Elena Salvoni, 90s, Maitre d’

Today I have the honor of bringing you this interview with a legendary figure in the London restaurant scene. During a career that spanned seven decades, 90 year old maitre d’ Elena Salvoni has catered to a long list of icons – from Princess Diana, to Sean Connery, Maria Callas, and Ella Fitzgerald (to name … Continue reading »

The 2010 Women’s Forum: Change Through the Woman Factor

Here is a selection of presentations from last week’s Women’s Forum in Deauville. Katrin Bennhold (Correspondent, International Herald Tribune) A wonderful speech about the evolution of gender equality in the last 50 years and the new roles that have been carved out for men and women. Zainab Salbi (Founder, Women for Women International) Speaking about … Continue reading »