Dubai-based travel creator Deepti, known lovingly by her community as Jive With Deepti, has added another milestone to her inspiring journey—winning the Best Globetrotter (Female) – Popular Choice Award at the Times of India Power Creator Awards 2025 (Travel Edition) in New Delhi. This recognition not only honours her impact as a storyteller but also highlights the growing space and power of female travel influencers shaping India’s digital landscape today.
A storyteller shaped by journeys
Deepti’s life reads like the script of a modern-day travel film—rooted in small-town Rajasthan, where her world once extended only to dreams of Paris and London, until she boarded her first flight at the age of 23. That moment, as she beautifully describes, “changed her life,” opening the doors to global experiences that would eventually become her creative palette.
Her platform, @jivewithdeepti, captures this awakening through soulful narration and visually rich cinematography. She doesn’t just show a place; she invites her audience to feel it. Whether it’s the sun-kissed glamour of Monte Carlo, the mirror-like calm of Lake Como, the snow-laden slopes of Innsbruck, the cultural pockets of Malta, or the easy-breezy charm of California’s Newport Beach—each destination becomes a chapter in her evolving story.
As a single parent, Deepti also uses travel to explore deeper themes of motherhood, identity, healing, and self-discovery. Her reflections resonate particularly with women who navigate their own balancing act of ambition and personal life.
A win for dreamers everywhere
Her acceptance of the award was as heartfelt as her content. She dedicated the recognition to every “small-town dreamer who dares to see the world,” acknowledging the emotional and logistical support system that makes her journey possible—especially her family and her young son, Nirvaan.
This authenticity has been the cornerstone of her audience connection. In an age where travel content is abundant, creators like Deepti stand out for their ability to weave emotion, vulnerability, culture, and adventure into one seamless narrative.
The rise of female travel influencers
Deepti’s win represents a much larger shift within the creator ecosystem. More women than ever before are building careers in travel content—a space previously dominated by male voices or couple-led channels. And the timing has never been more promising.
Key factors shaping this rise include:
1. Growing appetite for personal storytelling: Audiences today want more than recommendations—they want experience, emotion, and relatability. Female creators often excel in this narrative depth.
2. Representation fuels aspiration: Women travelling solo or with children are rewriting old rules, showing that travel is not a luxury reserved for the few but a powerful tool for self-growth.
3. Brands are embracing female-led voices: Tourism boards, hospitality brands, and global lifestyle labels increasingly prefer creators who can connect with diverse, engaged, and loyal communities.
4. Digital platforms level the playing field: Reels, shorts, vlogs, and photo essays allow creators to showcase their styles without needing massive budgets.
A new era of travel storytelling
Deepti’s journey serves as a testament to what happens when passion meets purpose. Her win is more than a personal achievement—it’s a signal that the world is ready for richer, more diverse stories told by women with courage, creativity, and a passport full of dreams.
As India’s creator economy continues to expand, female travel influencers like Deepti are not just shaping trends—they’re shaping perceptions, mindsets, and possibilities.
And in doing so, they’re reminding the next generation of dreamers: the world isn’t as far away as it seems.
