India, March 25 -- An Indian woman has opened up about quitting her corporate job in Singapore and moving back home to pursue poetry full-time. In a conversation with Business Insider, Namrata Yadav, a 28-year-old consultant-turned-writer, shared why she walked away from her role at KPMG Singapore to build a life centred around writing in Mumbai.

"I've always loved writing and being creative. But for my parents, the thought of me pursuing writing was absurd," she told Business Insider, noting that creative careers are often not encouraged in many Indian households. Yadav, whose parents come from rural backgrounds, said that they prioritised stability and security while raising their children.

Yadav shared that she spent nearly a decade ...