Mantra? Be a positive interaction in others’ days Best grooming tip? Don’t skimp on a good skincare routine Guilty pleasure? Buying new books before I finish reading the ones I have in my unread stack Favorite foods? Sushi or a Caesar salad with steak Music you love? Oldies, my dad and I love collecting records together Best advice ever given to you? If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all Best advice you’ve given? Don’t sweat the small stuff Earliest memory? Catching a fish with my dad at the beach in Florida when I was 3 When you wake up, you? Go for a run; a friend once told me you’ll never regret a morning workout—so true! Before bed, you? Read a couple of chapters of my current book, then turn on the BBC Global News Podcast until I fall asleep What’s on your bookshelf? A mix of classics, Russian literature, and a few New York Times bestsellers I bought at the airport You can’t live without? My family, I’ll always make time for them Love to escape to? Antigua, Guatemala, I’d love to spend a week in a B&B there and be back where HOPE’S IN had its start Advice you would give to your younger self? Don’t be surprised by life

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY

Your style is? Simple, you can never go wrong with a good pair of jeans and a button- down Can’t leave the house without? My phone—it has my Starbucks app, which I know I’ll be using Transportation? A good pair of walking shoes since I don’t have a car Driving music? The country always makes me want to listen to some relaxing music like John Mayer or Ed Sheeran Place to eat? Ciao Baby! Their Very Chopped Salad and carrot cake are some of my favorites Shop? I love going to Angelina—such great gifts Best thing about the country? The community and seeing so many familiar faces; I always feel so at home in Barrington Worst thing about the country? Mosquitos, I’m allergic The perfect day is? Backyard barbecue with friends and family. Then playing yard games and having a bonfire

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? Any silk top, skinny jeans, a little heel, and my favorite purse of the moment Can’t leave the house without? My AirPods and purse! With those two I’m set for the day Transportation? I usually walk to any place I can, it’s helped me learn my way around the city Driving music? Usually put my phone on shuffle so anything from Whitney Houston to reggaeton may come on Place to eat? The RL Bar never disappoints or Momotaro in the West Loop Shop? Aritzia for clothes or P.O.S.H. for cute French home decor! I can always find something I love at both Best thing about town? Being able to walk from place to place Worst thing about town? A strong breeze off the lake when it’s raining; I’ve had a couple of umbrellas break The perfect day is? Walking around the city with friends, stopping into a few shops, and grabbing a glass of wine with my little sister before cooking dinner together