This is Sabrina. I follow her on Instagram, and her account is both beautiful and inspirational.
She loves beautiful pictures, inspiring interiors, flowers and plants, travel trips, etc. and shares it all with her followers. She is a hoarder of all kinds of decorative items “from all over the world.” Things she drags home to give them all a beautiful place in her interior.
Sabrina’s Instagram account and website are mostly in Dutch but are lovely to look at.
[mepr-show rules=”9992″ unauth=”message”]
Tell us what you’d like us to know about yourself?
I’m Sabrina I’m a creative visual addict who loves to inspire other women. I love to travel around the world and have this obsession with retro orange colors. Been together with Marcel (high school sweethearts) for 35 yrs and very grateful for that. Being a mother of two, a son Jules (22), and a daughter Floor (20), I feel blessed and so proud of them as my family is everything to me!
For the last two years, I feel a tremendous inner drive and confidence building up. It feels like I rediscovered myself and feel renewed energy to express my creative talent. For me personally, I don’t feel like getting older, I’m only getting stronger! I’ve lost some dear friends who passed away to young, which made me realize (the hard way) that getting older is a privilege.
Tell us about your career?
Initially, I’ve been educated as a fashion designer and dressmaker. For years I worked as a style advisor, window dresser brand manager in the fashion industry. Then I made the change to start working in the interior industry. And now, for the last 2 years, I started my own business as an Interior Stylist and a Content Creator for social media purposes. I’m so happy and proud to have my own business, it was the best decision ever.
Can you tell us a little more about your Instagram account?
I started my IG account in 2013, but at that time, it was just this “new app” with great filters. When I started, I used it as a kind of dairy. In the last couple of years, it became a more professional thing, and I became an “influencer” or even better, a Content Creator. My IG name says it all; I’m a Visual Addict! On my IG account @sabrinavisual I share everything that inspires me, my interior, my travels, etc. My followers are loyal, and there is a lot of engagement with them, I’ve named them “Instadinnen.”
I love life and have this hunger for the beautiful things in life! In fashion, interior, travel, art, photography, etc. resulting in my addiction to Instagram. I really think Instagram is a great social platform to get inspired and to connect with other women in your own niche. But besides scrolling on Instagram, as a content creator, you get invited to great events where you meet each other in real life. You can then skip the “get to know each other part” as you feel like you’ve known each other for years.
Dee and her account are so inspiring on Instagram, I admire her! It feels like she started a revolution; we have to more proud of ourselves. No matter what age! Dee challenged and motivated me to show more of myself on my IG account. So be prepared for more selfies.
Latest Google search?
What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?
Moving to another country. We moved as ex-pats to Brunei (Borneo) ten years ago, because my husband Marcel got a job there. It felt like this big adventurous change in life, but eventually, adapting and finding my way wasn’t easy. A total culture shock for us to live in a different environment, in a strict Islamic country, and in the tropical heat.
It was like a rollercoaster and a very intense experience for the whole family. The first months were the hardest, homesickness and all. At that time discovered I am an HSP person. Everything I’ve experienced and felt during life felt together like a puzzle. Because of this move, my sensitivity was overstimulated, and all of it was so overwhelming. I was 43 at the time, premenopause kicking in and just felt so lost and insecure. That even made me depressed for a while.
Eventually, I found my way in expressing my creativity by joining the dutch community who organized events for the ex-pat communities. I found a new purpose to express myself creatively, which helped me. Also, I turned my weakness as an HSP into my strength. I started to help other ex-pat women who were also struggling to adapt to this whole new life living abroad. I could relate to them, and to be open and honest about my own experience, I was able to help them as well.
It was like a rollercoaster and a very intense experience for the whole family. The first months were the hardest, homesickness and all. At that time discovered I am an HSP person. Everything I’ve experienced and felt during life felt together like a puzzle. Because of this move, my sensitivity was overstimulated, and all of it was so overwhelming. I was 43 at the time, premenopause kicking in and just felt so lost and insecure. That even made me depressed for a while.
Eventually, I found my way in expressing my creativity by joining the dutch community who organized events for the ex-pat communities. I found a new purpose to express myself creatively, which helped me. Also, I turned my weakness as an HSP into my strength. I started to help other ex-pat women who were also struggling to adapt to this whole new life living abroad. I could relate to them, and to be open and honest about my own experience, I was able to help them as well.
What are you most proud of?
Starting my own business. Getting out of my comfort zone again and learning new things. Following my heart, my talent and passion. The interior styling projects I’ve done, the clients that I’ve helped to make their homes/interiors more a reflection of themselves. It gives me great pleasure and fulfilment to make people happy! I’m living my dream right now of which i’m really proud of and gives me energy.
How do you stay healthy, both physically and mentally?
For years I followed different sorts of yoga and still do. I love to Mindwalk once a week with group of like-minded women, Mindwalk is a mix of slow walking, Nirvana yoga and meditation. Getting outside and walk, talk and sharing your thoughts is the best way to clear your mind and to keep moving, literally.
I wanna stay fit and healthy, I do so by working out twice a week at the gym with my daughter. Its fun as we have mother daughter quality time and we motivate each other. The last couple of years I have changed my diet, I became a pescatarian and feel healthier then ever before.
For me I think I’m already gone through the biggest and hardest part of the menopause, the hormonal imbalance is starting to settle. I feel more energetic also I experience less stress. I’m more in control and can balance my work and life. I feel good, positive, happy and so much more confident then when I was younger.
What is the first thing you do in the morning to start you day in a positive way?
I’m a slow starter, so I like to start with a cup of green tea or a good coffee. While still staying in bed and reading the newspaper headlines on my iPhone, check my mail and scrolling through Instagram. The perks of being your own boss and manage your own time.
