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How to Finally Believe That You Are Enough
“We often block our own blessings because we don’t feel inherently good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, or worthy enough. But you’re worthy because you are born and because you are here. Your being alive makes worthiness your birthright. You alone are enough.” ~Oprah Winfrey
When I was a little girl, I loved making cute drawings at school and gifting them to friends and family. I’d pour my heart into them, and at the end of the day, I’d rush home, all excited to give my treasured creations. I was such a happy kid! Always running and jumping up and down the street, noticing quirky details on the road and picking flowers to bring home.
This one, I made my mom a drawing. When I got home, I stood beside her, my eyes sparkling with anticipation, only to see her looking at it with disdain. She harshly criticized what she thought was badly drawn on paper and then tossed it in the trash. I looked at her, shocked and hurt, as she said: “What do you want me to say, that this drawing is beautiful? It isn’t.”
I wish I could say it was the first time I had an interaction like that, but the reality is that it happened again and again. So much so that I gave it a name: “not enough notes to the self.”
These are the moments when something happens that makes you start questioning your worth, and you begin internalizing that somehow, your being and whatever you do is not and will never be enough. If you have a few moments like these in your life, it may not leave so deep of a scar, but when the notes pile up, you start feeling differently about who you are.
You go from being purely and authentically you to shrinking into a mold of what’s expected of you, even if the mold keeps changing and becoming more demanding each time. You realize you’re damned if you do but also damned if you don’t, and without the right tools to escape the conundrum, you feel like you have no other option but to keep going in the hopes of someone seeing you and telling you that you are enough.
That’s what happened to me.
Too many events, people, and circumstances told me I wasn’t enough. And I believed it. So, I spent most of my life trying to prove I was.
I attempted to be the best at everything, with no room for error, because maybe if I were perfect, I would finally be enough. But no matter how hard I tried, the goalpost just kept moving.
Then, after years of healing from past traumas, I heard a voice inside me that said, “To the eyes of the Universe, you are enough.” And it clicked! It does not matter what the world says, I am enough, so there is no need to prove it! I always was.
I wish I could tell you I instantly embraced that thought. But by then, I had spent my whole life trying to prove myself, hiding behind a perfectionist facade, weighed down by anxiety and the need to please others, so it wasn’t easy to suddenly believe I was enough without all the trying and the masking.
I had to reflect deeply and ‘do the work’ to get my mind, body, and soul to align with this newfound truth. It was such a beautiful journey of self-love and acceptance, and I cannot wait to share it with you today so you too can realize the undeniable truth that you are enough, and always were, and free yourself to bask in the happiness of knowing. And achieve your goals and wildest dreams along the way without having ‘not-enough notes to the self’ blocking you from the life you’re meant to live.
Ready?
The first step I took was to dig deep into my mind to find all the ‘not enough notes to the self’ I had on repeat all these years. I looked back into my past and screened for the moments that made me believe I was not enough. I had many, and from time to time, new ones pop up in my head, but I softly smile at them, like when you encounter an old friend you still care about, but the friendship is over. No hate, only love from a distance.
Reflecting on these moments, I started to grasp why I felt so worthless. While you may know why you’re haunted by feelings of not being enough, seeing these moments reflected on paper or flying through your mind during meditation makes something click inside you. You just get it.
And I did. But getting it is one thing, and deprogramming years, decades of not-enoughness is another. That’s where step number two enters the chat: changing the belief that you are not enough.
Convincing myself I am enough was all about lovingly and repeatedly reminding myself of my enoughness as a birthright and showing it through actions as if parenting my inner child and undoing the parenting I received as a little girl. For that, I used daily affirmations and meditations where I would sit in the present moment and just be.
That allowed me to constantly get back to myself and the truth of who I am: a loving and lovable individual, no perfection needed.
I started asking powerful questions and practicing self-love. Notice I didn’t say, “I started loving myself.” Back then, I had no idea how to do that, so I just started practicing. I’d ask myself what I’d do if I loved myself. If I knew at my core that I was enough, who would I be? How would I behave?
This shift was life-changing, and it naturally led me to the next and sort of final step of the journey: to look at my surroundings and reevaluate my relationships. As I began to treat myself with more love and respect, I inevitably started noticing how other people treated me through a different lens.
As one should expect, when you believe that you are not enough, you tolerate certain situations and behaviors that are detrimental to your health and well-being. Embracing your enoughness leaves little room for that.
