Kid-wrangling without my husband (he couldn’t get time off work) during long, hot LA Disneyland days wasn’t fun. Already frustrated with my physique, and internally angry about the reason I had lost control of my appearance and put on weight, eventually and inevitably, I snapped. 

Sharing dinner with my family in the ‘Happiest Place On Earth’, I had a complete emotional breakdown. My tears would not stop and, this time, no amount of chocolate could soak up my sorrow.

Returning from Disneyland to the privacy of my own home, I continued to quietly break down, often wrapped in my husband’s loving arms. He didn’t know what else to do but be there, hold me and show his unwavering support. Then, one tearful night, he helplessly asked, “What do you need?” and I unexpectedly replied,

I wanted a personal trainer who would whip my butt into shape. I knew I needed to exercise but couldn’t find the motivation to do it. 

I wanted a nutritionist who would tell me what to eat. I knew I had been eating poorly but I couldn’t stop myself. 

And I wanted a psychologist who would understand the trauma I’d been through and guide me in the right direction to heal.

The next morning I received an intriguing message from a local personal trainer about a Summer Body Reset program. Interest stirred, I responded and, eventually, spoke to the lady who sent it. We had never met before; our only communication had been earlier that year when she arranged a donation of personal training vouchers for the Art Show at our kids’ school. 

Little did I know that I would forever regard this beautiful woman as my guardian angel. I had no idea she would become a best friend, my personal trainer, and my partner and mentor in business.

In all honesty, I didn’t like the idea of shake meal replacements. The ones my husband drank were gritty and tasteless to me. I also didn’t want to give up on the foods I loved so much – hubby and I were always out “lunching” and exploring local cafes. As for fasting? I couldn’t possibly fathom not eating for a whole day, let alone two days! 

The more I heard about this program, the less I listened because the objections in my mind were so much louder. Until she asked me three questions that changed my life:

I wanted change - so badly. I hated my bulges, my blemished face and was sick of feeling ‘blah’. I simply didn’t have the tools, or the strength, to make the changes myself. I had no plan other than to continue to wear my ‘happy-Danni’ mask and pretend to the world that everything was okay. 

But, deep down, I knew that I didn’t want to continue feeling the way I did. Emotionless. Empty. Apathetic. If this could help, it didn’t matter how much it cost, what it involved, or if it took 30 days or 3 months. I finally began to see a glimmer of hope, so went all in and decided on the Ultimate pack.

I had kickstarted the The Wellbeing Cycle. Eating better led to feeling better and, with a stronger mindset, moving my body became easier, so my physical transformation slowly began to take shape. My skin cleared up, eyes brightened, waist shrank, and my arms, back and abs toned up. These changes were visible to others, and I received lots of comments and private messages asking what I was doing.

Knowing that my journey was showing people I care about how to feel healthier and happier gave me a huge sense of fulfilment and self-worth … something that had long been lacking. It felt so good to help people. The process was surprisingly simple: people came to me with a problem, and I offered them a solution. It just so happened that all my work and life experience fit beautifully within the Isagenix business plan – something I had not even contemplated exploring seven months earlier.

This was how I described the feeling to my husband, who replied, “Hey baby, there’s your business name.” And, so, ‘Find Your Spark’ was officially born.

I discovered that many other mums have also ‘lost their spark’ and, soon enough, began helping lots of them find it. As time went on, I learned that find your spark meant different things to different people. For some, it was a desire for more energy, while others simply wished to survive their workday without copious amounts of caffeine and sugar. 

I’ve helped people who wanted to eat healthier but didn’t know where to start, as well as people who ate healthily but still found that they felt like rubbish. I work with sportspeople to get the competitive edge, athletes to get fitter-faster-stronger, and gym junkies to attain their ultimate body transformation.

I am empowered in the knowledge that I have control of my mental, emotional, physical, and financial health. And I have realised my purpose - to help other people to find their spark.

What if I told you that the things you’re unhappy with don’t have to be that way? That change is not as difficult as you might think? And that you will have a team of thousands who will support you towards your goals? I am here for you … whenever your time is right, no matter what finding YOUR spark means.