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<\/p>\nBravery means different things to different people. But for Koujayn, bravery is about taking risks, even is it means moving to a completely different city in just one night. She’s not afraid to say no because self care is about taking the time you need for yourself. And she cites her mother as her inspiration, “she moved to a new country not knowing English and raised me and my sisters on her own.”<\/p>\n
Below, we talk to the Sydney-based Pisces about her inspirations, her heroes and the one beauty product that always lives in her handbag.<\/p>\n
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Take risks and chase after what I want.<\/p>\n
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I\u2019m a Pisces<\/a>!!!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Moved to a new state overnight.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I\u2019m listening to Wizkid Made in Lagos<\/em> album.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Discipline. Honesty. Kindness. Compassion. Humble. Constantly learning.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Taking time for myself<\/p>\n Learning to say no<\/p>\n Letting my body and mind rest<\/p>\n Doing stuff for me<\/p>\n Pampering yourself<\/p>\n Just doing what make you feel good<\/p>\n Loving myself.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I feel like I\u2019m a balance of both, I\u2019m either quiet or loud, there\u2019s no in between with me.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I don\u2019t really have a favourite book right now.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lipgloss, my lips always gotta stay glossy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n My mother is my inspiration she motivates me every day to take risks, learn new things, and never give up after watching her work hard and take care of me and my sisters.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n My mother. She moved to a new country not knowing English and raised me and my sisters on her own and made it appear easy, she is my hero and someone I constantly admire<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are a few places where I can be myself, and they all have one thing in common: you don’t care what other people think.<\/p>\n When I’m free to be myself and not worry about anything, I’m most myself. Whether it’s with family, friends, I’m surrounded by people who love me.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Never, get too comfortable! That has always stuck with me because no matter how well you are doing, you can never get too comfortable because life can quickly humble you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat music are you listening to right now?<\/h3>\n
What’s the quality you admire most in others?<\/h3>\n
What does self care mean to you?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nAre you an introvert or extrovert?<\/h3>\n
What’s your favourite book?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat beauty product lives in your handbag?<\/h3>\n
What inspires you?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMy personal heroes are \u2026<\/h3>\n
I feel most myself when \u2026<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?<\/h3>\n
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\nKoujayn\u00a0@ KULT\u00a0\/\u00a0\u00a0@koujayn\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\nBeauty by Rae Morris \/ @raemorrismakeup at @vivienscreative\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\nHair by Adam Dyer \/\u00a0@adam__dyer\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\nManicurist Hunter Franks \/\u00a0@hunterfranksmakeup<\/i><\/div>\nPhotography by Kristina Yenko \/\u00a0<\/a>@kristinayenko<\/i><\/div>\nAssisted by Chris Cao \/\u00a0@chriscao__<\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n