Soul Sparks Press was not born from a business plan or a grand vision. Instead, it landed—divinely timed and perfectly aligned with the life its founder, Deepika Sandhu, was building for herself. A former Silicon Valley executive, transformational coach, and award-winning author, Deepika has been on a personal journey of alignment and purpose. Today, that journey has evolved into something far bigger: a publishing house with a mission to elevate untold stories and empower individuals to find their voice through writing.
At the heart of Soul Sparks Press is a simple but profound philosophy. “It’s about people finding their soul-sparking moments within themselves and recognizing that they want to share that moment with the world,” Deepika explained during a recent interview. For Deepika, the mission is deeper than just publishing books—it’s about fostering personal transformation.
There are so many stories yet to be told. So many experiences waiting to unfold. And Deepika Sandhu, is determined to bring those stories to life—one author at a time.
Leaning into the Calls from the Universe
A former Silicon Valley executive with over 20 years of experience in tech, an executive coach, and award-winning author, Deepika did not set out at first to start a publishing company. Instead, Soul Sparks Press emerged organically, like the stories she helps draw from her authors. “Soul Sparks Press wasn’t part of my plan,” she says. “It landed.” It was a leap of faith—one that reflects the very ethos of her publishing house: trusting the universe, stepping into alignment, and sparking transformation.
In 2021, Deepika published Hello Universe, It’s Me: How I Scheduled a Breakdown and Manifested a New Life (and How You Can Too). The book chronicles her journey through personal turmoil, scheduling her own breakdown, creating spreadsheets of the activities in her life to note what she enjoyed and what she did not, and what she could change and ultimately spiritual awakening to evolve into the person she intentionally wanted to be. Through her book she encourages readers to embrace breakdowns as opportunities for transformation. One excerpt from Chapter 11 reveals the rawness of her process: “In this moment, I am crazed with fear… Changing my life is big. Upending what I know about myself and my world is big. Something this big should feel unsettling at some level… Still, if this desire to change my life keeps trying to get my attention, I guess somehow, some way, {the Universe} will show me what to do with this.”
Deepika trusted those nudges from the universe—and they have led her to be living inside of her dream life rather than just visualize it. It also led her to a life-changing meeting at a retreat in Cancun, Mexico in the fall of 2023, where she met Eric Bigger.
An Unexpected Meeting That Sparked Transformation
Eric had built a career in television and personal development, appearing on The Bachelorette and multiple reality shows. But by late 2023, he was searching for a new direction. “I was in this pivot mode,” Eric shared. “TV personality, reality star, trainer… I was like, ‘Man, I need to shift my business.’”
At the retreat, Eric was hired to emcee the experience where high-powered CEOs, entrepreneurs, and executives came together to shift their consciousness and explore new ways of being. Deepika happened to be one of the attendees. “She stood out to me,” Eric recalled. “I noticed Deepika, because she spoke about her dad. Right when she spoke, I thought…what a beautiful story. She spoke about her dad’s transition and everything that she has, you know, manifested in her life.” During our interview Eric reflected, “Deepika stood out in a way that I didn’t know who you she was, but it made me curious.”
Though the two connected initially through that brief encounter, it was not until Deepika reached out to Eric through social media that their collaboration began to unfold. They began working together virtually, with Eric training Deepika through virtual fitness sessions. As Eric described it, “we had this powerful conversation. I told her, ‘You give me this Oprah energy.’ It’s soft and open but not pushy—it’s like she holds space in such a divine way.”
The Birth of Soul Sparks Press AND Spiritual Fitness
During their sessions, Deepika and Eric would set monthly intentions. “I like to talk about what our intention is for the month,” Eric explained. “What do we want to call in, and how do we integrate that within our bodies?” It was in one of these intention-setting conversations that the first seeds of Soul Sparks Press began to take root.
At the time, Deepika was still debating whether and when to leave her career in tech. During their virtual training sessions, Eric and Deepika would set monthly intentions—conversations that became the foundation for something extraordinary.
“We would ask, ‘What do we want to call in? How do we integrate that intention into our bodies?’” Eric shares. At the time, Deepika was still working in tech, wrestling with the decision to leave her corporate career. “She kept saying, ‘I’ll leave in July… no, December… maybe August.’” Eric laughed as he recalled their discussions. “It was a lot of back and forth. She was fighting with herself, trying to figure out when the right moment would be.”
Personal loss— a death in the family, getting sick and navigating life —deepened her reflection. Yet through these challenges, clarity emerged. One pivotal conversation crystallized both of their next steps. “She told me, ‘Eric, your work isn’t just fitness—it’s spiritual fitness. That’s who you are,’” Eric recalls. ‘I realized, ‘Oh my God. This is what I’ve been creating all along.’” For Eric, it was one of those what he shares with a grin, “tweetable moments.”
Deepika did not stop there. She encouraged Eric to write a book—and to name it Spiritual Fitness. They both shared a moment that would shift the futures they are both actively and intentionally creating. Eric told Deepika that he would write the book if she published it. It is through this divine moment that Soul Sparks Press sparked into existence.
Soul Sparks Press, A New Paradigm
By April 2024, Eric was officially signed on as Soul Sparks Press’ first author, marking the start of a transformative journey—for both him and the publishing house. His upcoming book, Spiritual Fitness, set to launch in early 2025, is an exploration of physical wellness at the spirit level. “It’s a new consciousness within the fitness space,” Eric explains. “It’s about using movement to challenge the mind, tap into intuition, and awaken the spirit.”
