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fter her morning prayer and regular beauty regimen, media mogul and businesswoman Dian M. Muljadi sets out for work at the Fimela.com office in South Jakarta. There she heads meetings and stays until late in the evening before attending events.

“To keep myself relaxed amid this busy schedule, I find time to get a massage, read a book or sip a cup of coffee,” said the mother of three daughters.

Favorite food ...

Anything with rice and meat. I don’t like eating vegetables or healthy food. When I lived in Australia and the US I always ate rice even though I had already eaten other dishes.

And holiday destination ...

Los Angeles, because my daughters are there. I also love going to New York and Paris to get updates on fashion. I stay in LA for one month, usually in December, so I can spend Christmas and New Year there.

Dream holiday spots …

I’d love to go to Turkey and Prague in Czech Republic. People have told me that they are beautiful places, rich in arts and culture and very inspirational. I just haven’t the time to go there.

My holiday activity ...

I usually drive my daughter to school and just find some quality time to spend with her. We try new restaurants, then I check out new beauty products.

Guilty pleasures ...

I love to eat chocolate before sleeping, although I never eat it during the day. I don’t know why, but the chocolate helps me to cool down after a busy day at work. It doesn’t have to be a specific brand, any kind of chocolate will do. I always keep a box of chocolates in my bedroom and my daughters like to come and steal it (laughs).

Something I always bring on vacation ...

A sweater or cardigan to keep me warm, because I can’t stand the cold. I always check the temperature at my destination before leaving. But with climate change, we can’t rely on the usual weather patterns and have to prepare for anything. I went to Paris last June and it was raining all the time. It’s really unpredictable.

Sometimes I also bring clothes I’d never wear in Indonesia, such as tank tops or short shorts. People here like to judge others based on the clothes they wear. I don’t have to worry what other people think when I’m holidaying abroad. +Tifa Asrianti