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Who is Kintsugi Woman?

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In a world that often celebrates perfection, Kalina Bains is the founder and creator of XOXOME Kintsugi Woman, Kalina’s mission is to empower others through the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, which means “golden joinery.”

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Grandma Kalina, Why Kintsugi?

 

Kintsugi-infused empowerment is the heart of Kalina, who proudly shares her background rich in personal experiences, she has transformed her journey of healing and self-discovery into a platform that inspires others. Her story is about overcoming adversity, embracing one’s flaws, and finding strength in vulnerability.

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The Birth of XOXOME Kintsugi Woman

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 Kintsugi Woman was born out of Kalina’s desire to create a community where grandmothers could share their stories, heal, and grow. The concept of Kintsugi, which involves repairing broken pottery with gold, serves as a powerful metaphor for Kalina’s mission. She believes that our “cracks” and “breaks” are not something to hide but to highlight, as they make us unique and beautiful1.

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What is XOXOME?

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XOXOME Method is a brand and community that Kalina Bains co-created to embody the principles of love, resilience, and empowerment. The name “XOXOME” combines the affectionate symbols “XOXO,” representing hugs and kisses, with “ME,” emphasizing self-love and personal growth2. Through XOXOME, Kalina aims to create a supportive environment where individuals can embrace their imperfections and find strength in their vulnerabilities.

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Kalina uses various platforms, including YouTube and podcasts. Her content is filled with messages of hope, empowerment, and self-love. She encourages her followers to see their own cracks as opportunities for growth and beauty2. Through her storytelling, Kalina has created a safe space for people to explore their own journeys and find the courage to embrace their imperfections.

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The Philosophy Behind Kintsugi Woman

 

At the heart of XOXOME Kintsugi Woman is the belief that true beauty lies in our imperfections. Kalina’s philosophy is not about the breakage but the restoration. She teaches that every scar is a chapter of our unwritten story, and with the wisdom of the past and the courage of the present, we can soar into the embrace of our becoming3.

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A Legacy of Love and Resilience

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Kalina continues to inspire and empower through her coaching, with XOXOME Kintsugi Woman. Her legacy is one of love, resilience, and the unwavering belief that we are all beautifully broken. She reminds us that it is in our restoration that we find our true strength and beauty.

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 XOXOME Kintsugi Woman offers a perspective: that our imperfections make us truly beautiful. Through her work, Kalina illuminates the path for other grandmothers, encouraging them to embrace their golden joinery.

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Inspired to start XOXOME Kintsugi Woman by her journey of healing and self-discovery. She wanted to create a community where women share their stories, heal, and grow. The concept of Kintsugi, which involves repairing broken pottery with gold, resonated deeply with her as a metaphor for embracing imperfections and finding beauty in our flaws12.

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Kalina’s personal experiences with overcoming adversity and embracing her own imperfections fueled her passion to help others do the same. She believes that our “cracks” and “breaks” are not something to hide but to highlight, as they make us unique and beautiful1.

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1: Butterfly Secrets to Kintsugi Woman / Kalina Bains - YouTube 2: Welcome Kintsugi Woman - YouTube 3: I Fly Higher Chrysalis Journey - Kalina Bains - YouTube

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In the quiet corners of our hearts, where vulnerability meets strength, lies the story of the Kintsugi woman, a journey of healing, transformation, and awakening. Like shattered pottery repaired with gold, she embraces her cracks, turning them into radiant veins of wisdom. 

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Discovery

The Kintsugi woman begins by acknowledging her brokenness. She examines the fragments, the pain, and the scars, and realizes they are part of her narrative. These imperfections hold hidden beauty, waiting to be revealed.

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Acceptance

With courage, she accepts herself, flaws and all. No longer defined by her brokenness, she sees the growth potential. Her heart becomes a canvas, ready for the golden artistry of healing.

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 Healing

The Kintsugi woman gathers her shattered pieces. She seeks solace in vulnerability, allowing love and compassion to mend her soul. Each repair is an act of self-love, a celebration of her resilience.

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Transformation

As the golden lacquer fills her cracks, she transforms. Her scars become stories, etched with grace. She learns that strength lies not in perfection, but in embracing imperfection.

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Connection

In the company of fellow Kintsugi souls, she finds sistars, on a similar journey. Connecting, embracing, and sharing their stories. Their journey creates a web of support, a golden thread connecting hearts. Together, they celebrate their brokenness, knowing it makes them whole.

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Awakening

The Kintsugi woman awakens to her inner light. She radiates authenticity, unafraid to shine. Her scars no longer hold her back; they propel her forward. She dances with life, a masterpiece in motion

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 Legacy

Her journey leaves a legacy, a trail of golden footsteps. She shares her story, inspiring others to embrace their cracks. The Kintsugi circle expands, each woman adding her unique hue to the collective masterpiece.

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Do you too carry cracks within? Remember the Kintsugi woman, the one who turned her brokenness into art. You, too, can be a masterpiece, adorned with resilience and grace.

​In the heart of every woman lies the unique ability to heal, transform, and transcend the cracks and breaks life inflicts, much like the ancient art of kintsugi, where broken pottery is mended with gold. This beautiful restoration celebrates the scars and elevates the object to a new level of beauty and strength. Similarly, as Kintsugi women, we weave golden threads of dreams, empowerment, and love through the tapestry of our lives.

Our existence is not a solitary journey but a shared voyage that reaches backward into the sands of time, honouring the women who paved the way before us and extending forward, laying down a path for those who will follow.

​Our golden footprints are imprints of resilience, the strength that comes from overcoming, from piecing together the fragments of our experiences with golden seams of wisdom and grace. Each step taken is a beacon of hope for the future, a guide for the young women who look up to us, searching for their own paths. Our stories of triumph and perseverance become their roadmap, a guide to navigating the challenges ahead. our lives become a continuous chain of empowerment, each link stronger with the lessons learned and the love shared.

As we continue our journey together, our golden footprints merge with those of the women who walked before us, grandmothers, aunts, siSTARS, creating a path that illuminates the journey for those yet to come.

​This is our legacy, a legacy of dreams, challenges, and love. Together we continue to walk boldly, leaving behind a trail of golden footprints, so that the women who follow may find their way by the light we leave behind. We celebrate not just our journeys, but the collective and conscious sacred journey of our intuitive feminine ethereal threads of womanhood, a frequency, and awakening that binds us together by golden seams of shared experiences, dreams, and an enduring love that echoes through the ages of Kintsugi women before us. 

 

Kintsugi Blessings

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​Kalina