ALIVE women’s retreat · Bali · 11–17 March 2027 · Find out more
I’ve always been a social butterfly — fascinated by humans, curious about what makes us who we are, and constantly asking questions.
Why do people behave the way they do?
What makes us feel connected?
What is true healthy love? And why do some people find it easier than others?
Why do some relationships bring out the best in us, while others cause us to lose ourselves?
Luckily for me, I eventually found ways to turn my fascination with people into a career.
My professional journey has taken me through a number of different worlds, but each one has always been focused on one central feature: People. Each career path has given me the opportunity to dive deeper into the same things: communication, psychology, human behaviour and human connection.
I began my career as an actress, living and working across different cultures in London, Los Angeles and Canada.
It was an experience that taught me a great deal about human behaviour — how we communicate, how we express ourselves, how we connect with others and how much of who we are is shaped by the environments we find ourselves in.
I then moved into the world of hospitality and community, working at Soho House London as Members Relations Manager, where I was responsible for building relationships with members, creating experiences and running community events.
From there, I expanded into global retreats and transformational experiences, running retreats for an international travel influencer before going on to head up events for renowned therapist Marisa Peer.
Each role was different. But the common thread was always the same: humans. Bringing them together. Understanding them. Creating experiences for them. And exploring what happens when people feel genuinely connected.
My decision to specialise in relationship coaching came from a deeply personal revelation. I became fascinated by how little most of us are actually taught about love and relationships, including, at the time, myself.
We spend years being educated academically and professionally, yet very few of us are taught how to understand our emotions, communicate our needs, establish healthy boundaries, choose compatible partners or create relationships that can genuinely thrive.
And the more I explored the subject, the more I realised that romantic relationships were only part of a much bigger picture.
Through my own personal journey of healing and self-discovery, I began to recognise something fundamental:
How well can we self-attune?
Can we recognise and honour our own needs?
Can we love and value ourselves?
Can we know our worth without needing someone else to validate it?
Can we communicate what we truly feel?
Can we be authentically ourselves?
Can we understand who we are beneath the beliefs, expectations and narratives we’ve adopted from the world around us?
These questions have become central to my work. And they have led me to one foundational belief:
I am a Human Connection Specialist, Relationship & Feminine Embodiment Coach, Speaker and Author, working at the intersection of self-connection, relationships and human behaviour.
My professional training includes a two-year VITA coaching certification specialising in Sex, Love & Relationships, alongside Diplomas in Counselling and Psychology.
My work draws on relationship psychology, emotional awareness, self-development and embodied approaches to help people better understand themselves and the way they relate to others.
Today, my work spans two worlds, but both covering the same overarching theme: HUMAN CONNECTION STARTS WITH SELF-CONNECTION.
Beyond human doing. Into human being. I create experiential workshops, connection experiences and retreats that explore the human side of work — including communication, trust, self-awareness, belonging and the relationships that shape organisational culture. Because organisations are made of people. And how we relate to ourselves and each other shapes how we work, lead and thrive together.
Come home to yourself. In life. In love. I work with women around self-connection, relationships, emotional patterns, self-worth and the experience of creating a life and love that feels aligned with who they truly are. The work isn’t about becoming someone else to be loved. It’s about becoming more deeply connected to yourself — and allowing that connection to change the way you live, love and relate.
My work with women and relationships eventually led me to write my book: QUEEN TREATMENT
The book explores dating through the lens of self-worth, self-respect, discernment and self-connection — helping women approach love from a place of confidence and clarity rather than self-abandonment.
Although my work has since expanded beyond romantic relationships, the central principle remains the same: A healthier relationship with yourself creates the foundation for healthier relationships with others.
Discover the bookWhether you’re looking to bring Human Connection Experiences into your organisation, invite me to speak, collaborate on an event, or explore the work for yourself, I’d love to hear from you.
monica@wadwa.com