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One thing i wish i did in my 20’s... ⠀ Questi

One thing i wish i did in my 20’s...
⠀
Question / dig into every “weird” “quirk” about myself. Later on you learn that there’s a reason you are the way you are. Understanding those reasons has so so so so many upsides...
⠀
First and foremost you’re less hard on yourself. Instead of beating yourself up for always choosing the wrong guy, or being overly sensitive, or avoiding conflict, you understand that your circumstances made you that way. It’s. not. your. fault! And just to clarify, this isn’t putting the blame on your circumstances or people, it’s just understanding that there were prior experiences that shaped you to be this way. Once you get that, you can start to unlearn the things that aren’t really you and aren’t serving you.
⠀
You also deal with any past issues you had early on. It’s so easy to think that you don’t have any... but once you start digging into the “why” you’ll uncover so much. These issues will surely pop up later in life, so the sooner you address them the better.
⠀
I’m so glad there isn’t as much of a stigma around mental wellness and therapy anymore. It’s so good for you. Helps your reconnect to your soul and the real you.
⠀
Does anyone’s culture have a stigma around it? I remember sharing with my mom that i wanted to go to therapy in high school and she told me i just needed to stop listening to sad music...🙃 #iranian (love you mom lol).
⠀
Sweater is @thefrankieshop
Skirt @aliceandolivia

I’m excited to share that my new website and fre

I’m excited to share that my new website and free quarantine cookbook are finally done!! MonaVand.com - link in bio...
⠀
I’m still working to build the library of content but one of the features I’m MOST excited about it is the shop page. Finally, one place where you can find links to everything.. and i mean everything... i use and recommend. Even food items are linked (i give 2 options - one for @thrivemarket and one for amazon - your preference). Bare with me on the fashion section, I’m still working to keep that updated. But skincare, food and wellness have some great stuff
⠀
Also - more recipes, bc as I’ve mentions i am in love with cooking and new recipes these days. Domesticated Mona 😛
⠀
Tell me... Do you like reading blog posts or prefer everything in video form? I’ll keep your preference in mind x
⠀
Top and Pants: @marineserre_official

The wellness space seems like it’s growing by th

The wellness space seems like it’s growing by the minute, and while I love all the options available it’s really so important to make sure you’re getting reputable treatments by the right kind of professional (It doesn’t always have to be a doctor, it depends on what the treatment is). Research, do your homework, see what respective people in the space are saying before you waste your money and more importantly before you put your health in danger. I love @next_health for so many reasons… # 1 - the owner has become such a dear friend of mine. That leads me to # 2- he’s not only a surgeon, but he’s incredibly ethical and and goes to more wellness conferences / events / retreats than anyone I know 😆 He is so on top of everything up-and-coming, so when they offer a treatment you know it’s the real deal.
⠀
One of the things I’m absolutely most cautious about is IV therapy. I’ve definitely heard a few cases of companies practicing without a doctor, diluting IV drips to take more of your money, not having the most sterile equipment, etc. Not saying you have to come here, but definitely ask questions, ask who the doctor on staff is, and ask for the EXACT ingredients in the IV you’re getting!
⠀
Top @zeyneparcay
Jeans @ksubi

In the studio earlier this week filming for @acces

In the studio earlier this week filming for @accessonline and YouTube... getting back into the swing of it but figuring out what works for me now vs then. One of the best things I’ve ever heard is: “what got you here won’t necessarily get you there.”
I’ve personally felt so trapped into continuing patterns that used to work even when I wasn’t happy, and even when it wasn’t working anymore! In work, relationships, personal life... Telling myself “but it’s what got me here, this is what worked in the past”...
⠀
To be completely honest, my YouTube channel has felt so stagnant the last year. But I’ve continued doing the same kinds of videos because they are what brought me success and stability up to this point. But now, it’s time to change it up ☺️ I’m working on a new mini series that combines helping people one on one, with a little more fun and humor. Because not everything has to be so serioussssss. I’ll just be over here telling myself that on repeat 😆💜
⠀
Top: @aiifos.world
Jeans: @unravelproject
Boots: @schutzoficial
Hair: @anthonyperezhair
Makeup: @mua_jennifer

