THE BEST IS YET TO COME WITH MATY LIESENBORGS
Every month we dive into the SOULS of people that embody the essence of LaDaDa. People who inspire us. Beautifully captured trough the lens of Sarah van Praag.
Bringing confidence to women is her art and her mission. Meet our first dada soul, Maty Liesenborgs.
Maty is all about keeping things real, staying strong and not giving in. She embodies positivism, resilience and hustle.
Interviewing her was a true inspiration, a kick in the pants but she also wrapped us in a blanket of hope, love and humility.
MATY sharing her wisdom
- WHAT DOES DOING YOUR 'DADA' MEANS TO YOU?
Following my passion holds a deeper meaning for me. Creativity has always been running through my veins. From a young age, I’ve been a hustler, thrown into independence by the loss of my mother, which forced me to stand on my own two feet. That loss, as painful as it was, fueled my drive to chase my dreams. My mom, my greatest inspiration,
taught me to see beauty in everything, nurturing the artist within me.
I never felt trapped in a “golden cage”, for me there was no cage to escape from. I naturally gravitated to become a make up & powder brow artist, driven by my own struggle with sparse eyebrows. Empowering women to feel confident and beautiful has become my mission, providing me with immense fulfilment and gratitude. Sitting in my chair, women not only seek beauty transformations, but they often share the most intimate stories, trusting me in their moments of vulnerability. Beyond the aesthetic work that I consider art, It’s also the deep, human connections that truly capture my “dada”.
- HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH CHALLENGES ON YOUR PATH?
Despite the loss of my mother, my recent divorce or raising 2 young kids in combination with my professional ambitions, I feel like I ain’t seen nothing yet. I think that the real challenges are yet to come. The difficulties and heartbreaks that I experienced don’t feel like setbacks but milestones that made me so much stronger and gave me so much gratitude.
“Strong body – Strong mind” is one of my personal mantra’s and it’s my strategy and belief for tackling life’s bumpy roads. Resilience is essential, both in spirit and in body. I want to stand tall in the winds of life.
Next to that, I am lucky to feel supported and surrounded by a group of powerful and positive girlfriends and I’m very lucky with the great support of my new partner. For me, my warm and strong network plays a crucial factor in facing obstacles.
- WHAT'S YOUR TOP TIP FOR CHASING DREAMS AND DARING TO DO IT?
Be perfectly IMPERFECT – JUST DO IT!
Forget perfection; it’s a myth. Don’t overwhelm yourself with huge plans at the start. Start small, grow as you go. It’s all about the trial and error. Making the first jump is usually the toughest part, but trust me, it’s worth it. This philosophy guides me in everything, both a work and in my personal life. Like in my work, take the perfect brow – it’s not about making it flawlessly symmetrical; a touch of imperfection adds realism and beauty.
