Artist and Certified Life Coach with lived experience of loss and the grieving process.
My work is focused on helping others navigate their next chapter, guiding them through post-loss growth with compassion and clarity.
As a mixed media artist, I use creative expression as a tool to help preserve what is precious, honoring the stories, connections, and moments that matter most. I draw on our “Creative Intelligence” to uncover insights and move through life’s challenges. Blending art, empathy, and practical guidance to support healing and transformation.
I offer a safe, supportive space where you feel less alone and more equipped to manage both the emotional and practical realities of losing a loved one. Whether you experience sadness, anger, confusion, or guilt, there is always a way to begin making sense of life again.
After my partner and soulmate suddenly passed away in 2022, I turned -once again- to my creative processes to help guide myself through this journey.
….. some things that have occurred on my path …..
Yes, I know first hand how to re-start / re-invent yourself, begin again, find motivation and inner strength to rise from the ashes and allow yourself to – once again – make your dreams come true.
- Started a new life when I moved to the other side of the world at 33
- Became a first time mum to my son at just shy of 40
- Started allover again at 50 after losing almost all we had in the 2010/2011 Christchurch earthquakes (with two little kids by then)
- and the latest iteration began when I unexpectedly became a widow at 60
- oh, and just after that, my Social Media accounts were hacked/disabled/erased and so had to start to building all that following again as well.
My Granddad jokingly called us the “millipedes”.
As a child, I never really understood what he meant by this. And then over the years I’ve come to realize exactly what he was saying. And with that understanding the reason behind why I always felt that I never fitted in anywhere.
I am a guide, coach, teacher, inspirer, thinker, lover of arts, nature, books, music, movies and creator of all things fun. Because being playful and having fun is Serious business!
After many ups and downs and eye-opening experiences, I found the connection to the magical personal wisdom we all hold within. And I began to create independence in both business and life with plenty of Freedom+Fun.
My passion is helping conscious Creatives and others to connect with their own set of superpowers. Building Confidence, Courage and above all: inner Calm.
Creating strategies for personal growth and transformation that all lead to make beautiful Dreams come True.
Born in the Netherlands, I emigrated to New Zealand in 1995 then after the devastating earthquakes of 2010/2011 moved from Christchurch to Tauranga in the the Bay of Plenty with my soulmate and miracle kids.
Forever grateful and proud to be a “Renaissance woman“.
Creative expression is truly Magical and it heals many wounds.
(trust me, I know from personal experience)
It’s the Best, Safest and never ending Medicine available to us all.
You can ALWAYS reach out to me. I love to support you. Help you heal and help women like you grow
