Hi from Mariette
Hello! I’m so pleased that you are here.
I’ve spent 30+ years as a journalist because I was born curious. Few things fascinate me more than the way we make sense of what happens to us - each in our own way. Freelancing for magazines and producing podcasts enable me to interview all kinds of people, particularly on navigating life’s challenges - or helping others do so.
Deep down, I believe that life is supposed to be good. Of course, often it’s not. I’ve experienced the good and the bad: the joys of childhood, the challenges facing any teenager, losing and grieving loved ones, getting married, riding the rollercoaster of parenthood, coming to terms with divorce, being tenderly cared for by friends and family, marvelling at my children navigating adulthood, losing my job, finding love again. Through it all, I kept trying to figure out what could be done to experience less pain and more joy.
I’ve been fortunate to encounter psychologists, mind-body practitioners, life coaches and other experts who nudged me closer to my happy self. In countless ways they helped me heal. For this, I am more grateful than I can say.
Through my podcast series Calm, clear & helpful (airing each Tuesday at 9h00 SAST) and the articles created for this site, I’m doing what I love: speaking to a knowledgeable person and sharing what I’ve learnt with others who’d like to learn more.
If you’re wondering how this platform came about, the story is found here: It began with a spider in my hair.
If you’re a wellness expert ready to share your story with clarity and credibility - to reach more clients, partners and collaborators - you’ll find more info on my Voice & Visibility Package here.
May you find this offering relevant and helpful. And may you have an increased sense of coming home to yourself.
With my very best wishes,
Curious about how I moved from losing my job as a magazine journalist to entrepreneurship and podcasting? Here I share this bumpy, exhilarating journey.
If you’re a podcaster, coach, creator or thought leader, do take a look at the book I co-authored.
In sy YouTube-reeks ‘Tweerigting’ gesels Philip Liebenberg met my oor my loopbaan, egskeiding, perfeksionisme en ouer word wat (hopelik!) vryheid meebring.