Personal Update | July 2025
My “Personal Update”
Hello, beautiful souls!
It’s been a minute since my last update, and honestly? So much has unfolded in the past few months—joy, growth, healing, and some pretty big shifts. I’m beyond excited to share the next chapter of this unfolding journey with you.
Grab a cup of tea (or wine!)—whatever feels right—and let’s dive in. I’ll be holding retreats, workshops, and dance classes soon, so if you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Bali, this will give you a taste of the vibe and energy.
LIVING – The Bali Dream is Real
I’ve officially made Bali my home. I’ve been dreaming of living here full-time for at least six months of the year since Covid, and now, it’s finally happening. For those of you who know me, this probably isn’t a surprise. Bali has always felt like my soul’s home. After spending five years in Noosa, Australia (another big heart home), I’m finally back, and let me tell you—it feels like I’ve truly come home in every sense.
But here’s the juiciest part: I didn’t just return to Bali, I was miraculously able to buy Tree Moon Villa, my dream home. You may have read my blog about how everything fell into place when I followed the pings and trusted the process of manifestation—honestly, the whole experience has been nothing short of magical (and surprisingly easy!).
Tree Moon is everything I value in life. It’s the perfect space for the work I’m here to do: helping women align with their soul’s purpose, creating from a place of deep authenticity, and living in harmony with nature. If you know me, you know that nature, ease, and beauty are deep core values. Tree Moon reflects all of that—lush gardens, rice paddies, nature everywhere, and a peaceful, soulful energy that makes my heart sing.
WORK + PURPOSE – Helping Women Align and Step Into Power
Soul Craft is evolving in such beautiful ways, especially as I pour more of my energy into Soul Pro—my 12-month mastermind that helps women discover their purpose and launch their dharma-driven businesses. It’s an absolute honor to guide women (and men too!) on this journey, helping them align their businesses with their soul’s purpose, step into their authentic power, and create a business and life they love.
And yes—dance is still my heartbeat. I’m thrilled be teaching SoulFIT (fun, sassy choreography) and SoulFLOW (free-flowing movement that connects you with your authentic self) at Titi Batu– as soon as my Working Kitas comes through (Ah, Bali time and paperwork…always an adventure!).
Just a short scooter ride from Tree Moon Villa, Titu Batu is where I dance, work out, and even work—surrounded by gorgeous energy and soul-infused movement. It’s the perfect space for digital nomads and anyone seeking movement, healing, and community. And if you’ve seen my Bali IG dance videos, you’ve seen Titi Batu in all its magic!
LOVE, LOSS + LETTING GO – My Heart’s Journey
Now, let’s get real. The past year has been heavy in so many ways, but also incredibly transformative. Ashlie’s passing shifted me in ways I can’t even put into words. There’s a new openness in my heart that I didn’t have before. I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on what truly matters in life.
Though I wasn’t there in person, I was deeply involved, and it brought so much peace. Dawn is doing well, all things considered, but being back in Victoria—where Ashlie grew up and where so many memories were made—hasn’t been easy.
Grief doesn’t go away—it just evolves. But through time, love, and reflection, we’ve all grown closer.
HANDPAN – New Love for the Soul
Another exciting new chapter is my love for the F# Low Pygmy Handpan. I’ve wanted to learn to play this beautiful, ethereal instrument since hearing its sound back in 2012 when I first moved to Bali. The F# Low Pygmy (essentially the key it’s tuned to, which creates a specific sound and feeling) resonates so deeply with me—you don’t just hear the sound, you feel it in your body in a way I’ve never experienced before. When I found the right one from an amazing company in the Netherlands, I couldn’t resist (note to self: check import duties before bringing anything to Bali!).
Playing the handpan feels like an extension of my heart, my soul, my emotions—it’s intuitive, effortless, and deeply mesmerizing. I’ll be sharing some reels of my very-beginner progress soon. And if you’ve never heard of a handpan before, or the F# Low Pygmy sound, check it out here—it’s pure magic.
KITTIES – New Heart Home
As many of you know, I had to let go of my beloved kitties, Stormy and Snowball, as I couldn’t bring them to Bali. It was heartbreaking, but the manifestation story behind finding the perfect new home for them is one of the most beautiful stories of synchronicity I’ve ever experienced.
Stay tuned for a separate blog where I’ll share the full story—it’s emotional, beautiful, and full of magic. The peace I feel knowing they’re thriving in their new home is priceless.
So, that’s my update for now! There’s so much more to share, but I’ll leave it here for now.
I’d love to hear from you—what’s been happening in your life? What dreams are you working on? What’s the next step you’re taking toward your soul-aligned life and business? Drop me a line in the comments—I read every message.
If you’re enjoying these updates, let me know! Your feedback always helps me shape what resonates most with you.
Sending all my love,
Carmen xo
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Hi Carmen…this is such a beautiful blog and I loved just reading it, I just broke up with the person i was with and was feeling very unsettled and uprooted in myself.
Just reading your blog I realized that I do love being here in Maryland and maybe down the line I can create that and have a place of my own here ♡
It’s been hard but your blog got me present to that creation is not doing and maybe I need to be open to manifestation rather than pushing things to happen.
Thank you…lots and lots of love to you!
Oh Deep, thank you for sharing so openly. I can feel all the tenderness and courage in your words — and I’m so moved that the blog brought you even a moment of clarity and grounding. 🤍
It’s amazing what becomes clear when we give ourselves space to just feel — and I love that Maryland is calling to you in a new way. That soft knowing is often the first spark of a future being born… even if it hasn’t taken shape yet.
And yes — creation isn’t always doing. Sometimes the most powerful shifts come when we stop trying to force clarity and simply allow it to rise. I can feel so much opening for you already.
Lots and lots of love back to you — and I’m so honored the words resonated. ✨ Miss interacting consistently with you!!!
I am so happy for you and hope to get to Bali one of these years!!!! I would love to get a taste of what you feel there!
Oh my goodness! Would LOVE to show you Bali! Stay tuned for retreats coming soon — I think you would just love Bali 💗✨🪄 Thank you for your sweet message too Cynthia 🥰😘