Rich Monday Paper- What Is Your Legacy?

Welcome to Edition 73 of Rich Monday Paper — a milestone issue shaped around one powerful question: What is your legacy?

Legacy isn’t just what we leave behind; it’s how we show up today. It’s the courage to share your story, the discipline to live with intention and the grace to touch lives even in the smallest, quietest ways. Whether you’re building a global brand, raising a family, mentoring the next generation, or simply being kind in a world that often forgets kindness — you are crafting a legacy.

Good News We Love This Week

This week, we spotlight resilience, possibility and connection. From inspiring human stories to promising policy shifts across the EU, momentum is building toward a better world. A new initiative in Brussels is streamlining cross-border green tech investments — an encouraging sign for sustainability and cooperation. And in the UK, a “Mental Wealth” movement is gaining traction, merging finance and wellness into one meaningful conversation.

The scent of blooming bougainvillea drifts through the afternoon air as sunlight filters through royal palm fronds. At Bonita Ranch in Melbourne, Florida, wedding guests aren’t just celebrating another couple’s big day – they’re stepping into Mediterranean gardens where Louisiana and Yadiel’s love story has found the perfect backdrop amongst family, friends and flourishing plants that whisper tales of growth and enduring beauty.

Better Lifestyle Choices

We’re leaning into smarter choices this season — not restriction, but recalibration. From mindful eating habits that spark energy instead of guilt, to refreshing summer party ideas that blend joy, sustainability, and togetherness. Think Mediterranean platters, zero-waste cocktails, garden cinema nights, and playlists that inspire dancing under the stars.

Finding Your Voice at Any Age: the Power of Resilience ‘Designed by Preeti’- ‘Designed by Preeti’ elevates stories of reinvention, mature women and multicultural identity, highlighting courage, healing and representation in film

Mindful Eating & Foods That Love You Back
Food should feel like a friend. This edition features plant-forward meals that soothe inflammation, elevate mood, and support long-term wellness. Our focus this week: gut-friendly summer bowls, infused waters, and brain-boosting snacks. Say goodbye to food fads and hello to mindful nourishment.

The Crunch Factor: Find out how one woman’s snack fix became a patent. Explore Regina Ragonese’s Crunchy New Chapter :  Regenie’s^®. Regina Ragonese was standing in her kitchen, staring at a bowl of ordinary pita chips and wondering why the good bits always fell to the bottom of the bag. You know the feeling – you’re reaching for those perfect bites with the nuts and seeds still clinging on, but they’ve mostly tumbled away.

What started as a simple craving for something better became years of tinkering, taste-testing and tiny victories that would eventually earn her a U.S. patent.

Your Capsule Wardrobe This Week: Femme Fatale by Showpo x Grace Rosa

We are thrilled to celebrate the new collection from global fashion powerhouse Showpo — Femme Fatale, starring Grace Rosa Jackson, model and Love Island legend: All Stars runner-up. This bold 23-piece capsule embodies unapologetic femininity, with statement silhouettes, modern sensuality, and the fearless spirit of Grace Rosa herself. Showpo continues to redefine style with power, presence, and pride — this collection is no exception.

Grace’s experience shooting the campaign in Paris revealed what it really means to be a brand’s creative inspiration.

‘This collection is all about self-confidence and femininity and that’s exactly how I felt shooting it in Paris,’ she shares. The connection wasn’t accidental – it came from carefully matching Grace’s authentic personality with Showpo’s bold aesthetic.

Luxury Homes

Stepping Into Serendipity: Joy Mangano is Saying Goodbye to Swan Manor and Hello! to New Miracles: Joy Mangano auctions her Gilded Age Swan Manor, blending luxury real estate with family memories, purposeful downsizing and a fresh beginning

Reading & Writing Review: The Legacy Book Series Begins

We’re honoured to introduce the first title in the Legacy Book Series:
An Ordinary Day – 101 Untold Stories of Extraordinary People.

This compelling volume offers a glimpse behind the curtain of greatness. Featuring raw, unfiltered stories from an ex-president, lords, celebrities, influencers, high-ranking officials — and those quietly reshaping the world in silence. These aren’t just names. These are lives. These are legacies. Available this summer at:
📚 Barnes & Noble
📚 Waterstones
📚 Independent bookstores
📚 All major retailers

But the story doesn’t end there.

This book is going on tour — and so are your stories. Kicking off this summer, An Ordinary Day will travel across continents: Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and beyond. As it moves from hand to hand, it carries the voices of change-makers, dreamers, and doers, just like you.

There’s Nothing Like This unpacks the strategic mindset behind Taylor Swift’s rise, revealing how reinvention, data-driven decisions, and creative discipline fuel lasting success. More than a music story, it’s a powerful case study in legacy and adaptability offering lessons any leader can apply, no matter the industry.

“Taylor Swift has achieved what few artists—or businesses—can: sustained growth, cultural relevance, and brand control in an industry defined by volatility. “

Legacy isn’t written in stone. It’s written in books that will resonate with generations ahead of us. Your story is yours, but belongs to the world. A world that is better than yesterday because you are here.

Legacy isn’t reserved for presidents or public figures. It’s carried in the quiet hands of teachers, caregivers, mentors, artists, healers, risk-takers, change makers. Maybe your name won’t make it to history books, but what if it’s written on someone’s heart?
What if the ripple you started continues long after you’ve gone?

As you move through this week, ask yourself not what you’re doing but who’s life you add value to? Don’t ask yourself what you’ll leave behind but what you’re giving right now that’s worth remembering. Your legacy every day choices. Today is part of the story someone else will one day tell.

Until next Monday, with gratitude,

Your Story Steward,

Marina