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Beautiful gardens, beaches, gin, food, and good times driving around Kangaroo Island, South Australia on day two.

Leave a Comment / Travel, Exploring & adventures / Rebecca Peters / December 30, 2023 / coffee, emu bay, emu bay beach, emu bay lavender, explore south australia, gin, kangaroo island, kangaroo island spirits, lavender brownie, lunch ideas, parndarna, road trip, road trip australia, see south australia, short stays, south australia, weekend away

Emu Bay Lavender, Kangaroo Island. https://www.emubaylavenderfarm.com.au/about

Our first stop for the day was Emu Bay Lavender Cafe. We sat at table No 13. which is our lucky number. We shared a delicious lavender brownie with our coffee. It was a cold morning and quite busy so we sat outside by the gas heater.

The lavender wasn’t in flower which was a bit disappointing as it would have been nice to see and photograph.

I purchased a bottle of lavender essential oil from the gift shop. I think it’s stronger than any other lavender oil that I’ve ever used before. I keep it next to my bed and pop it on before I go to sleep.

Beautiful Emy Bay, Kangaroo Island. What a stunning beach.

We parked up at the Emu Bay foreshore and went for a walk along the beach. You can drive on this beach and it reminded me of Long Beach at Robe. Beautiful white sand and the most stunning blue waters. Facilities included are public toilets, a big lawn area with BBQ facilities, a play playground, and a picnic area.

The caravan park was closed and up for sale. I imagine it would be packed out with tourists if it was open as it’s such a great spot right on the beach amongst the trees. Make sure you check out Emu Bay if you love beautiful beaches.

Emu Bay ‘Lost Soles’ beach entrance.

We found George’s 52,000 Castle Lights by accident and pulled over to see what it was—never expected to see a castle on a dirt road amongst farming land. George’s property is difficult to miss. I couldn’t believe my eyes when we found it.

It’s lovely that George shares his hobby with the public. You can tell that he loves it. A lot of time and creativity has gone into this place.

It’s a little bit run down and it’s also a lot of work to maintain for one person. I’m pretty sure that George told us he was 80. I think it would be great to see the castle at night with the lights on, but it was still fun to explore by day.

A little quirky and very creative. I think everyone can appreciate the effort that’s gone into creating this place. It’s worth a look.

You can find Georges Castle at 1593 N Coast Rd, Wisanger S.A. 5223 https://www.google.com/maps/search/1593+North+Coast+Road,+Wisanger+South+Australia+5223/@-35.614988,137.456559

Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island.

We planned to have lunch at the Rockpool Cafe in Stokes Bay, but it was closed as they’d just welcomed a baby. There was a sign at the shop. The Rockpool Cafe was recommended to us by some friends who visited K.I. just before us.

It was cold, windy, and rainy so we didn’t stay long. There was a beautiful beach through the rocks which was pretty cool to discover. You walk through a bit of a rock tunnel to pop out onto the beach.

If the beach sign wasn’t on the rock you wouldn’t even know it was there. We’ll have to go back and try the Cafe next time and hopefully score a beautiful sunny day to relax on the beach.

We ended up stopping for lunch inland in a small country town called Parndana.

https://www.facebook.com/Parndanabakerycafe A one-stop shop that was a cafe, take-away shop, and grocery store. They served up a lovely home-cooked lunch with quite a big menu to choose from. Thanks, Parndarna Bakery and Cafe you saved the day as we were pretty hungry by the time we got to you.

Kangaroo Island Spirits. https://kangarooislandspirits.com.au/

The last stop before going home for the day was Kangaroo Island Spirits. In my opinion, this was one of the loveliest places we visited on the island. A garden lovers paradise this place has the most beautiful garden amongst some big gum trees, full of edible plants like our own garden.

We were greeted by the friendliest staff who were super helpful. I think this is also why I loved this place as it makes all the difference to the experience.

A beautiful place for a gin tasting and I think this space would be a great place to have an event. If you’re driving past drop in and check it out. The mulberry gin was my favourite and I grabbed a bottle to take home and a limited-edition gin as a Christmas gift.

That’s a wrap on day two. Come back to my website soon to find day three.

