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My Self-Love Journey

^PRE-2015

Early experiences shaped my values and beliefs. I was an extremely shy kid and lacked self-belief. Moved to Bristol as a teen; spent years filled with self-hatred; suffered from severe acne, body image issues, and depression. There were times I tried to end it all. Here's a photo of little me before "life" happened.

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Graduated with a BSc in Accounting and Finance. Serial procrastinator due to low self-worth and self-doubt. Stuck in toxic cycles; sought love and external validation, but it was never enough.

^{2016 to 2019}

Studied to become an Accountant, drank alcohol 2-3 times a week, lacked self-care, and insecurities dictated all my actions. Heavy use of social media filters distorted reality, and fell into the comparison trap which led to a mid-twenties life crisis. This prompted a solo move back to London to 'find myself'.

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Fell into a negative spiral which led to me setting up an Instagram page in May 2020, focusing on advocating for skin positivity. I challenged beauty standards I had grown up learning and freed myself from societal conditioning.

In July 2020, I was fortunate enough to co-purchase my first property in London, and a few months later, I qualified as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant, specialising in Research & Development Tax.

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My Instagram posts about embracing your real skin and body hair caught the attention of 'Crown the Brown', 'Asiana TV', and 'Brown Girl Mag'. Read my interview with Asiana TV here.

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Battled with the COVID 'lockdown' weight and body dysmorphia. I had always been self-conscious of my body; I'd never worn a vest top outside and always hid my body with my hair - it was my security blanket. Inner child healing and mindset transformation allowed me to improve my relationship with my body, and overall mental well-being. I decided do a big chop and donated my locks to The Little Princess Trust.

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A series of life events led me deep in the shadows questioning my worth at 30. I decided enough was enough, I attempted to prioritise myself instead of living in brown girl guilt. I travelled, lost over a stone in weight, and quit my corporate job with nothing lined up. But, none of these things helped rid me of anxiety and depression. It was the deep spiritual healing work that allowed me to cultivate self-compassion, overcome limiting beliefs, and remove self doubt, so that I could finally awaken and embrace my souls true purpose.

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Started my certification to become a Self-Love Coach. Had my first ever professional photoshoot celebrating my self-love journey on my 31st birthday, with the wonderful Shivani Photography. The theme 'Married to Myself', symbolised my 31 years as a single woman and my commitment to embracing, prioritising, and loving myself. 'Till death do I part.