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Fe Noel JOURNEY over DESTINATION
Written by Tahleia Bishop
“ It’ s the journey and the lessons you learn throughout that are the most satisfying” ~ Fe Noel
By all accounts, Fe Noel looks like an artist- from the colourfully sophisticated silken shirt to the stylishly oversized glasses with a teasing tint of yellow. She speaks with a calm love and confidence to her that one could almost attribute to the innocent sensitivity of a creative ' s heart, but Noel will describe herself to you as a " daughter of the soil ".
Being born off the island to Grenadian parents, Noel ' s heritage allowed her to take root and thrive in the land of her people. A place she recognizes as home, regardless of where she happens to be laying her head. Fifteen years in, Noel continues her ascension in the fashion industry with a definitive invigorated sense of purpose.“ This is what I am giving to the world. I’ m making women feel powerful and giving them the tools to show up and to show out the specialness that’ s already inside of them.”
To that end, she has some insights for an authentic journey to success.
Self Care Comes First
" When you feel good, the way you interact with people is affected."
Noel describes her journey into the fashion world as unlearning and relearning what defines beauty.
Not immediately accepting traditional North American beauty standards, Noel took the time to sit with herself and ask " what makes me feel beautiful? What makes me feel special? What does that look like?" Recognizing the unspoken Caribbean influences in the international artistic world and taking the time to answer these questions for herself, Noel expresses her ability to create the woman and life she wants, using her clothing designs as the vehicle. " This is how I communicate. This is how I relate to others. This is my love language."
Taking care of your business, raising a family, checking in with yourself and the energy you