A new dream is coming true, and we couldn’t be happier! Let me share what’s happening:
For a long time, we’ve had a dream: to speak at events, in business, and to anyone who will listen. We want to share our story, bring light and love to the world, and show that we can dream big and work hard no matter what challenges life throws our way.
This dream has been on our list for a while. When I mention that Clara is a motivational speaker, even though she doesn’t speak, many people ask, “Wait, how?” But communication is so much more than words, and we live that every day.
Recently, as I was sitting on the couch, I received a super cool message from Shaun. He was so enthusiastic about our story and wanted to help share it with the world. That’s when I thought: our time has come.
Shaun is the founder of Essential Talent, New Zealand’s leading speaker bureau and talent agency. They represent world-class keynote speakers, thought leaders, and storytellers who move audiences and create lasting impact. Here’s what he said:
“Betina and Clara are the definition of impact. Their story is extraordinary, but what really sets them apart is the way they shift the room—people don’t just feel inspired; they leave with a new perspective on what inclusion looks like in action. We’re proud to represent them worldwide.”
"Clara’s story is extraordinary. After experiencing a prenatal stroke that left her unable to read, write, or speak, she found her voice through art. Since then, she’s become an internationally exhibited painter, entrepreneur, and inclusion advocate, selling more than 900 original artworks worldwide.
But what makes this story even more powerful is the role of her mother, Betina.
Betina has been the strategist, champion, and driving force behind building Clara’s talent into a global platform—opening doors, creating opportunities, and shaping a movement that now inspires people around the world.”
Reading these words made me incredibly happy with both myself and Clara. We know our story, but seeing it recognized and celebrated by someone else is super cool.
Even with such great numbers—this month alone, over 200K new followers, 25 million views, and 2 million engagements on Facebook—it’s still difficult to get people, brands, and companies to understand the power of connecting their brands with stories that might seem different or outside the ordinary.
The only detail is that Shaun is in New Zealand (not a problem at all, we are ready to get our bags and fly to NZ - Australia), and he will be launching us all over the world.
We’re ready for this new adventure and look forward to one day speaking for you, too.
To book us for keynote speaking, conferences, leadership events, corporate engagements, or education audiences write to: shaun@essentialtalent.co.nz
