On Fridays, we profile members of our community who artfully build the spirit of serendipity into their daily lives.
This week, meet Angelina Zeppieri. Angelina is a publicist and entrepreneur who uses her creative talents to write, blog and produce podcasts. She's also avid traveler who loves spending time near the ocean. Read on for more about this wonderful woman and her enviable, surprising secret power!
Name: Angelina Zeppieri
Where were you born? New York
Where do you live now? Still here, reppin' NYC.
What’s your profession or calling? Publicist by day, entrepreneur by night (aka writer, podcaster, blogger, traveler + more!)
What’s a secret power that you have (that may surprise us?) I can name and identify over 20 types of pastries, easy. My family owns an Italian bakery in the Bronx, Zeppieri & Sons, so I basically grew up on these delicacies. My grandfather was a baker, my father is a baker, my brother is a baker-in-training... you can imagine the creations I've seen and tasted!
What’s your go-to local zen spot? Anywhere near the ocean!
What’s your most beloved travel destination? Greece! It sparked my love for travel, and I haven't looked back since. have an incurable case of wanderlust, so I'm always looking for adventure. Planning my next venture helps provide me with something to look forward to. Even if it doesn't involve visiting a foreign country or traveling to a distant city, I find a local adventure to immerse myself in... it could be as simple as visiting a museum exhibit, going on a hike, or brunching at a new spot downtown.
Why is adventure important to you and what do you do to infuse that into your daily life? I have an incurable case of wanderlust, so I'm always looking for adventure. Planning my next venture helps provide me with something to look forward to. Even if it doesn't involve visiting a foreign country or traveling to a distant city, I find a local adventure to immerse myself in... it could be as simple as visiting a museum exhibit, going on a hike, or brunching at a new spot downtown.
What's your mantra for getting through challenges or tough times? "Let the space between where I am, and where I want to be, inspire me." I'm constantly thinking, "What's next? where's next?" (I even named my blog after this notion!) and sometimes that can get overwhelming. It's been important for me to realize that even if I don't know for certain what's coming next in my life, it will be great.
What's your go-to 'thing' to get unstuck? I need to move around and get outside. I like to run, bike, even go for a walk when I need to rejuvenate myself. It's more than just physically "unsticking" myself, it helps clear my mind.
Has Serenflipity played a role in your life? Serenflipity reminded me how important it is to connect with people, whether they're lifelong friends or strangers. From reaching out to old friends I hadn't spoke to in a while, I was reminded to take care of these relationships that are important to me. It's so easy today to get stuck in our own routines or get lost in our phones!