First of all, happy new year🤍 I hope everyone i

First of all, happy new year🤍 I hope everyone is healthy and doing well. Second.. i think it’s time for an update :) 2 months off social media has been wild to say the least...where to start?
⠀
Let’s start here...the reason i decided to take a break. To sum it up, I was starting to feel like I was in a rat race. The work I was doing and the content I was putting out felt like I was on autopilot. On top of that, I was and am personally evolving so much, but my work wasn’t reflecting it. It just didn’t feel aligned and I wanted to step away & regroup.
⠀
I can’t even fit into one caption the things I’ve noticed or changed my focus on this break, but I will say first and foremost I was reminded that the world does not have to revolve around social media. It’s crazy what you can realize or see just by taking a step back. I know it might seem odd for me to share this since Instagram is such a huge part of my career, but I’ve learned that its just not everything. I needed a perspective reminder. And until i stepped away i wasn’t able to see just how many of my thoughts were distracted by and consumed with things that do. not. matter.
⠀
It also reignited my true passion for wellness🙏🏼 This was huge. When I stopped and just gave myself a second to breathe, I found myself listening and learning from so many incredible podcasts & experts in the field of biohacking and longevity (and i have been absorbing information like a sponge. More than ever.. probably just less distracted!), cooking SO much and loving it, connecting with myself, and most importantly, facing things that i never had a second to even think about because i was too busy scrolling and comparing myself to others in this space. Constantly thinking about where i “should” be in my career. It’s crazy what comes up when you just quiet down for a minute.
⠀
I’m happy to be back, in a different way 🤍 I have so many new things to share and I’m genuinely excited for that. I feel more passionate and knowledgeable about my field than ever before. I hope to get into deeper conversations around consciousness and healthy, clean living. I always have and will forever strive to better myself for my own happiness🤍

Hi guys 🤍 Taking some time off social media for

Hi guys 🤍 Taking some time off social media for the next 4 weeks or so to focus on some other things. All good stuff :) I feel really good about closing out the year like this and I’m excited about 2021!
⠀
With that said, i have so many helpful video clips i haven’t posted, so @briannamcerrito on my team might take over my page and share some during the week. Not sure yet. But if so, she’ll write captions as her but possibly summarize the video into bullet points.
⠀
Also - there will still be a new YouTube video every week. We busted our 🍑’s filming all that content for the rest of the year but its done and there’s some good stuff!
⠀
Sending you all love and good health. Xo
-Mona

Last week while filming a video on hydration from

Last week while filming a video on hydration from the inside out (beverages, supplements, eye creams, face mists, lip balms, and more)!
⠀
A month or so ago i posted asking you guys for hair and makeup recs in NYC and you so delivered. I still haven’t even gotten to try out a lot of the wonderful people you tagged but i do have to give a huge shoutout to @hairbyester... she is so good! In love with the hair she did for this shoot! And beautiful makeup by @mua_jennifer 💋
⠀
Jeans are @motherdenim top is @cultgaia

I used to struggle so much with meditation. It did

I used to struggle so much with meditation. It did the opposite of relax me, i felt anxious the entire time i was trying to sit through it. One of the biggest things i learned that really helped me was that you are SUPPOSED to have thoughts while you meditate, you can’t justshut your brain off. So when those thoughts come into your head, just go back to thinking about whatever your mantra is. And then more thoughts will come, and then you again just go back to your mantra. You repeat this process for 10-20 minutes and you’re done 💗
⠀
Does knowing this help you and take the pressure off??

Let's talk about affordable skincare from @CVS_Bea

One of the recipes (beet cilantro smoothie) from m

One of the recipes (beet cilantro smoothie) from my e-book that is coming out anyyyyy day now. Just a tad delayed (I swear every time i start a project I don’t account for the many little things that need to get done).
⠀
I worked with @my_chef_catering chef Aaron at @bonappetitagency to help me shoot all the recipes so that they looked beautiful (I’ve got the cooking part down but not the presentation😝). A little bit about @bonappetitagency...
⠀
They’re a chef and food delivery service based in LA and NYC. They do everything from private chefs, food styling for shoots, to weekly organic no-contact meal delivery service 🙌🏼 They basically bring the restaurant experience to your home, which is really nice during these times. Also - the food is REALLY good. Like was snacking on everything during the shoot.
⠀
Pics shot by my girl @ariellelevyphoto 💛 (how cool is the white poster board trick? Allows you to shoot in direct sun so you get great shadows

Discovered a new wellness coffee shop ☕️ @mada

Discovered a new wellness coffee shop ☕️ @madamebonte. Ask for the beetroot latte with almond milk, trust me! So good...
⠀
Dress is @thefrankieshop
Belt @versace
Rings @xivkarats

Just a Monday morning reminder that you are in con

Just a Monday morning reminder that you are in control of your thoughts, words and actions. And your body will listen them all.
⠀
There was a super interesting study conducted that showed how true this can be. Two groups of housekeepers working for the same company went about the same amount of work, but only one group was privately told that the 8 hours of work they did a day was a great form of exercise and would help them get in shape...
⠀
At the end of the few weeks the group who believed it was good exercise saw actual biological markers shift (blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and body). The other group did not...
⠀
So let’s all start this week with good intention and stop the negative self talk (we’re all guilty of it)! Believe you’re great because you are 🤍

