Davina Goh is a performer and plant-based lifestyle advocate. A communications graduate, Davina’s career spans eighteen years in performing arts, writing, radio, broadcasting, teaching and event management. In 2013, she quit her job, packed her bags, and left Malaysia to study Shaolin kungfu for 8 months with 32nd Generation Warrior monks in China, and is now a fitness enthusiast. She has been a practicing vegetarian for 6 years and currently takes on the role of Malaysia’s pioneering plant-based lifestyle advocate under the persona of ‘Davina Da Vegan’. Her website of the same name shares plant-based recipes, sustainable living tips and places to eat around the Klang Valley in Malaysia.
Davina shares what it feels like when she was able to have the chance to have the freedom to be her true self instead of living upto other people’s expectations. Check out her episode to listen to her story.
Bio
Davina Goh is a performer and plant-based lifestyle advocate.
Cultural Background
Davina is of Malaysian descent.
Favorite Self Confidence Quote
The road to self-love starts with a mindful meal.
Definition of Self Confidence
Self confidence is giving yourself the license to be limitless.
Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence
Davina hiding in the shadow of my father. He ruled the house with an iron fist. He was very rational and pragmatic. She was very scared and lonely. Davina was not placed in the right environment to explore her identity.
The “AHA” Moment
When her father left her family, she was able to have the freedom to be her true self.
Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence
Davina has discovered inner peace and true happiness. She does what is right for her. She is grateful that shr has found like minded people.
The One Self Confidence Tip For the Listener
Like all other relationships, don’t rush into a relationship with yourself. Take time learning what makes you happy and why doesn’t make you happy. Honour moments where you feel uncomfortable because you learn from that too. If something resonates with you, let it stick and let it grow on you.