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The influence was powerful. Of course I wasn’t fully aware of what impact it would have on me until years later, thanks to the indulgence of reflection…

I have had 15 different jobs, in 7 different industries, working in 5 different countries over the space of 30 years and with every job, and every move I have learned something about myself that would set me up for the next part.

In a city with almost 9 million residents and one which never sleeps, getting noticed ain’t easy. According to an article written in the New York Times, we see approximately 5,000 ad messages daily.

Some wouldn’t call me Mother of the Year in 2016. I am almost 17,000 kms away from Madeleine and Louis, my two stunning children (young adults probably a better description at 19 and 17 years respectively however to me they will always be my babies) as I embark on an indulgent opportunity of further knowledge seeking.

This time last weekend I was feeling euphoric. You don’t forget where you are or who you’re with when you feel euphoric. And the last time I felt this way, experiencing such an overwhelming sense of joy and emotion, was immediately after giving birth.