Today we are introducing you to Henry Richardson and Monsour Taghdisi as our BethieLife Man Crushes. These two charismatic gentlemen are making a difference in Houston every day. Their professional endeavors benefit the health and well being of so many. Check out their super fun video and written interviews to learn much more about them! Welcome, Henry and Monsour!
Photos/Assistance by Angie Fanelli
Where did you grow up?
Henry ~ Houston
Monsour ~ Iran. Opportunity and family brought me to England and USA.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what three beauty products would you like to have with you?
Henry ~ Source Vital Algae Deep Scrub, Source Vital Fresh all natural deodorant, Kiehl’s facial moisturizer.
Monsour ~ Kiehl’s sunscreen and scrub, Nioxin shampoo
Who or what has been the biggest influence on your personal style?
Henry ~ I am big on kinesthetics, so any fashion has to feel good, be soft and move well.
Monsour ~ My sister Guity Kashani. She has always had a sense of timeless elegance that I try to apply to my personal and professional life.
What is your favorite indulgence?
Henry ~ pizza.
Monsour ~ Tequila with my friends Sima, Sabiha and Rania.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Henry ~ Swim in your own lane.
Monsour ~ Honesty above all from my father.
What is your favorite Houston store and/or restaurant?
Henry ~ Stores – Define Living/ Restaurants – All Asian restaurants!
Monsour ~ Cafe Annie, Arcodoro, Red Pepper and Define Living on 2515 Morse Street 🙂
What’s on your plate? (Future projects, travel plans, etc.)
Henry ~ New studios opening in 2018, graduating from UPenn in May, Experiancia and events at LifeHTX.
Monsour ~ New modern home with architect George Cole and Mongolia.
How do you spend your down time?
Henry ~ Reading and movies with family. We are at IPic monthly!
Monsour ~ With a 7-year old son there’s very little of that…but I’m a gym rat and find that relaxing.
Tell us one Houston Hidden Gem (places that aren’t necessarily well-known) that you recommend.
Henry ~ Houston Ayurveda Center
Monsour ~ Living boutique and LifeHTX event venue
Tell us three of your favorite shopping/beauty/lifestyle websites.
Henry ~ Mindbodygreen.com, Definebody.com, Amazon.com
Monsour ~ I am not an online shopper
Tell us three of your health/beauty tips.
Henry ~ Drink 100 oz of water daily with lemon, go to sleep by 10pm, make lunch your biggest meal.
Monsour ~ Regular exercise, healthy eating and laughing as much as possible
What are three things you can’t live without? (Besides God, family, and friends.)
Henry ~ My water bottle, sadly – my iphone and meditation to balance my iphone addiction
Monsour ~ Anna Pendleton
Do you have any irrational fears?
Henry ~ I fear being less than I can be
Monsour ~ I’m claustrophobic
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Henry ~ I love the water. Anywhere by the ocean
Monsour ~ Italy. There is so much to see in every corner of the country
If you weren’t in your present occupation, what would you dream of doing?
Henry ~ Photographer or film director
Monsour ~ Producing a movie
What books or movies have you loved recently?
Henry ~ Books: The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt/ Movies: The Greatest Showman
Monsour ~ Nobody is Perfect by Ellen Flanagan Burns, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra/ CoCo and I have seen the Fifth Element a million times
Occupation
Henry ~ CEO/Founder of DEFINE body & mind
Monsour ~ Builder
Care to Share
Henry ~ 38!
Monsour ~ 50
Tell us something humorous about yourself.
Henry ~ I love singing but I have a terrible voice
Monsour ~ I’m a goofball with a serious exterior
I have major man crushes on these two studs as well! I used to volunteer out of high school for UNICEF, and one of the first influencers I came across for the non-profit was Monsour. I thought he was absolutely gorgeous with a perfect heart (and he is!)… he is ALWAYS going above and beyond for others, including myself. He is one of the most beautiful men – inside out! Henry is the perfect match for him. And, I love how amazing they are with their little stud, Cameron. Cameron speaks much better FARSI (Persian) than me!!!!! Seriously, love this fam bam 💥
Lovely Sara!!