About Me
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Change has been a constant thread in my life—sometimes chosen, sometimes unexpected, but always transformative.
Born into a German-Mexican family in West Berlin and shaped by a life across continents, I learned early on how to navigate change, hold multiple perspectives, and find meaning in complexity.
I started my career in film and impact storytelling, where I learned the power of narrative to spark both personal and collective change. As co-founder of Europe’s first self-governed film school and later as an award-winning creative producer and director working at the intersection of technology and storytelling, I harnessed storytelling as a tool for meaningful impact—collaborating with organisations such as Amnesty International, Tactical Tech, and the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation to create immersive experiences that inspired action and awareness.
I hold a Master’s in Filmmaking and a second Master’s in Digital Management, with a focus on business transformation, innovation, and regenerative practices. I’m a certified Transformation Facilitator and Business Coach, as well as a Fluentbody teacher—integrating somatic therapy and movement to support embodied transformation. My work bridges strategy and innovation, systems thinking, narrative design, embodied awareness, and soulful presence—shaped by a lifelong spiritual path rooted in Tibetan Buddhism and Indigenous Wisdom Traditions.
In 2021, I founded SABIA Botanicals which would become SABIA Life—a platform offering holistic support for women navigating the threshold of midlife and menopause. As a founder myself, I understand the tension between vision and reality, and the challenges and rewards of building a conscious, values-driven business.
As a mother of two teenagers, I know the ongoing practice of caring for others while honouring my own growth and inner rhythm.
I support women through times of transformation—empowering them to live, lead, and create in alignment with their inner purpose. My work as a coach bridges inner transformation and outer impact, in service of a future that serves all.
To lead in this new era, we must move beyond rigid models of power and embrace leadership as a relational, intuitive, and creative act. We must learn to lead from within.
If you feel called to explore your own path of transformation to living a life in alignment, I would be honoured to walk alongside you.
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May we lead with wisdom, create with courage, and walk in beauty.
How I work
My coaching style is rooted in presence, awareness, and an integral approach that weaves together my professional training, lived experience, and a lifelong spiritual path.
A structured pathway for transformation
I guide women through times of inner and outer change, drawing on an archetypal model of transformation that maps universal stages and key thresholds. This approach integrates traditional wisdom with modern frameworks, offering tools to meet resistance, navigate stagnation, and uncover new possibilities for growth. My training includes methodologies such as Process-Oriented Psychology (Dr. Arnold Mindell), Integral Life Coaching (Ken Wilber), Gestalt Therapy, Systems Thinking, and Constellation Work.
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Drawing from deep spiritual roots and nature-based wisdom
Having studied with Tibetan masters such as Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche and completed the first two years of Vision Quest on a traditional Indigenous spiritual path, I draw on the insights of a lifelong spiritual journey. My work is grounded in mindfulness and awareness practices—inviting a deep reconnection with inner wisdom and the natural rhythms of life.
Rooted in nature-based wisdom and a lived understanding of our interconnectedness with all living systems, my approach invites a return to wholeness and regeneration—consciously weaving both life and business into the wider web of existence.
Working through the body, breath, and creative expression
As a certified Fluentbody teacher, I guide women in accessing the intelligence of their bodies and anchoring themselves in the present moment through somatic movement—allowing their inner knowing to emerge through movement, breath, and felt experience.
With nearly two decades of experience as an award-winning creative and storyteller, I’m deeply attuned to the power of story—both the ones we inherit and the ones we carry. I might integrate imagination work, personal narrative, and vision-building to help women reimagine their path and reclaim their voice.
Bringing a systemic lens to leadership and business
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As a founder and creative leader, I understand the challenges and rewards of building and leading from the inside out. With a foundation in business innovation and transformation, Design Thinking, and Start-Up Development, I bring a holistic and systemic perspective to conscious leadership and purpose-led entrepreneurship.
Trusting what wants to emerge
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Ultimately, I trust in the unfolding of life. By attuning to what’s present in each moment—and to the resonant field between us—I support your unique transformation process, empowering you to live, lead, and create in alignment with your true self.
Professional training & qualifications
Career
Awards
International
experiences
Transformation Facilitator & Business Coach
Institut for Transformational Leadership, Berlin
Intensive in-person training based on the IFTL Model of Transformation
and the principles of Process-Oriented Psychology,
with founder and Master Coach Iris von Tiedemann. ECA certified.
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Regenerative Leadership Immersion
The Future Fit Leadership Academy, England
In person retreat and regenerative leadership training with Giles Hutchins, author and pioneer in regenerative leadership.
Regenerative Leadership Retreat
Future Economy Forum / Now Partners, Italy
In person retreat with Satish Kumar, peace activist and long-time advocate for ecological and spiritual living. Director of Schumacher College.
Fluentbody Teacher
Fluentbody Academy, Berlin
Teacher training with Florencia Lamarca,
founder of Fluentbody Academy and developer of the methodology.
MA Digital Management
Hyper Island, London
Part-time Master with a focus on Business Innovation and Transformation, Start-Up Development, Design Thinking, and Systems Thinking.
MA Filmmaking
London Film School, London
Master in Filmmaking with a Focus on Directing.
Further Qualifications
Audience Design, Torino Film Lab
Interactive Media, ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln
Founder SABIA Botanicals GmbH
Founded 2021
sabialife.com is a platform dedicated to empowering women in midlife and menopause through holistic coaching, community, and education.
Creative Producer & Director
2013-today
I've worked at the intersection of technology and impact storytelling since 2013, creating award-winning immersive experiences across culture, science, and democracy-building. I've designed and facilitated participatory design processes to develop crossmedia projects for social and cultural transformation —and continue to freelance in this field.
Co-Founder FilmArche e.v.
Europe’s first self-governed film school
2001-2005
Led the development of the directing curriculum, implemented collective leadership structures, and fostered partnerships with film professionals.
Also led European exchange programmes and educational initiatives for emerging filmmakers through NISI MASA until 2010, supporting cross-cultural collaboration and innovation in film education.
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​Award Selection
Anthem Awards 2x GOLD
Annual Multi-Media Award GOLD
ADC GRAND PRIX DIGTAL
ADC 4 GOLD Nails & 1 SILVER Nail
Red Dot Design Awards Best of the Best
Grimme Online Nomination
Honouree Webby Awards
Winner Lovie Awards Silver
Council of Europe Award "Young Active Citizens 2006" Nomination
Stations Abroad
2005-2010 - London, UK
1991-2000 Sao Paulo, Brasil
1989 - San Diego, USA
1983-1986 -Mexico City, Mexico
Languages
German
English
Spanish
Portuguese
