Riku Yonzon Tamang chose to pave her own path, learning the ropes of running a business through her own experiences. Riku opened the widely popular, Amantran Spa and Salon in a highly competitive beauty business landscape. She knew it would not be easy but she also knew what it would take to make a distinction. Today, she successfully runs two branches of Amantran Spa and Salon and is the Co-founder of three other ventures, namely Crazy Yeti Café, Roomali Ghar and Sensa, The Urban Sanctuary. Perhaps what worked for her is her keen sense of observation, quiet determination and loads of positivity. Customers vouch for her keen business sense and love the service delivery. A hands-on mom, an astute business woman and somebody who is cherished by her friends and family, in this issue of WOW, Riku Yonzon Tamang shares what makes her life beautiful.
What makes a person beautiful
Love and compassion
What makes you beautiful
Motherhood. All the strengths and flaws that I carry in me are like my shining armor.
What makes life beautiful
Gratitude
What makes you smile
Family. Mother nature.
Favourite Comedian
Robin Williams and Trevor Noah.
Current perfume
Daisy by Marc Jacobs
You are addicted to
Cooking, interior decoration and collecting plants
On your wish list
Travel more. Eat more. Plant more
You stay fit by
Being physically and mentally active. Watching my diet.
Best Year of your life
2012 and 2015. Years my daughter and son were born.
Latest Splurge
Plants
Skincare
Routine facial and face clean at Amantran Spa
Gadget
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Style Icons
I draw inspiration from so many people. Comfort and effortless is my style.
Always in your handbag
Wallet, phone, snacks, lipstick and hand sanitiser.
What do you do to unwind
Spend time with my children, cooking and gardening.
Favourite holiday destination
Thailand for its seafood and fruits.
You always struggle with
Time management with my work
The best thing about being you
I am constantly changing, evolving, adapting and adopting. And I believe in growing with my team.
Favourite Makeup brand
Shiseido, Clinique and Elemis
Three things you absolutely do to look your best
Smile, hydrate my skin and pamper my hair.
On a bad hair day
A quick wash and dry at my spa
One tip you learnt that makes you photo ready
Taking care of my hair
What do you like doing in your spare time
Art and crafts with my children and redecorating my home
Books or movies
Movies with family surrounded by food
Guilty Pleasure
K-Drama or Japanese Anime cartoon like My neighbor Totoro, Arrietty and Spirited Away.
Favourite place to eat in Kathmandu
Roomali Ghar, Crazy Yeti, Vera Pizza, Hankook Sarang and Café De Tukche, Hokkaido Ramen, KOTO, etc
What advice would you give to your younger self
Relax. You need not make everyone happy.
Celebrity crush
Gong Yoo
Have you ever been told to change something about yourself
Less nice. A little stricter.
Movies that inspire you
I watch a lot of women centric movies and movies that revolve around simple living.
Favourite cuisine
I am a big-time foodie. I love every cuisine. It just depends on my mood.
A quote you live by
Focus on the step-in front of you. Not the whole staircase.
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