We had a great day stopping off at these places along the way. My personal favourites were Emu Bay where there are no shops, just nature’s beauty, and the most beautiful beach. And of course Kangaroo Island Spirits with the beautiful garden, gin, and staff.

We headed back to our accommodation in the pine forest at Pelican Lagoon to relax and cook dinner together. There is more about this beautiful accommodation place on the blog.

All photos are by Bec Peters unless otherwise credited. You can find more of my photography on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/becpetersphotography/?hl=en

Perentie Pines, Pelican Lagoon. Kangaroo Island.

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Exploring Kangaroo Island by car. Day One included some really great places.

Leave a Comment / Travel, Exploring & adventures / Rebecca Peters / November 22, 2023 / burgers, cliffords honey farm, emu ridge eucalyptus distillery, explore south australia, gift shop, kangaroo island, kelpie, kingscote, lunch ideas, prospect hill lookout, see south australia, south australia

Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

This beautiful old truck at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery

DAY 1. We started our day climbing the Prospect Hill lookout. What a beautiful view when you reach the top. The staircase is impressive and a good leg workout.

The views from Prospect Hill look out.

A quick stop in to see Pennington Bay before heading to d’Estrees. It wasn’t the best weather, but a great day to cruise in the car. We drove into The Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park to check out the beaches. I’d say 99% of our getaways are on the coast. We love being by the ocean. A surfer and a sun seeker will always find their way to saltwater. I really liked the little beach called Browns Beach it had the most beautiful colour water. We also spotted our first gonnas here.

We then went onto Clifford’s Honey Farm where we were warmly greeted by the lady behind the counter. We tasted all the honey, checked out the bees, and tasted a couple of pretty nice refreshing drinks below. The Honey Wheat Ale is from a local business called Drunken Drone Brewery and I’ve popped their link below. Quite a nice spot to sit under the trees here to eat your icecream or have a drink.

OUR HONEY

Check out Clifford’s Honey here.

Drunken Drone Brewery

The video is not great quality as it’s off my old iphone.

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From here we went on to the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery where we ended up having the burgers for lunch and they were awesome. I added halloumi to mine and that topped it off perfectly. We sat outside and ate our lunch as there were tour buses booked inside and we’d rather be outdoors anyway.

The staff were super friendly and the kelpie was beautiful. I took home a Eucalyptus oil for myself and a couple of gifts. Emu Ridge Handwash which smelt divine and the chest rub. Definitely one of my favourite spots. Great place to purchase gifts.

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All three images below are also off of my old iphone. I wished I had of taken my camera in here.

Our last stop before heading home to light the fire and cook tea was a quick stroll around Kingscote. It was windy and cold so we didn’t last long. We had a quick walk around the coast. The saltwater pool at the beach would be great in summer. A look down the main street and a good look in the large gift shop or One-stop gift shop which had a really good range of things. The Facebook link is below if you’d like to check out what they offer. https://www.facebook.com/kingscotegiftshop

We started at Pelican Lagoon near the conservation park and visited the places highlighted in blue. I. hope you enjoyed the read and if you have any questions please reach out to me. Day 2 will follow very soon, stay tuned.

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A week of love, adventure, and a little RnR at ‘Perentie Pines’, Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Leave a Comment / Travel, Exploring & adventures / Rebecca Peters / November 8, 2023 / airbnb accomodation, birds, kangaroo island, kangaroos, love, native pine forest, nature lovers, pelican lagoon, rest and relaxation, sa weekend, sauna, south australia, wedding anniversary

Pelican Lagoon is a saltwater lagoon located on the South Coast of the Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island, South Australia about 15 minutes from where the ferry arrives at Penneshaw.

‘Perentie Piines’ Through my eyes, heart, mind & soul.

This place definitely has the wow factor if you love nature as much as I do. From the moment you drive through the gates into the pines, you feel a sense of calm wash over you.

‘Perentie Pines’ is a beautiful space put together with so much love, thought, and creativity. It has everything you need to have a great stay.

It’s a great place to switch off from the outside world and tune into the heartbeat of mother nature. Put the phones away and just be.

