Ajiri Aki

American culture values productivity above pleasure. But moving to France taught lifestyle expert and business owner Ajiri Aki that joy is something to be savored daily, not a “reward” for good work. Through her childhood experiences in Texas’s Nigerian-American community, workaholic past life in New York City’s fashion world, and story of Parisian re-birth, Ajiri shares how we can change our mindset and start prioritizing joy in our lives.

Ajiri’s speech pulls from the many lessons in her book, "Joie: A Parisian's Guide to Celebrating the Good Life," and is a delightful journey through the essence of the Parisian lifestyle. Full of humor and storytelling, this session shares why embracing joy every day is important, and how the audience can start living a more joyful life today.

Attendee Results:

• Learn how to create joy in everyday moments.

• Understand why the French treat joy as a priority.

• Experience Ajiri’s journey from workaholic to joy evangelist.

• Develop a joy mindset that will change your outlook on life.