If not in the current profession, would you be?
If I hadn’t been in my own business, I would have continued to do what I had been doing for 11 years before going into business full-time – i.e. being an international judge and a anchor.
A tune that you always hum.
Radio by Lana Del Rey
A book to read when you want to motivate yourself.
The Art of Happiness by HH 14th Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler. This book, which I must have read over 20 times, instantly lifts me up.
A dialogue from a film that motivates or appeals to you the most.
“Without actions, the best intentions in the world are nothing more than that, intention” – The Wolf of Wall Street.
The place you’ve never been and still want to go?
Mahé and Praslin Islands, Syechelles
An animal that means you and why?
Horse! As the main characteristics that signify this animal are courage, power and freedom. And they all resonate quite well with my personality.
A movie character you look like or resonate with the most
Katnis Everdeen – The Hunger Games.
If your life were to be turned into a movie, who would you like to play your part?
Gal Gadot or Jennifer Lawrence.
Luck or hard work, what do you think is most important in defining a successful person?
I think it’s about the right mix, i.e. being in the right place at the right time and hitting with the right force
Better decision you ever made.
Quit my first job as a software engineer.
A strategy that you always use to make your decisions in personal or professional life.
I ask myself one main thing before making a decision in my life – Will this move improve my quality of life?
Who do you seek advice from in a dilemma?
Two people: my father for whom I am still his little princess and my husband who is also my business partner, my mentor, my best friend and my worst critic.
What has been your greatest achievement?
Start my first business as a sole proprietor and sell it for a profit within 2 years of being established.
One thing that you want to change in yourself.
My need for speed. Whether in the office or at home, I like to finish things before the deadline and without any compromises. It makes me overwork myself working non-stop.
A line said by your loved one that you will never forget?
My mom told me when I had just started my first business: “Don’t just work hard, work smart.” She passed away 4 years ago, but this line defined my work style.
