About

Nerina Moodley is the founder of Ikigai Awakening, an author, speaker, podcaster, NLP Practitioner, and transformational coach dedicated to guiding individuals through healing, self-discovery & purposeful living.

Blending professional expertise with the hard-won wisdom of her own journey through loss, resilience & renewal, Nerina offers an approach that is both soulful and practical. She combines holistic therapies, intuitive guidance & transformative coaching to create lasting clarity, balance & emotional wellbeing.

Through her work, she inspires meaningful change, empowering people to live with clarity, balance and intention.

Areas of Focus

• Life Transitions & Purpose Discovery – Helping individuals rediscover their inner compass.

• Emotional Healing & Resilience – Supporting transformation through grief and trauma.

• Holistic Wellness – Integrating body, mind & spirit for balanced living.

• Women’s Empowerment – Leading with authenticity and strength through healing.

Audience Engagement

• Nerina has an extraordinary ability to connect deeply with audiences. Her storytelling-rooted in lived experience, creates safe and compassionate spaces where people feel seen, heard and empowered. Whether in one-on-one sessions, group settings, or from the stage, she engages with warmth, presence and an unwavering belief in each person’s potential.

Signature Topics

• Finding Your Ikigai – Discovering your unique purpose and passion

• Healing Through Grief – Transforming pain into power

• Holistic Wellness – Tools and practices for a balanced life

• Emotional Healing & Self-Discovery – Reclaiming inner strength

• Women’s Leadership & Empowerment – Rising through healing and authenticity