Naz Shah came to America from Pakistan at a very young age in the ’80s. Now, a wife, mother, and successful entrepreneur, Shah is married to Dr. Asad Shah a wellknown physician serving Elgin, Sycamore, and the Barrington community. Together, they have one daughter, Momina, who is in her final year of law school. Shah chose to settle in South Barrington with her family as she loves the convenient location, the quiet, beauty, and culture. Passionate about her family, friends, her work, and workouts, Shah believes in a healthy lifestyle. As the founder and proud owner of Nu Image Aesthetics and Wellness Institute in Elgin and Crystal Lake—a medical spa specializing in skincare and anti-aging treatments—her vision was to bring, “big-city, world-class Chicago wellness and body treatments to the ‘burbs.” Shah is on the Advisory Board for the Sonia Shah organization, a foundation near and dear to her heart, whose mission statement is to “change the world, one girl at a time.”

Mantra? Live and let live Best grooming tip? A good blowout Guilty pleasure? Dark chocolate Favorite foods? Mediterranean Music you love? Pop/jazz music Best advice ever given to you? You only realize your full potential when faced with resistance Best advice you’ve given? The golden rule; treat others the way you’d want to be treated Earliest memory? Doing/taking my mother’s makeup When you wake up, you? Check phone, then take a shower Before bed, you? Text myself the agenda for the following day What’s on your bookshelf? I use a Kindle You can’t live without? My family Love to escape to? My friends Advice you would give to your younger self? Believe in yourself

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY

Your style is? Jeans, t-shirt, and a good pair of booties or heels Can’t leave the house without? Phone and lip gloss Transportation? Range Rover Driving music? None, the news Place to eat? Cafe Roma, my order is salmon with a side of veggies Shop? I run around everywhere for myself, my family, and my business team Best thing about the country? The quiet Worst thing about the country? Being away from attractions The perfect day is? When I accomplish all my daily tasks

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? Fun, bougie Can’t leave the house without? Makeup kit and credit card Transportation? My Range Rover or Uber Driving music? Hip Hop Place to eat? Roka in Chicago or Al Bawadi Grill in Niles Shop? Saks 5th Avenue, Neiman Marcus Best thing about town? People, buildings, music, overall vibe Worst thing about town? Traffic The perfect day is? Walking and shopping on Michigan Avenue