1 . Thanks for keeping in touch with us during lockdown. How are you feeling?
I am feeling busy. My business has still been operating during lockdown. With the recent level 4 situation in Aotearoa, it has given my business the ability to start some passion projects I have been wanting to work on for some time.
2. What is lockdown like for your household?
My lockdown household is wonderful . We are all creative people, and I have a beautiful home it has been wonderful to spend more time here. Im usually so busy that the only time I am home is when I am sleeping.
3 - What have you been up to?
I have spent my lockdown time focusing on my physical, mental, and spiritual health. Also working on fashion businesses and collections. It has been a creative time for me to reflect, project, and strategize.
4. Are you working from home? Why/ why not?
Lucky for me, my studio and fur factory is close to where i live, so i have been able to still go into work alone to do business.
5 - What have you been doing for yourself during lockdown to relax and for self-care?
I spend my spare time reading ancient scriptures, praying, meditating, and going to the forest for walks. We have some of the most beautiful forests and natural environments in the world here in Rotorua. I am so lucky to have these inspirational spaces in my backyard. Including lakes, volcanoes, and Forests.
6 - Do you have anything you would like to achieve during lockdown?
I would like to reach higher levels of excellence in all aspects of my life- Business, personal, spiritual, and social.
7 - Have you got any recommendations for reading/ watching / listening to?
Everyone needs to watch the film Beautiful starring Minnie Driver. It was released in the year 2000. The story is about a young girl growing up in poverty and she has a dream about becoming Miss USA. The story follows her throughout her life as she evolves into the women of her dreams. Its a very inspiring story of heartache and triumph. 10/10 stars.
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