Episode 104: Rediscovering Yourself Through Art, Fashion & Courage with Anastasia Cairns
Have you ever lost sight of who you are while building a life for everyone else?
So many women spend years putting their own dreams on hold, believing there'll be time "one day". But what if it's never too late to rediscover yourself, reconnect with your creativity and have the courage to build a life that truly reflects who you are?
In this episode of It's a Mindset, I'm joined by renowned artist and fashion designer Anastasia Cairns, founder of a.nty story. Born in Indonesia and trained in fashion design in both Milan and Australia, Anastasia has created a beautiful slow fashion label that combines wearable art with a powerful mission: to empower women to embrace their individuality, strength and inner goddess.
Having known Anastasia for several years and supported part of her journey, I've had a front-row seat to the passion, courage and resilience behind a.nty story. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch her rediscover herself and transform a dream into reality through her stunning, vibrant designs. This conversation is deeply personal as we reflect on the challenges she's overcome, the lessons she's learned and the woman she's become.
Together, we explore what it means to lose yourself in a relationship, rebuild with courage, reconnect with your dreams and redefine success on your own terms. This is a heartfelt conversation about resilience, creativity and remembering that it's never too late to create a life that feels authentically yours.
Key Episode Takeaways:
- How wearable art can empower women to express their individuality, strength and inner goddess.
- Why losing yourself in a relationship doesn't have to define the rest of your life — and how it's possible to rebuild with courage.
- How reconnecting with your creativity can help you rediscover who you truly are.
- Why true success isn't measured by achievements, but by finding inner peace and having the courage to follow your dreams.
About the Guest:
Anastasia Cairns is an Indonesian-born artist and fashion designer whose work celebrates the beauty, strength and individuality of women. After studying fashion at the prestigious Istituto Marangoni in Milan and completing a Master of Design in Australia, she founded a.nty story — a slow fashion label that combines vibrant wearable art with a mission to empower women to embrace their authentic selves.
Through both her paintings and fashion collections, Anastasia inspires women to reconnect with their inner strength, celebrate their uniqueness and express themselves with confidence. Her journey of rebuilding her life, following her dreams and creating a purpose-driven business is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to rediscover yourself and create a life that feels truly aligned.
Show Resources:
Follow a.nty story on Instagram: @a.ntystory
Check Out the a.nty story Website: https://antystory.com.au/
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Yours in Empowerment, Emma. X.
