For designer Paula Hermanny, early morning inspiration is essential to each day of the week. When visiting Rio de Janeiro especially, she takes advantage of the beautiful natural scenery and begins each day with a beach run in Ipanema.  Below, Paula shares more about her morning routine and how fitness and meditation are important to her creative process.

ViX:  How do you find the motivation to keep with a morning exercise?

Paula:  I really like to start my day early and look forward to the sense of accomplishment I will have after working out.  I jog along the beach in ...