Nika Diwa is a fashion blogger and founder of Diwa Dollhouse. She moved to NYC to pursue her passion for the fashion industry. After graduating from LIM College, she served in the Buying and Merchandising departments of companies such as The RealReal, Barneys New York, and Ermenegildo Zegna. The blog began as a diary to share personal style favorite and inspired thoughts and today has evolved into a movement of empowering women through fashion.
Nika could not see her worth back then. She couldn’t even look at herself in the mirror. Find out what Nika did to start standing on her own two feet and build back her confidence to attract the life that she has today.
Bio
Nika Diwa is a fashion blogger who empowers women through fashion.
Cultural Background
Nika is of Filipina descent.
Favorite Self Confidence Quote
Fashion is a conversation to the world about yourself.
Definition of Self Confidence
Self confidence is a revelation of your worth.
Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence
Nika was very messy, latching onto men for validation, suffered from verbal and sexual abuse. It destroyed her and her worth, she couldn’t see herself in the mirror.
The “AHA” Moment
Nika moved to Manhattan where she working her dream job, paid rent for herself knowing she could stand on her own two feet. She found joy in herself.
One month before her wedding, her husband tickled her ankle in a way that was post traumatic shock and freaked out. She thought he would leave her after lashing out but did the opposite and told her that she’s in a safe space and still chooses her.
Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence
Nika has a life dedicated out of advocacy and out of passion.
The One Self Confidence Tip For the Listener
Surround yourself with uplifting positive women.
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