So, I went through a painful period of reevaluating, transforming, and even ending some unhealthy relationships. But in the process, I ended up creating space for true, loving, and respectful relationships that make me feel safe, worthy, and enough.
My list of ‘not enough notes to the self’ grew smaller. And as it did, my life expanded in ways I could’ve never imagined. But let’s get real: This is a lifelong journey, which is why there’s no definitive last step, just a powerful sort-of-last step.
The beauty of this process is that you can revisit it time and time again to reconnect with the undeniable truth that you are enough and create the beautiful life you deserve. One thing I can tell you for sure: It gets easier and more natural every time.
Remember, you are enough because you always were. Time to start walking and talking like it!
About Erika Sardinha
Erika Sardinha is an empowerment coach for survivors based in the Canary Islands. She helps survivors reclaim their right to be gentle and achieve success in an aligned way, honoring themselves and their journey. She offers private and group coaching for people who’ve been through trauma while providing various free resources to her community. Check Erika’s Free Community of badass thriving survivors: Happy Survivors Tribe, and grab her Guilt-free Self-care Guide for Trauma and Abuse Survivors (also free)!
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Latest Male Brand Ambassadors of 2025 (So Far)
One thing that we’ll continue to see year after year, is the increasing number of celebrities attaining the coveted status of “brand ambassador”. Not only are these famous faces chosen to represent a brand—be it fashion, fragrance, cosmetics, watches and the like—due to their individual popularity, they’re also chosen because of connecting threads linking their identity and beliefs to that of a brand. A brand ambassador isn’t merely a face; they’re a physical embodiment of the brand’s values and aesthetics.
Because keeping track of which male celebrity is tied to which brand is nigh impossible, we’re compiling it all for you. Scroll through for a continuously updated list of the latest male brand ambassadors of 2025.
Bang Chan of Stray Kids, Fendi
Fendi
After making his first appearance at the Fendi Spring/Summer 2025 menswear runway show in June 2024, the leader of K-pop group Stray Kids, Bang Chan was officially announced as Fendi’s brand ambassador on 16 January 2025. Since the runway appearance, he’s been spotted dressed in the brand’s ready-to-wear pieces for multiple public appearances as well as while performing on the group’s latest tour.
I.N of Stray Kids, Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta
Shortly after Bang Chan’s appointment at Fendi, the youngest member of Stray Kids, I.N, was announced as Bottega Veneta’s brand ambassador. I.N made his first appearance at a Bottega Veneta runway show during its Summer 2025 collection, rubbing shoulders with A$AP Rocky and Kendall Jenner. Of the appointment, I.N said: “I am honoured to join Bottega Veneta as brand ambassador. As someone who loves fashion and knows the commitment it takes to master a craft, I am excited and inspired by Bottega Veneta’s incredible artisanship and its spirit of self-expression. The opportunity to represent the house and share its vision really means a lot to me.”
Damiano David, Bvlgari
Bvlgari
“Jewellery is a magnificent and genderless accessory that I have always loved to wear. The history of Bvlgari is a tale of beauty and Italian excellence, and like all the excellences of our country, it fills me with pride. It is an honour for me to join the Bvlgari family,” said Damiano David. The multitalented frontman of Italian rock band Måneskin, equally known for his stage presence as well as his unapologetic sense of style, officially became Bvlgari’s global pr ambassador on 4 February.
Pond Naravit, Versace
Versace
Representing the fragrance arm of Versace, Thai actor and model Pond Naravit has been appointed Versace Fragrances’ ambassador for Southeast Asia. Having captivated audiences with his portrayal of dynamic characters, Naravit extends his charm and personality to a suite of Versace’s male fragrances such as Versace Eros Energy, Versace Eros Flame, Versace Eros, and Versace Dylan Blue.
Orlando Bloom, Porsche Design
Porsche Design
Orlando Bloom’s partnership with Porsche Design as its brand ambassador for both its timepieces and eyewear divisions seem like a match made in heaven. “It’s a great honour to represent Porsche Design as brand ambassador,” Bloom expressed. “From our first conversation, I was excited about the idea of a partnership. I immediately sensed that the Porsche Design team and I share a mutual passion for great design and a similar mindset. The brand has a unique way of translating the unmistakable design and timeless elegance of icons like the Porsche 911 into lifestyle products. This blend of sports car-inspired aesthetics, unique heritage, and exclusive lifestyle truly fascinates me. It’s exciting to now be part of this success story.”
