Exclusive: Meet the mother of the richest person on the planet

In an exclusive interview with Forbes, cover girl, Dior Beauty muse, mother of the world’s richest man, Maye Musk opens up on raising a child prodigy and a life that most could only dream of – but it hasn’t always been full of luxury, glamour and success.

The famous septuagenarian shares her poignant story in her latest book “A Woman Makes a Plan: Advice for a Lifetime of Adventure, Beauty, and Success” (Thierry Souccar Editions), an opportunity for her to look back on her life of struggles. Page after page, it’s a formidable personal development guide for facing adversity. Universal and powerful, it offers lessons for everyone, enabling them to take charge of their own lives. Somewhere in this book, it’s about you… 

Your book leaves the reader feeling like they can conquer the world! You could have given up a thousand times, but on the contrary, you have always shown resilience and optimism. How do you cultivate this mind of steel?