You sometimes think you want to disappear, but all you really want is to be found.
– Kid Cudi
I believe every single woman is looking for something, something intangible yet very profound.
I believe they are searching for a way to come home to themselves.
I learnt this the hard way.
Hi I’m Nicole, a heart-fuelled and passionate life coach, Reiki practitioner, writer and avocado enthusiast.
I work with wild-hearted women who are struggling, suffering and feel stuck because they are living from a place of fear and uncertainty; a place where they allow negative self-talk, limiting thought patters and behaviours and an outdated story to run (and ruin) their lives.
These women are in pain: physical, mental, emotional and financial pain.
I help coach and empower women who have lost their inner compass to find a sense of peace, purpose and freedom; to step out of the story they have been living in for so long and step into their heart; their truth.
Life hasn’t always looked like this for me though.
I used to be one of these women.
For as long as I can remember I was searching.
Searching for more, for something better or different.
Searching for someone to show me the way when I was lost.
Searching for something that would be my ‘golden ticket’ to happiness or success.
I was constantly searching for answers but none ever seemed forthcoming.
I had spent the majority of my life travelling down different paths looking for something to make me feel better, looking for someone to be my knight in shining armour and rescue me, only to find that I ended up feeling more lost and alone than ever.
That was when I made a choice: a choice to prioritise and pursue self-discovery, self-love and self-acceptance, plus learning a lot of lessons along the way, the biggest one being this single inalienable truth:
I wasn’t searching for something or someone…
I was searching for me, for a way to come home to myself.
Although I had spent years floundering and feeling lost, I discovered I had to lose myself in order to find myself.
And now that I have? It is my heart-fuelled mission and passion to coach women near and far to do the same and start their journey home.
Why?
For the larger part of my childhood, teenage years and early twenties, I felt lost, hopeless and alone. I struggled to understand who I was, what my purpose and passion was and was left trying to navigate through life’s seemingly endless challenges with a heavy heart and a soul that was yearning for so much more.
Deep down I knew I could be, do and have more; I deserved it (and so do you wild-hearted one), so I embarked on a wild and adventurous journey with the intention of finding myself, or more truthfully, returning to myself.
Choosing to take the road less travelled and journey home to myself has been one of the most challenging, yet rewarding and beautiful experiences of my life, which is why I’m now on this rocket-fuelled mission to coach, support and guide women around the globe (including you) to start the journey home to themselves and set their souls on fire.
I’m here to serve you a big plate of clarity + confidence + connection, marinate it in love, sprinkle it with some soul-spiration, pepper it with truth and add a healthy dollop of zest for life – sans the sugar (because life’s sweet enough)!
Are you ready to step into your heart and your truth + become the women you were born to be?
Are you ready to go on the adventure of your life and become a real trailblazer?
Are you ready to not only think outside of the box, but to get rid of the box all together?
Atta’ girl!
About this space
This blog is for women near and far who want to unlock the door to self-discovery, self-love, and self-mastery; it is a place where curious minds and creative hearts collide; for those who want to live an abundant and potent life free from physical, mental, emotional, and financial pain.
I invite you to kick off your shoes, grab a cup of tea (might I suggest a lemongrass, ginger and coconut blend), and nestle into the depths of my virtual home.
This blog is so much more than a blog; it is where your journey home begins.
What do I write about?
Through my heart-centered musings on life, I write about all things peace, love and authenticity; share nuggets of wisdom on health and wellness related topics, and explore the realm of possibility when it comes to freeing ourselves of physical + mental + emotional and financial pain.
Rest assured, I serve them up with a healthy dose of humour and humility too.
Here are a couple of my most popular posts for you to acquaint yourself with (don’t forget your cuppa’):
// Does time really heal all wounds?
// Have you fallen out of love with yourself?
// Why I quit my corporate job and what life looks like now
So you think you’ve got me all figured out? Here are 8 (because 10 would be too typical) quirky + fun tidbits about me you probably didn’t know…
1) I’m a Virgo through and through (but don’t hold it against me): analytical, intelligent, thoughtful, ambitious, intuitive and a caring and creative goddess!Basically this means I could invite you over to my humble and beautifully decorated abode, cook you a delectable dinner I’ve made from scratch whilst simultaneously giving you stellar advice on the problem you didn’t need to tell me because my intuition picked up on it. Yep, that’s just how I roll.
2) For a long time I felt like I was broken, needed fixing or rescuing. I then came to realise that was just my negative ego trying to hold my happiness hostage, kind of like this time (click here).
3) I have an innate ability to connect with the unlikeliest of people, become resilient in the most challenging of situations, and land on my feet even when I’ve fallen off the tallest (metaphorical) building.
4) For many years I fell victim to the vicious calorie counting, self-deprivation and self-loathing cycle. These days – I only count my blessings.
5) Live music does something to me l that I can’t describe. It stirs something in my soul and spirit that mesmerizes me in the most blissful and potent way. FYI: If you’re ever out listening to live music and happen to see a girl who’s somewhat ‘stalkerishly’ looking at the singer or guitarist…come say hi! Drinks are on me!
6) Avocados + Mangoes + Prawns: N’uff said!
7) I’m a lover and a hater. I love sunshine, live music and hugs. I hate arrogance, injustice and inequality (oh and peas; peas aren’t equal to other vegetables in my book).
8) What lights me up? Divine synchronicity + Trusting and acting on my intuition + Personal growth + Deep belly laughs + Seeing women blaze their own trail and create a life they love.
What floats my metaphorical sailboat?
++ Avocados + Mangoes + Prawns: N’uff said! Yep, I said it twice, that’s how much I dig (eat) them!
++ Sunshine + the ocean – Is there anything better than diving into the salty stretch of blue then feeling the sun’s rays beam down on you? Clue: the answer is ‘Umm, heck NO!’
++ Trailblazers – Seeing people take responsibility for their life and become a true master of their own destiny makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It’s the people who ask themselves the BIG questions like these that lead and live extraordinary lives, and I find that incredibly inspiring and heartwarming.
++ Clouds – You know the ones that are so puffy and look like 3D cotton wool houses that make you want to set up camp on them forever?
++ Long hugs and deep kisses – Need I say more?
++ The smell of pine trees – they remind me of Christmas. Canada too, even though I’ve never been there.
++ A perfectly poached egg – you know the kind that when you cut into it, the yolk is that perfect bright orange colour, is slightly gooey but doesn’t turn your entire plate orange!
++ A cracker of a thunderstorm + acoustic melodies + herbal tea – I not-so-secretly love a good storm so I can curl up under my doona with a big ol’ cup of tea and can listen to the sweet sounds of my favourite singer ‘friends’ for hours: John Mayer, Ed-the-one-and-only-Sheeran, London Grammar, Dallas Green (City & Colour), Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), John Legend, Ben Howard…you still with me? Ben Harper…
++ Juicy conversations with my soul sisters. The fun starts here. Come join the party…