There are three cabins, two for bedrooms and the third a cozy living area with a fireplace and a quirky bathroom.

There’s a great outdoor space with couches, table and chairs and hammocks amongst the trees.

The surroundings are divine and there is an abundance of wildlife frequently visiting all day long. From the moment you get up to make breakfast you will see the wildlife that come to drink from the bird bath in front of the kitchen window. It’s positioned perfectly so matter what time of the day you look outside to the bird bath you will see it’s a well used water hole.

The weather was quite lovely during the day for our stay in October and at night when it cooled down we lit the fire and enjoyed the cozy warm air until we went to bed.

My Favourite things about staying at ‘Perentie Pines’

Definitely all the wildlife visitors and photo opportunities

The peace and quiet

Sitting by the wood fire, you really can’t beat it

The big comfy bed with awesome views of the pines

Great rain water shower

Reading in the hammock

Practicing yoga

I tried my first ice bath

The sauna with incredible views out into the pine forest

Spending quality time with my husband

A BBQ with friends

‘Golden hour’ As a photographer it’s always amazing to witness the golden hour glow, this place certainly didn’t disappoint

To sum up our stay at ‘Perentie Pines’ Pelican Lagoon, Kangaroo Island. South Australia

This was a truly memorable experience and special way to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary.

It was the perfect place to get away and celebrate us. We felt at home here and totally comfortable in these surroundings. My husband and I love being outdoors.

I personally found it a great reset. A great place to relax and unwind and the best reset for my nervous system. The reset I didn’t really know how much I needed until I was there.

I spend time in nature every day at home, but to spend this much time every day immersed in nature with nowhere to be and nothing to do is a different kind of calm to receive. It was a full body, heart, mind, and soul reset. To be honest I miss the simplicity already. A reminder to keep a check on this. Lifestyle is everything!

I loved that we could come back here after a day of exploring and have it all to ourselves. It was a magical experience and I’d so love to see it in wintertime. So I guess that means at some point we will be back.

Amy and Dan, you have created a beautiful sanctuary for people to step out of their busy lives, slow down, tune in, and just chill out. This place is a blessing and I’m grateful to have spent some time here. Thank you. x

I hope you enjoyed this beautiful place through my eyes. I have so much more to share about our stay on Kangaroo Island, But I had to share this magical place first because it truly was a very special part of our stay.

Stay tuned for all the adventures. We got out and about every day and had a great look around the island. We checked out some of the popular tourist destinations, ate some delicious food, tried their wine, gin, honey, and coffee, and spent a lot of our time exploring the coastline.

If you have any questions please pop them below or reach out to me on my Website or through my Instagram accounts below.

Bec Peters

Bec Peters Photography

Signing off with love & a grateful heart,

Bec x

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Introducing the beautiful Isha from Isha Chatterjee Art. Get to know Isha and learn why art has been an integral part of her life.

Leave a Comment / Women In Business Blog Interviews / Rebecca Peters / June 1, 2023 / Adelaide Hills, Art Workshops, artist, Isha Chatterjee Art, Pottery, Raffia, Weaving

Before you jump on into the blog I just wanted to share a little bit about our story.

I met Isha through attending one of her weaving workshops. I found her through Instagram. I then joined her for a few hand build pottery workshops. I made some cute things in these sessions. Isha is a great human, with a beautiful soul. She’s a great teacher and an amazing cook among many other things. Isha is so down to earth, sweet and caring and her workshops are so much fun. I love spending time with Isha. I feel grateful to have connected with her, learned from her and had many soulful conversations with her. When we catch up the conversations inspire some great ideas and beautiful creations. You never know what might happen. Please enjoy getting to know more about Isha.

Name: Isha Chatterjee

Business name: Isha Chatterjee Art

What part of South Australia are you in?

I currently live in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, in this picturesque little town called Uraidla. There are probably more farm animals than people here and I love it!

A little about me ….

My name is Isha and I come from a beautifully chaotic country, India. A lot of what I do is a representation of where I come from and how it has had an impact in making me the person I am today. I moved to Adelaide six years ago when I decided to pursue a Master of Teaching (Special Education) at the age of 30. It wasn’t easy to leave my family and home and come all the way to Australia, but if I was given an option I would do it all over again.

