'Be thankful for what you have'

Lyn Jawharji, the lead influencer liaison for See & Be Influencer Communication Division at Cicero & Bernay, is an advocate for progress and positivity

The number one item on your wish list.
A teleportation machine - although I may have to wait a while for that.

If you could move to any place in the world, what place would that be?
Los Angeles is on the top of my list because it is such a vibrant and culturally diverse city. The weather is fantastic all year long and the sunsets are unbeatable. It is also an innovative melting pot of a city, where the world meets to further human progress. All of that would certainly make for an exciting home address.

The biggest learning point or experience in your life.
On a personal level, watching my father endure a brave two-year battle with cancer completely changed my outlook to life. I learnt to live in the moment, treasure life and cherish every second of my short, precious time on earth. I also realised that you can either choose to react negatively to situations, or respond with emotional courage and positivity. The second option leads to a much happier and more fulfilling life.
At a professional level, my position as lead influencer liaison at Cicero & Bernay Public Relations has been an ongoing learning experience. It taught me to work hard, but always keep a goal in mind - that way, you will end up where you want to be. To drive our own progress, we should all aim to be in a better place next year than we are today.

If you won a million bucks tomorrow, what would you do with the money?
I would invest half of the money and use the other half to establish a foundation that supports people battling cancer, in memory of my father.

What advice would you give your younger self, if you could?
Be thankful for what you have; you will end up having more. If you only concentrate on what you do not have, you will never, ever have enough.

The most interesting app you've come across - that's not among the usual social media suspects.
The DubaiNow Smart App definitely stands out because it is probably the only application in the world that offers smart government services.

Your greatest fear.
Not knowing what life has in store for me. Life is full of surprises but the unpredictability can be frightening!

If you could trade lives with one person - dead or alive - for an entire day, who would it be and why?
Angelina Jolie, because she is fiercely independent and has dedicated her life to helping those in need. I would like to live a day in her shoes to see what it's like to be an all-round humanitarian. She also manages to look after her six kids while always appearing elegant, which is impressive.

Your favourite fictional character of all time - and why.
Princess Jasmine from Aladdin, because she loves adventure and is strong in so many ways. She isn't afraid to speak her mind, no matter who she's up against, and is also extremely compassionate and caring towards the people she loves.
    
If you could have your pick of superpowers, what would you choose?
To control time: rewind it, pause it and fast forward it.
- Staff reporter