Henry Cavill, Longines
Longines
The former Witcher and Superman has another line to add to his impressive resumé: Longines brand ambassador. In true Cavill form (we’re certain the man is a riot in real life), he took to Instagram to announce the partnership and how his more than 27 million-strong audience will be seeing more of him sporting a range of Longines timepieces, asking them to point out some of their favourites along the way.
Hyunjin of Stray Kids, Givenchy Beauty
Givenchy Beauty
The third member of Stray Kids on this list—the group is certainly having quite a year—Hyunjin has already amassed a pretty impressive roster of brand ambassadorships under his belt. The dancer and visual of the group is already a brand ambassador for Versace and Cartier (announced just last year) and as off 2025, adds Givenchy Beauty to the line-up. Impressive.
Lewis Hamilton, Lululemon
Lululemon
Lewis Hamilton is no stranger to brand ambassadorships, earning partnerships with multitude of brands ranging from luxury fashion to sportswear to lifestyle brands. As of 25 February, Hamilton is now the brand ambassador for Lululemon, promising a close working relationship with the brand’s Research & Innovation, Design and Development teams “to collaborate on future products, providing insight and feedback on athletic and lifestyle collections”.
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Penfolds Unveils the Penfolds Cuvée Brut NV Champagne
For almost two hundred years, Penfolds has been steeped in the ways of wine-making blended with craftsmanship, tradition and innovation. From its storied beginnings in 1844, Penfolds has embarked on a journey of exploration — of grape varieties, terroirs and striking the perfect balance between heritage and modernity. While its roots lie deep in Australian soil, its ambitions have extended beyond as it seeks and transcends borders to craft the finest wines.
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Even though red and white wines remain Penfolds’ core focus, the winemaker took on a side quest of sorts as they ventured to Champagne and met the Champagne House Thiénot. A new milestone was marked there in the revered French region, home to the world’s most celebrated sparkling wines, as the Penfolds Cuvée Brut NV Champagne was launched to mark Penfolds’ 180th anniversary.
However, Penfolds’ fascination with sparkling wines is not new. In the early 1900s, Frank Penfold Hyland acquired the Michinbury vineyard and appointed Leo Buring, trained in the Champagne methodology, to oversee production. Penfolds’ rapport grew over the years, and while Minchinbury was sold in the 1970s, the spirit of innovation in sparkling winemaking remained alive, evolving into this latest elegant and contemporary imbued with Penfolds’ unmistakable touch.
In an industry dominated by historic names, Champagne Thiénot carved and developed its niche in 1985, priding itself on a modern, fruit-forward approach to Champagne-making. The Penfolds Cuvée Brut NV is a result of collaboration as the best of both Champagne Thiénot and Penfolds’ worlds and savoir-faire are harnessed. Crafted under the guidance and watchful eyes of Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago and Thiénot’s Chef de Cave Nicolas Uriel, a blend consisting of 45% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier, and 20% Chardonnay was agreed — each varietal lending its unique character to the final composition
In Gago’s taste notes, he noted the Penfolds Cuvée Brut NV Champagne as “A perfect aperitif Champagne offer for Spring (and the rest of the year!) — purity/ freshness/ relaxed,” and “Friendly — a style that doesn’t confront, it embraces. Emotive, not cerebral.” In that very aspect, the liquid is elegant and approachable. On the nose, it exudes an aromatic bouquet of white florals — lily, chamomile, and Mexican orange blossom — lifting effortlessly with a fine, persistent mousse. Subtle hints of roasted nuts, vanilla pod, and custard apple provide a comforting warmth, adding depth to its fragrant complexity.
The palate is where the Penfolds Cuvée Brut NV Champagne truly shines. Lively citrus notes dance across the tongue, reminiscent of a freshly baked Tarte au Citron meringuée, balanced by delicate whispers of raspberry pastille and nougat. A refined acidity enlivens the experience, with sherbet-like brightness giving way to a clean, pure finish. Gentle and ethereal, it is a Champagne that doesn’t demand attention but rather invites appreciation — effortless yet sophisticated, celebratory yet timeless.
As Penfolds continues to expand its global footprint, the release of this Cuvée Brut NV Champagne is a testament to its relentless pursuit of excellence. From the vineyards of Australia to the chalky soils of Champagne, the journey has been extraordinary — and in every sip, a legacy unfolds and revisited.
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