LENI CHARLES & CHERRIE O.

FOUNDERS Kids of the Diaspora & MOTTO FRIENDS

Who are you? What do you do?

Leni: My name is Leni Charles and I am the creative and co-founder of Kids of the Diaspora, a small lifestyle label with a big impact, which was born out of a desire to create visibility for people who long to belong.

Cherrie: I'm Cherrie O. and I'm a singer and also co-founder of Kids of the Diaspora. I write songs and systemically relevant poetry and do anti-racism and awareness work for Kids of the Diaspora. And I offer spiritual healing sessions, such as dreamwork and imagination journeys.

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WHAT DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH HOTEL MOTTO VIENNA?

Cherrie: Gorgeous views, great apperitivos, stunning ambience, wonderful company and the sweetest staff ever and the decor is a feast for the eyes. 

Leni: Soft life, all the good things we deserve. And our Kids of the Diaspora Inner Garden Party, there's a need for more!

YOU'RE MOTTO FRIENDS, WHAT CONNECTS YOU WITH US?

Leni: Definitely the savoir vivre and the love of interacting with different people, the attention to detail and the passion for music.

Cherrie: I associate the best times with Hotel MOTTO. And our Kids of the Diaspora's Inner Garden Party, our popular Sip&Paint event with a guided imaginary journey. 

WHAT 5 INSIDER TIPS FOR VIENNA DO YOU HAVE FOR OUR HOTEL MOTTO GUESTS?

Cherrie's tips:

  • Belvedere 
  • Plain Food in Berggasse
  • Das Kunstschatzi at the Kunsthistorisches Museum
  • Sounds of Blackness
  • Cynthia's Hair Couture
  • Ina Holub's inclusive hair salon “Soft & Cut”

Leni's tips:

  • Das Volkskundemuseum <3 
  • Die Sellerie! 
  • Das Alte Fassl 
  • Das Propeller
  • Calienna
  • CHEZ BERNARD, duh :)
  • Kids of the Diaspora's Inner Garden Party – a soulful imaginative journey to self

Photo Credit: sunafilms

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