About

Taya Shokker (she/her) is a South Asian-Canadian writer, self-published author, footballer, and student from Vancouver, BC. She’s studying psychology at Simon Fraser University. She’s passionate about human rights, equal opportunity, and the environment. She loves music, the ocean, and books. Her poetry book supernova is available on Amazon. And her podcast Infinite Thoughts is available on several platforms.

Taya graduated from École Salish Secondary with her Double Dogwood Diploma (French Immersion) in 2022 and DELF Certificate. She completed her secondary schooling in four years thanks to the support of her teachers, school counsellor, and good friends. After attending summer school online during covid, and taking another class remotely, she took her requirements in grade eleven and graduated.

June of 2022 Taya signed her first semi-professional football contract with Altitude FC in League1BC.

Taya has captained a total of three seasons, on two separate youth teams. She’s a team player, enjoying every moment of leading her team despite the struggles and setbacks each season brought. One of her coaches said to her, “You would run through a brick wall if they asked you to.”

Taya is a student at Simon Fraser University. She’s taken psychology along with a handful of writing classes. Her passion for writing was what inspired this blog. Her dream is to turn her experiences, thoughts, and ideas into stories for others to read and connect with.

“I’d love for my readers to spend as long as they’d like exploring my blog. I post regularly about life, football, poetry and books! Be sure to check out my podcast when you have a chance. Don’t be shy, leave a comment on a post that resonates with you and follow me on any of my socials!”