high. We pulled off the best literature festival that year — every student involved, every detail planned, packed audiences, real conversations. That experience stuck with me. Ideas are great, but execution is everything. That’s still how I work today.
Can you recall a moment (big or small) that made you feel really proud?
There was this one client project that was nearly slipping through our fingers and I was told to manage it when we almost lost it. The engagement was down, feedback lukewarm, they were almost out. I stepped in, reworked the strategy, rewrote the content, and promised we’d turn it around in a month. We didn’t just hit the goal, we crossed it. The client renewed. That shift, from “we might lose this” to “we nailed it” still gives me goosebumps. It reminded me what happens when you take ownership and trust your gut.
What has being part of the team meant to you?
It’s been more than just a workplace. It’s been my ground to test, fail, rise, and lead, all in one place. I’ve had the freedom to build things from scratch, the trust to lead projects that matter, and the space to grow into roles that weren’t even part of the original job description. It’s rare to find a team that allows you to evolve that way, and I don’t take it for granted.
What message would you give to someone who wants to be in your kind of role?
Don’t chase titles, chase impact. You don’t have to have the loudest voice in the room, but you do need to make your words count. Be someone people can trust. With deadlines, with strategy, with sensitive calls. And stay sharp. This role isn’t just about writing, it’s about listening, adapting, and showing up again and again, even when it’s hard.
✨ “Ideas inspire, but execution builds legacies.” ✨
From university festivals to client turnarounds, from words to leadership, Manya Misra’s story reminds us that true impact comes when passion for communication meets the courage to take ownership.
