Tenzin Peyang Lama’s family owns the newly opened Hotel Dusit Princess Kathmandu. From growing up in an international boarding school in India to pursuing her Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Boston and now working towards her Master’s degree in Project Management from Northeastern University; she is deeply passionate about Marketing and Public Relations. During her time in Boston, she worked with several companies – from art-based startups to established banks and SAAS companies. On a break in Kathmandu, she is helping her father with the Dusit Princess Kathmandu, applying all that she’s learnt and envisions for the hotel. In this edition of WOW, she talks about what makes her life beautiful.
What makes a person beautiful
Genuine intentions
What makes you beautiful
Self-confidence
What makes life beautiful
The memories you create along the way and the unexpected doors that open
What tickles your funny bones
Looking back at embarrassing moments I have experienced
What makes you smile
Meeting friends and family, good conversations, or an achievement
Favourite comedian
Ali Wong
Therapy for happiness
Good food and a comfort show
Current perfume
Miss Dior
You are addicted to
Coffee
On your wish list
Travel to at least three-four new countries before the end of the year
You stay fit by
Gymming and swimming
Best year of your life
2009 when my baby brother was born
Latest splurge
Toys and treats for my puppy
Skincare
Lots of sunscreen during the day, retinol at night, and I have started using a lot of Korean products
Gadget
iPhone and iPad
Style Icons
My style isn’t influenced by anyone specific, it mainly depends on my mood
Always in your handbag
Air Pods, phone, wallet, makeup pouch and iPad
What do you do to unwind
A spa visit
Favourite holiday destination
Can’t pick one, but I try and visit a new place every year
You always struggle with
Shopping
Best thing about being you
My emotional intelligence, adaptability, and always trying to make the most of every situation
Make up…can’t do without
Eyeliner
Favourite makeup brands
Dior, Estée Lauder, and Rare B_eauty
Three things you absolutely do to look your best
A good night’s sleep, skincare, and some makeup
On a bad hair day
I put my hair in a bun
One tip you learnt that makes you photo ready
Knowing your angles
What do you like doing in your spare time
Spending time with family, watching a show, calling my friends
Books or movies
Movies
Guilty pleasure
Chocolate desserts
Favourite place to eat in Kathmandu
Recent favourite is Soi at Dusit Princess Kathmandu
One thing you can’t do without
Phone
What advice would you give to your younger self
Don’t shrink yourself to make others feel comfortable
Celebrity crush
Alex Cooper
Have you ever been told to change something about yourself
Probably but I can’t remember
Movies that inspire you
The Blind Side, The Devil Wears Prada, and The Help
Favourite cuisine
I am a big a foodie: Nepali, Tibetan, Korean, Thai and Spanish
A quote you live by
Confidence is not that they will like me; Confidence is ‘I’ll be fine if they don’t’
