Today we welcome self-made model, influencer, and CEO of Confidence, Ella Halikas. I met Ella at an Alo event in Hawaii and knew immediately I needed to have her come on the podcast to share all of her wisdom! Ella’s life completely changed when she went from being a waitress in Hawaii with zero connections to being a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model in just a few years. In this episode, we talk about her journey with discovering her authentic self, how confidence and body positivity shifted her life, her journey with PCOS, and so much more! We even get to hear Ella’s recent experience with being roofied in West Hollywood and what tips she has for us to keep safe when going out. Ella created her own path to success, and in this episode, she shares on how we can do the same. If you are “tired of being tired” as Ella says, and are wanting to align with your true calling, this episode is for you! You can learn more about Ella by following her on Instagram HERE.CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Wellness Her Way on Instagram for podcast updates: HERE Connect with me on TikTok: HEREConnect with me on Instagram: HERETOPICS DISCUSSED:1:17: Ella’s mental shift to creating her dream life2:59: Growing up with confidence5:51: Going from a waitress to a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model8:41: Ella’s journey into modeling 9:29: Don’t give up even when you are told no11:14: Starting in LA with zero connections12:20: How to start from the bottom and get to the top14:10: Taking baby steps to reach your goals15:01: Don’t wait until you feel ready16:19: Cleaning out the negatives in your life18:09: Ella’s journey with PCOS24:14: Finding supplements for you25:39: Health and size doesn’t always correlate30:26: Ella’s experience with being roofied in West Hollywood36:06: Tips for going out and being safe 39:14: Tips for posing in pictures42:17: 2024 Ins & Outs 44:25: One thing to do every morning to increase confidence45:51: Be selfish! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.