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Did you know that VALA gels have won 5 major awards since launching in 2020?These include:🏆 ‘Innovation’ at Wales Food and Drink Awards @fooddrinkawardswales🏆 Gold Medal for ‘High Protein and Sports Nutrition’ at @nourishawards🏆 Gold Medal for ‘Innovation’ at @freefromfoodawards🏆 ‘Editor’s Choice - Superfood’ at @womensrunninguk awards🏆 ‘Rising Star’ at Wales Start Up Awards @startupawardsnationalWhen I first started VALA, I had a board in my office with the awards that I one day dreamed of winning, and it’s still so wild to have these awards sitting on a shelf there… That’s the power of intention (and creating a product that breaks the mould!).Thank you for always...

Do you often find yourself trapped in a lack mindset and always thinking of the worst case scenarios? I have good news for you - it doesn’t always have to be this way. When you notice a limiting belief or disempowering thought pop up, take a moment to sit with it, ask what it’s trying to protect you from and choose again. Then consciously welcome a new thought, a more empowering belief or a shift in perspective. Your new belief doesn’t have to be a larger than life affirmation… it can be as simple as “I know I can handle...

It’s said that time in nature can generate a whole spectrum of positive emotions, including calmness, happiness, increased creativity and greater concentration.So honour yourself this week by taking a break from your screen and grounding (or earthing). Some of my favourite ways to ground include:- Going for a walk in the forest or along the beach and taking my shoes off to really connect with the earth- Meditating and practicing conscious breathing- Cooking a nutritious plant based meal that’s good for mind and bodyChoose one of these to commit to this week and take note of how much it positively...

Remember that small shifts compound to create big changes.Screenshot this image for the next time you need a mindset reset and remember to be kind to yourself this week 💚

I’m extremely grateful to be surrounded by such incredible women that inspire me to think bigger, live bolder and be braver. The sisterhood is rising and it’s so exciting to see women supporting other women and cheering them on… proving that we can all win together. I had quite the surprise this week when I found out that I was featured on the cover of @cardifflife.wales IWD issue for my energy gel business @valaenergy. It was great finding out about so many other female-owned local businesses and to share the page with Barry-based powerhouses @thegoodwashcompany and @spectrumcollections. I hope you have a lovely time celebrating International Women's...

Intentionally creating an abundance mindset will truly transform your life.It’s so easy to let your ego take over and to shift into blame or lack when things don’t go as planned - this could be anything from an injury to a DNF.But you no longer need to play the victim.When you find yourself defaulting to feelings of lack, take a moment to ask…▪️What is the opposite thought of this?▪️What would my voice of compassion say to me right now?▪️What is causing my to shift into lack mindset? Is it comparison/feeling not good enough/not worthy?And use these words of wisdom to...