Unplug Series With Marelize Engelbrecht

1. Three words that describe you?

Compassionate,resilient,Ambitious

2. What makes you feel most like yourself?

Being around my children,helping animals and creating beautiful moments through wellness,fashion and the lif im building for myself

3. What’s something people often misunderstand about you?

People sometimes mistake my strength for having it all together all the time,but I ve had to rebuild myself quietly through some very difficult seasons

4. What version of yourself are you currently growing into?

A softer but stronger version of myself-someone who protects her peace ,trust her intuition, and no longer apologisesfor taking up space

5. What’s a quiet strength you possess?

The ability to keep showing up with grace and kindness even after life tested me deeply

6. What’s your biggest personal evolution so far?

Learning that my7 worth is not tied to how much I sacrifice for others or the opinions of others,but in how authentically I lice and love myself too.

7. How do you define authenticity in your life?

Authenticity is living honestly,loving deeply and staying true to who I am even when life pressures me to become someone else

8. What drives your decision-making process?

Peace,Purpose and protecting the people and life I care about most

9. What’s something you’re still figuring out?

How to fully balance being strong for everyone else while still allowing myself to rest,heal and receive support too

10. What is your unique fingerprint (the blueprint you will leave behind)?

I hope to leave behind a legacy of compassion,caring and resilience and living life to the fullest-also showing others it is possible to rebuild yourself beautifully after life breaks you.

11. What are your core values?

Integrity, loyalty, kindness, caring, life-driven

12. Your personal motto

Soft heart,strong mind ,unshakable spirit

13. What’s your favorite saying?

What is meant for me will never miss me

14. What’s a belief you’ve outgrown?

That I need to shrink myself to make others comfortable

15. What perspective shift changed your life?

Realising that peace is more valuable than proving myself to people who never intended to understand me

16. How do you define happiness?

Happiness is feeling at peace with who you are ,surrounded by love,purpose and moments that make life feel meaningful

17. What does balance look like in your life?

Making time for my career,my children,my health without losing who I am in the process

18. What does “having it all” mean to you?

Having peace,freedom,healthy love,purpose and ability to wakeup each day feeling proud of the life im creating

19. What’s something you’ve learned to let go of?

The need of external validation and the pressure to constantly prove my worth to others

20. What does “living fully” mean to you?

Embracing every season of life with courage ,gratititude and authenticity-allowing yourself to fell deeply ,love deeply and truly experience life instead of just surviving

21. What keeps you motivated?

My children,my goals and the desire to create a life that reflects strength,purpose and freedom

22. What’s your “why” behind everything you do?

To build a meaningful life rooted in love,healing,growth and creating opportunities for both myself and the people I care about

23. When do you feel most inspired?

During quiet moments where I reconnect with myself and my vision

24. What fuels your creativity?

Beauty,life experiences,fashion,wellness and connection

25. What would you do even if no one paid you?

Help animals ,uplift people and create safe spaces where others feel seen

26. What impact do you want to have on people?

I want people to feel encouraged to rise again after difficult seasons and to know strength and softness can exist together

27. What problem in the world do you wish you could solve?

Emotional suffering caused by cruelty an neglect and lack of compassion-for both people and animals

28. What keeps you up at night—in a good way?

My children

29. Where do you find meaning in your work?

Making a difference in animals lives and their owners life even just in the little things

30. What kind of conversations excite you most?

Deep honest conversasions about growth ,healing ,life experience and dreams

31. What makes your work different from others?

I lead with my heart in everything I do.Helping animals is a privilege and a lifelong dream

32. People who have shaped your path (and how).

My CHILDREN have shaped me the most by teaching me unconditional love,patience and purpose.Then also my parents showing me you can do anything you put your mind to and unwaevering support

33. What’s one experience that completely changed your perspective?

Going through a season where I had to rebuild my life emotionally,mentally and physically ,losing a lot of family and friends in the process

34. What’s been your toughest lesson so far?

Learning that not everyone who loves you knows how to love you in a healthy way-And choosing yourself is sometimes the hardest but most necessary decision

35. What’s something that challenged you but shaped you?

My studies definitely challenged me but shaped me to whom I am today

36. How do you handle failure or setbacks?

I allow myself to feel the disappointment but I don’t stay there.I try to learn from every setback,trust the process and keep moving forward with Grace

37. What’s a risk you took that paid off?

Opening my own practice

39. Who were you 5 years ago vs today?

Five years ago I was still trying to please everyone and went through difficult seasons quietly.Today I am more self-dependant,resilient and intentional in protecting my peace

40. What’s something younger you would be proud of today?

Pushing through all the hard times and ending up a better stronger person and Vet

41. What advice would you give your younger self?

Stop caring too much about what others think of you look forward and work hard and pray hard

42. What used to matter that no longer does?

Other peoples opinions

43. What’s something you wish you started earlier?

Choosing myself unapologetically and believing in my own voice

44. What’s a past version of yourself you had to let go of?

The version of me that believed love meant self-sacrifice at the expense of my own happiness and identity

45. What does your ideal day look like?

Spending time with loved ones,having a good routine and a lot of smiling

46. What’s a non-negotiable in your daily routine?

Rest,good healthy food and excercise

47. What habit changed your life?

Excerising daily

48. How do you protect your energy?

Setting healthy boundaries,prioritizing rest,surrounding myself wih genuine people

49. What does rest look like for you?

Slowing down without guilt-spending quality time with my kids ,being in nature,exercising and taking care of myself

50. What’s your go-to way to recharge?

Good workout,quiet time,music and self care

51. What’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done?

Entering to compete in Opulent model

52. Future goals (short- and/or long-term)

Short term I want to continue growing personally and professionally while creating a stable happy environment for my children.Long term I want to build a Legacy through my career and passions and inspire others

53. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to this year?

I’ll be visiting Botswana this year and looking forward to seeing it

54. What kind of life are you building?

A life filled with purpose,love and growth-one where my children feel safe and proud

56. What does legacy mean to you?

Legacy means the impact you leave ib people long after moments have passed-the love you gave,the strength you showed and the lives you touched

58. What does your dream environment look like?

Calm,warm,inspiring and genuine connection

59. What’s one thing you haven’t done yet—but know you will?

Travel more!

60. An emoji you use a lot

heart