BE BOLD | BE CREATIVE | BE IN LOVE
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1st Is Ev sue er! !!
LOVE COACH HEATHER ALLISON
GOING THROUGH HELL IN PARADISE LIVING IN TWO WORLDS
HUNTING FOR SEA-GLASS
So how do you start? A wise person once said just start, by starting! Get out of the overwhelm, don t think too much and take inspired action. Before you know it you are well on your way. "
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"You can be whatever you want to be" We've heard these words many times and we're sure that you have too! Visions and dreams that you have, are unique to you and only YOU can be the one to make those dreams a reality.
We look forward to growing The Eclectic with you and are excited about what the future brings for us eclectic women. Women who are grounded in their being, but undefined and limitless. You can be whatever you want to be including magazine editors! Enjoy! (
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This magazine is one of those dreams. A vision fuelled by purpose and passion to give more, reach more and to uplift the women in our lives!
I HAVE A DEEPLY HIDDEN AND INARTICULATE DESIRE FOR SOMETHING BEYOND THE DAILY LIFE. VIRGINIA WOOLF
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CONTENTS PEOPLE
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HUNTING FOR SEA - GLASS
09 GOING THROUGH HELL IN PARADISE 17 A COFFEE CHAT 20 COVER STORY
SPOTLIGHT
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BOTH WORLDS BY KARIN VAN TIL The artist who made her home in two worlds.
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A MIND SHIFT
LIVING IN PARADISE WHILE GOING THROUGH HELL. EXTRAS
Part one of the two part series by Sam Streeter.
27 RE-GAIN YOUR MENTAL CLARITY 28 RECIPE: LAVENDER CHOCOLATE BROWNIE 29 5 WAYS TO HONOUR YOUR BODY CONTACT
YOU CAN GET IN TOUCH WITH US VIA THEECLECTICWOMEN@GMAIL.COM
HUNTING FOR SEA-GLASS
COVER
With Charlotte Reed
Meet Heather Alison, and her story of becoming a Love coach.
WWW . THEECLECTICWOMEN . COM
HEATHER ALLISON: LIFE OF A LOVE COACH
Lifestyle
GRACE BASKERVILLE
HUNTING FOR SEA-GLASS
Ever since I can remember I have been a collector. My parents told me that when I was three, I used to pick up pebbles from the beach and they had to carry them home for me. Stones, gems and rocks hold a special meaning to me and I find I am naturally drawn to them.Throughout my life I ve always had a fascination and keen interest in how things are made, so jewellery, gemstones and found objects have always been a passion obsession of mine. I remember at school I used to make beaded jewellery and sell it to family and friends. ’
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At one time I thought I wanted to do fashion, as I enjoyed customising clothes and making things from fabric. So I spent a few years at college and even got a distinction in textiles art foundation, but I was always slinking down to the metal workshops to play with the metals. Even my final collection of dresses had metal in them! Looking back now, jewellery was always meant to be my path. I just hadn t worked it out yet. I guess the moment when it all clicked for me, was when I couldn t stop thinking about it. I realised that whenever a friend needed help with a confidence issue, or a break up, or I wanted to make them smile, I would make them jewellery or give them a gemstone which matched their needs. So I realised that it wasn t just about enjoying making jewellery, it was actually about empowering people and making them feel good, which I enjoy even more. How people react when they receive one of my pieces is what is inspiring me to make more. ’
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"IT WAS ACTUALLY ABOUT EMPOWERING PEOPLE" I start my day by thinking of three things in my life I m grateful for, I find it makes me appreciate things a lot more. I then have a cup of warm water with half a squeezed lemon. It s so good for you google it . I check my old school handwritten page a day diary for the day s tasks. I do use tech stuff too, but I find it can be distracting . I try to be honest with myself and make the list manageable so I don t freak out. ’
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I make jewellery in my workshop, which at the moment is our spare room! I m hoping to build a studio in the garden soon and invite people to join me for workshop sessions and making lessons. It s always fun to inspire others and meet fellow creative people. I have an inspiration wall right in front of my work bench too, which is great to look at while I work. ’
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Grace Baskerville jewellery is made from the heart to help empower you, inspire you to follow your dreams, to remind you that you are strong and good things can come into your life.