One thing i wish i did in my 20’s... ⠀ Questi

One thing i wish i did in my 20’s...
⠀
Question / dig into every “weird” “quirk” about myself. Later on you learn that there’s a reason you are the way you are. Understanding those reasons has so so so so many upsides...
⠀
First and foremost you’re less hard on yourself. Instead of beating yourself up for always choosing the wrong guy, or being overly sensitive, or avoiding conflict, you understand that your circumstances made you that way. It’s. not. your. fault! And just to clarify, this isn’t putting the blame on your circumstances or people, it’s just understanding that there were prior experiences that shaped you to be this way. Once you get that, you can start to unlearn the things that aren’t really you and aren’t serving you.
⠀
You also deal with any past issues you had early on. It’s so easy to think that you don’t have any... but once you start digging into the “why” you’ll uncover so much. These issues will surely pop up later in life, so the sooner you address them the better.
⠀
I’m so glad there isn’t as much of a stigma around mental wellness and therapy anymore. It’s so good for you. Helps your reconnect to your soul and the real you.
⠀
Does anyone’s culture have a stigma around it? I remember sharing with my mom that i wanted to go to therapy in high school and she told me i just needed to stop listening to sad music...🙃 #iranian (love you mom lol).
⠀
Sweater is @thefrankieshop
Skirt @aliceandolivia

I’m excited to share that my new website and fre

I’m excited to share that my new website and free quarantine cookbook are finally done!! MonaVand.com - link in bio...
⠀
I’m still working to build the library of content but one of the features I’m MOST excited about it is the shop page. Finally, one place where you can find links to everything.. and i mean everything... i use and recommend. Even food items are linked (i give 2 options - one for @thrivemarket and one for amazon - your preference). Bare with me on the fashion section, I’m still working to keep that updated. But skincare, food and wellness have some great stuff
⠀
Also - more recipes, bc as I’ve mentions i am in love with cooking and new recipes these days. Domesticated Mona 😛
⠀
Tell me... Do you like reading blog posts or prefer everything in video form? I’ll keep your preference in mind x
⠀
Top and Pants: @marineserre_official

The wellness space seems like it’s growing by th

The wellness space seems like it’s growing by the minute, and while I love all the options available it’s really so important to make sure you’re getting reputable treatments by the right kind of professional (It doesn’t always have to be a doctor, it depends on what the treatment is). Research, do your homework, see what respective people in the space are saying before you waste your money and more importantly before you put your health in danger. I love @next_health for so many reasons… # 1 - the owner has become such a dear friend of mine. That leads me to # 2- he’s not only a surgeon, but he’s incredibly ethical and and goes to more wellness conferences / events / retreats than anyone I know 😆 He is so on top of everything up-and-coming, so when they offer a treatment you know it’s the real deal.
⠀
One of the things I’m absolutely most cautious about is IV therapy. I’ve definitely heard a few cases of companies practicing without a doctor, diluting IV drips to take more of your money, not having the most sterile equipment, etc. Not saying you have to come here, but definitely ask questions, ask who the doctor on staff is, and ask for the EXACT ingredients in the IV you’re getting!
⠀
Top @zeyneparcay
Jeans @ksubi

In the studio earlier this week filming for @acces

In the studio earlier this week filming for @accessonline and YouTube... getting back into the swing of it but figuring out what works for me now vs then. One of the best things I’ve ever heard is: “what got you here won’t necessarily get you there.”
I’ve personally felt so trapped into continuing patterns that used to work even when I wasn’t happy, and even when it wasn’t working anymore! In work, relationships, personal life... Telling myself “but it’s what got me here, this is what worked in the past”...
⠀
To be completely honest, my YouTube channel has felt so stagnant the last year. But I’ve continued doing the same kinds of videos because they are what brought me success and stability up to this point. But now, it’s time to change it up ☺️ I’m working on a new mini series that combines helping people one on one, with a little more fun and humor. Because not everything has to be so serioussssss. I’ll just be over here telling myself that on repeat 😆💜
⠀
Top: @aiifos.world
Jeans: @unravelproject
Boots: @schutzoficial
Hair: @anthonyperezhair
Makeup: @mua_jennifer

