Piera Gelardi is a creative entrepreneur, speaker, and the co-founder of Refinery29, one of the most influential media companies for women. Named one of Ad Age’s “50 Most Creative People” and one of Entrepreneur’s “50 Most Daring Entrepreneurs,” she has built her career on the belief that play is essential rather than frivolous. In her book The Playful Way: Creativity, Connection, and Joy Through Everyday Moments of Play, she draws on her own experience and emerging research to show how small moments of play can regulate emotion, deepen connection, and build real emotional resilience. Her work reframes play not as a reward or an escape, but as a daily practice that steadies the nervous system and helps us meet life with more curiosity and heart.
Connect with Piera Gelardi:
🌐 Website: https://www.pieragelardi.com
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pieraluisa
📖 The Playful Way: Creativity, Connection, and Joy Through Everyday Moments of Play, available wherever books are sold
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