15 years today!

Welcome to the newest edition of Feel Brand You.

Today is special for me as it marks the 15-year anniversary of me moving to the UK so I thought I dedicate this issue to share a few memorable moments and the skills I developed over the years.

When I lived in Hungary for years, I had a growing desire to try life in a new country. I had studied English since I was 10, fascinated by double-decker buses, black cabs, and everything I learned about England. But moving? That felt like a wild dream. That's not really what an average Hungarian do.

I was 26 when I came to the UK for a holiday with my sister. The moment we landed, something in me shifted. I felt home. A few months later, I packed my bags and moved.

Was I scared? Absolutely. My beauty career in Hungary was finally taking off: a growing clientele, I was a trainer for one of the biggest Hungarian beauty companies, and had just started university to become a complementary therapist. Leaving it all behind felt terrifying. But my intuition whispered: "If you don’t do it now, you never will. And you will regret it for the rest of your life."

So, I took the leap.

In the last 15 years, I’ve faced more challenges and transformations than I ever imagined. Here are the 5 biggest lessons I’ve learned:

1. Sometimes, Love Finds You When You Least Expect It

I arrived in the UK as a happy single woman, convinced I never wanted a boyfriend again. But life had other plans. I met my partner, a fellow Hungarian on my very first day in the UK. Have I thought we’d still be together after 15 years? Not in a million years! But here we are. And our son is the proof that we needed to meet. Some of the best things in life happen when you stop looking for them.

2. Resilience is Built Through Every Challenge

The last 15 years weren’t easy. I’ve been let down and used by fellow Hungarians, made bad financial decisions, had unexpected operations, moved homes multiple times, faced financial setbacks, became a parent without family support close by, relocated again, and even lost my job, started a business in a new area where I didn't know anyone—all while navigating life in a language that isn’t my mother tongue.

But I survived. Because every setback became proof that I could handle whatever life threw at me.

3. Reinvention is Superpower

Yes, I changed careers. But every skill I’ve gained along the way allows me to serve my clients in a deeper way. The knowledge I have from my previous careers makes my work stronger, and this year, I’m going to explore how I can combine everything I’ve learned to take my business even further. Because we are never just one thing—we are a sum of all our experiences.

4. Confidence is a Muscle—The More You Use It, The Stronger It Gets

I wasn’t always confident. But stepping out of my comfort zone, again and again, changed me. And now? That confidence helps and inspires my clients. I work with women who hate being photographed, and I see their insecurities—because I’ve been there. And now, I get to help them see their own beauty and strength.

5. Trust Yourself—Even When Everything Feels Uncertain

There were moments I doubted everything. When I felt completely lost. But every time, I found my way forward. And I’ve learned that no matter what life throws at me, I will find a way again.

So, to anyone standing at the edge of a big decision, wondering if they should take the leap: Trust yourself.

Go for it.

Your future self will thank you.

A few moments to remember:

The Coolest Moment: Doing a bikini wax for Kate Hudson in her London home. Yep, that actually happened!

One of the Most Touching Moments: Sir David Attenborough once brought me a bunch of his books in Hungarian. It was such a thoughtful gesture that meant the world to me.

One of the Happiest Moments My son being born and going home the 3 of us together. No words can ever describe the feeling.

One of the Weirdest Moments: During a recent event photoshoot, a woman suddenly asked me: "Is there a chance we met 15 years ago in London when you were a beauty therapist?" We hadn’t even spoken before the shoot but she remembered my name from a past life.

One of the Saddest Moments: Six months after moving to the UK, I returned to Hungary for my grandma’s funeral. Since then, I’ve also lost two granddads and two aunties while living here. One of the hardest parts of expat life is missing out on those final moments with loved ones.

One of the Luckiest Moments: After my first thyroid operation, I had to return to A&E a couple of times. They kept me in for a few days and contacted my surgeon. He apologised that he couldn't cure me and personally arranged for me to be transferred to Hammersmith Hospital, where he was the head of department, so he could look after me better.

For me, this was mind-blowing. Back in Hungary, if you wanted to be treated well under the NHS, you had to slip an envelope of cash into a doctor's pocket.

If you've ever lived abroad or started over somewhere new, what’s one moment that has stayed with you forever? I’d love to hear your stories.