Since finishing my Masters in 2018, I have been working as a primary teacher with children with disabilities. I am a strong advocate for building a sense of belonging and giving young children a voice to advocate for themselves. If there is one thing I have learnt from moving to a new country where I knew nobody, it was the incredible strength one gets from the feeling of belonging.

Art has been an integral part of my life for over a decade. Although I enjoy working with different mediums and forms of art, I keep coming back to ceramics. There is something about the process of moulding clay which has moulded me in many ways. How beautiful to be able to dig up a handful of earth and giving it form and shape?

South Australian Artist Isha Chatterjee's pottery pieces

Weaving has been another medium that I have been working with for the past few years. I love that I can take my bag of raffia and needle with me anywhere I go to keep me in the moment in this very chaotic world.

South Australian Artist Isha Chatterjee's raffia weaving pieces

Crafting is such a wonderful gift. I still feel mezmerised every time I see a malleable material take a beautiful form in our hands. And, that magic is what I envision sharing with my community through my workshops. Bringing my two passions of teaching and art is what fills my cup.

My work is spontaneous, and each day is different and my work is based a lot on how I am feeling on the day. I take a lot of inspiration from nature and earthy designs and textures. I enjoy the ambiguity of making rustic pieces without a big focus on making matching ones.

South Australian Artist Isha Chatterjee's hand built pottery

What is it that you most love to do?

As I grow older, and hopefully wiser, I have noticed that I tend to only engage in things I love to do. Every aspect of my life is an opportunity to be creative whether it is working with children in the classroom or cooking or crafting.

Who inspires you? Is it a place, a person, or a combination of things?

I am inspired by the complex and wonderous world around me. Kind and gentle people inspire me. Creative people inspire me. My puppies inspire me.

Is there something you really want to do or try?

Travel, travel, travel!!

What are your final words of wisdom for someone starting out in your field?

Just start. Stay kind and gentle in your thoughts, actions, and words. It isn’t about what people think of you or your art. It is only about how you feel when you create. There is no wrong art.

Thank you beautiful for sharing what’s in your heart. Where can the readers find you?

For now you will find me on Instagram and facebook under Isha Chatterjee Art. Find the links below.

Instagram

Facebook

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Be Yourself You Are Beautiful B&W Body Art Photo Project

2 Comments / PHOTOGRAPHY, Uncategorized / Rebecca Peters / March 15, 2023 / B&W photography, Body art photography

We are nature

The body is a beautiful masterpiece.

My mission is to show every woman that she is beautiful inside and out. She is worthy and deserving of loving herself and living the life she desires.

As women, we have complex relationships with our bodies and layered stories stored deep within us.

These group photoshoots are a safe and inclusive space where all parts of you are welcome. A space of love and kindness where respect is always practiced.

A space where you can soften, breathe, share, listen, and be heard. Share as little or as much as you like.

Everyone’s journey is different, but I feel we can all resonate with parts of another woman’s story. They bring us closer together.

I think it’s important to share our experiences with other women. You never know who might need to hear what you have to say & how free you could feel from sharing your story.

Allow what is to be. Let go of who you think you are supposed to be & embrace all that you are.

Let yourself be seen, heard & held. It will change you.

Always stay true to yourself. It may feel scary af at first but it will bring you closer to where you really wish to be.

You are whole, beautiful, gifted, and unlimited. All of you is welcome here.

Your body is incredible! Accept it, respect it, nourish it, and give it the love that it deserves. Growing old is a privilege denied to many. Embrace your beautiful unique body, every bump, line, wrinkle, curve and spot all of it. Be Yourself You Are Beautiful!

When women gather and share stories we all heal a little more.

Thank you to the beautiful brave souls for creating this inspiring art with me. Holding space for you is a gift and what a beautiful community of women this is growing. By being yourself unapologetically you inspire others to do the same.

We weave something pretty special together in these sessions and I’m so excited for the next one.

You can register your interest for the next free group Photoshoot in April by going to the contact page on my website or by sending me a message on social media. There will be two more free shoots for 2023 after this one. Images from these sessions will be used in my SALA Exhibition for 2023. They will also be used across all my social media platforms, website, blog and newsletters to share the work that I do with women.

