THE messages, gifts and calls were many and I am grateful. Thank you for making an effort to contribute to this significant day. I envision a calm, relaxing, meaningful birthday and that is what I got. The gift I treasured the most are the calls and messages from persons who were part of my personal development programmes and whose lives have been transformed. THAT IS PRICELESS!

When creating these programmes, I asked God for direction because I did not want it to be just another programme because there are many others there. I needed the content to touch the heart and penetrate the mind in a positive way. We started another class this weekend and I can already feel the intentionality of the participants. I recently met a young lady who did the programme five years ago. She hugged me tight and told me she calls my name so often because she owes me her success. I told her that God deserves the glory because I am the vessel.

Leslie Balgobin was going through some challenges and had lost her job. During the session, I told her it might be a signal to go in another direction. I asked her what was it that she loved doing and she said cleaning. She then explained that she loved it and was very good at it. I saw the passion in her eyes and suggested starting a cleaning business. She did, and she received a complimentary space in the Women in Business Expo. She now has 12 staff and contracts with many businesses. These kinds of results can make a significant contribution to our society.

I must thank Nick Boyer, CEO of National Hardware, for recognising the positive impact and deciding to sponsor five women entrepreneurs to be part of this programme. I matched him and sponsored five ladies. Giving some the Gift of Confidence is a gift that will last a lifetime. We created two posters for some live sessions as part of the confidence-building exercise and it inspired so many who viewed them as they shared their stories. I am sharing some more testimonials from the last programme.

“Joining the Confidence Becomes You group has changed my whole life tremendously. I have made steps in my life that I thought I wouldn’t have taken. Being in this group, I felt confident in myself self. In the past, I had doubted myself telling myself I couldn’t do it. But TODAY, I can stand on my own and say I CAN do it. It’s better to try rather than to give up.

It’s not just a group it’s a family tree. I can call it because at the end of the day, we are a family helping one another.” Nadira Samaroo

“The power of positivity began when I realised that no matter what, negative thoughts will always be present, but it’s how I deal with same defines the path to my success or failure.
This reality was created and reinforced by Dr Sonia Noel’s programme called Healthy Thoughts Challenge. It has equipped me to transform my energy into a reflexive attitude that pushes me to be more optimistic, hopeful and successful.

These days, I’m more at peace. I’m more selective on what challenges to dwell on. Moreover, I’m able to set and achieve my goals without fear or the thought of disappointment.
My biggest takeaway was realising that my mind believes all the information I feed it, and I have learned to make my mind my best friend cause healthy thoughts breed a positive mindset and a positive mindset sums up to a healthy lifestyle.” Oreena Haynes

“This programme has certainly met way more than what I had expected to begin with and the challenges really allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and my writing skills are improving each day. I’m loving every part of the new me.

From the beginning, after reading the modules, listening to the motivational speeches, visualising myself and positive self-talks, they began to open a new door to really reflect upon where I was in life and where I wanted to be.

The moment I began to really feel and see changes was that day we were asked to look in the mirror and share what our image was saying to the world. Never have I ever looked at myself in such a way. I felt a great deal of self-love and acceptance. Every day I was growing and making changes, but what was even more satisfying and rewarding was that day I was able to connect with someone who I knew nothing about but was able to share part of my journey and, with words that inspired her,I made her day and my hope that it also changes her perspective of life.

I am happy that  I made new friends along my journey in this amazing group who are all growing with me, and because I know I’m not alone, I feel safe to share my journey with you guys in this group.
Ms Sonia is such a blessing and amazing coach who sees the best in us all who constantly reminds us of our worth and wants the best for us. Her contribution to empowering and inspiring so many, it is difficult to put a number to her worth and it would definitely be an infinite number. Because I have a number to work with from 1 to 10 she is definitely a 10. My next step in this journey is to continue to invest in myself. Believe and apply what I’m learning to my daily life. Today I can vividly see the path I’m on and so desired for a long time and I will continue to be my true self and inspire others in any way I can.” Sherica Ambrose

” The Confidence Becomes You programme was truly a life-changing experience for me. I was able to discover new inner strengths, higher self-esteem and a different perspective on life. I’ve already begun to see a major shift and positive results. I love it. I’ve learnt that confidence is a mindset. It doesn’t just happen. You have to activate it. No one can do it for you. Confidence will put you in rooms and situations you never thought were possible, all because your mindset, attitude and belief have changed. The programme has ended, but my journey continues, and I must say I’m in love with the woman I’m becoming as I implement all that I’ve learnt throughout the course into my daily routines.” Crystal Wray.

I read these comments, and they remind me of me at some point in my life and it drives me to do more. On my vision board has the number of people I desire to help this year and my intention is to exceed that number. I encourage you to join me on this mission (WhatsApp 6848128) and take the initiative like Mr Boyer, and I will match your number as we continue to celebrate this beautiful journey called life BEYOND THE RUNWAY.