Emily Esfahani Smith is an author, writer, and speaker based in Washington D.C. She is widely recognized for her book, "The Power of Meaning," an international bestseller published by Crown and translated into 16 languages.
The Wall Street Journal praised the book as “persuasive,” “elegant,” and “valuable.” In 2017, Smith delivered a TED Talk titled “There’s More to Life Than Being Happy,” based on her book, which has garnered over 8 million views.