LAKSHMI BEE

She is an audacious ocean rower who defied limits and conquered the world’s wildest waters. A true life story of a woman who overcame the odds and made her dreams a living reality. Swapping her briefcase as a banker, for healing hands as a massage therapist to then listening to her heart and following a path of courageous adventure and purpose.

She’s done the Kokoda Trail, Himalayas, and shattered records in rowing. With no prior training she solo rowed across the Atlantic Ocean and is the first Australian woman to achieve this daring feat. She went on to solo rowing across the Pacific Ocean from Australia to Mexico with no pit stops or assistance.

She has braved raging storms, crashing waves and sharks circling. She has truly faced it all. An absolute powerhouse who has tapped into the power of her mind, crediting mentors like Bob Proctor and Dr Joe Dispenza.

Her secret in life is to say YES, to start thinking you CAN and you WILL. Your dreams are knocking.

Her story is one of true personal transformation.

Today she is a multiple world record holder and was also Australian Geographic Adventurer of the year 2019 for the Atlantic effort.

🥇First Australian woman to row ANY ocean solo, non-stop and unassisted in 2018, thanks to the Atlantic ocean row. 3,000miles, 68 days.

🥇Fastest woman in the world to row 1 million metres (1,000kms) on a concept 2 indoor rowing machine (same one she used to learn how to row).

🥇First woman in the world to row the Pacific Ocean Solo, non-stop and unassisted.

🥇First Australian woman to row the Atlantic Ocean solo, non-stop and unassisted.

Her story is a symphony of courage, resilience and unwavering belief. A testament to the human spirit and the thrill of chasing horizons.

I welcome the one and only Michelle Lee.

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00:00 -Intro

00:41 -Introducing Michelle Lee

3:36 -We are truly limitless

4:08 -Turning you dreams into actions. Michelle begins the great rowing journey

12:26 -How to go after your dreams & cut off your old life and paradigms

16:11 -The necessity of pain in the pursuit of your dreams, how to move through it & the power of imagination in healing yourself

21:58 -The power & importance of visualisation - seeing & feeling the win

25.59 -How to take courage & action on your dreams when you feel mentally stagnant

29.31 -Taking action on the dream, Michelle’s preparations for her great rowing journeys & the challenges she had to overcome

37:10 - How to overcome distractions & deal with people who are hindering our success

41:22 -Michelle’s mental preparation for the success of her trips -The Vortex

46:06 -Trusting the process! Michelle steps out and departs for the great rowing journey

51:22 -Cyclones, stars & the power of perception. Michelle reflects on lowest & most inspirational moments out at sea

57:28 -Meditation & the importance of tuning into the right resources

1:01:30 -The importance of having the right team

1:03:43 -Sharks, Angels, Pirates & Aliens! Michelle’s unexpected encounters out at sea & evidence we are never alone

1:12:47 -Fresh sheets & favourite snacks! Michelle finally returns home after months at sea

1:19:22 -Exiting the matrix & breaking limiting belief systems. Michelles findings after disconnecting from modern society

1:25:31 -After all the trips & seeing her dreams manifest, Michelle shares her biggest learnings and realisations

1:27:08 -One thing we can do now, to pursue our own dreams & see them manifest

1:28:07 -The ocean is calling! Michelle’s next adventure

1:29:06 -See Michelle’s rowing boat

1:29:31 -Find Michelle

1:30:11 -Michelle’s Legacy

1:31:54 -“Nothing shall be impossible for you” - Final words and prayer of encouragement

1:33:33 -Special guest gift

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Growing up around places of obscurity where it was rare to see people achieve great success, while on the opposite, being born into a family of dreamers who made the impossible possible, I lived much of my life in great frustration. With my big dreams encouraged at home and many times under-encouraged or squashed outside, I had to work very hard on transforming myself, expanding my faith and endure pain to escape negative environments. Through this process, I saw many childhood dreams come to pass, realising later that I had taken a path of self transformation.

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You know where you want to be and you have an idea of how to get there, but you realise that there are some changes you need to make to become your best self and experience the new life you have envisioned from within.

The life changes, self development and character building processes are painful and you may feel like giving up, but the destination you have envisioned is too good to let go of. During this process, it can be very difficult to find peace and continue on with strength and passion, especially when the pain seems never-ending and the destination feels so far away. 

In this episode I share some of the struggles I faced and tough decisions I had to make, as well as the tools and mindset shifts that helped in my own process of self transformation, to live a more purposeful and fulfilled life that was aligned with the vision in my heart. 

My special guest Susan (Bee) who is my mother, joins me on the podcast again and shares some her own personal stories, giving us a unique perspective as a parent through her experiences raising me and my siblings into the people we are today. 