First of all, happy new year🤍 I hope everyone i

First of all, happy new year🤍 I hope everyone is healthy and doing well. Second.. i think it’s time for an update :) 2 months off social media has been wild to say the least...where to start?
⠀
Let’s start here...the reason i decided to take a break. To sum it up, I was starting to feel like I was in a rat race. The work I was doing and the content I was putting out felt like I was on autopilot. On top of that, I was and am personally evolving so much, but my work wasn’t reflecting it. It just didn’t feel aligned and I wanted to step away & regroup.
⠀
I can’t even fit into one caption the things I’ve noticed or changed my focus on this break, but I will say first and foremost I was reminded that the world does not have to revolve around social media. It’s crazy what you can realize or see just by taking a step back. I know it might seem odd for me to share this since Instagram is such a huge part of my career, but I’ve learned that its just not everything. I needed a perspective reminder. And until i stepped away i wasn’t able to see just how many of my thoughts were distracted by and consumed with things that do. not. matter.
⠀
It also reignited my true passion for wellness🙏🏼 This was huge. When I stopped and just gave myself a second to breathe, I found myself listening and learning from so many incredible podcasts & experts in the field of biohacking and longevity (and i have been absorbing information like a sponge. More than ever.. probably just less distracted!), cooking SO much and loving it, connecting with myself, and most importantly, facing things that i never had a second to even think about because i was too busy scrolling and comparing myself to others in this space. Constantly thinking about where i “should” be in my career. It’s crazy what comes up when you just quiet down for a minute.
⠀
I’m happy to be back, in a different way 🤍 I have so many new things to share and I’m genuinely excited for that. I feel more passionate and knowledgeable about my field than ever before. I hope to get into deeper conversations around consciousness and healthy, clean living. I always have and will forever strive to better myself for my own happiness🤍

Hi guys 🤍 Taking some time off social media for

Hi guys 🤍 Taking some time off social media for the next 4 weeks or so to focus on some other things. All good stuff :) I feel really good about closing out the year like this and I’m excited about 2021!
⠀
With that said, i have so many helpful video clips i haven’t posted, so @briannamcerrito on my team might take over my page and share some during the week. Not sure yet. But if so, she’ll write captions as her but possibly summarize the video into bullet points.
⠀
Also - there will still be a new YouTube video every week. We busted our 🍑’s filming all that content for the rest of the year but its done and there’s some good stuff!
⠀
Sending you all love and good health. Xo
-Mona

Last week while filming a video on hydration from

Last week while filming a video on hydration from the inside out (beverages, supplements, eye creams, face mists, lip balms, and more)!
⠀
A month or so ago i posted asking you guys for hair and makeup recs in NYC and you so delivered. I still haven’t even gotten to try out a lot of the wonderful people you tagged but i do have to give a huge shoutout to @hairbyester... she is so good! In love with the hair she did for this shoot! And beautiful makeup by @mua_jennifer 💋
⠀
Jeans are @motherdenim top is @cultgaia

I used to struggle so much with meditation. It did

I used to struggle so much with meditation. It did the opposite of relax me, i felt anxious the entire time i was trying to sit through it. One of the biggest things i learned that really helped me was that you are SUPPOSED to have thoughts while you meditate, you can’t justshut your brain off. So when those thoughts come into your head, just go back to thinking about whatever your mantra is. And then more thoughts will come, and then you again just go back to your mantra. You repeat this process for 10-20 minutes and you’re done 💗
⠀
Does knowing this help you and take the pressure off??

Let's talk about affordable skincare from @CVS_Bea

One of the recipes (beet cilantro smoothie) from m

One of the recipes (beet cilantro smoothie) from my e-book that is coming out anyyyyy day now. Just a tad delayed (I swear every time i start a project I don’t account for the many little things that need to get done).
⠀
I worked with @my_chef_catering chef Aaron at @bonappetitagency to help me shoot all the recipes so that they looked beautiful (I’ve got the cooking part down but not the presentation😝). A little bit about @bonappetitagency...
⠀
They’re a chef and food delivery service based in LA and NYC. They do everything from private chefs, food styling for shoots, to weekly organic no-contact meal delivery service 🙌🏼 They basically bring the restaurant experience to your home, which is really nice during these times. Also - the food is REALLY good. Like was snacking on everything during the shoot.
⠀
Pics shot by my girl @ariellelevyphoto 💛 (how cool is the white poster board trick? Allows you to shoot in direct sun so you get great shadows

Discovered a new wellness coffee shop ☕️ @mada

Discovered a new wellness coffee shop ☕️ @madamebonte. Ask for the beetroot latte with almond milk, trust me! So good...
⠀
Dress is @thefrankieshop
Belt @versace
Rings @xivkarats

