Sadia's story

My story in a nutshell is as follows.....

I went on to study marketing and aales for lack of knowing what else to do ... completed the 3 year course part time as I decided to do fashion designing for a year and then moved on to doing aromatherapy for a year while working for Hallmark Greeting Cards in marketing ... I then back packed Europe for a month only to come back for my beloved sister Feroza's funeral, and then most vulnerable entered into my first marriage in 1995, (months after my sister's death) ... which was a horrific experience and lasted only 10 months and many years of recovery. During this time I worked for SA Phillips. I then moved to Cape Town for 6 months for my own healing and then back to JHB , entering into a sales position for furniture manufacturer Hartmann & Keppler (divine interiors and very beautiful things). I then travelled some more in the USA, working on a summer camp for underpriviliged kids from Los Angeles for 4 months and travelled another 2 months before going back to JHB in 1999 to meet my wonderful husband Tariq, and back to Hartmann & Keppler as manager. We have a daughter Iman (means Faith), who is almost 7yrs old. I have had 4 miscarriages since her , quite far into my pregnancy so I am a bit afraid to try again, although that is not in my control at all ... I just need to submit and have faith (I knew in naming Iman, with her she would bring tests of immense faith for us as a family...) I would love to have another two kids. God willing.

We have been living in Cape Town since 2007 and I love it, the ocean the mountains and all it's many faces really keep me going. I knew I would be back here ... JHB has never felt like my home. I am currently in a half day position at my brothers company doing accounting - which I certainly cannot believe, as I do prefer the more creative aspect of work, but it helps and I can still see to Iman in the afternoons etc.

I plan on getting back into massage therapy, yoga for kids (qualified to teach, but all talk and no action), mosaic, crafts, and all else that I love. I really want to create a space where women in particular can feel uplifted and empowered in every aspect both superficial and spiritual ... offering services and products, love and compassion and true intention for wellness. God willing.

Sadia means Happiness , which is what I would love to bring to you all ...