Hi my name is Vanessa.

At 3-years-old, I was a rebellious wild child running circles around daycare teachers and getting labelled as “a very bad girl” from well-meaning adults. That is, until I reformed into an obedient, A-achieving student. Instead of following the beat of my own drum, I adopted the beat of others.

In elementary school, I struggled with friends, popularity and boys (mainly due to that awkward phase). This is when I developed anxiety, IBS and a fear of rejection. The best decision I ever made was auditioning for a high school for the arts (in drama) but I never felt good enough to pursue it as an adult. In university, I chose business over journalism because I knew it was the more “flexible” and lucrative degree. 

By the time I hit university, I sort of lost who I was and my physical body was furious. My first big break up at 23 was an awakening – I had blamed a lot of my unhappiness on external factors like the relationship. I slowly realized it was time to take accountability for my own feelings. 

The seven years that followed were full of self-help, healing and independence. I started this blog right in the thick of things and am still a work-in-progress. But there’s been progress! I married my twin flame when the time was right and I was ready (09.16.18). My IBS and anxiety are less severe but still kicking. I’ve started a couple book and creative art projects again. And I do believe everything happens for a reason. 

I’m passionate about health and healing, self-love, partnership and learning on this journey called life. Would love to connect on these topics or help any way that I can. 

Vanessa 

PS Follow me on Instagram or Facebook because we should be friends, or at the very least, social media acquaintances.

FUN FACTS (are we best friends yet?):

• Myers-Briggs: INFJ
• Fave Movies: Vicky Christina Barcelona, 500 Days of Summer, One Week, Clueless, My Best Friend’s Wedding
• Fave Reads: One Day, The Alchemist, Your Voice in My Head, Losing Clementine
• Must-See TV: Girls, The Good Place, Jane the Virgin, Insecure 
• Role Models: Amy Schumer, Jessie Cruikshank, Lainey Gossip, my yia yia (Greek grandma)
• Fave Places: Paris, Lisbon, Bora Bora