We continue our Part 2 of our Mother’s Day Q & A series (read Part 1), with fashion model and mama of 2, the magical Pala Negara, where she shares the key to a meaningful and well-balanced life, and the importance of connecting with nature.

Pure: How do you Nourish and care for yourself as a woman, mum, partner?

Pala: As a Woman and Mother raising two toddlers on my own while maintaining the balancing act of also managing my career, self care is such an important priority for me to be able to stay in balance and flow of doing it all and coping at the same time. When I take myself to my morning 45-minute workout each day and nourish myself with my favourite smoothie along with a weekly sauna and ice bath, I feel strong mentally, physically and spiritually, and the rest just flows.

"What our skin absorbs affects everything from our hormones to our mood – I feel ‘alive’ when I keep it simple and pure."

Pure: Do you think it is important to know what you are putting on your skin?

Absolutely! What I put into my body is as important as what I put onto my skin. I am very sensitive to chemicals and toxins so I have to be discerning with what I put into my body and onto my skin. What our skin absorbs affects everything from our hormones to our mood – I feel ‘alive’ when I keep it simple and pure.

"Keeping it simple and incorporating nature into our everyday routine is the key to a happy and meaningful life."

Pure: We believe we all deserve to immerse ourselves in what nature has to offer…what do you think?

I have lived my life by this. Nature is a cure for so much more than we realise. If ever I’m stressed or anxious, taking your shoes off and going for a walk barefoot amongst trees or jumping into the ocean or river instantly holds you, puts things into perspective and energises you. Keeping it simple and incorporating nature into our everyday routine is the key to a happy and meaningful life.

Pure: What is the standout part of your mum journey?

Realising the strength and resilience within me to overcome the unimaginable.

Pure: How does living a balanced wellness-focused life reward you?

When I’m in balance and feeling energised, you become a living breathing magnet to your every desire. When you realise that everything is energy and you can create your heart's desires through your frequency, that’s a pretty magical.