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Vana
Cristina
Writer. Entrepreneur. Speaker.
The Art of Living, Loving, and Leading.
A little magic. A lot of meaning.
I'm Vana Cristina.
Writer, entrepreneur, speaker and, according to more than a few people, something of a fairy godmother.
I've always been fascinated by people, relationships, and the decisions that shape our lives.
Sometimes people come to me when they're navigating a complicated relationship. Sometimes they're standing at a crossroads or wondering what comes next. Others simply want a thoughtful perspective from someone who understands both people and business.
Whatever brings you here, I believe everyone deserves someone genuinely rooting for them.
- Oxford MBA
- Previously published in Fortune & HuffPost
- Entrepreneur & founder
- Runner-up, The Apprentice
Bigger possibilities
My world of ideas
Living
Ritual, intention and the quiet pleasure of being alive.
Loving
Relationships, family, motherhood and the people who shape us.
Leading
Peaceful leadership, surrender and becoming who you are.
On stage
Conversations worth having
- IThe Art of Peaceful Leadership
- IIThe Courage to Surrender
- IIIThe Art of Becoming
Notes on being human
A Village of Fairy Godmothers
On returning to work after maternity leave, the women who welcomed me back, and the unexpected pleasure of learning to lean on other people.
What If Your Whole Life Became a Ritual?
On the wisdom of babies, ancient mantras, and the forgotten pleasure of being alive.
How to Manifest Like a Black Cat
Four ways to pray, surrender, and let God handle the rest.
Everybody needs a fairy godmother.
Someone who listens carefully, sees possibilities you may have overlooked, and knows when you need encouragement, perspective, or a little loving honesty.
Private WorkYour next chapter is waiting…
Shall we begin a conversation?
Private work, media, or something else entirely — I read every note myself.