Hershey Gargash has spent more than two decades listening to the heartbeat of the world - through its luxury hotels and hidden retreats, its spice-filled kitchens and visionary designers, its beauty artisans and wellness pioneers. As a writer and lifestyle magazine journalist, her stories have travelled far and wide, appearing in leading publications such as W Magazine, WWD, The Harrods Magazine, Sunday Times Style, OK!, La Femme, Debonair, Yachts Middle East, The Galleria, AEWorld.com and Tatler Asia. Hershey writes with curiosity, sensitivity, and an instinct for uncovering the true soul of every place and person she encounters.
In her role as Tatler Best Middle East Co-Head Jury, Hershey delights in discovering exceptional restaurants, learning from the region’s most brilliant chefs, and experiencing impactful, luxurious hotels that shape the cultural landscape of the Middle East. Her passion for exploring excellence in hospitality keeps her connected to the pulse of innovation and creativity across the region.
Alongside her editorial work, Hershey is also a content creator, a role she considers a privilege - one that allows her to thoughtfully connect meaningful brands and messages to an audience she feels deeply aligned with. She approaches digital storytelling with integrity and intention, ensuring every collaboration reflects her values and inspires her community.
Yet behind the shimmer of luxury and travel lies a quieter calling - one rooted in wellness, the environment and a lifelong devotion to Mother Earth. Hershey’s bond with nature and her commitment to sustainable living eventually guided her to a new form of storytelling: children’s literature. Her writing gently blends mindfulness, emotional resilience, and ecological awareness, encouraging young readers to care for the planet while nurturing their own inner worlds.
Her debut children’s book, “Wixie the Worm Saves the Planet,” launches in 2026, both online and in bookstores. This heartfelt story introduces children to environmental stewardship through the eyes of an unlikely hero, offering both wonder and grounding lessons for young minds navigating big feelings in a changing world.
Beyond the written page, Hershey is a Reiki healer, a feng shui home stylist, and the co-founder of Harmonic Spaces UAE, a practice devoted to cultivating harmony in homes through Tibetan feng shui principles. Her work with energy, intention, and mindful living infuses every aspect of her creativity, adding a spiritual resonance to her craft.
At the centre of all she does is a profound dharma: to live with respect, love for nature, and authentic purpose. Motherhood - raising three children in the UAE - deepened that calling, strengthening her mission to guide, nurture, and inspire a generation that will cherish the Earth as deeply as she does. Hershey writes not only to tell stories, but to offer connection, compassion, and hope - to her children, to the planet, and to every reader seeking meaning and magic in the world.
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