Join Monisha Longacre for an interactive book talk and Q&A based on her book, "Practical Productivity: A Guide to Surviving Life's Juggling Act"
- Date & Time
- January 11, 2026 from 12PM to 2PM EST
- Location
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Elaine's
208 Queen St
Alexandria, VA 22314
As we kick off a new year, join Monisha to discuss strategies to achieve your New Year's resolutions and tactics to accomplish what matters most without sacrificing your wellbeing. Bring your questions about how to overcome your biggest productivity challenges for the "Stump the Expert" Q&A session. Doors open at noon to mix and mingle and award-winning food and beverages will be available for purchase. The talk will begin at 1 p.m. and after the talk, you can purchase signed copies of the book or bring your copy for Monshia to sign.
There's no charge to attend, but please let us know you're coming and bring your family and friends along too!
About the Book
Practical Productivity is your battle-tested guide to mastering life's most challenging juggling act.
This isn't another abstract productivity philosophy – it's an immediately actionable playbook. Organized into six critical domains: Your Time, Your Lists, Your Stuff, Your Day, Your Life, and Your Effectiveness, it include 59 productivity tips to test.
Written specifically for busy people balancing multiple priorities and needing real solutions to get it all done, each section provides a flexible framework for experimenting with different approaches until you find what works for you.
About the Author
Monisha Kumar Longacre is the author of Practical Productivity: A Guide to Surviving Life's Juggling Act and a recognized expert in productivity and effectiveness. As the founder of Productivity 101 and creator of the priorigami task management app, she has helped thousands of professionals master the art of getting things done. Drawing from her experience as COO of multiple technology companies and her own journey balancing executive leadership with family life, she provides practical solutions for today's overwhelmed professionals and those who are juggling multiple priorities.
About Elaine's
Elaine’s modern Mediterranean cuisine is based on exquisite food found in Alexandria, Egypt. The unique style is best described as Middle Eastern with French, Greek, and Italian influences.
Elaine’s is located at 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. The 1880 building, the previous home of Bilbo Baggins for 38 years, has been completely renovated with a new look and feel. The restaurant is located in the heart of Old Town’s Historic District within sight of the Potomac River. Founders Park, The Torpedo Factory Art Center, and Old Town Alexandria Waterfront are only blocks away.
Elaine’s is named after the owner’s grandmother. When the owner was twelve years old in Cairo, Egypt, she promised her grandmother that one day she would own a restaurant and name it after her. The owner is proud to share her family’s recipes with the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Please register to attend.