1. WHAT DOES DOING YOUR 'DADA' MEAN 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 fiercely independent, thrown into self-reliance by the loss of my mother and absence of my father. This learned 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 PMU 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”.

2. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH CHALLENGES ON YOUR PATH?

I've faced quite some challenges so far: losing my mother, growing up without my father around, being diagnosed with an auto-immune condition a few years ago and going through a recent divorce.

Despite those difficulties, I feel like the toughest challenges might still come. In the same time, I am positive and I feel like the best is yet to come.

Sure, I've had moments of fear and deep sadness, and I often long for the warmth of my home base, a place I can always return to. However, I prefer to view the difficulties and heartbreaks not as setbacks, but as milestones that made me much stronger and filled me with gratitude.

I focus on what I have, rather than what I don't. The absence of my dad in my life (he lived in Senegal for most of it) used to bother me, but after my mom passed away, I've realised I can rely on him. We share a mutual love and respect. I've learned that everyone has their own "love language" and cultural differences should be respected. My sense of style, finding beauty in everything and being an "artist at heart" are traits I inherited from both my parents.

“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. Through hard work, I've been able to keep my auto-immune condition under control and that makes me very proud of myself. It taught me we only get one body, and I prioritize taking care of it - and I enjoy doing so :-).

Lastly, I feel lucky to be supported and surrounded by a powerful and positive group of girlfriends and I’m very lucky with the great support of my new partner.  For me, having a warm and strong support network is crucial when facing obstacles.

3. WHAT'S YOUR TOP TIP FOR CHASING DREAMS?

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.

As for my advice to my children? I tell them to see the world through "pink glasses" more often. How you view the world is a choice.