Awakenedshe

29/04/2026

We were walking through a park in San Francisco recently, just wandering with no agenda, when we spotted him.
A hawk
We stopped.
We watched.
We breathed.
And then one of the locals wandered over and started chatting with us about this magnificent creature.
About how the hawks have made this park their home. About how they hunt, how they rest, how they hold their ground amidst the chaos of the city.
There is something about encountering wildness in unexpected places.
A reminder that nature is never as far away as we think.
That even in the middle of concrete and noise, the sacred is still present.
Still watching.
Still offering its wisdom to anyone willing to pause long enough to notice.
The hawk teaches presence.
Stillness.
The power of waiting for the right moment.
He does not chase.
He observes.
He trusts his timing.
I needed that reminder.
Sometimes the greatest teachers appear in the most ordinary moments.
A walk in the park.
A conversation with a stranger.
A wild creature holding space in the middle of the city.
Keep your eyes open.
The medicine is everywhere.
🦅

28/04/2026

27/04/2026

YES. YES. YES.

It hasn’t been days, weeks, or months…
It’s been decades.

I knew at the age of 12 that I wanted to be an author.

And today marks the first day of me truly saying yes to that.

I began mapping this book out over 15 years ago. It came to me in the midst of one of my darkest nights of the soul. There was a knowing, that what I was living, if I continued to put pen to paper, would one day support women around the world.

At the time, that felt… enormous. Almost too big to comprehend.
But I’ve always had a deep sense about things. And what I was witnessing back then wasn’t just my pain, it was the unfolding of something far greater than me.

Last year, I reconnected with the book within me while we were travelling through Asia. We were searching for retreat locations, but something didn’t quite land. I didn’t feel the call to create another retreat at that time.

Instead, I was called to write.

So I spent the year doing just that. Writing. Listening. Tending to the garden of my soul.

And as we began preparing to leave Australia and step into a more nomadic life… I kept writing.

Today, I hit send on the email to confirm I’m ready for the next stage.

What does that mean?

It means I am weeks away from holding my debut book in my hands.

The book I’ve been carrying for over a decade.
The book that has been writing me as much as I’ve been writing it.

It will come together in real time, perfectly imperfect, knowing that it is something that will shift the trajectory of the years to come.

And today… I’m celebrating that.

Because I deserve to.

25/04/2026

Welcome to Panama. 🇵🇦

Most mornings since I arrived here, I walk on the beach as the sun is rising over the ocean.
With feet on the sand.
Salt on my skin.
The sound of waves reminding me to breathe.

Two weeks ago I was on the other side of the world. Running on adrenaline. Moving, packing, presenting at festivals. Pouring out everything I had.
And now, I am here. Learning to receive again.
There is something profound about landing in a new country with an empty cup.
You cannot pretend you have it all together.
You cannot fake the energy you do not have.
You are forced to slow down, to listen, to let the land hold you until your soul catches up with your body.

Panama is already teaching me. The iguanas by the pool who move at their own ancient pace. The hummingbirds who drink without hesitation. The ocean who speaks in layers if you are still enough to hear her.
I am not here to hustle.
I am here to remember.
To write.
To rest.
To reconnect with the rhythm that got lost somewhere between time zones and to-do lists.
This is the next chapter.
Rooted in soul.
Roaming the world.
Devoted to the becoming.
Welcome….This is where transformation meets soulful travel
🌊🌴

Big love 💕

19/04/2026

Nine days in Panama, and the environment is already whispering.
This morning, I found myself on my yoga mat on the grass, breathing into stillness, when a hummingbird appeared beside me. Wings blurring into presence. Drinking from the flower without hesitation. Moving on without looking back.
No second-guessing. No seeking approval. Just being exactly what she is.
Meanwhile, the iguanas have become my unlikely teachers this week. A whole family of them by the pool, moving at their own ancient pace. Unhurried. Unperforming. Completely unconcerned with what I think of them.
And it struck me: these creatures have never once questioned their Value or worth in the world.
They do not scroll for validation. They do not shrink to fit. They do not ask permission to take up space.
When did we unlearn this? When did we start believing we had to earn the right to simply be?
The hummingbird does not consult the iguana about her enoughness.
She just knows.
Perhaps we knew once, too. Perhaps we are remembering.
New writing is up on Substack, along with a new name for the publication: The Evolution of SHE.
Link in my bio 👆
I hope it finds you exactly when you need it 🙏
Big love from Panama
Cherie xx 💜

15/04/2026

What your afternoon be like ??

