We were lucky to catch up with Dianne Furphy recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Dianne thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Let’s jump to the end – what do you want to be remembered for?
For anyone who did not know me over 16+ years ago… the OLD DIANNE… I am actually grateful that you do not and that you know me for who I am TODAY. I fought and worked so so hard to become who I am today. I had to overcome so much from my past. This includes: trauma, sexual abuse, depression, severe anxiety, drug & alcohol addiction, suicidal tendencies, an eating disorder, being super self-conscious, no father(s) (biological father was barely around and my step-father just walked out on us, from watching my mother take her last breath at 15 and learn how to survive as a teen with little-to-no guidance. Because the old Dianne didn’t know how to cope or deal in a healthy way at the time, she numbed her pain and kept all of that heaviness within and did not express it the way she needed to (aside from my creating art and journaling which I feel has a lot to do with my healing TODAY), she turned into a liar, a cheater, aggressive angered human filled with hate, jealousy, fear and darkness. However, this old Dianne knew there was something bigger than that. I felt it so deeply down within my entire BE-ING that that is not who I am meant to be and I did not want to be that person anymore. It was exhausting, it was daunting, it was pure hell. One day, I woke up and knew I did not want to live like that anymore and so I started changing my ways. I worked on my daily habits, my mindset (thoughts) and changing them for the better, I learned how to express my feelings and emotions in a healthy way, I tuned into my intuition, tapped hard-core into my internal and seen me for what I really am (my true potential), I journeyed out and explored new experiences although I was nervous and scared to do so, I started to surround myself with others who are uplifting and good for my spirit and I took on a new belief in God of Love & Light and I dove deeper than ever into kreating art.
I share my story with you because I am so proud at how much healing I have put into myself and how far I have come. I alchemized my toxic traits and turned them into nurturing my mind, body, heart and soul. I gave myself the support that I needed. I started to outgrow all of the old habits I once was used to and grew into a person filled with so much love, light, kindness, empathy, creativity, happiness, understanding, feel-good vibes, sincerity, genuine, patience and I’ve built so much confidence within myself. I started seeing beauty in everything (literally). I learned how the difficult times and challenges are blessings, to help me grow. I became my own best friend who I love. I choose to let go of the pain I once endured and I transformed it into strength, passion, courage, vitality and determination to help others. My heart is filled with gratitude and joy for my life and all of my choices I have made because it allowed me to be able to give back and serve others the way I do today.
Here is to the old Dianne, who no longer exists but existed.. I love you and see the beauty in you even through all of your darkness of mistakes and faults. Dearest Old Dianne, you knew what you knew back then and that was the best you could do. That version of you molded you into an amazing, loving and caring human who only wants to keep healing myself so I can heal anyone I come across and to fill the world with LOVE, LIGHT, RAINBOW POWER (the warrior within) & ART!
This is why I do what I do today with my practice at Kreate What U Want – because I know what I have been through gives me the inspiration to help others who are going through something similar, to let them know they are not alone and that they do not have to walk it alone. I want to be that person to others that I so badly needed back then: the support, encouragement, resources, tools, empowerment, education, to show you the love & light that you truly are.
Within Kreate What U Want, I practice being a Kreative Self-Love Coach where I provide you a safe space to use art, mindfulness and holistic tools as a healing modality. I work with kids, teens and adults (virtual and in-person) holding 1:1 sessions, along with group workshops where I focus on topics and helping others with boosting confidence, empowerment, self-advocacy, decreasing anxiety, sadness-healing, self-care & self-love and so much more, depending on the individuals needs. Art has a special way of helping us communicate without the use of words and allows for us to discover the deeper meaning within ourselves. The way I use art in session with you, is meant to keep you in the moment of understanding that you creating is not about the outcome of the art, it is about the process (just as your life is). Using holistic approaches such as art, mindfulness, breathing exercises, meditations and more can benefit you and your life when you put into practice the tools provided.
As an artist, I also offer step-by-step painting classes / arts and craft sessions based on topics of healing. Some examples may include, painting classes that include positive affirmations, vision boards to focus on your future and so much more magical kreations!
I am here to explore your kreative journey with you and through using my h.e.A.R.T. formula, I am able to help you connect to your true and authentic self!
My legacy with Kreate What U Want is to re-kreate a world that gravitates back to living from the heart filled with our natural state of love, gratitude, peace, balance, compassion and kindness to one-self and to others.
Believe in yourself and you can Kreate What U Want ❤
I believe in you!!!
