I had a breakdown after a client criticised me. I felt so misunderstood and unappreciated and I did not know what to do anymore. I felt as if I’d hit a wall.

I was frustrated that I was not where I wanted to be in my career. It felt unfair as I worked so hard to meet high standards. I blamed my industry, the economy and breaking my back (literally).

I tried to escape my gloom by moving to the other side of the world. Yet I failed to break free from my negative mindset, limiting beliefs and habits. It dawned on me that I had to change or stay stuck.

This dark night of my soul sparked my personal growth journey. I invested in coaching, mindset, energy medicine and holistic health training. I learned I was an empath and highly sensitive to people’s energy and situations.

Therapy after a breakup helped me see my blind spots. I’d loved too much and poured my energy into his potential, not mine. It left me feeling exhausted, and angry when he cheated.

As a child, I learned to work hard care for others and be perfect. I had a strong fear of letting go of control. Over the years I learned to be in flow.

1. I changed my thinking, doing and being:

2. I learned to balance my emotions and energy.

3. To let go of trying to fix people or control a situation.

4. To choose my response rather than react.

5. I reduced my drinking and started going to sober events.

6. This changed my social circle from hedonistic to more conscious.

7. I changed my diet and lifestyle to natural and organic.

8. For a decade I educated about the impact of toxins on health and wellbeing.

Gradually I noticed that avoiding toxins does not equal good health. I became aware of the impact of stress, thoughts and repressed emotions on wellbeing. Qualifying in facial acupuncture and reiki deepened my understanding of the body-mind-spirit connection.

This awareness and a profound spiritual experience prompted me to train as a hypnotherapist and coach. It felt like a natural evolution as I had listened to clients’ stories and problems for twenty years as an international makeup artist. The difference now was that I could help clients with their inner transformation.

The truth is that empowering people has been my life’s mission. It motivated my study in politics, my career in fashion, mentoring and lecturing in academia, public speaking and as a holistic therapist and coach.

I’ve been intuitive all my life as I followed my heart and conquered my fears. I realised that being judged was a blessings as I had to fall apart. So I could become a creator instead of a victim.

Are you ready to transform too?