As an international model, businesswoman, and mother of three, how do you juggle all these aspects of your life?
No two days are the same and it’s definitely a juggle, but I love it… I guess for me, the most important thing is making sure that I plan and schedule appropriately. I’m lucky that both the babies, Hart and Myles are pretty good with their sleep routines, so that makes life a little easier.
I’m passionate about having a healthy work/life balance and I feel fortunate to be able to balance a career while raising my family – I realise how lucky I am to be able to do both. My family are always top of mind and their needs come first, then I do my best to fit everything else in around their needs. I have multiple color-coded calendars and try to schedule in work meetings/calls/etc when the kids are napping, in classes or at school.
What was your initial inspiration to create your now award-winning natural skincare line, Kora Organics?
I initially got into the organic skincare space because I was looking for products that were certified organic, but I was unable to find anything that really worked, so I decided to create my own range. Creating KORA Organics combined my passion for wellbeing and my desire for healthy yet super powerful skincare.
I knew I wanted the range to be certified organic – this is something I feel very passionate about because what you put on your skin soaks into your bloodstream. Using certified organic ingredients naturally creates more powerful skincare because certified organic ingredients contain higher antioxidant levels; therefore, they produce more potent results than non-organic skincare, or even “clean” skincare for that matter. Certified organic is also “clean” but even more powerful because of the high-quality certified organic ingredients.
How have your children inspired you in your career as a model and entrepreneur?
My children inspire me every day in every way, from the way that they’re forever inquisitive, enjoy the simple things in life and remind me to be in the moment. Being around their child-like sense of wonder and curiosity is very inspiring. It’s also important for both Evan and I that our children understand that work is a necessary part of life.
What is coming up in the pipeline for your business? Any product in particular we should be looking forward to?
Yes! We have just launched the Noni Night AHA Resurfacing Serum! It is a powerful certified organic night treatment serum that uses natural AHAs, BHA and ferments to resurface your skin and increase cellular turnover, leaving you with a smoother more refined complexion. I’ve been using the it every night for the last 6 months and my skin feels amazing. My pores are noticeably smaller, my pigmentation spots are almost gone, and my skin feels super smooth. I’m obsessed!!! It's also energized with Amethyst and Rose Quartz crystals to help bring a soothing and calming energy to your night-time skincare routine. I apply the Noni Night Serum every evening on my face, neck and décolleté after I’ve cleansed my skin and before I apply my moisturizer & face oil. Based on recent consumer studies, 91% of consumers noticed pores appeared smaller, the appearance of dark spots & hyperpigmentation was minimized and that overall skin appeared more youthful. It’s really an amazing product that you must try!
What is your daily beauty regimen? Do you have any glowy secret skin products you use regularly?
Before I shower, I dry body brush all over, it’s a great way to get the circulation going and remove any dead skin cells.
In the morning I use the Foaming Cleanser followed by Energizing Citrus Mist, then the Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum. It contains a 12% VITAMIN C Super Complex that helps with pigmentation, fine lines & wrinkles, and increases skin firmness & elasticity. Then I apply the Noni Radiant Eye Oil and Hydrating Moisturizer mixed with a few drops of Noni Glow Face Oil and apply over my face, neck and décolletage.
I’m obsessed with our Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating 2 in 1 mask and use it 3-4 times a week as facial scrub and mini mask. It’s like an at-home facial in a tube as it brightens, deeply cleanses, reduces any inflammation and evens skin tone. I love to use it in the shower in the mornings as the peppermint aromatherapy is so invigorating and uplifting. It contains the naturally active AHAs of Papaya Enzymes and Apsen Bark to promote skin cell turnover and the Rosehip Seeds and Quartz particles provide a deep physical exfoliation.
In the evenings I double cleanse using the Cream Cleanser, swap out the Energising Mist for the Calming Lavender Mist (I also spritz this on my pillow before going to sleep), then apply 1-2 pumps of our new Noni Night AHA Resurfacing Serum. I then follow with the remainder of my routine (Noni Radiant Eye Oil, Noni Glow Face Oil and Hydrating Cream).
I apply the Noni Glow Sleeping Mask each evening before bed, It’s a multitasking overnight face mask that’s more hydrating and restorative than a regular night cream. It contains Silver Ear Mushroom, Coconut Milk, Caviar Lime, Kakdu Plum and natural hyaluronic acid, which really plumps the skin, softens fine lines, reduces redness and inflammation, improves cell renewal, tone and texture and boosts radiance and luminosity. I use it as the last step in my routine before I go to bed and there’s no need to wash it off until the morning, because it dries as a translucent veil, it locks in the moisture and won’t rub off on your pillow!
Another step to my beauty routine is our heart-shaped Rose Quartz Facial Sculptor, which harnesses the ancient healing technique known as gua sha. It’s a rose quartz heart-shaped stone used massage your face & neck to stimulate circulation and reduce puffiness while lifting, toning and sculpting your face. I use this technique daily for a 5-minute facial massage with the Noni Glow Face Oil as it also helps it absorb deeper into your skin.
What skincare products do you prefer to use on your children?
I’ve used my body products on all my children since birth. I use the Body Wash in the bath and the Body Lotion, Body Oil, Body Balm and Face Balm to keep their skin nourished and hydrated.
What is your favorite secret spot in Sydney, Australia?
I love to do the Bondi to Bronte walk and go to Camp Cove!
What values do you hope to instill in your children?
We put a focus on cultivating kindness, compassion and gratitude within our home, and teach the importance of manners, respect and forgiveness.
How do you give back?
We donate to many different charities and organizations from Children’s wellness and education, to various Woman’s charities, mental health organizations and environmental disaster relief funds. Philanthropy is very important to us as a family. We also volunteer at various homeless shelters.