The Art of Becoming You: through Motherhood & Migration

You are warmly invited to join us for an intimate, experiential conversation on conscious parenting, motherhood, and integration.

I, Charnita, will be in conversation with my dear friend Jessica. Jessica and I are passionate about conscious parenting and living full, wholesome, purposeful lives. Feeling at home within ourselves, even when living abroad, is a frequent topic we explore together.

I work in mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and inner peace. I had a complicated birthing experience with a preterm baby born in the 33rd week, and soon after, I had to relocate to Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic. I experienced many parallel transitions, challenges, and growth opportunities. Gratefully, I could draw upon the tools and practices from my work to heal myself and integrate those profound experiences. You can watch more about my birthing journey and personal healing process here.

Jessica is a Colombian mother of two, a professional dancer, a PhD candidate in Environmental Science, and holds an MSc in Forest and Nature Management and a BSc in Environmental Biology. She has lived in Scandinavia for the last 16 years and is deeply passionate about socio-ecological systems thinking and safeguarding important ecosystems like the Amazon rainforests.

This conversation will be roughly structured as follows:
- 45 minutes of intimate dialogue about our experiences with motherhood and cultural integration
- 15-30 minutes for participants to share their reflections and ask questions
- A 5-minute closing activity for self-nurturing

We'll explore questions such as:

1. How did your 'home' culture prepare you for life?
2. How have you learned to lead the "Scandinavian" way of life?
3. What has inspired you through tough times?
4. What has been the biggest lesson of motherhood for you?
5. How can we nurture our inner resilience?
6. Who has been your biggest influence(s) in life?
And more.

Feel free to invite your friends and loved ones to join us for this meaningful interaction. We look forward to connecting with you!