16/04/2026
Hey!
I’m Amy, creator of The Brave Space. I live on an orchard and don’t own any LuluLemon (currently phasing all such active wear out in favour of natural fibres 😅😂). I rock my gumboots and Bunnings umbrella to school pick-up on wet days.
I don’t filter, photoshop or dabble in AI. This might change, but for now I’m keeping it real and sticking to old school as much as poss (easier said than done!).
For years I tortured my hair with straighteners and chemicals; now I embrace the curly mop (humidity is not my friend). I want to be an example for my daughter and the kids I teach - that they don’t have to change themselves in any way to fit the mould of what is considered cool, beautiful or acceptable. Also, the savings (time and money)! 😆
It’s taken until my forties to really embody this understanding - and sometimes I feel sad for all the times I abandoned myself to conform to societal norms and expectations. How much “mental illness” stems from trying to be someone we’re not?
We have an opportunity to steer our kids down a different, more authentic, far healthier track - from a young age. One where their flame - that innate spark that makes them unique…. and all of their little “quirks”, are protected and nurtured. Those things are their superpowers! As parents and guides on their journey, I believe we have a responsibility to try & ensure this doesn’t get squashed or - worse still - extinguished. This includes honouring our kids’ full range of emotions and providing a safe space for them to show up in their full expression (while holding firm, compassionate boundaries).
This is what underpins all of my mahi at The Brave Space. Ultimately I want to support young people to embrace all of who they are - and shine, unapologetically.
On Monday 4 May our Yoga & Wellbeing program for girls 8-12 years kicks off again, for another term. This runs over 8 weeks in Ohope. Currently there are two spots available. Reach out if you know a little person who may like to join. 💛
Yours in Service
Amy