TWISTED SEAWEED & WEATHERED DRIFTWOOD... SO MUCH TO FEED THE IMAGINATION
WHERE ARE YOU GOING WITH GRACE BASKERVILLE? I m starting to put myself out there online a bit more. It seemed daunting at first but I m connecting with lovely like minded ladies. I m hoping to reach out to more people. I plan on travelling more to stock up on more gemstones and inspiration. Collaborations are also on my list, as I would love to work with other entrepreneurs, especially those who do clothing swimwear or skincare wellbeing, because it would be great to co promote each other and do photo shoots together! I m also learning more specialist techniques so that I can create some new exciting designs. ’
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One last little thing I wanna say, and this is KEY be brave enough to ask for help. Whether it s from a business advisor, someone you admire in the industry or a lifestyle coach. You need to surround yourself with people who get it , so that you ve got that support when you need it. Trust me, it s worth investing in yourself. ;
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LIVING IN PARADISE. WHILE GOING TROUGH HELL A two part series by Sam Streeter
"As I examined paradise on the outside I was going through hell on the inside. I have a lovely combination of depression and anxiety. Like the mixture of the blue and green where the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea meet. Crashing together like true madness." Everyone has a story, this is Sam's
When Sabrina approached me to be a contributor I was beyond flattered. She said she loved my energy. It was the invitation to boost the confidence of a girl who didn t feel she had much left to offer. I met Sabrina at the most amazing boutique I have ever stepped foot in. It s filled with everything ME! From the trendiest clothes, amazing hats, books you never knew you needed to read, art, candles and accessories to complete anyone s everything. '
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I can juggle it all like a circus act with a smile on my face. The trouble is you can t keep up the act forever. I dropped my hold of it all. I was sick and my sickness was crippling. I didn t want to work. I didn t want to teach yoga. I didn t want to get out of bed. I didn t want to eat. I honestly didn t want to live. I simply wanted to disappear. '
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When things that came out of my mouth were no longer making sense my knight in shining armour stepped in. My partner of half a decade has witnessed plenty of ups and downs in our time together but this was, in his eyes, the worst. He never stopped fighting for me long after I had given up. He held me up every time I would start to sink. So, this time worried, instead of going to work he called a local counsellor and given the severity of the circumstance squeezed me in that day.
As I walked into the counselling room I felt comfort yet a great deal of confusion. I was so lost in my depressive state that I believed I was hopeless. I was sinking quickly and lost sight of the surface. I couldn t understand how talking to someone would help, but it did. Of course it did. Talking to anyone about your struggles will always help you get through. The biggest obstacle was the medication I had been put on only a year and a half ago obviously wasn t doing its job. '
Her heart filled the entire room in which we sat. Plus, she had solutions for me. Over the next week we quickly weened me off of my old antidepressants and onto the next. That week was agony. I had extreme withdrawals. I was on an emotional roller coaster and experiencing nausea and dizziness.
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The sedated version of myself lost the ability to hold on to memories. I can only recall snippets from that month. I continued to seek counselling with the lady who actually spoke with me about me. She didn t just sit across from me, assess me and counsel me. She shared experiences, listened to mine and cared. '
My depression lessened but my self worth still teetered. I had too much time on my hands. Too much time to spend with myself, someone I still wasn t very fond of. I was standing in the shallows. My counsellor encouraged me to get a job again, any job. I was nervous. '
I had no idea how to present myself. All this isolation had given me a social phobia. When I walked out of her comforting space that day she handed over the confidence she held for me. So, as I walked past a hair salon I had passed plenty of times before I decided to introduce myself. I told them of my experience and availability.
Around the same time I had mentioned to a coffee shop I frequented at, that if they needed help I could use the hours. Before I knew it I had two jobs and was back teaching yoga. My confidence grew quickly. I was on dry land. With so much on my plate there was no time to be depressed. When I did find small pockets of time I found that anxiety had been shoved into them. I was replacing one extreme with the next and was so blind to it. I thought I was better. I was replacing one extreme with the next and was so blind to it. I thought I was better.
