About us

### Welcome to Dare To Be You (DTBY) — a community for authentic connection, inspiration, and self-growth.

This is a space where people come together to explore what it truly means to live authentically, grow in self-awareness, and support one another on the journey of becoming who we really are.

This group is about real people, real stories, and real transformation — a place to be inspired by others’ journeys and to share your own. We believe everyone’s experience offers wisdom, and that learning from one another helps us all live more fully and courageously.

Through creative, mindful, and transformational events, we aim to nurture genuine connections and spark insight, laughter, and meaningful change. Each gathering — whether it’s a workshop, talk, or shared experience — is designed to be inspirational, practical, and applicable to everyday life.

We’re committed to offering accessible, impactful events — at least once a month — where you’ll leave feeling uplifted, re-energized, and more connected to yourself and others. Together, we’re building a community rooted in authenticity, curiosity, and self-empowerment, where we celebrate our unique differences and support each other’s growth.

Your facilitators — Cherie, Mariam, and Joan — bring a rich blend of coaching, therapy, and transformational experience to guide and inspire you along the way. You can read more about each of us in our bios below.

So if you’re ready to open your heart, connect deeply, and Dare To Be You — welcome, you’re in the right place. 💫

Peace out,
Cherie, Mariam & Joan

YOUR MEETUP GROUP ORGANISERS:

Cherie

Cherie is an ICF Certified Transformational Wellness Coach, Mentor, and Consultant who helps individuals and teams overcome burnout, rediscover balance, and reconnect with their authentic selves.

With over 15 years of experience — including a successful corporate career and her own journey through burnout and recovery — Cherie blends mindfulness, manifestation, and leadership coaching to create meaningful, lasting change.

Through her 1:1 coaching and Dare to Be Yourself workshops, Cherie guides you to align your energy, set powerful intentions, and create the life you truly desire — whether that’s through vision boards, abundance mindset, or personal transformation.

✨ Dare to slow down, tune in, and thrive.
www.accentuatecoaching.com

Mariam

Mariam is a holistic psychotherapist, coach, and energy healer who helps people free themselves from the past, reconnect with their innate wisdom and their bodies, and learn to love themselves and their lives once again.

With over 15 years of experience, she integrates a range of healing modalities including hypnotherapy, yoga therapy, EFT, Theta Healing, and Energy Healing. She works both 1:1 and in groups, guiding people on deep journeys to uncover and resolve the root causes of their challenges, creating lasting transformation.

As a trauma therapist, Mariam is highly attuned to the somatic and energetic aspects of each person, with the skill to identify old beliefs, programs, and patterns—helping clients release them and rediscover their freedom.

✨ Daring you to be YOU !

www.therapywithmariam.com

Joan

Born in the beautiful country of Guyana 🇬🇾, I moved to the United Kingdom just before my 16th birthday—a journey that shaped my life’s direction. I studied business, economics, and social studies, later building a career in financial services and qualifying as a mortgage broker.

After marriage, motherhood, and divorce, I began a powerful journey of self-discovery through transformational workshops inspired by Carl Jung’s teachings and Eastern philosophy. These experiences helped me heal from past trauma and inspired me to help others by expanding the workshops to reach diverse communities.

My path eventually led me to learning about different diamentional, realities where I explore Love, the Self, Fear, and human potential. Today, I share and work with what others seeking growth and expansion of The Self. I’m currently writing a book on relationship affairs and welcome stories from others who wish to contribute.