Just a Monday morning reminder that you are in con

Just a Monday morning reminder that you are in control of your thoughts, words and actions. And your body will listen them all.
⠀
There was a super interesting study conducted that showed how true this can be. Two groups of housekeepers working for the same company went about the same amount of work, but only one group was privately told that the 8 hours of work they did a day was a great form of exercise and would help them get in shape...
⠀
At the end of the few weeks the group who believed it was good exercise saw actual biological markers shift (blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and body). The other group did not...
⠀
So let’s all start this week with good intention and stop the negative self talk (we’re all guilty of it)! Believe you’re great because you are 🤍

One thing i wish i did in my 20’s... ⠀ Questi

One thing i wish i did in my 20’s...
⠀
Question / dig into every “weird” “quirk” about myself. Later on you learn that there’s a reason you are the way you are. Understanding those reasons has so so so so many upsides...
⠀
First and foremost you’re less hard on yourself. Instead of beating yourself up for always choosing the wrong guy, or being overly sensitive, or avoiding conflict, you understand that your circumstances made you that way. It’s. not. your. fault! And just to clarify, this isn’t putting the blame on your circumstances or people, it’s just understanding that there were prior experiences that shaped you to be this way. Once you get that, you can start to unlearn the things that aren’t really you and aren’t serving you.
⠀
You also deal with any past issues you had early on. It’s so easy to think that you don’t have any... but once you start digging into the “why” you’ll uncover so much. These issues will surely pop up later in life, so the sooner you address them the better.
⠀
I’m so glad there isn’t as much of a stigma around mental wellness and therapy anymore. It’s so good for you. Helps your reconnect to your soul and the real you.
⠀
Does anyone’s culture have a stigma around it? I remember sharing with my mom that i wanted to go to therapy in high school and she told me i just needed to stop listening to sad music...🙃 #iranian (love you mom lol).
⠀
Sweater is @thefrankieshop
Skirt @aliceandolivia

I’m excited to share that my new website and fre

I’m excited to share that my new website and free quarantine cookbook are finally done!! MonaVand.com - link in bio...
⠀
I’m still working to build the library of content but one of the features I’m MOST excited about it is the shop page. Finally, one place where you can find links to everything.. and i mean everything... i use and recommend. Even food items are linked (i give 2 options - one for @thrivemarket and one for amazon - your preference). Bare with me on the fashion section, I’m still working to keep that updated. But skincare, food and wellness have some great stuff
⠀
Also - more recipes, bc as I’ve mentions i am in love with cooking and new recipes these days. Domesticated Mona 😛
⠀
Tell me... Do you like reading blog posts or prefer everything in video form? I’ll keep your preference in mind x
⠀
Top and Pants: @marineserre_official

The wellness space seems like it’s growing by th

The wellness space seems like it’s growing by the minute, and while I love all the options available it’s really so important to make sure you’re getting reputable treatments by the right kind of professional (It doesn’t always have to be a doctor, it depends on what the treatment is). Research, do your homework, see what respective people in the space are saying before you waste your money and more importantly before you put your health in danger. I love @next_health for so many reasons… # 1 - the owner has become such a dear friend of mine. That leads me to # 2- he’s not only a surgeon, but he’s incredibly ethical and and goes to more wellness conferences / events / retreats than anyone I know 😆 He is so on top of everything up-and-coming, so when they offer a treatment you know it’s the real deal.
⠀
One of the things I’m absolutely most cautious about is IV therapy. I’ve definitely heard a few cases of companies practicing without a doctor, diluting IV drips to take more of your money, not having the most sterile equipment, etc. Not saying you have to come here, but definitely ask questions, ask who the doctor on staff is, and ask for the EXACT ingredients in the IV you’re getting!
⠀
Top @zeyneparcay
Jeans @ksubi

In the studio earlier this week filming for @acces

In the studio earlier this week filming for @accessonline and YouTube... getting back into the swing of it but figuring out what works for me now vs then. One of the best things I’ve ever heard is: “what got you here won’t necessarily get you there.”
I’ve personally felt so trapped into continuing patterns that used to work even when I wasn’t happy, and even when it wasn’t working anymore! In work, relationships, personal life... Telling myself “but it’s what got me here, this is what worked in the past”...
⠀
To be completely honest, my YouTube channel has felt so stagnant the last year. But I’ve continued doing the same kinds of videos because they are what brought me success and stability up to this point. But now, it’s time to change it up ☺️ I’m working on a new mini series that combines helping people one on one, with a little more fun and humor. Because not everything has to be so serioussssss. I’ll just be over here telling myself that on repeat 😆💜
⠀
Top: @aiifos.world
Jeans: @unravelproject
Boots: @schutzoficial
Hair: @anthonyperezhair
Makeup: @mua_jennifer

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