What’s left when the familiar is gone?
When children leave home. When work no longer fills the days. When
the familiar routines that once gave life structure suddenly shift.
The Next Canvas journeys into these quiet thresholds - the spaces left
behind when parenting, careers, and long-held identities are no longer
at the center.
Drawn from real families and defining moments, these stories trace the
rhythms of change: homes once alive with noise, lives once driven by
deadlines, and the search for meaning when those constants fall away.
Some rediscover forgotten parts of themselves. Others sit with the ache
of emptiness before new beginnings take root.
Each journey, in its ownway, becomes a portrait of resilience, reinvention, and renewal.Told with honesty and depth, this is not a manual for moving on. It isa mirror - for anyone standing at the edge of change, wondering whatcomes next. Letting go is never just an ending.
It is the beginning of becoming again.
From parents rediscovering long-forgotten parts of themselves to others facing the uncertainty of who they are beyond the role of caregiver, each story reflects a personal, often unexpected journey. Some find energy in new pursuits. Others take time to adapt before something meaningful emerges.
Told with honesty, warmth, and depth, this isn’t a guidebook — it’s a mirror. Whether you're adjusting to a new phase of life or reflecting on what’s next, these stories offer space for the emotions, memories, and gradual transformation that follow change.
Because letting go isn’t the end.
It’s the beginning of becoming again.
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Maloo Natarajan
Maloo Natarajan is a former banker turned investor, mentor, social entrepreneur, and writer. After over 25 years in leadership roles in global banks like Citi and DBS across multiple geographies, she shifted her focus to social impact, women’s empowerment, and building purpose-driven communities.
She is the co-founder of Reneu Pte Ltd, a platform that supports experienced professionals through community, events, and upskilling.
A Chartered Accountant and certified Independent Director, Maloo has served on the boards of several social impact organizations and actively mentors young changemakers and social entrepreneurs.
This novel marks her debut as an author and draws on real stories from friends and family navigating the emotional and personal shifts of the empty nest stage. With clarity, empathy, and insight, she captures the quiet transitions and evolving identities that shape this phase of life.
Based in Singapore, Maloo continues to advocate for purposeful reinvention at every stage of one’s life.