SHE IS …

She is love

She is light

She is life

She is whole

She is limitless

She is powerful

She is radiant

She is one-of-a-kind

She is beautiful inside and out

She is art.

South Australian female photographer — Bec Peters South Australian Lifestyle Photographer

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Bec Peters is a creative who grew up in the Adelaide Hills and now lives on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

An intuitive artist, Life & Business Mentor for women and Natural light lifestyle photographer capturing raw, real, and honest images.

Creating, capturing, and sharing stories through her eyes.

Inspired by nature, natural beauty and her surroundings.

Drawn to both colour and light. She loves to work in the magic of the golden hour & will often book you in for your Photoshoot at sunrise or sunset.

Bec is a self-taught artist that enjoys experimenting with a variety of mediums and techniques. play is an important part of the process and she uses art to express herself.

Bec believes creativity is a divine spark of intuition wanting to come through us to be expressed. We all have this gift and all express ourselves in our own unique way. Sharing our gifts and talents in a way only we can. Each of us have unique skills and inner treasures waiting to be shared.

Bec works with women and their loved ones through candid heart warming photography capturing love & connections.

Bec offers Business Branding, Couples, Maternity, Family, Be Yourself You Are Beautiful & Body Art Photoshoots. She’s open to work creatively with you if you have an idea please reach out through the contact page on the website or on Instagram. Find me here https://www.instagram.com/bec.peters or here https://www.instagram.com/becpetersphotography

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Get to know Kirstie Maddocks – Matrescence Mama Rising facilitator.

Leave a Comment / Women In Business Blog Interviews / Rebecca Peters / December 13, 2022 / doula, mamamentor, wombhealing, womeninbusiness

Name: Kirstie Maddocks

Business: Kirstie Maddocks Mama Mentor

Life coach, NLP practitioner, Doula & Matrescence Mama Rising facilitator, supporting women and families through their most sacred journey.
Life coach, NLP practitioner, Doula & Matrescence Mama Rising facilitator, supporting women and families through their most sacred journey.

What part of South Australia are you in? I live south of Adelaide nestled between the city and the sea

Please tell us a little bit about what you do … yourself and your business. When you started and what led you to this work? Or did it find you?

For me this work took me on a journey & found me. I became a mother over 7 years ago now with my little boy and it was the most life changing event I have experienced. It unexpectedly cracked me open in all aspects, from experiencing postnatal depression to having a spiritual awakening and having my whole world shift in a new direction through that time. Which led me step by step to the work that I do today.

I had been working with women & babies for the past 15 years in Midwifery and Early Childhood Nursing. But I knew deep within me, that the mothers needed more support, honouring and nurturing them through one of the biggest transitions of their life – Motherhood. Especially from my own experience when I entered into motherhood for the first time.

So a few years after the birth of my second baby, I took the plunge and left my government job and became a life coach, NLP practitioner, Doula & Matrescence Mama Rising facilitator, supporting women and families through their most sacred journey. It was so amazing to be able to give women the support that they deserved in a myriad of ways. From 1:1 motherhood mentoring, Doula support, group programs & hosting Nurture & Mindful Mothers Groups. I just absolutely love it.

But I had a deeper calling to dive into the sacredness & potency of the womb. Which led me to awakening & healing my own womb and supporting women to do the same, through energetic womb healing, along with my most recent training in Womb Hara Massage. Healing, clearing and reclaiming a woman’s divine unapologetic feminine self. This work absolutely lights me up and to be a contribution to a women’s awakening journey through motherhood and beyond makes my heart feel completely full.

What drives you to do this work?

For me, the drive comes from being in service to the feminine, to bring women back into their bodies and remember their innate gifts and purpose. Along with the necessity of healing our own trauma’s for our future generations that are coming into our world. They are energetically different and require so much more from their birthing mothers, which I love being in service to. And being the bridge that heals those that walked before us and those that are to come to support a new paradigm into evolution.

What truly lights you up and makes you feel alive?

