What can you tell us about your new self-help book, Shine Your Light?
I’ve been conjuring it up my whole life – I’ve always wanted to write a book! I’m a very passionate journaller and I’ve been pretty insatiable around self-development for the past 20 years. It’s a combination of autobiography, all of my failings and flailings, and a whole lot of tips and tricks. It’s basically a guide to deepen your emotional intelligence. There are plenty of chapters and ideas around communication, triggers and projection, and I go deep into forgiveness, accountability and empathy. I actually could make a second and third volume!
What did you learn about yourself writing this book?
That I need this journal as much as anyone! I’m such a believer in writing things down, manifesting, letting go and fine-tuning your life. There were days when the writing wasn’t flowing as well as I would’ve liked, but most of the time, I felt like I was hanging out with my fictional friends – and there’s no nicer feeling.
What else have you been up to after finishing Married At First Sight?
I’m so grateful to MAFS because without that platform, I wouldn’t be doing all the exciting things that I’m doing now – from a new TV show to this book. I spent all of last year touring around Europe and Australia. It’s surprised me more than anyone that people have resonated with who I am. Everyone goes on to that show for myriad reasons and I certainly wanted some eyes on my business, but I didn’t expect this. I’m a mad ADHD creative who’s got a million ideas, so I’m just so blessed to have a big audience that can chew up all my creativity.
We hear you’ve recently wrapped a new reality show with Geordie Shore’s Vicky Pattison. What’s it about?
That’s the most exciting project – everybody’s just buzzing about it! I’m the “barefoot sincerity coach”. It’s got all the thrills and spills of reality TV, but also so much heart. It’s not like stitching anyone up to be the villain. The show’s actually going to revolutionise reality TV.
Watch the latest season of Married At First Sight Australia on ThreeNow.
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