I had my last visit with my counsellor. Boasted to her about my turn around. I had fallen in love with the people I worked for and their families.
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was born in Hummelo, a small I village on the countryside in the
Netherlands. To attend Photography at the Royal Academy of Visual Arts I moved to the Hague, where I learned the craft of photography in the traditional way. In 1993 I graduated, ever since, my love for film and old school techniques has always remained. However I have adapted to the digital era as well. '
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It visualises the blend of my Dutch and Kiwi life, inextricably linked in my mind.
My heart belongs to both worlds…
Karin van Til
Both Worlds
[ Both Worlds. Ploosas & Palms by Karin van Til ]
[ Both Worlds. Taranaki Boulevard by Karin van Til ]
We are super proud to feature Karin van Til in this special first issue of The Eclectic. For this gorgeous woman, photography is not only a passion and her work it is also who she is as a human being. One of her favourite tools of the trade is a medium format film camera. Inspiration is sourced from anything in life…. walking the streets and watching people, buildings, daily life activities. As well as her travels to foreign countries and new cultures.
"Figure out what you love and follow that true path."
Photobooks, movies, galleries or the lyrics of a song, can be great sources as well. If you d like to become a professional photographer yourself, Karin says it s key to find your voice, figure out what you love and follow that true path. This will help to create your own style. '
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A Coffee Chat WITH SABRINA WEBER
Co Founder of The Eclectic Women Magazine & Owner at HelloFreedomLifestyle
Sabrina, how do you drink your coffee? I have recently become obsessed with Espresso over ice! Sometimes I add a dash of cold almond milk, that's it. Good coffee does not need sugar. How was the magazine idea born? A blend of three things really; One was that I was looking for more creative ways to deliver lots of value and inspiration to my followers and coaching clients. The second part is that through my work I got to know so many women who deliver outstanding services to the world. I wanted to create a platform to share 'them' with my people.
The last component is to have a creative outlet for myself. I am multi-passionate and felt like there are aspects like design, art, food... that are not getting enough attention in my coaching biz and I wanted to give them some energy too. I shared this idea with Nik, she had to think about it for like two seconds and she was all in! The rest is history.
What can readers expect for the future? Expect the unexpected. What words do you live by? Be open to everything and attached to nothing. Excitement over fear. Gratitude over anger.
Love what you see? www.TheEclecticWomen.com
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A Coffee Chat WITH NICOLA CHUNG
Co Founder of The Eclectic Women Magazine & Founder of Arohalifestyle.com
Nicola, or is it Nik? How do you drink your coffee? Nik or Nicola but not Nikky! Usually a single shot flat white with a plantbased milk does the trick. Not too strong... I'm high energy enough, so coffee is a real treat! Otherwise a herbal tea concoction like the kawakawa ginger tea pictured (always in a jar! It looks so pretty!) What are some of the challenges you have faced creating this magazine? Sabrina and I were in agreement that we wanted to be of service more. And this magazine is the perfect solution. The challenge was, however, what we wanted to share! Both of us have so many interests, passions and areas of expertise, that we were finding
it hard to narrow ourselves down to talking about one topic. Hence The Eclectic magazine. It says it all really - a magazine that touches on many topics representative of our whole selves - not just one aspect!
So, who do you imagine will enjoy your magazine? I think this magazine will appeal to many women. We are constantly told that we need to focus on one thing, but why can't we have it all? The women I know and am inspired by, have their hands in many pies! What words do you live by? Personal responsibility is your key to freedom.
