Sonia Wadji is a mobile app developer by profession and a foodie by passion. She runs her own Instagram page called ‘Hangry Curls’, where she posts reels and reviews of her favorite restaurants and cafes.
In a brief conversation with ItsGoa, Sonia shared a lot of insights into her life, her Instagram page, her role models and lots more…
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I am a developer by profession and foodie by passion. A fun-loving individual who enjoys the waves and serenity of Goa. The one striking thing about me is that I am ‘hangry’ by nature. Constantly thinking about food. That’s how I started Hangry Curls, a food blog about the things I love. During my free time, I enjoy reading, painting, and learning photography.
What was that one moment that changed everything?
On my blog, I decided to highlight one of the local drinks from Goa. Within a few days, the reel had gone viral. This showed me that people are noticing my content and are appreciating my honest efforts. It inspired me to keep creating interesting content on my blog.
Who are your role models?
My father is my role model. He is a very hard working man. He is an artist and built his advertising business from scratch. He taught me the importance of perseverance and hard work. In some way, he inspired me to create content for Hangry Curls and discover my creative side.
What role did friends and family play?
My friends and family always supported my passion for food. They are my personal cheerleaders. They enjoy coming along with me to different restaurants. They patiently wait until I finish taking a gazillion photos of our food. Whenever I am not satisfied with my shots, they tell me to keep trying.
What advice would you give yourself if you went back in time?
Be consistent and stay motivated. There may be times when nothing seems to be working out and everything seems impossible. However, as long as you keep working hard, everything will fall into place.
What’s the biggest challenge when pursuing this full time?
Time and energy! You need to put in a lot more time and effort than what meets the eye. Even the simplest posts can take a long time. From photography to editing, writing, understanding your audience, etc. It’s quite a challenge. Sometimes your posts don’t do as well as you’d expect, but you have to keep working at it until you find what works for you.
What is the legacy you want to leave behind? Any advice for your followers.
In my own way, I’m just trying to show people that there is no need to restrict themselves to the kinds of food they can eat. Experiment with different cuisines. Culture and history are woven into every dish. It would be a crime not to explore them!
