Sometimes, life has a way of surprising you in the most magical of ways. For us, it all began with a chance encounter at Soho House West Hollywood on Halloween. Natasha had been on a business trip to Los Angeles—a city she had only just started calling home—when a last-minute change of plans extended her stay. Neither of us knew it at the time, but that twist of fate would change our lives forever. Amidst the buzz of the Halloween party, our eyes met across the room. There was an instant spark—an unspoken connection that felt impossible to ignore. We chatted, flirted, and shared fleeting moments, but as the night wore on, we lost each other in the crowd. No numbers were exchanged, only names. Yet somehow, it felt like destiny had left a breadcrumb trail. As fate would have it, Akash—true to his entrepreneurial spirit—found Natasha on Instagram. With a mix of charm and determination, he slid into her DMs. A simple message sparked a conversation that neither of us wanted to end. From there, everything fell into place. One of our earliest adventures together was a hike where Natasha met Akash’s beloved dog, Ty—a bundle of energy and heart who quickly became part of the love story. When Natasha fell sick shortly after, Akash showed his thoughtfulness in the sweetest way. He sent over chai with a note that read, “Here’s some chai and Ty. I added black pepper today to help your throat—hopefully this makes it a little better. xx Akash.” Our connection grew deeper with every moment. After a spontaneous shopping trip to find outfits for dinner, we ended up at Wally’s in Santa Monica. That night, over great food and laughter, Wally’s became “our spot”—a place that now holds countless memories of love and laughter. Together, we’ve built a life that balances our roles as CEOs and adventurers, always striving to make a positive impact wherever we go. Akash, an entrepreneur with a background in finance and engineering, founded Optio Ventures—a boutique advisory and venture firm helping launch and raise capital for early-stage startups across industries, including a groundbreaking cancer-curing project under Avesta76. Natasha, a world-renowned makeup artist and founder of Natasha Moor Cosmetics, uses the transformative power of makeup to inspire and empower people worldwide through her purpose-driven brand. Through it all, we’ve embraced the mantra: Work hard, play harder. From business meetings to spontaneous adventures, we’ve discovered that the greatest joys come from being fully present—with each other, with the people we meet, and with the dreams we’re chasing. They say you never know how, when, why, or with whom your love story will unfold. But when it happens, you’ll know. And for us, it’s been the happiest, most fulfilling journey we could have ever imagined. It started with serendipity—a moment of fate at Soho House—and turned into the love story of a lifetime.