I absolutely love the work I do. Not that I call it work, as I get so much joy out of being in service to others. I love all things spiritual, sister circles, oracles cards, crystals, oils and deepening my learning. I also love going to the beach with my family, markets and going to a good cafe for brunch. As it totally fills my soul.

What is it that you most love to do?

A combo of the above things.

Who inspires you? Is it a place, a person, or a combination of things?

My amazing mentors, who’ve journeyed with me over the years, the beach, Nature. So many, often I’ll be listening to something and it sparks a moment of inspiration.

If you could spend a day with someone who inspires you who would that be?

Gabby Bernstein I think, or Eckhart Tolle

What do you do when you experience a creative block? How do you get your creative juices flowing?

I pause and stop. I choose to move out the space I’m in, move my body, get out in nature and allow it to be. I tend to get creative when I’m sitting in a cafe, at the beach, catching up with a friend or listening to a training call, that the things start to drop in for me.

Is there something you really want to do or try?

Totally random, but I really want to get another tattoo. I’m just waiting for the one to land that is meant for me.

What is your favourite food?

Ohh I’m a lover of all food! I don’t think I could narrow it down to one… I do love a sticky date pudding and tapas though.

What is your favourite Season?

Spring for sure! I’m a November Scorpio baby!

What is your biggest fear?

Falling off a bridge

What is the best advice you’ve ever received?

Stay in your own lane and what is meant to be yours will always find it’s way to you.

How do you handle work/life balance?

I try my best to take weekends off to spend with my family and have boundaries with socials and choose times that I engage and reply to emails etc.

What are you most proud of?

I am proud of myself for birthing two little humans most! I am also proud of taking the unknown step into my souls purpose..

How do you want people to remember you?

I want people to remember me with thoughts of how compassionate, supportive and nurturing I was.

What are your final words of wisdom for someone starting out in your field?

Follow the breadcrumbs that light you up and trust your intuition. It never lets you down!

You are worthy of being the best, most fulfilled version of yourself.

Where can the readers find you?

You can find me on IG at www.instagram.com/kirstie_maddocks_mama_mentor OR www.instagram.com/nurtureandmindful_motherhood

Website: www.kirstiemaddocks.com

FREE FB group: www.facebook.com/wildwombmamacollective

Thank you for sharing your story and beautiful soul work with us Kirstie. I’ve been lucky enough to experience working with Kirstie and I absolutely love the womb work that she does. Kirstie holds a safe place to share and for me, the experience was not only nurturing but helpful in my own womb-healing journey with endometriosis.

I hope you enjoyed the read please feel free to leave a comment below or reach out to either of us through our websites or social media platforms. We will be happy to chat with you.

If you wish to find out more about this Blog Interview Project I’m working on please reach out to me at https://www.instagram.com/bec.peters

Much love and gratitude, Bec xo

All photographs are by Bec Peters, Natural Light Lifestyle Photographer for women and their loved ones.
Find me here: http://www.instagram.com/becpetersphotography

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Get to know Sophie Bretag, Metta Leaders Kindness Consultant.

Leave a Comment / Women In Business Blog Interviews / Rebecca Peters / November 6, 2022 / adelaidehills, femaleentrepreneurs, heartcenteredbusiness, kindness, kindnesscoach, mettaleaders, soulled, southaustralia, spiritualbusiness, womeninbusiness

Welcome to my very first Blog interview with the adorable Sophie Bretag. It is such a pleasure to share this beautiful woman with you. Soph is warm like sunshine, a breath of fresh air, and I love her and her energy. This series is called ‘Sacred spaces & studios of creative women in business in South Australia’. I love to share a good thing it would be selfish of me not to. Make yourself a cuppa and enjoy the read. From my heart to yours, love and gratitude. Bec x

Introducing this kind-hearted soul … Sophie Bretag Metta Leaders Kindness Consultant. Helping leaders and organizations to create Cultures of Kindness™.

Business name: Metta Leaders

From: Adelaide, South Australia

What part of South Australia are you in? Adelaide Hills

Please tell us a little bit about what you do … yourself and your business. When you started and what led you to this work? Or did it find you?