11/04/2026

We’ve officially arrived in Panama today 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦

My Beloved and I met a little over 3 years ago now and it wasn’t long after we met that we starting talking about creating a nomadic life for ourselves.

One where we could do
what we want
when we want
where we want
with who we want.

We’ve spent the last two years talking, planning, researching, trying on different locations and after a big 2025, and especially the past few months of minimising our lives down to a few suit cases and a very very small storage until back on the Sunshine Coast in Australia.

WE HAVE ARRIVED 🙌🏼🤗🌎✈️

I’m so proud to say that we work so well together and we have proven to ourselves that we are such a strong team united with a strong vision and belief that we all (as sovereign beings) deserve to live lives that are in alignment with our personal souls mission and then doing that with our soul tribe.
That can sometimes mean packing up everything you own and moving to the other the globe 🌍

Our intention is to inspire all of you out there to also follow your heart, be guided by your soul and trust in those messages that often make no sense at all.

Sending Big love 💕 from Panama
Cherie & Simon

09/04/2026

See you later our old friend Bali ✈️🏝️

For Australians, Bali is so close.
It is literally a hop, skip and a jump. With it being on average around 6 hours to get there by plane ✈️
With flights leaving in the morning at most major
Cities you can leave early am and arrive before lunch the same day (with it being behind Australia by a few hours).

We recently enjoyed a week on the island of Nusa Lembongan, we’ve visited the island multiple times before and love the laid back atmosphere that the island offers without having to deal with the traffic that unfortunately the mainland deals with.

There are many more islands on our wish list that belong to Indonesia that we are excited to explore at some stage.
But for now we wanted an affordable, chilled vibe that we’re
familiar with, so we could relax and take some time out after a super busy past few months.

It was exactly what we needed with swimming every day (in the crystal clear ocean not the swimming pool - although we did that as well).

For those of you on the other side of the globe, Bali is still accessible, we stopped at Bali from Melbourne Australia on route to Panama (via Taiwan and San Francisco) to break up
our long journey, we flew China airlines from Bali with premium economy being well worth the upgrade amount (more on that later).

When it comes to long haul travel, if you have the time I highly recommend breaking up the trip into smaller components. It can feel like more of an adventure and give you a chance to rest in between those big legs of 10 hours plus.

We loved our visit to Lembongan “again” it really does feel like a comfy pair of old slippers.

Where have you been that feels easy and relaxing that you want to visit it over and over again? 👇

09/04/2026

Whilst on our walk around San Francisco today we discovered many things but thought the T’shirts were worth a share 💕💃(more on San Francisco soon)

For now, which one is your favourite? 👇👇👇👇👇

07/04/2026

Travel has a way of opening you… but it also has a way of catching you off guard if you’re not prepared.

Over the years — and especially through recent travels — I’ve learned that it’s often the simple things that make the biggest difference.

Here are 5 I always come back to:

1. Check the weather (properly)
Not just the temperature — humidity, rain, wind. It changes everything… what you pack, how you feel, how you move.

2. Understand the seasons
Peak season isn’t always the best season. Shoulder or off-peak travel can mean fewer crowds, better prices, and a much more relaxed experience.

3. Be smart with your money
Currency exchange can quietly drain your budget if you’re not paying attention. I always look for smarter options — like using my Visa debit with international rebates or platforms like Wise (I’ll share more on this soon).

4. Safety matters — don’t assume
Not every place is safe, even if it looks fine on the surface. We had a moment in Panama last year where we ended up in an area we definitely shouldn’t have been in. It’s a reminder to stay aware, trust your instincts, and do a little research before you wander.

5. Get yourself an eSIM
This is a game changer. Easy, affordable, and you’re instantly connected to the local network. I use Nomad eSIM — so much easier than dealing with roaming.

There’s so much more I could share… but these are a few simple things that will instantly elevate how you travel.

Want to know more about any of these? Just comment below 👇 and I’ll guide you in the right direction.

05/04/2026

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