Monica Laurence

In the enchanting realms of Paris and the French Riviera, poly-creative Alexandra Poenaru Philp evokes the chic elegance and avant-garde vibe of the City of Light. She has that effortless je ne sais quoi that translates best as a spark of magic. I first met Alexandra far from Paris, at […]

Think back, how did you meet your best friend? Your lover? Your colleague? Was it by chance? I love the unexpected joy of serendipity. Which probably comes as no surprise since I teach entrepreneurs how to be predictably lucky. (Check out my TEDx talk — You Need Luck to Succeed.)

Who are you, really? It should be such a simple question. And yet identity roots us into a way of being. Have we freely chosen that way? In my own journey, like that of so many others, there were influences encouraging my self-expression, and influences imposing their own ideas. My

I’ve always been fascinated by what makes exceptional people tick. What makes them tackle audacious challenges? How do they think? And what ways of being can we adopt for our own bold and beautiful lives? I had the good fortune to grow up with a maverick uncle who was both

I recall those chic flats exactly. They were reminiscent of genie shoes, crafted of black velvet and adorned with colorful gems. Those kicks added a bit of sparkle and magic to any outfit, and I happened to be wearing them the night of my first Grateful Dead concert. It was