NEW ZEALAND WOMEN IN FOCUS
LET’S GO WAHINE By Clare Erasmus
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imberley Coleman is an extraordinary woman who is changing lives in remarkable ways. Christchurch’s very own Kimberley has used her life experiences and humanitarian heart to light up the lives of many women, touching their lives with hope and helping them find their inspiration. Meeting Kimberley for the first time leaves a lasting impression of a woman who loves life, is happy and wants to change the world. Likewise, meeting those around her and those who work for her delivers the same message. Kimberley’s effervescent personality is contagious. Despite being a successful business owner of Lady Lady Studio and Academy, she is aware of challenges that face others and is keen to empower and inspire them. Describing herself as a surfer, skier, business owner, mother of two children, Bella (13) and Kobe (11) and wife to Liam, she has a passion
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for making things happen. Her desire to action this passion, through her empathetic heart, has its roots in her life in her early twenties. Kimberley was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 16. She is indebted to her life-changing doctor in Sydney. Kimberley Coleman is now taking New Zealand by storm with her Let’s Go Wahine initiative. Kimberley shares, “ Throughout my life, I have needed a lot of help to survive. My doctor in Sydney gave me the chance to live a life. Once I was well enough, I made it my mission to live a life of purpose and to help and inspire as many people as I could. I wanted to encourage others to never give up and follow their dreams; to work hard towards their goals. Interestingly, after I had recovered from Crohn’s disease, I had a freak accident when I was living
Kimberley Coleman in Fiji that taught me the ‘never give up’ lesson again. I was stabbed in the foot by a stingray, and I thought I was going to die. I was helped by so many people, both at the time and after, that led to my survival. Unfortunately, I needed two hip replacements due to the poison from the barb being in my system. Still, once again, kindness and compassion from surgeons and specialists helped me receive incredible hip replacements and I can live a very physical and fulfilling life.”
