A former news reporter, creative director and filmmaker, Monika always longed to be a part of something bigger. A loss in her family lead to the creation of the H.U.G. Foundation in 2008, which focuses on the needs of underprivileged children. She opened Olive Organic Tan Spa in 2009 and later O’live Organic Spa in NYC to promote healthy beauty and self-love. To expand her knowledge in the field of wellbeing and help people live happier lives, she became a Certified Nutrition Health Coach and a Reiki Practitioner and is planning to open a Wellness Center in the near future.