First and foremost I am a mama to 2 wildling boys, a wife to an amazing man, a barefoot walker, squeezy hugger, sunshine and rainbow chaser. My heart-lead purpose is to show people how they can be seen, heard and supported in workplaces. In my day-to-day work, I am a Speaker, Kindness Consultant, National Mental Health Ambassador, Certified Mindful Mentor, Meditation and Breathwork Teacher, Women’s Circle Facilitator and Happiness Coach – and I LOVE what I do!! I named my business Metta Leaders because a Metta Leader is an individual who leads with love and kindness to maximise workplace wellbeing and build a team’s strength and capacity.

I live and breathe authentic, creative and courageous leadership. I’m a passionate advocate for mental health and psychological safety in the workplace and believe that kindness will change the world. My background in Executive Human Resource Management, mostly in the Aged Care Sector and it has been through this work that I realised that my passion was for supporting those who support others. The reason I started Metta Leaders was because I saw so many people struggling to find a voice in the Corporate world and I knew that I could help change that. I help leaders and organisations to create Cultures of Kindness™, to use kindness as a leadership superpower!

What drives you to do this work?

Kindness – I’m ALL about it. It’s my jam, my purpose, my have-to-do and be – in life and business. I know that kindness will change the face of business, leadership and workplace culture and I’m here to make it happen, even if it’s only one heart at a time.

What truly lights you up and makes you feel alive?

Being with my family and friends, walking barefoot in nature (forests and beaches in particular!), meditation, listening to music and reading.

What is it that you most love to do?

I am always laughing and having fun and I love to share happiness and laughter with people. To be honest, if I could spend my life wandering barefoot and exploring the world with my kids and hubby – I would be in heaven.

Who inspires you? Is it a place, a person, or a combination of things?

A combination of things. I am often in awe of nature, inspiring humans who have overcome difficulties, people who are creating a better world by helping others.

If you could spend a day with someone who inspires you who would that be?

Oprah or Michelle Obama

What do you do when you experience a creative block? How do you get your creative juices flowing?

I meditate, listen to music, get outside, become still and then journal.

Is there something you really want to do or try?

I want to climb Mt Everest Base Camp. I’ve hiked the Annapurna Range but have always had Base Camp on my bucket list. Oh – and Japan – I’m obsessed with Japan and its culture.

What is your favourite food?

Curry – especially green chicken curry – oh and Raspberry Bullets (not food really haha)

What is your favourite Season?

Spring

What is your biggest fear?

Dying alone

Celebrity crush?

I don’t really follow celebrities, to be honest.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received?

Attitude reflects leadership. At work and in life. What you give out you receive back and is reflected in our behaviours and conduct.

How do you handle work/life balance?

In 2021 I decided to move from a full-time People and Culture Manager corporate job into HR consulting and then created my business.

I decided that I didn’t want to miss out on my boys growing up and I also didn’t want them to see that the only way to succeed is by being stressed and working all the time.

My consulting work, both in HR and in my own business gives me freedom, flexibility, happiness and a good income – abundance in all aspects.

I now make sure I have an excellent blend of ‘self-kindness’ time, family time and work. It’s a balance and I don’t always get it right but I know my red flags and attend to my emotional needs first so I can be there for everyone else afterwards.

What are you most proud of?

My children are happy, curious and healthy. I’m also really proud of creating a business that helps others to find their voice.

How do you want people to remember you?

As someone who wasn’t afraid to stand up for what I believed in and didn’t stay quiet when I saw something that I didn’t think was right. That I helped people to become happier and more connected, that people felt loved, seen, valued and heard when they spent time with me.

What are your final words of wisdom for someone starting out in your field?

Don’t be afraid to go after what you want, even if you’re scared you might fail. You might. But you might also find something that sets your soul on fire and you succeed beyond your wildest dreams.

Also, be choosy with who you spend your time. Find people who lift your energy – they either match your energy and your energy rises together, or you feel elated after being around them. These are your people and are the ones who will help you to succeed.

Thank you beautiful for sharing what’s in your heart. Where can the readers find you?

