The Kindest Businessman Alive Lives In Bali, Indonesia-And, I Spent Two Months Learning From Him

I'm Mirielle Edouard, a New York City girl through and through, actually Brooklyn to be exact. While in Bali, Indonesia two years ago, I met the most amazing businessman, who had founded a creative collective, where Balinese locals and expats felt right at home. I spent two months wit him, and my life has never been the same. His wise words of sharing kindness and love in life and in business, inspired me so much that I came back two weeks ago, to thank him for the lasting impact that he had on my life. Also, I wanted to witness what had become of his creative collective, 9 Angels, which also happens to be the best vegetarian restaurant in Ubud, Bali.

Though it's gained a lot of attention for its amazing meals over the last few years, 9 Angels operates more like a community hub that encourages creatives to find, share, and pursue their passions relentlessly.

9 Angels is a second home to many, where its founder Thony Suwardy, is the purveyor of compassion, kindness, and love. Leaving behind a successful career in Jakarta, six years ago, Thony decided to start over by sharing what he calls the simplicities of life (love, compassion, & kindness) to all who find this hidden gem, nestled in the side streets of Ubud's busy downtown area.

If you happen to find yourself in Bali anytime soon, be sure to stop in and introduce yourself, I promise you, Thony will leave you with his simple teachings that are such to impact your life.

Mirielle Edouard

Serial Entrepreneur & Traveler