Ever wondered how Dr. Sonia Wibisono does it all while serving flawless looks? For our Belle&Kate Adores feature, we spoke to the highly active medical doctor, entrepreneur, and high-end event consultant about her drive to explore all her talents. She shares the family inspiration behind her medical career, her advice on making health and family a priority, and the Hermès Birkin and Chanel Classic Flap bags that define her timeless style.
Scroll down to read our full Q&A with Dr. Sonia Wibisono on health, career, and timeless luxury.
Q: Walk us through a day in your life, from your self-care rituals to your daily routines.
A: Usually, when I wake up in the morning, I do my stretching to relax my muscle because in this age I need to strengthening and then relaxing also my muscle. Usually, I do my morning all around the bed, and then I talk with my husband or my kids, and then I have my healthy breakfast.
Q: Tell us about your journey in the medical and beauty industry. What sparked your passion and made you fall in love with it?
A: My mom and dad are both medical doctors. So, when I was small, they are talking and discussing everyday about health matters at home, in the car, and in the dining room. So, I'm kind of like this topic—you know, the biology and the health.
Q: You've built an incredible career, from being a medical doctor, an entrepreneur, high-end event consultant, to serving as a United Nations delegation team. What drives you to keep pushing boundaries and making an impact?
A: I like to explore all of my talent. Since I was small, I was very active. Sometimes everybody asks, "Why are you so active? Why are you doing this and doing that?" But for me, it's like exploring my talents and maximizing my talents. I think God has given me a lot of talents.
Q: What advice would you give to women who dream of doing it all and balancing personal life with their aspirations?
A: My advice to women is to make your family, your prosperity, and your health your priority. So, as a woman, you have to be strong, you have to be healthy, and you have to be confident.
Q: What is the most sentimental piece in your bag collection?
A: My favorite bag is the Hermès Birkin crocodile bag.
Q: What is a timeless fashion piece for you?
A: The Chanel Classic Flap bag. It's classic, it's good for any occasion, and it's elegant.
Q: What's the best advice you've ever received?
A: The best advice I've ever received is to be happy and to live every day like it's your last day and to always be happy with yourself.