Meet Rana DiOrio
I am an investor, investment banker, lawyer, and now founder and CEO of Little Pickle Press.
One thing I am proud of:
Being the mommy of three happy little pickles
Two of my heroes:
1. Nelson Mandela
2. Oprah Winfrey
Three things I am really good at:
1. Multi-tasking
2. Listening (while not multi-tasking)
3. Giving
Four things on my Bucket List:
1. Return to South Africa with our children to take them on safari
2. Travel to Australia and New Zealand with my family
3. Write a novel
4. Establish a private foundation and give away what I’ve earned in this lifetime
Five ways I am present is when:
1. I have one-on-one conversations with my children about stuff that matters
2. I practice yoga (most of the time!)
3. I am at the beach
4. I am holding someone I love
5. I write
Six of my favorite children’s books:
1. Caps For Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
2. The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
3. Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems
4. One by Kathryn Otoshi
5. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig
6. That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown by Cressida Cowell
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You can view the Little Pickle Press books, including the ones Rana wrote, by clicking here. They are available in foreign language editions, e-books, and come with their own special tunes. Be sure to watch the book trailers!
10 comments:
Your Childrens books have been so inspiring and beloved by my daughter, nephews and nieces - I love the idea of seeing you write a novel!
Rana's energy and enthusiasm are contagious. There is always a new idea to explore. She is one of the most generous people I've ever met! I'm proud to be part of her team.
Rana, I love the Bucket List and have no doubt these items just scratch the surface. Nor do I doubt you will actually accomplish these tasks!
Great list! I just ordered What Does It Mean to Be Present for my little niece in Florida.
Monti
NotesAlongTheWay
Monti, you'll love the book. I know adults who are ordering it for other adults! (Including me.)It has a powerful message.
And the names of your 3 pickles - Are they Dill, Gerkin and Butterchip?
I imagine they would use different names at school.
Morgan Mandel
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com
Greetings Rana, you're beautiful. Always nice when beauty is occupied with intelligence too. One day I am getting these books for my grandchildren.
Nancy
N. R. Williams, fantasy author
Thank you all for the supportive comments. Thank you, Nancy for making my (long) day.
Your books are wonderful - they are about to become my standard birthday present! :)
Love your list of the moments when you are present... the things that really matter. Could you bring the beach to me in Madrid, oh how I miss it and the peaceful it brings to me too.
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