Babita Lama

1. Name, country, and role at inDrive:

Babita Lama, Nepal, Senior Incident Management Specialist

2. Morning person or night owl?

I wake up with the first rays of dawn!

3. One word your friends would use to describe you?

Intimidating

4. Your favorite drink?

Matcha latte

5. Your nickname
growing up:

Bobi

6. What did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a Nurse

7. A dish that tastes like home:

MO:MO

8. A song that fixes a bad day:

Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon by Arjit Singh

9. A word in your native language that doesn't translate:

In Brelsaang (Tamang marriage traditions), the Tamba and Ganba (respected elders/mediators) are the most crucial figures. When going to ask for a girl's hand in marriage (Chardam / Maagi Biha), they carry the Thegaan Pong (the traditional alcohol container) to the bride's house. They are the ones who speak, negotiate, recite the Hwai (traditional songs), and build the bridge of trust and respect between the two families. Without them, the marriage process can't formally happen

10. A skill you're
secretly proud of:

My cooking skills

11. A piece of advice you'd give your 16-year-old self:

Stop stressing about trying to know everything right now. The magic is in the learning, not the perfection. At 16, it’s so easy to feel like you have to have your entire life, identity, and future completely figured out. You worry about making the "wrong" choice, looking foolish, or not measuring up to expectations.But looking back, I'd tell myself that curiosity is a much better compass than anxiety. It’s entirely okay to change your mind, to try things and fail, and to be a work in progress. The people who look like they have it all together? They’re usually just making it up as they go, too.Oh, and one practical bonus tip: Wear the sunscreen, buy the concert tickets, and don't worry so much about what people in the hallway think of your outfit. In five years, no one will remember

12. Your dream
destination:

Japan

13. A wish for whoever reads this:

I know you read hundreds of these profiles, but I hope you pause on mine for just a second. We put so much pressure on ourselves to know the next move, the next career step, the next life milestone. But nobody actually has a flawless blueprint. Most people are just making educated guesses and hoping for the best.So if you’re feeling a little stuck or unsure of what’s next, just focus on the next five minutes. Do one small thing that makes your space cleaner, your body feel better, or your mind a little quieter.The rest of it will sort itself out. One step at a time

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