My full name is…
Jesse Emily Arifien.
I grew up…
On the south coast of NSW.
My cultural background is…
A real mix: Indonesian, Greek and English.
My home is…
Byron Bay.
Being a mother is…
My favourite role yet.
The perfect day is…
Coffee, cuddles, and a day spent in the summer sun by the water with my family.
The perfect evening…
Dinner with close friends and our families, a little wine, a lot of dancing.
I find comfort in…
Dropping into the present moment.
I feel creative…
After journaling morning (or evening) pages.
My style is…
Simple. I have a fairly small wardrobe full of staples but am drawn to accessories with interest and colour.
My favourite thing to listen to…
Cleo Sol at the moment.
Before becoming a mother I was…
Unaware how much growth was yet to come.
In the future I hope to…
Keep evolving, creating and witness a world my kids can love and express themselves freely.
I treasure…
Kindness, honesty, and community.
I crave…
Coffee, connection, creative energy, and the ocean.
I am moved by…
Little acts of kindness and the women around me; their ability to raise humans, inspire me and still have the capacity to help others.
I am my happiest when…
I see the natural world through my kids’ eyes.
I relax…
With movement and/or mediation.
My favourite snack is…
Mango.
Our family tradition…
Pancakes on the weekend.
My favourite childhood memory…
Dancing to 80s music like Bananarama.
