The COVID19 pandemic has had drastic effects on the population of Mauritius, a small island located in the Indian Ocean. In 2020, the government of Mauritius decided to close supermarkets several weeks and implemented multiple lockdowns. As a result, thousands of...
2021 certainly has been a continuation of (Covid) challenges and constantly adjusting to changes in home life, work life and staying sane. This year has also been one of great events such as « Covid-19 Pages : The Influence & Inspiration of Women » a virtual...
Today, perhaps the phrase “minimalism lifestyle” is no stranger to us anymore. Minimalism became popular in the 50’s and 60’s. Compare with others lifestyle, this one is quite a new notion. For example, Gypsy came from India before the 10th century, Wabi-sabi was...
Please listen in where Corinne and I discuss what can happen if you allow your entire personal identity to be wrapped up in a job title. And how to shift your perspective for a better balance. Thank you for listening and don't forget to Pass it On!
A week ago, I finished reading “Le Droit de Mentir”, or “The Right to Lie” written by Emmanuel Kant, a German philosopher who was part of the central Enlightenment thinkers. His book is a critique of the theories of one of his peers: Constant. According to E. Kant,...
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What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you hear Dior ? Probably elegance, or luxury, right ? I have asked this question to multiple friends of mine : they would all agree to say that it is “a too expensive brand” or “I love it, but I could never buy...
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A lot of people have often told me how much they envied my life in France. I never completely understood it, until I asked someone to explain me why they loved French culture so much. And I couldn’t contain my laugh after hearing their explanation : “You guys eat so...
As a response to the global pandemic, in March 2020, my soul told me to search for a creative idea. Afrivisage is the story of two black female co-founders responding to a need in their community. Early in the pandemic, masks were difficult to find! Making masks from...
Why not Croatia after COVID 19 ? While the current state of the Covid-19 pandemic prevents us from travelling physically, it does not hold us back, however, in our desire to visit and discover new tourist destinations when the situation returns to normal. If some...
Le pouvoir d'un système alternatif Souvent, les personnes à qui je parle de mon projet ne me comprennent pas. Elles me trouvent "utopique", "perchée", "bisounours". "A quoi ça sert d’être passionnée d’écologie", "à quoi bon s’engager", "pourquoi vouloir dépenser de...
What is one of the most pertinent topics of the day? Resilience! How do we build resilience? Learning to love criticism! Yes, it's true! Joining in on the podcast "Resilience in High Achievers and Learning to Love Criticism" with Nick O'Donnell of The Spinning...
Spring is here ! Blue skies, flowers budding, birds chirping—and another (semi) lockdown in Ile-de-France where we live in Châtenay-Malabry, a Parisian suburb 10km south of the City of Lights. Three words come to mind when reflecting upon what lessons Covid has...
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