We share some of our family background, personal stories and the importance of being connected to God on this journey and how this important spiritual relationship transformed our lives. 

'I am the real vine, and my Father is the gardener. He breaks off every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and he prunes every branch that does bear fruit, so that it will be clean and bear more fruit. You have been made clean already by the teaching I have given you. Remain united to me, and I will remain united to you. A branch cannot bear fruit by itself; it can do so only if it remains in the vine. In the same way you cannot bear fruit unless you remain in me.'

(John 15)

⏰TIME STAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to episode

00:38 - Beginning episode

03:32 - How to find peace and strength in a season of painful life transition when you are not where you want to be yet

06:24 - The path of light and the path of dark - wisdom vs knowledge + our family backstory 

13:57 - Timing and the importance of endurance

17:19 - The importance of our faith in the growth process

19:46 - Working with and without God

25:18 - The importance and impact of personal character development

27:43 - Big dreams require big personal development - from a single perspective and parental perspective 

37:05 - How to get along with people we may not like 

40:48 - The importance of monitoring what we we fill our lives with and protecting yourself from distractions for authentic creative originality 

47:49 - Why we need character development that comes through a self transformational journey - Travelling the road of integrity

55:23 - The truth & lies of social media/public figures and the importance of being a person of substance and purpose for success that lasts

1:00:00 - Life cleansing to make space for the good things you’re believing for and working towards 

1:05:45 - When life isn’t what you imagined - everything still works together for our good - A parental perspective 

1:09:22 - People filtering and getting through loneliness when you’re in the middle of your transformation - From the old life to the new life. 

1:16:31 - The Gardener - Your helper

1:21:13 - The importance of staying the process and not giving up + helpful tools

1:32:12 - Sharing one of my favourite words of encouragement and a special prayer for you

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Sometimes it seems just too hard to keep going. What is the point of all this? Working, living, learning? Why should we even bother when everything we try to build with a good heart and a willing spirit seems to be crushed by a million different opinions, excuses, distractions, challenges and so many obstacles that leave you tired and exhausted to your very core, sometimes so torn and winded it’s like walking around with a ton of bricks on your shoulders, scrunched up throat, aching soles and a bleeding heart. 

When we lose sight of who we actually are, separate ourselves from God and live without a purpose, it can feel like living death or a subtle dullness that never goes away.

Some of us are used to it, some of us try to get out of it, and some have escaped and run so far away into another dimension, that the people left behind who need help can’t find them for answers. 

How can you see the light when all you’ve known is darkness, or keep your faith alive when your hard works are met with constant resistance? 

Knowledge is power and wisdom is freedom. Having been through some of these extremes and finally popping out onto the other side, I can tell you that there IS purpose to the pain we go through on this planet, and that the goodness you will experience when you get to the other side is so incredible, its almost euphoric. You will never want to look back.

True enlightenment on this path is found in developing a relationship with God and expanding your spiritual self. Everything else will follow. As your faith grows, your purpose becomes clearer, creativity and revolutionary ideas come with ease, peace warms your soul, power replaces the feeling of weakness and the fire of conviction inspires you into action, changing your life forever. 

The key is to stay the path, persevere through the hardships and absolutely never give up on yourself. Every single one of us has a divine purpose and something important to do on this planet that brings something very needed to the people we share it with, and in turn blesses you. 

That is the journey we will be going on in this podcast!

In this first episode we explore the meaning, importance and purpose of faith, how to cultivate it and how to apply it to our daily lives, no matter where we are at. To start becoming the people we were born to be and live the incredible lives we were created to live in all its fullness. 

FAITH: To be sure of the things we hope for and be certain of the things we cannot see.

(Hebrews 11:1)

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⏰TIME STAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to episode

01:00 - How to have hope in a seemingly hopeless world

02:25 - The process and seasons of self transformation: The butterfly coming out of a cocoon, Lakshmi Bee upcycled couture gown

08:45 - How to have hope in a seemingly hopeless world

16:48 - How to change your life when you live in a negative environment and have limited resources (The process of faith, love, light and visualisation).

25:02 - The importance of connecting to God and personal creativity

27:46 - Practicing faith, love and affirmations for great success and a changed life

35:30 - Change your life, change the world - choosing a path of light over darkness

38:55 - My happy place - finding your sacred space to clean your mind and your life

40:41 - Why your life matters and the importance of being a light in the world - be a blessing to others and yourself

44:35 - How to stay positive when you feel stuck in a negative environment 

45:44 - Questioning and finding your purpose - why are we here on earth?

49:20 - My experiences and observations of faith and manifestation at different levels of society

52:09 - How to connect to God if you never have before: chatting with your best friend 

55:18 - The importance of developing yourself spiritually

59:23 - Conclusion 

1:00:03 - Sharing my favourite words of encouragement and a special prayer for you

In this special premiere episode, we reflect on the Lakshmi Bee podcast launch party, the tough years leading up to it and the challenges that had to be overcome in bringing this new series to light.