For Eric, the concept of spiritual fitness isn’t just a catchy title—it’s a way of life. His personal brand, It’s Miracle Season, encapsulates the metamorphosis he’s experienced: “Transformation, a healing frequency to end suffering. And Spiritual Fitness is an extension of that consciousness.”
Eric Bigger emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with the body, explaining, “Everything flows through your vessel—money, relationships, love, experiences—but we’ve become disconnected from it because of societal programming. People say health is wealth, but I want them to realize that the body is the true wealth. Money is just a tool to support it. We chase money, but if our bodies deteriorate and fall out of alignment, we can’t even enjoy what we’ve earned. Your body, mind, and spirit are the foundation of everything—your thoughts, actions, beliefs, and intuition. Spiritual fitness matters because it influences every part of your life. Many spiritual people in corporate environments ignore their intuition, relying only on logic and practicality, but the real question is: What is your soul saying?”
Eric, too, is experiencing this shift firsthand. He recently changed the name of his podcast to Spiritual Fitness, aligning it with his new focus. “It’s a whole new frequency I’m creating,” he says. The profound gratitude that radiates as Eric reminisces on all of the guidance he receives from Deepika.
The Power of Trust, Alignment & Soul Sparks
A recurring theme in Eric and Deepika’s journey is the importance of intuition and surrender. Both admitted they had to overcome resistance—Eric to changing the name of his podcast, and Deepika to embracing her new role as a publisher. “I wasn’t planning to start a publishing company,” Deepika confessed. “But when Eric said, ‘Let’s go,’ I trusted the nudge.”
That same trust has guided Eric to shift his career in unexpected ways. “I’ve always gone against the grain,” he reflected. “Growing up in Baltimore, I had to go against what I saw to find my own path. Now, I’m doing the same thing—only this time, I’m aligned. I know who I am, and I’m excited to bring that to the world through this book.”
Deepika echoed this sentiment, noting that Soul Sparks Press is about more than individual success. “When we align with our purpose, we inspire others to do the same. Eric’s work will change the fitness industry, not just because it’s new, but because it’s aligned with his truth,” shares Deepika.
The transformation of self, journey and impact isn’t limited to Eric. Soul Sparks Press now boasts over 30 signed authors, each on their own journey of self-discovery and creative expression. “This isn’t just about writing books,” Deepika says. “It’s about people finding their soul-sparking moments and sharing those moments with the world.”
The Press’ rapid growth surprised even Deepika. “It skyrocketed in a matter of months,” she says. “But it feels so aligned. Every author’s journey reflects a part of my own, and that makes it all the more meaningful.”
More Than Just Books
Soul Sparks Press focuses on storytelling as a path to self-discovery. “This is about aligning every part of who you are,” Deepika explained. “When someone writes a book with us, it’s not just to check off a box and say, ‘I’m an author.’ It’s about uncovering stories that elevate consciousness.”
Eric’s new book, Spiritual Fitness, reflects this ethos, weaving together his experiences in Peru, his struggles with fear, and his insights on spirituality and fitness. “Every word I write is like a workout,” Eric said. “It’s not just cardio or strength—it’s everything. Writing a book is like full-body training for the soul.”
When asked about what she is most excited about next, Deepika with a smile shared, “disrupting the publishing industry by continuing to elevate the value of writers and authors in our community. I want to show that authors and writers cannot just change the world with their words, but can continue to rise up and make an impact and see the financial benefits from that impact and everything that they do and how they do it. Also, just allowing stories to come to light. I really want to bring the stories of different people from different backgrounds to the forefront. The stories that aren’t getting told but should be told or are getting told, and should be told from a different vantage point. I want the stories to feel really true and authentic to the writers and to what they’re there to do.”
This intentional and holistic approach to writing is what makes Soul Sparks Press stand out in an industry that often churns out books without heart. Deepika works closely with the authors as a coach, cheerleader and truth seeker.
A Legacy of Alignment and Impact
For Deepika and Eric, Soul Sparks Press and writing is more than a business—it’s about alignment. “It’s about stepping into who you truly are and sharing that with the world.”
As they reflect on their journey so far, both Deepika and Eric radiate gratitude. “This is just the beginning,” Deepika says with a smile. “There’s so much more to come—so many stories waiting to be told.”
At the core of this journey is a shared mission: to inspire others to awaken to their potential and align with their true purpose. “Writing, like fitness, is a practice,” Eric said. “It’s about showing up, doing the work, and trusting the process. And when you do that, magic happens.”
Deepika nodded in agreement. “Soul Sparks Press is about helping people find their spark—and then share it with the world. That’s where the magic lives. In those moments of alignment, when everything clicks, and you know you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.”
And as those stories unfold, Soul Sparks Press will be there, lighting the way. “When you align with your purpose,” Eric says, “there’s no limit to what you can create”, and that is exactly what Deepika is focused on with her authors, one soul spark at a time.
The Beginning of Sparks Flying Around the World
For Eric, Deepika, and the authors Deepika is guiding, this is just the beginning. Together, Eric and Deepika are demonstrating that when you align with your soul’s purpose, there are no limits to what you can create. And with every story Deepika brings to life, she, along with her authors are sparking a new way forward—for themselves, for their readers, and for the world.
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