This is how it all started…

For nine years, my world was defined by the rigid logic of high finance. I spent my days navigating spreadsheets, complex financial models, and the relentless pursuit of the bottom line. It was a career built on structure and data, yet I always felt there was a different kind of “ROI” missing from my life, the emotional return you only get from a perfectly turned phrase or a story that stays with you long after the final page.

The transition from Banker to Content Strategist wasn’t just a career change; it was a homecoming. I realized that the discipline I used to dissect a balance sheet was the same precision needed to deconstruct a novel’s plot or optimize a digital sanctuary for fellow readers. I traded financial reports for the fascinating world of healthcare and regenerative medicine, where clarity and empathy are the most valuable currencies.

Whimsy Read is the result of that evolution. It’s where my analytical mind meets my creative heart. I built this space to prove that you don’t have to choose between being a strategist and a dreamer. Whether I’m deep-diving into the “meta” brilliance of Don Quixote or helping you break a reading slump, my goal is to provide a home for those who believe books aren’t just entertainment, they are life companions.

Emon Anam

Founder, Editor and Author of WhimsyRead