Business Fit Magazine March 2019 Issue 1 | Page 58

Interview
Does “Balance” in life exist for
you? If so how do you achieve it?
Balance is the light at the end of the tunnel,
peace of mind, creative stress management
and living in the now will get you there
How do you take care of your
body, mind and soul?
Silence and proper breathing, spending time
with animals and always being there for my
family unconditionally
What is your next milestone?
Providing my nephews with an amazing
education, Getting Jeffrey to the US with the
right care and take my mom and dad to their
favourite place in the world without a worry.
What do you think
relationship Capital?
about
Without it we are nothing
Branding or bragging?
Branding!
What type of shoe you are?
I’m a comfortable wedge that survives all
weather conditions but can we worn with a hot
dress. A hybrid between Valentino and Sorrell
Be.
Kind.
Always
If you were in the jungle what
kind of animal would you be?
Panther – fast and furious. A protector of my
territory and my tribe. Some days I’m a Gentle
Giraffe, tall and able to see everything clearly
What is your favourite quote?
“Be. Kind. Always”
What is your major discovery in
life? And how has it influenced
your life?
Friends are only a handful. No explanation
needed
You are a pioneer, what are you
creating now?
No Borders and endless possibilities for
everyone! Work from wherever you hear your
heart sing the loudest!
How do you take care of yourself
on a holistic level?
Eat right, Go to the Doctor and stay in touch
with Elena. Watch birds sing
What do you think is the most
significant barrier to female
leadership?
NOTHING
Which woman inspires you and
why?
Ellen because she doesn’t care what anyone
thinks, Oprah because she is my hero and she
also doesn’t care what anyone thinks
Which man inspires you and
why?
My husband Henry, he is relentless, hardest
working man I know, biggest heart I know and
edgy. He is mine.
What will be the biggest
challenge for the generation of
women behind you?
NOTHING if they believe
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Tell us about a time when things
didn’t go the way you wanted
and how you dealt with it?
I took a deep breath and moved on… after a
few tears and a couple phone calls
What things do you not like to
do?
Small talk and negative intensions
What is next?
The sky is the limit, Something completely new
that brings out the roar in my heart
What is your message for 2019
Get Up and DO it
What is
Women?
your
message
for
You are beautiful, you are smart, You will do
whatever you set your mind to (This is for all
women in the world)
What was your motivation to
achieve what you have?
Family, fast cars. The ability to mentor
How would
yourself?
you
describe
One of a fucking kind. That’s not branding
that’s bragging J
Elena is a board member of the Maestro Cares
Foundation which strives to improve the quality
of life for Latin America’s most impoverished
youth and will have its 6th annual gala on
March 14 in New York.
Balance is the
light at the end of
the tunnel
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