My background is in writing and journalism. I was always a high achiever in school, went on to study at University, scored an incredible internship with CLEO Magazine and then…nothing. I just couldn’t seem to ‘crack’ the industry no matter how hard I tried, so when a role at a marketing consultancy became available, I took it, even though I knew nothing about marketing or business, and ended up working my way up the business over 5 years.

While I really loved my team, and was great at my job, I started to feel a little niggle that this wasn’t my truth. I didn’t wake up feeling inspired or excited to go to work – I was just rolling through day in day out, and it started to really affect my health.

I had always struggled with anxiety and being a Type A personality, I was constantly juggling long work hours, early gym mornings, social catch ups whenever I could squeeze them in, and making time for my partner and family. I had zero time for myself. This ‘people pleasing’ mentality seriously took its toll, and about 18 months ago I was struck with a serious case of adrenal fatigue, as well as severe panic attacks, depression, leaky gut, parasites and psoriasis. I was constantly sick, crying all the time, could barely get off the couch on the weekends and just felt so lost. Nothing brought me joy anymore, and while on paper I was living an ‘ideal’ life, my lack of purpose and direction affected my health both physically and mentally.

I took myself off to Melissa’s first Goddess Group as, you could say intuitively, I knew it was just what I needed. I am SO grateful for that moment. The Goddess Groups have taught me so much about self love, following your passions and purpose, how to maintain uplifting relationships, putting yourself first – gosh I could go on and on. It was because of these sessions, and guidance from Melissa, that I realised what I wanted to do – help others through a coaching business of my own. It sounds so cliched writing it but life has just flowed since then. In 8 months my business has grown to more than 30 clients, I have been published in incredible publications I love like Sporteluxe and Mamamia, and I have even just recently sold out my first workshop. Not only that, but I have just returned home from 2 months travelling around Europe, I am now engaged to the love of my life, and we are looking at purchasing our dream home in the next 12 months. I have made a complete 180 rotation from where I was this time last year and it feels incredible.

My biggest lesson from Melissa is definitely about self love – putting myself first, and filling my cup, before I give to others. I make time to rest every single day and am bursting with more health, happiness and love than I ever have. Being able to help others on their journey is an incredible way to give back and teach what I have learned, plus I wake up with a genuine smile on my face every day. It is an amazing feeling.