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebretag

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mettaleaders

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mettaleadershipandwellness

Website: www.mettaleaders.com

Email: info@mettaleaders.com

Hey there, so glad you made your way to my blog. This blog is for the dreamers and doers, the creatives, the adventures, the open-minded and the free spirits. A safe & welcoming space for heart-centred women who wish to be inspired. I hope these interviews make you really feel something and inspire you to chase your dreams and live a life that lights you up.

My intention with this interview series is to share other inspiring local women in Business who are making an impact on the lives of others while making their dream their reality.

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Meet Bec Peters, intuitive artist, lifestyle photographer, and mentor for women

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My name is Bec Peters and I currently call the Fleurieu Peninsula home. We’ve moved around quite a bit over the years and this is the second-longest place we have called home. It’s a running joke with my family when we move that it won’t last long.

I’ve been married to my soul mate for 24 years and have two beautiful adult children I love more than anything else.

I don’t like to put myself in box or give myself a label but I do love to colour outside the lines and put my heart and soul into whatever it is that I’m working on.

I’m a curious driven multi-passionate creative. Intuitive Artist, Natural light lifestyle photographer, and Mentor for Creative women. I love connecting women and building community.

I’m also a coffee lover, dog hugger, mandala artist, ocean lover, dream chaser, crystal collector, reiki healer, personal growth & development junkie, stationery addict, boho dress obsessed, adventure seeker happiest barefoot on the beach in a bikini always wandering with camera in hand. Lover of life, deep conversation and like-minded sisters.

My Hobbies and Interests

I love expressing myself through my creations. Inspired by my love of nature, natural beauty, slow mindful moments, connection, and community. Art is my meditation and expressing myself through my art is my life. Art is my medicine, it gets me out of my head and connects me back to my heart and what really matters. I enjoy playing with no fixed outcome. Art is a mindful practice that I’m forever grateful for.

I am guided by my intuition, I feel free to surrender and let my creativity flow. I love to play and work with mixed media. I find freedom in art and create for pleasure sharing whatever comes through me.

For me, It’s all about the process, not the end product and I believe so much healing comes through art. Full freedom to express ourselves. It’s a gift and one I love to share with others. I believe we are all creative and everyone is naturally gifted in their craft.

My photography work varies and includes Lifestyle, portrait, business branding, Empowering ‘Be yourself you are beautiful’ sessions, seascapes, landscapes, nature’s beauty, and travel. My love of nature runs deep and I’m passionate about the environment. I love to travel to breathtaking places to capture unique art images. Capturing mother nature’s beauty.

My style is fun, creative, natural, honest, sunlit, organic, and soft.

I love creating imagery that captures your natural essence. Using nature as the backdrop and having loads of fun with clients. I love being behind the lens of my camera creating and capturing moments. Seeing the world with open eyes and capturing the beauty of life. I consider it a gift and I love sharing it so others can enjoy it and appreciate it too.

Every photo has a story to tell and one of my greatest loves is telling stories through photography. I capture real and authentic moments and genuine interactions creating images that evoke emotions, bring loads of joy to people, touch hearts and preserve memories. It fills my soul with joy and warms my heart to deliver beautiful images to others that make them really feel something.

I help creatives cultivate self-love, self-worth, and acceptance of their wholeness. Through my art workshops, photoshoots, and mentoring sessions. We look at where you are and where you wish to be, and what you’re going to do to get you there. We put together your toolbox. If working on your business we build the foundations of your business in a way that feels aligned with your core values. Develop sustainable habits and systems to prevent burnout. We work on strengthening your mindset for success.

Feel supported, seen and heard, confident, courageous, and free in your art, life, and business. Become the true vibration of who you really are and shine your light to guide and help others make an impact on the lives you touch.

I incorporate a mixture of modalities in my work. Authenticity, Intuition, Mindfulness, Mindset, Yoga Nidra Meditation, Art, Reiki, Life, and Business coaching skills.

If you wish to find out more about me and what I do please follow my Instagram account I’m very active on Instagram and engage with my community there daily. I’m so grateful for the beautiful people that come into my life through sharing on social media. Find me at @bec.peters

If you made it to the bottom thanks for reading. I know time is precious and I appreciate your time.

Love and Gratitude,

Bec x

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