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: HERE Connect with me on Instagram: HERE TOPICS DISCUSSED: 1:17: Ella’s mental shift to creating her dream life 2:59: Growing up with confidence 5:51: Going from a waitress to a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model 8:41: Ella’s journey into modeling  9:29: Don’t give up even when you are told no 11:14: Starting in LA with zero connections 12:20: How to start from the bottom and get to the top 14:10: Taking baby steps to reach your goals 15:01: Don’t wait until you feel ready 16:19: Cleaning out the negatives in your life 18:09: Ella’s journey with PCOS 24:14: Finding supplements for you 25:39: Health and size doesn’t always correlate 30:26: Ella’s experience with being roofied in West Hollywood 36:06: Tips for going out and being safe  39:14: Tips for posing in pictures 42:17: 2024 Ins & Outs  44:25: One thing to do every morning to increase confidence 45:51: Be selfish!  Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.