Empowering you in purpose through personal stories, life lessons and sustainable art.

Lakshmi believes that great change starts with ourselves by taking simple steps, to do what we can, by using what we already have. Through our faith and actions, we can create a better world for ourselves and future generations to come.

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Welcome to Lakshmi Bee! We are a mother and daughter duo on a mission to help heal the planet and people through our sustainable creations and a purpose-driven lifestyle.  We devote many hours and months infusing our designs with elegance, luxury and style inspired across multiple eras, building beauty from ashes in a celebration of God’s living creation as well as our own multicultural heritage. We want to share our love for the arts and personal development to inspire and encourage you to live an enriched life. Join us on this journey in making a global difference and becoming the great person you were created to be. 

- Lakshmi & Susan ❤️

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The past year and a bit was truly a rollercoaster to hell and back again for myself and so many others. In this 2 part recording, I share some of the obstacles I went through before and during the pandemic, how I was able to get through and continue to thrive, against all odds.

SERIES: LAKSHMI’S LETTERS | E1

Lakshmi’s Letters series brings you a collection of personal stories, life lessons and interviews, to encourage and empower your journey in pursuing your own purpose. Succeeding from the heart, against all odds.

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0:00:00 - Intro

0:00:55 - My life before the Covid storm, industry truths & personal revelations

0:31:02 - Covid’s coming

0:39:23 - Surviving in the storm, strategies & resources

0:46:39 - Social media self-cleansing

0:52:58 - Re-evaluating relationships

0:57:08 - The danger of Idolisation & realising the value in your own gifts

1:01:34 - The beauty in breakdown, the jabs that keep coming & trusting your gut

1:06:38 - Discovering the eye disease

1:13:40 - Re-visioning & finding purpose

1:26:32 - The inner GPS, finding faith & direction

1:30:54 - Final notes & lessons from my life transition

1:38:27 - Outfit feature

1:40:34 - End credits

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Hello everyone! Welcome to Lakshmi Bee TV & Podcast! My name is Lakshmi Gowda and I am on a mission to help heal the planet and people through Sustainable Fashion and a Purpose Driven Lifestyle.

Go behind the scenes with me, as I uncover our latest sustainable creations, exclusive event access and the heartfelt stores behind each of my looks. I’ll share insights into the easiest ways we can all help combat fast fashion and waste culture, help heal the planet and people, by simply re-wearing, re-styling and re-creating what you already have by using your own wardrobes.

I’ll also share encouraging and empowering stories from my own personal journey and interviews with Industry change-makers from across the board, in overcoming obstacles, finding purpose through faith and forming your dreams and visions into reality. Testimonies for anyone who is facing challenges in pursuing your own purpose, to remember that your life is important and you are here for a reason. This world needs your gifts and no matter what you may face today, there is always light and meaning on the other side.

A little bit about me,

I am the eldest of 5 children, half Indian, English Aussie, born in London, raised in Australia.

I am a sustainable designer at my Label Lakshmi Bee alongside my mother Susan. Together we up-cycle unique pieces, taking old, vintage and unused items, turning them into new fashion, couture, art and home decor, luxury pieces made to last for generations to come.

I split my time between design, hand-making custom creations, events, media projects and realestate. I love spending time with others and have always had a strong desire to see people set free mentally and spiritually, doing so through conversations, mentorship, story sharing, speaking and prayer.

So why this mission?

Right now, fast fashion and waste culture is still one of our world's largest polluters, with disastrous effects on our planet and people involved. It’s a massive global scale problem, right from the production of fabric, to the finished garment.

It hurts me hearing the multiple stories of people and all living beings who face injustices and exploitation. And even in our own backyard, the everyday mental tortures we face, people giving up on their dreams, purposes and even worse, their own lives.

I want to see people set free and realise their true purpose and potential in this life, to see more sustainable practices, procedures and fair treatment implemented across the board, and to have slave labour abolished in my lifetime.

Yes, these are massive issues to fix, but as my mum always says, great change begins with small simple steps.

I have lived my own life full of hellish experiences, but have also experienced some of the most incredible joys and once-in-a-lifetime moments.

I have seen firsthand in my own life and of those around me, that healing and thriving often begins when we do all that we personally can, to get to know ourselves first and others, recognising the resources we do have now, understanding how to use them, taking action in the right direction, and most of all, staying in the process and keeping your faith alive to push forward, even when you cannot see ahead.

Know yourself now, leave a legacy for tomorrow.

Let’s do this journey together!

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Soundtrack: Shizaru - Lilac Fields