Nataly Kogan

About the Author

Nataly Kogan is a renowned author, speaker, and entrepreneur whose work centers on cultivating genuine happiness in the midst of life's complexities. Drawing from her own transformative journey—from a Soviet refugee escaping persecution to building a successful career in Silicon Valley—she offers practical wisdom for embracing everyday moments, even the challenging ones. In her acclaimed book, Happier Now: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Everyday Moments (Even the Difficult Ones), Kogan shares actionable strategies rooted in positive psychology to help readers shift from relentless striving to joyful presence. With a background in technology and media, including co-founding a major online community, she now dedicates her efforts to empowering individuals worldwide through her writing, keynotes, and the Happiness Challenge movement, proving that true fulfillment lies in appreciating the now.