About me
Living a Meraki-ulous Life
Hi there! I’m Camilla, an author, poet and executive coach with a penchant for anything that sparkles, shimmers and shines and a mild obsession with Shetland Sheepdogs. This blog is where my love for storytelling, self-discovery and my pursuit of joy converge. Here, I aim to share my journey with you.
My Story So Far
Despite my lifelong love of storytelling, I spent years thinking I had nothing to say and no stories of my own worth telling. I worked as a freelance book designer, indie publisher and creative coach for over a decade before I began healing my writing wounds and unleashing my childhood dream of being an author.
Just as I started to unlock my voice, I had the worst two years of my life beginning early in 2023. Within 18 months, I had three miscarriages and surgery to diagnose the endometriosis that had become debilitating. Those years truly broke me and I spiralled into the most profound grief over the hopes, dreams, babies and future that I’d lost. My work suffered and I lost my sense of self-identity—I was having an existential crisis.
I retreated inwards to find myself and find my way to joy again. Using all of my tools and professional support, I have slowly begun rebuilding my life and reigniting my spark, one step at a time.
This blog is a reflection of my journey—a blend of creative exploration, storytelling, healing, joy and personal growth stories. Join me as I share the lessons learned, the dreams I’m pursuing and the stories I’m working on to share with you.
My Blog’s Mission
At the heart of this blog is a simple mission: to inspire, support, and connect. As a creative professional with a passion for storytelling, personal development, women’s health advocacy and creative self-expression, I aim to share valuable insights and personal stories that resonate and inspire.
Join me in this journey of discovery as we explore the depths of grief, sparks of joy and the strive to build a life we love.
Healing through words
As a child, I always had a pen in my hand, until a relative made me feel less than good enough so I stopped writing. For years instead, I worked with other people’s stories — as a book designer, writing/creative coach and even as a wedding photographer capturing people’s special day!
It took me 25 years to pick up the pen again and truly believe I had something worth saying. When I began writing again, not only did the words flow but they were healing. A catharsis of everything I’d ever wanted to say and felt that I couldn’t, once I started, I found I couldn’t stop.
‘A lyrical weave of resilience… Camilla’s ability to transform pain into art is evident in lines like, “My sea glass memories feel like hope in my pocket,” which capture both fragility and strength.’
— The Chrysalis BREW Project
Through a tumultuous couple of years full of sorrow and fear that left me questioning everything I thought I knew, writing became an anchor. The one part of my identity that I knew still stood amongst the ashes and the one part of me I still wanted to carry forward after everything had been razed to the ground. It is what drives me forward now to keep writing, keep sharing my truth and keep writing stories to share with the world. I hope you enjoy them!