MEET NADIA KISHLAN

“My crazy is my ability to focus inward and harness my fire on my own terms, and to live a life that is in tune with Mother Nature.”

photography KAHYING_

MY STORY IS …

When I was growing up, I was always a shy kid. My first ever memory of interacting with another kid was of me running to hide behind my mum when the kid was trying to befriend me haha! Over the years I worked on building my confidence level and accidentally found myself working in the modelling world. It would baffle teenage me if she had known I would end up in that industry.

In my journey of self-discovery, I found comfort in expressing myself through modelling and being involved with the latest fashion trends through frequent shopping for clothes and regularly showcasing my outfit styles on social media.

photography IVANHO HARLIM

At the time I was convinced that this was my "crazy" and that I had finally settled on a way of living that was true to myself. As I was experiencing this stage of my life, I also started becoming aware of a growing uneasiness in the core of my psyche. To help manage this, I turned to yoga in an attempt to find some peace and build strength in my mind and body.

Through my practice, I learned the importance of looking inward and living with purpose. This led me to do a lot of self-reflection and I started looking at my lifestyle habits and how it impacted the world.

 I decided it was time for a change in how I consumed things, and this drove me to dive deeper into the world of 'Sustainable Living'. I scoured the online space and learnt from others in the community who were already practising this way of life, and slowly adapted it into my own. I rediscovered my true purpose of living a life that is more harmonious with the world, and have been sharing this journey on my IG @skinnykatwoman. I've never felt more alive since!

photography KAHYING_