Lilamani de Silva

Lilamani de Silva has had an eclectic career. 15 Minute Pause is her first published work with co-author Michelle Burke. With the success of 15 Minute Pause book, the two entrepreneurs have gone on to produce the Joy Cards, a pack of 48 inspiring activity cards that help us find and maintain joy daily. The beautifully illustrated cards are painted by co-author Lilamani, a self taught artist who has been painting since she was a child. Lilamani divides her time between London and New Zealand. Her career has spanned across different industries including media relations and film production. She has worked as publicist at London Zoo which led to the production of natural history documentaries for ITV, Discovery and Animal Planet. Her jobs gave her the opportunity to​​ ​travel the globe and experience different cultures and life perspectives. An accomplished painter, Lilam​ani’s illustrations also grace 15 Minutes Pause, A Radical Reboot for Busy People. She has sold paintings around the world. In addition to her love of travel, she is a nature enthusiast, enjoys reading, and racket sports. She​ ​holds a Masters in Biochemistry from the University of Otago in New Zealand.