text: If you lose hope, you have lost a connection with your heart that makes you aware of what is possible. Even though her books are fiction, the characters in Menna van Praag’s books go through a journey of self-discovery and become empowered to express their authentic selves. She explains how she made her dreams of being a writer come true and how we can find the courage to live authentically in this interview with Lilou Macé.
  Menna van Praag is an Oxford graduate, journalist, and chocolate aficionado. Seven years ago, Menna was a struggling, overweight waitress; then an inspired insight by her life-coach mother, Vicky, led to a three-day experience of enlightenment, from which Men, Money, and Chocolate was born.
  Editor’s Note: Due to technical difficulties there will be occasional moments of blurriness when viewing this video.