"To transform into a Butterfly, the Caterpillar must first surrender everything it once believed it was."
-LeisaQ
From Broken to Beautiful
For years, I carried the heavy burden of feeling broken. Every time I dared to dream, to step out of my comfort zone with boldness and courage, life found a way to knock me down, daring me to get back up again.
It wasn't always this way. In my twenties, I revelled in carefree adventures, fearlessly pursuing my passions. The opinions of others did not matter to me, I was living footloose and fancy free.
By the age of 35, my life was like a picture postcard. I had travelled the world, married the man of my dreams, two beautiful, healthy children and a financial net worth over $1.4 million. I felt incredibly fortunate, safe and secure — until the day my husband came home and uttered those words that shattered my world:
"I don't think I can stay married to you any longer..."
Shell shocked at how quickly my life unravelled, my first thoughts, strangely enough, were, “At least I get a second chance to be happy”. However, happiness would not be as swift in coming, as my idealistic mind.
As the days turned into weeks, into months and then years, I continued to spiral downwards into the abyss of a nasty divorce. With every emotional and financial setback, I added another layer of armour to my already heavy broken heart.
Fear and doubt began seeping into all areas of my life. I felt like a failure as a wife, and now a failure to my kids. How could I possibly ever let love back in?
Yet, each passing blow became my catalyst. Down but not out, I clawed my way back from financial ruin and emotional devastation time and again. By 2019, I had forged two successful businesses, helped countless others do the same, and was preparing myself to find love again.
However, life was not done with me yet and in 2020, I was plunged back into another dark night of the soul, after my brother's suicide, sudden illness and death of my father, followed by the cancer diagnosis of my mother.
Again, my life, my goals, my dreams and ambitions got put on hold while I navigated the depths of grief and despair.
Too ashamed to admit I wasn’t coping, that I needed help more than ever, I hid my pain, the tears, and the sorrow. To the outside world, I had my sh*t together, a mask of bravery that I put on everyday before stepping out into the world.
It was in my darkest hour, when I finally openly shouted to the world, "I give up, I surrender!"
"...that's when the epiphany came,
and the healing journey began!"
Today, I am no longer scared to show when I’m in pain, ask for help when it’s needed and show up authentically as me. I’ve learned how to change my thoughts, let go of limiting beliefs and the stories I was telling myself. By letting go of what was no longer serving me in my highest good, I was able to elevate my emotions, shift my energetic signature and finally let love in. The love that’s only for me. Self-love.
Now, my purpose lies in being a guiding light, as I share these hard-earned lessons with others.
I had to learn the hard way, so you don’t have to. Because, while you can’t erase the past, you can always choose to re-write your future.
Professional Background
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Bachelor Business – Financial Management (JCU)
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University Academic Medal for Bachelor Coursework
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Diploma Financial Planning (RG146)
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Certificate IV in Small Business Planning
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Certified Global Trainer in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy ™, Modern Hypnosis and Master Coaching
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Reiki Level 2 Practitioner of Usui Shiki Ryoho
Accomplishments
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Co-Author of International Best-seller: Sacred Self: Everyday Rituals for the Modern Woman (2024)
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Co-Author International Best-seller: Stronger Than Ever (2022)
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Podcast Host: Happy Wealthy Hearts
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Radio Show Host: The Confidently Abundant Soul (2024/25)
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Member Golden Key International Honour Society
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Vice President Public Relations, Business Leaders Toastmasters
