When life gets tough, the tough get going-Miss Green’s Wardrobe!!!

When I originally started le la Moda two years ego I had no idea how many talented and smart women have bright ideas with a drive that is all stemming from the same place. The topic of mental health is not always comfortably discussed in the general public, however it is a subject that deserves attention. The inspiration to use your skills can sometimes come from painful experiences or challenges in our lives. One of those challenges can be a mental illness, which effect millions of women.

The paralyzing effects of depression and anxiety in young women can be very devastating.  There are of course many different mental illnesses, some more serious than others.  I will not get into the practical terms or explanations as there is only so much I can write in the constraint of an article. Rather I want to focus attention on the positive results of what can happen when life throws you challenges.  I believe the best way to tackle any problem is to overcome it on your own terms. There is no formula, but from my personal experience putting your worth and talents into something useful and inspirational is one way to make the pain quiet down and eventually go away. 

One such inspiration comes from Rebecca George.  She is Australian’s a brand new and well respected entrepreneur and a classy young woman.  Rebecca’s passion is to teach others how to lead a more sustainable life and remain fashionable while doing it. Through her small business she has discovered the therapeutic effects a rewarding career or hobby can have.  Rebecca has suffered from depression and anxiety since she was a child.  If you met her you would think she is a very strong individual and very well put together, however on the inside she has suffered through the roller coaster of depression.  She is just like anyone else except her lifelong feelings of isolation, suicide, hatred and not understanding why this is happening to her have kept her from leading the healthy life others take for granted. Now at the age of 19 she has learned to cope and decided to change her life. The fact that she is willing to share her story with you and me in order to inspire and help others is amazing in itself. 

Rebecca has always wanted to own a business and is currently attending a university for a business degree.  As a result of her depression it has been difficult for her to hold down a part time job for a longer period of time.  After loosing her last job she has decided it is far more realistic to work for herself and therefore has decided to start a business while managing her illness.   The first step was to start exploring the different business options out there.  Swap parties have been around for some time now and are continuously becoming more popular.  Rebecca has grabbed the concept and made it her own.  She receives a lot of support from local businesses, among them are eco companies, that she herself loves.  Miss Green’s wardrobe is getting bigger and branching out each month, watch out for her events because this is not the last you will hear from her.

Quotes from Rebecca:

“Somehow with persistence and by believing in myself I got to where I am now. I may not go clubbing every week like most people my age and I may not have many friends, but Miss Green’s Wardrobe gives me satisfaction and something to get up for in the morning.  I need that.”

To get your tickets to one of her swaps or just to find out more go to http://missgreenswardrobe.com.au