Bodhi Babes, Wonder Women #BBWW
LOVE YOURSELF
#BBWW - Women around the World who have inspired me and I'm sure will inspire you.
Wonderful blogs from self-love to fashion, rockin' weddings and sports/ adventure. Women taking action to make the environment a better place and to support other women in their journies of self development.
Women making a difference and empowering others to do the same.
"Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference." Jane Goodall
Love Yourself
Gabrielle Bernstein -
This lady has literally changed my life! Thank you Gabby- I love you!
Miracles do happen... every day! Don't believe me? Spend some time with this lady and you soon will. Her books, website, talks are all amazing and will totally transform your life. "Be the happiest person you know"!
"Gabrielle Bernstein has been named “a next-generation thought leader” by Oprah Winfrey. She appears regularly as an expert on NBC’s Today Show and has been named “a new role model” by The New York Times. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Miracles Now, and May Cause Miracles. Her two additional titles include of Add More ~ing to Your Life and Spirit Junkie. Gabrielle is also the founder of HerFuture.com, a social networking site for women to inspire, empower and connect." Photo from gabbyb.tv
Gala Darling -
I have a bit of a girl crush on Gala Darling. Her blog is a fantasical wonderland of lessons in self love and acceptance. Just 5 mins of reading will have you feeling like you can take on the world in your high heels!
"Radical self love started in my bedroom and became a worldwide movement.
I want you to throw out everything you think you know about self-esteem. You know those books that say, “I’m okay, you’re okay”? Fuck that. You’re not “okay”. You’re SPECTACULAR. You’re a gem in the rough. You’re a shimmering, exploding supernova. You’re a bombastic, bodacious, badass babe." Photo from Gala Darling website
Ariel Frey - Full Spirited
http://www.full-spirited.com
Ariel Frey recently followed me on Twitter and I am so glad she did! At a major transitional time in my life I couldn't have needed to read her blog more- She is extremely intuitive! I love her and want to be her bff!
"Hey Lady Bug! I'm Ariel, intuitive, crafter, and fashion lover, living and loving in Chicago. I am super passionate about authenticity, healthy living, obsessed with personal growth, and crazy about living a vibrant life!
Full Spirited is all about loving life: specifically crafting intuition, developing confidence, and adding value to the world. It's important to me because I believe that everyone should have a kick ass life that they are truly in love with!" Photo from Full-Spirited website
Karen Whitelaw-Smith
https://www.karenwhitelawsmith.com
A brief chat with Karen in 2012 at a local 'Meetup' was all it took to completely transform my life. I immediately read her book 'The Butterfly Experience' and so began my journey of mindfulness, meditation and positive affirmations to create the life I deserve. There is a manual for life afterall!
"It’s already there. Inside you. Everything you need to be in tune, mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually; it’s already in you.
But before a caterpillar can fly, first comes the transformation. That’s how I help." Photo from Karen Whitelaw Smith's website
Rachel MacDonald - In Spaces Between
http://inspacesbetween.com/
Rachel came into my life fairly recently and absolutely love her already! You wont want to leave In Spaces Between- a truly inspiring blog, with wonderful coaching courses for life and business. I want to live on her pages!
"Writer, coach, speaker, seeker. I guide passion-fuelled women out of fear and uncertainty, and into lives, blogs and businesses they love (and truly desire)."
Brene Brown- Researcher, Storyteller
I was studying a scene for my acting class with AMAW- 'Rabbit Hole', when I was introduced to Brene Brown. I wanted to be more authentic in class (and life), able to access and embrace my vulnerability and be comfortable with my emotions - The scene went very well and I continue to 'Dare Greatly'! Thank you Brene!
"Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. She has spent the past decade studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame.
Her 2010 TEDx Houston talk on the power of vulnerability is one of the most watched talks on TED.com, with over 15 million views. She gave the closing talk, Listening to Shame, at the 2012 TED Conference in Long Beach."
Amy Cuddy- Social Psychologist
http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are
I have had many successful castings, meetings and interviews thanks to tips from Amy Cuddy on Body Language. I highly recommend her Ted Talk (left) if you want to know how to get a quick confidence boost and improve your chances of success.
"Amy Cuddy’s research on body language reveals that we can change other people’s perceptions — and even our own body chemistry — simply by changing body positions."
Love Style
Louise Roe - Fashion Journalist
http://www.louiseroe.com/
This lady always looks stunning. If I'm ever stuck for style inspiration Louise Roe will have it! Fashion Journalist and TV Host- you may know her from Plain Jane- she helps women feel fabulous!
"Louise Roe is a TV host and fashion journalist who is currently the host of NBC’s hit competition show, Fashion Star. She also fronts Plain Jane on MTV International, a reality makeover show which airs in 66 countries. In 2013, it was announced that she will also co-host Style network’s first ever LIVE show, Pop Style."
Linda Rodin - Model, Stylist, Founder & Creator, Rodin Olio Lusso
The first time I saw Linda Rodin was in the pic here. I loved her instantly. She is so cool and at 65 is more in demand now as a model than "before she had wrinkles". Model, stylist, skincare entrepreneur and all round babe. I want to be like her when I grow up!
Check out her gorgeous skincare range.
"There is Beauty in simplicity."
Sister Organics - Beautiful Dresses, Organic & Eco Fabrics
http://sisterorganics.bigcartel.com
Sister Organics is a collection of chic dresses made to order in beautiful organic and eco fabrics. They also offer a made-to-measure service and make bespoke occasion wear in eco fabrics.
Designed and made in Brighton by my gorgeous friend
Natalie Estlick. You may recognise the model in the pic!?
I love Sister Organics dresses and have a wardrobe full of them myself. Gorgeous day, evening and wedding dresses.