Blessings & Gratitude,
Dianne Furphy, MS
Founder & Owner of Kreate What U Want LLC
Kreative Self-Love Coach, Art Therapist & Artist
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
For anyone who did not know me over 16+ years ago… the OLD DIANNE… I am actually grateful that you do not and that you know me for who I am TODAY. I fought and worked so so hard to become who I am today. I had to overcome so much from my past. This includes: trauma, sexual abuse, depression, severe anxiety, drug & alcohol addiction, suicidal tendencies, an eating disorder, being super self-conscious, no father(s) (biological father was barely around and my step-father just walked out on us, from watching my mother take her last breath at 15 and learn how to survive as a teen with little-to-no guidance. Because the old Dianne didn’t know how to cope or deal in a healthy way at the time, she numbed her pain and kept all of that heaviness within and did not express it the way she needed to (aside from my creating art and journaling which I feel has a lot to do with my healing TODAY), she turned into a liar, a cheater, aggressive angered human filled with hate, jealousy, fear and darkness. However, this old Dianne knew there was something bigger than that. I felt it so deeply down within my entire BE-ING that that is not who I am meant to be and I did not want to be that person anymore. It was exhausting, it was daunting, it was pure hell. One day, I woke up and knew I did not want to live like that anymore and so I started changing my ways. I worked on my daily habits, my mindset (thoughts) and changing them for the better, I learned how to express my feelings and emotions in a healthy way, I tuned into my intuition, tapped hard-core into my internal and seen me for what I really am (my true potential), I journeyed out and explored new experiences although I was nervous and scared to do so, I started to surround myself with others who are uplifting and good for my spirit and I took on a new belief in God of Love & Light and I dove deeper than ever into kreating art.
I share my story with you because I am so proud at how much healing I have put into myself and how far I have come. I alchemized my toxic traits and turned them into nurturing my mind, body, heart and soul. I gave myself the support that I needed. I started to outgrow all of the old habits I once was used to and grew into a person filled with so much love, light, kindness, empathy, creativity, happiness, understanding, feel-good vibes, sincerity, genuine, patience and I’ve built so much confidence within myself. I started seeing beauty in everything (literally). I learned how the difficult times and challenges are blessings, to help me grow. I became my own best friend who I love. I choose to let go of the pain I once endured and I transformed it into strength, passion, courage, vitality and determination to help others. My heart is filled with gratitude and joy for my life and all of my choices I have made because it allowed me to be able to give back and serve others the way I do today.
Here is to the old Dianne, who no longer exists but existed.. I love you and see the beauty in you even through all of your darkness of mistakes and faults. Dearest Old Dianne, you knew what you knew back then and that was the best you could do. That version of you molded you into an amazing, loving and caring human who only wants to keep healing myself so I can heal anyone I come across and to fill the world with LOVE, LIGHT, RAINBOW POWER (the warrior within) & ART!
This is why I do what I do today with my practice at Kreate What U Want – because I know what I have been through gives me the inspiration to help others who are going through something similar, to let them know they are not alone and that they do not have to walk it alone. I want to be that person to others that I so badly needed back then: the support, encouragement, resources, tools, empowerment, education, to show you the love & light that you truly are.
Within Kreate What U Want, I practice being a Kreative Self-Love Coach where I provide you a safe space to use art, mindfulness and holistic tools as a healing modality. I work with kids, teens and adults (virtual and in-person) holding 1:1 sessions, along with group workshops where I focus on topics and helping others with boosting confidence, empowerment, self-advocacy, decreasing anxiety, sadness-healing, self-care & self-love and so much more, depending on the individuals needs. Art has a special way of helping us communicate without the use of words and allows for us to discover the deeper meaning within ourselves. The way I use art in session with you, is meant to keep you in the moment of understanding that you creating is not about the outcome of the art, it is about the process (just as your life is). Using holistic approaches such as art, mindfulness, breathing exercises, meditations and more can benefit you and your life when you put into practice the tools provided.
As an artist, I also offer step-by-step painting classes / arts and craft sessions based on topics of healing. Some examples may include, painting classes that include positive affirmations, vision boards to focus on your future and so much more magical kreations!
I am here to explore your kreative journey with you and through using my h.e.A.R.T. formula, I am able to help you connect to your true and authentic self!
My legacy with Kreate What U Want is to re-kreate a world that gravitates back to living from the heart filled with our natural state of love, gratitude, peace, balance, compassion and kindness to one-self and to others.
Believe in yourself and you can Kreate What U Want ❤
I believe in you!!!
Blessings & Gratitude,
Dianne Furphy, MS
Founder & Owner of Kreate What U Want LLC
Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?
The most effective strategy for growing my clientele is networking, putting myself out there and as I am constantly meeting new people, let them know what I do. I think it is so important to be able to expand myself to different groups and environments that I typically do not go to because by doing this, I am able to grow extraordinarily.
How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?
For me, connecting with new people every chance I have, attending workshops and environments help build on my reputation within my market. I love to learn and continue to develop new skills and talents and so when I do so, it helps build me as a person but also connects to me others as well. I feel that when I connect with other coaches, therapists and artists in the similar field as I am in, this also helps build me and my practice in an abundance of beneficial ways.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kreatewhatuwant.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kreatewhatuwant/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KreateWhatUWant
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianne-furphy/
Image Credits
Dianne Furphy