Creative Director and entrepreneur Mara Lecocq has been named a rising creative star by Mashable and a Next Creative Leader by the 3% Conference.

New York

"Sleep No More is an interactive play held at the McKittrick Hotel. It's loosely based on Macbeth but a very poetic interpretation. What's fun is that you, as the audience, come in with creepy white masks, explore each room, and see actors performing the scenes; you can move closer if you want to. This has been around for over a decade, and I highly recommend people to check it out."

Sleep No More

"Start walking from Hell's Kitchen on the West Side of Manhattan and work your way down towards the Brooklyn Bridge and into Dumbo. Then, walk through Bleecker Street, the iconic area known for Sex in the City and that kind of New York vibe."

Hell's Kitchen

"I love the 9/11 World Trade Centre Memorial. It really brought me closer to the city. It's sad but done so tastefully to honor the stories of people affected by that tragic event. It made me feel way more connected to the city's history."

9/11 Memorial Museum

"Comedy Cellar is a comedy club that has shows every hour in the evening, from 7pm to 12am or so. And that's where famous comedians practice their jokes; you never know who will show up."

Comedy Cellar

"Rule of Thirds. I'd call it hipster Japanese. It's like a good fusion between Williamsburg and Japan in terms of style. Beautiful interior design and the food is amazing. It's quite a unique experience that I'd recommend to anyone."

Rule of Thirds