The people behind
the byline.

Kiran Athar is a writer at Mars Daily with a degree in multimedia journalism. She covers psychology, identity, and the inner life — the questions of how people change, what holds them back, and what helps them grow. Her writing for Mars Daily sits in the Mind & Meaning pillar, where she focuses on practical psychology and the human side of ambition.

Justin Brown is a co-founder of Brown Brothers Media and one of Mars Daily's two publishers. He holds a Master of Science in Economic History from the London School of Economics and previously worked in management consulting before founding Ideapod and co-founding The Vessel. Justin sets the editorial direction and standards for Mars Daily, with a particular interest in the psychology pillar — how people make decisions, navigate uncertainty, and find meaning.

Lachlan Brown is a co-founder of Brown Brothers Media and one of Mars Daily's two publishers. He is the author of several books on Buddhism, mindfulness, and relationships, and oversees content operations and publishing strategy across the network. At Mars Daily, Lachlan focuses on the Mind & Meaning pillar — the psychology of ambition, isolation, and meaning under extremes.

Mal James is a writer at Mars Daily covering self-development, productivity, relationships, and the psychology of work. He is also an entrepreneur and former teacher, and brings both perspectives into his writing on the Mind & Meaning pillar. Mal's pieces focus on the practical — how people change behavior, build better habits, and navigate the parts of life that don't come with instructions.

Nato Lagidze is a writer and researcher at Mars Daily with an academic background in psychology. She investigates self-compassion, emotional intelligence, decision-making, and psychological well-being — the kinds of questions that sit at the heart of Mars Daily's Mind & Meaning pillar. Her work draws on academic research and applies it to the everyday.

Daniel Moran is a writer at Mars Daily covering the intersection of psychology, technology, and human behavior. He is one of the publication's most prolific contributors, writing across the Mind & Meaning and Science pillars. Daniel brings a background in technology research and a focus on how scientific findings translate into the way people actually live, work, and think.