Once upon a time, in a land not too far away, there lived a little girl with a heart full of dreams.
The girl dreamed of a world different from the one she lived in; a world overshadowed by darkness, injustice, war and negativity.
In her dreams, she saw quite the opposite: a magical land filled with love, laughter, and light. A place where everyone's cherished for who they truly are, and all people are equal and free. The sky is always blue, mermaids dance in the oceans, and happiness blooms like wildflowers. Compassion, kindness, and connection are the magical forces that hold this kingdom together.
She dreamed of this incredible world every night, and she started to share her dreams with the people around her. But they laughed at her, calling her naive. They told her that such a kingdom could only exist in fairy tales.
The little girl insisted, telling them about this remarkable saying she heard in one of her dreams: ‘when life gives you lemons, make lemonade’. To her, this meant building her dream world was possible! But their laugh only became louder and louder.
And so, discouraged by the harsh world around her, the little girl stopped sharing her dreams and instead tried to fit in, following the path laid out for her by society. She lived on feeling out of place, and her light dimmed.
Yet, dreams have a magic all their own.
Though buried deep, the dream never really left her. It followed her like a quiet whisper, a gentle nudge in her soul, surfacing when life became tough or, on the other end, when she witnessed moments of pure love and kindness. In those moments, the joy she had known in her dream world flickered back to life, and she felt connected to the little girl inside of her again.
As she grew older and wiser, the whispers in her soul became louder, calling her to listen, to believe again. And then, a vision came to her, a voice that said: ‘When we live from our true essence - love - our world becomes filled with nothing but joy and happiness.’
Right there and then, everything became clear. Her dream had never been a fantasy - it was her purpose. She knew now that if she could help others reconnect with their true selves, they too would spread love in their own unique way. One person at a time, but with the strength of many, they could create a ripple effect of love and positivity that would fill the world with light.
She thought of her favorite saying, and instantly saw a vision of a movement of happy, loving souls who create a new way of living together – a life of freedom, happiness, positivity and connection, making Lemonade for themselves and everyone around them.
And so, she founded The Lemonade Movement.
This name held all the magic she needed. It represents all the little girl ever dreamed of, and holds a vision of a world that glows with love and light – a World of Lemonade.
And here’s where the magic truly lies: that little girl’s dream could be your dream, too.
Just like her, you have a bright, shining light inside of you, a light that can help create a world of love and connection. All you have to do is believe in the magic you carry within and take that first step toward your own Lemonade Life.
So, dear fellow dreamer, what do you say? Shall we make Lemonade together?
I’m Mo, the dreamer behind The Lemonade Movement.
That little girl with the big dream you read about? Yep, that’s me! And while I’m not so little anymore, my dream of creating a world filled with love and positivity is still that big 😉
Music makes my heart sing (better not my voice!), I don’t eat animals, and I love bubbles in every shape and form!
My Journey to Living My Lemonade Life
Growing up, I felt out of place, like I didn’t quite belong. I know now that I was hiding who I really was, afraid that who I was wouldn’t be enough. I became a star at adapting, people-pleasing, and bending to fit others’ expectations. Deep down, I knew this wasn’t it, and life had more in store for me. I was living a numbed life on auto-pilot and I needed to get out!
Breaking free from those expectations and my own patterns wasn’t easy. It took time, therapy, coaching, and a lot of courage. I started making bold choices that aligned with who I truly am - quit my job, moved to another country, and sold everything to live on a camp site, all while manifesting my dream of starting an impactful movement and changing lives in disadvantaged communities in Cape Town. It’s been 10 years in the making, and trust me, it hasn’t been a walk in the park.
But... it was totally worth it! I’ve rediscovered my true self and realised what I’ve always known: I’m here to serve others. Today, I’m a certified coach, counselor, breathwork practitioner, and somatic therapist, and I’m absolutely in love with this work. Every day, I wake up excited to help others step into their full potential and create lives filled with joy and purpose.
The Lemonade Movement is my love letter to the world. It’s a vulnerable, passion-filled project born from my deepest desire to make this world a better place. And I’m beyond excited to share it with you.
My mission is simple: to help you live a life you absolutely love. I want you to be so happy, so full of life, that it overflows into everything and everyone around you. Let’s turn your lemons into the sweetest lemonade and spread those vibes far and wide!