Cover Story Be In Love with Heather Allison
When I first bumped into Heather (in the virtual world) there were literally rainbows & unicorn sparkles between us. We had an equal crush on each others Pinterest! And I knew that she will be the first cover girl for The Eclectic! Meet Heather the Love coach... Sabrina
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Elizabeth Gilbert, Richard Branson, Marianne Williamson, Danielle LaPorte. Far too many artists, photographers, and creators to list most of whom I follow in Instagram. PINTEREST. Holy crap, Pinterest. Byron Bay, Australia Tulum, Mexico artistic soul locations separated at birth, I m certain of it! The woo exploration of the ether world synchronicities coincidences which are never coincidences magic, mindset and mysticism music one of the most transporting and transforming elements in life LIGHT and the soulfulness of shadows both are so incredibly important to me in my photography work. -
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"Connection is like a rising above all of the fears that keep us from shining our brightest" It s all the same: a connection to the part of you that is YOU, but also bigger than you that is all Love that loves you madly that knows more than you about your path, your purpose, and your highest good yet loves you so unconditionally that it ll support you and cheer you on even if you don t want to listen. Until She decides that s enough, and it s time to smack you in the face and encourage you to finally step onto your path. With Love, of course. Even when it hurts. '
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That connection is like a rising above all of the fears, uncertainties, awful stories we tell ourselves, and pains, patterns and voices that keep us from shining our brightest.
TE: Just one more question Heather, what does gratitude mean to you? HA: It means feeling abundant and finding Love in everything you have, are, do, and experience. It s not always easy, but when we can get there even when there s struggle or pain it s exactly when the Universe opens its most loving, most giving arms to us it s when magic happens. '
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Eclectic women are gamechangers part of a new world. Leaders, Thinkers, Lovers, Doers. Welcome to the party!
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FEELING STUCK IN YOUR WORK? by Sabrina Weber Photo by Ariana Escobar
Are you in that kinda jazz, where you have tons of work to do but somehow you are super unmotivated and stuck? Nothing seems to flow... Take a second to look around you. Is there clutter? This is an especially big topic for those of us who work from home. We need to not only look for clutter in our office but in the whole house! Yes, I am not kidding. Clutter in the kitchen or bedroom can totally affect our workflow as well. Does the dishwasher need emptying? What about that washing to hang up? Or that pile of stuff you just kicked into your pretty
Open the floodgates for inspiration and efficiency.
office 'cause there was no room elsewhere? Now is the time to address these things. Declutter, vacuum, mop, dust whatever it takes do it. I promise you will feel so much better afterwards. Resulting in more inspiration and higher efficiency. Bonus tip. Have plants / flowers on your desk. Surround yourself with beauty and you will feel beautiful (not to mention more productive).
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What you need... 3 tablespoons Flaxmeal 9 tablespoons Hot Water 400g can of organic Red Kidney Beans 1 cup Cocoa 3 4 cup Coconut Flour 3 4 cup of Jaggery 1 2 teaspoon Baking Soda Pinch of Salt 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence 3 4 cup Hot Water +
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5 WAYS TO HONOUR YOUR BODY by Nicola Chung
“Ask yourself is this what someone who loves themselves would do? "
Do you have a topsy-turvy relationship with your body? One moment you’re absolutely in love, the next you're hating all over it! It’s an emotional roller-coaster and totally energy zapping! Making peace with my body has allowed me to really show up in my own life and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
If you're feeling a little off - here are some tips to get back on top!
Speak to, think of, act with and move your body with care, love, empowerment and gratitude
• Write a list of all the wonderful things your body allows you to do (e.g. see beautiful sights, breathe in fresh air, hug your loved ones)
• Look in the mirror and give your body a compliment (or three!) – anything said with sincerity will do the trick!
• Say “Thank-you body, for taking me where I need to go and letting me do all the things I love”. Create a mantra that resonates with you.
• Words are powerful - watch the language you use with your body. Be ready to catch yourself in negative speak and turn it around asap!
• Give yourself a massage. Add an essential oil to support your intention (lavender for calming, sandalwood for grounding, rose for love).
BECOME AN ECLECTICÂ CONTRIBUTOR Love what you just read? The Eclectic magazine comes out every two months and we would love you to join us on our journey. If you are a female entrepreneur who is in service to others, a designer, an artist, a foodie or you generally have an inspiring story to share with the world, enquire now about becoming an eclectic contributor! Send your pitch along with social media links to: theeclecticwomen@gmail.com