What makes you ‘you’?

Welcome back! If the last edition got you thinking about your identity, consider this the next level!

So, What makes you you?  Is it the projects you’ve built, the experiences you’ve documented, or the way you present yourself to the world?

Identity isn’t just about what you do—it’s about how you show it. In TD, that comes down to three key things:

🚀 Your Portfolio – The proof of what you’ve built and the skills you bring.
🌟 Your POW Profile – The place where your contributions, skills, and projects live.
📖 Your Social Identity– Because your journey deserves to be seen, not just stored in private notes.

Together, these shape how people perceive YOU, your work and your growth.

So, Now The real question is: Are you actively building your identity, or just waiting for it to take shape on its own?

If it’s the former, great—you need to know what TD is doing so you can fit right in. If it’s the latter, then you should definitely start paying attention to what our members are doing that makes them stand out!

Btw, here’s TL;DR for you – If you’ve scrolled down and decided you can’t read the full newsletter, here you go! But if you want some real experience, then you should definitely read the newsletter fully!

• POW Showcase: 25+ projects showcased last month—yours could be next!

• CCD (Code Craft Daily): 9/15 students built a habit in 30 days! New LinkedIn showcase live—check it out!

• BYSP (Build Your Story Pills): More members, more stories! Aparna is now leading!

• Identity Task: Define how you want to be known, show proof, and take 3 action steps this week!

• Spotlight: We’re showcasing all member portfolios! 

• Tool of the Week: No portfolio? Build one easily with Carrd—no more excuses.

•  Mentor of the Week: Meet Mari—builder, hustler, mentor. From startups to AI, he’s done it all. Get ready to learn!!

So, Here’s the actual newsletter!! let’s just jump in!

🚀 POW Showcase: Tuesdays Are Officially Our Favorite Day!

Our Showcase Day on Tuesdays has been on fire! 🔥 So far, we’ve seen 25+ amazing showcases—that’s 25+ times we collectively went “Whoa, that’s cool” in a single month. Keep bringing the heat, because your projects deserve the spotlight!

From passion projects to serious product builds, members are making moves. If you’ve built something cool, don’t let it sit in silence. Step up, showcase it, and let your work speak for itself! And yes, Next Tuesday it is. 

But, btw, if you are available on other days as well (I mean, daily) and into coding, then it’s either you’re already here in the club… or you’re seriously missing out on something you wish you had. So here’s CCD for you! 🚀

CCD: Code Craft Daily- Literally, daily!

Great coders aren’t born—they’re built through consistent practice. That’s exactly why Code Craft Daily (CCD) exists! It’s all about making coding a habit, and This month, we welcomed Naveen to the crew !

AND AND AND, we made a huge leap by launching our very own CCD Showcase Page on LinkedIn. Now, all the incredible coding projects from our members aren’t just sitting in their repositories—they’re out there, making waves!

Have a look here!!

And here’s a number worth celebrating: 9 out of 15 students have built a daily coding habit in just the last 30 days! 

If that’s not impact, what is? 🔥

Btw, If you’re still stuck in tutorial hell or coding only when you “feel like it,” it’s time to change that. Because consistency = growth!

Apply here to join CCD!

Okay, did you just say consistency? Then, we must definitely speak about BYSP!!

💊 Build Your Story Pills: More People, More Stories!

We believe that your journey deserves to be told, and this month, we welcomed 5+ new members to the Build Your Story Pills initiative. More voices, more experiences, and more “Wait, I totally relate to that!” moments. If you’ve been sitting on your story, wondering if it’s worth sharing—this is your gentle nudge (or not-so-gentle push) to get started. 🚀

Guess who’s now leading the charge for BYSP? None other than the absolute powerhouse, Aparna! 🎉 She recently stepped up as a builder for this initiative, and is on charge of taking BYSP to the next level. 

Next level? Okay, let’s move to the next level! Of? Building our identity! And how? 

By doing this…

🎯 Your Identity Task: Define It, Plan It, Build It!

This isn’t just about thinking—it’s about putting things into motion. Take 15 minutes, grab a notebook or open your notes app, and dive into this:

1️⃣ How do you want others to perceive you?

• “Oh yeah, they’re the go-to person for ___.” What’s in that blank?

• What skills, projects, or chaos (the good kind) do you want to be known for?

2️⃣ How do you show that identity?

• Be honest—do you have proof? (Portfolio? POW Profile? A Notion page that isn’t just half-baked ideas?)

• Where can you showcase it? (Hint: If it’s buried in your Google Drive, it doesn’t count.)

3️⃣ Set 3 Concrete Action Steps!

• What will you do this week to move closer to that identity?

• Example: “I’ll update my POW profile,” “I’ll write about my latest project,” or “I’ll document my coding progress.”

💡 Pro Tip: Stuck on where to start? Go check out the portfolios and POW profiles of our members! How do they present their work? What makes them stand out? 

But where can you find theirs? Here you go! This time, we won’t have a Member of the Month, but instead, a repository of our members' portfolios! 

Where’s the Spotlight? Right Here! 🔦

Because, let’s be real—why just celebrate one person when we can showcase everyone at once?

Here you have a look!

 This isn’t just a showcase; it’s a living repository of what our members have built—projects, skills, and everything in between.

Oh, couldn’t find yours? No worries—just add it to the same link! 

 And if you don’t have a portfolio yet, consider this your official friendly call-out. Don’t worry, we’ve even got a tool to make it ridiculously easy for you. 🚀

A Tool You Wish You Had Sooner: Carrd

Still telling people, “I’ll make a portfolio soon”? Well, Carrd is here to end that lie.

✅ Make a clean, one-page site in minutes

✅ No coding, no stress—just drag, drop, and boom, you’re impressive

✅ Perfect for side projects, resumes, or even fun experiments!

Seriously, if you can make a PowerPoint slide, you can make a Carrd site. Go try it before you forget again.

👉 Check it out here 

And now, for something extra special this week… 🥁 drum roll 🥁

We’re introducing you to our Mentor of the Week! 

So, here’s the guy who builds, scales, and somehow makes it look easy

Meet Mari – The Builder, The Hustler, The Mentor!

Some build products. Some build communities. Mari? He builds both—while making it look effortless.

From founding The Medium Community, making entrepreneurship accessible, to pioneering Jumbo AI, an AI-driven solution for real-world impact, to leading at Nunnari Labs, Mari has been at the forefront of innovation.

Now, he’s here at TD as a mentor—to help you think bigger, build better, and make things happen. If you’re looking for someone who’s been through the chaos of building and scaling, Mari’s your guy!

Welcome to TD, Mari! We can’t wait to learn from you. 🚀

Connect with him here!

And that’s a wrap for this edition! 🎬

Let’s meet next week with everything that went down under the Network pillar—new faces, big moves! Until then, keep building and keep showing up!

Yours Parallelly,
Your TD Insider!