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 Hello, I am Monika Astara.
Since 1987 I've  inspired women to love themselves the way they are right now.
The transformations have been amazing!
My happy wearable art brand Monika Astara was a big part of it.

Now I am equally passionate about inspiring you to create freely and with lots of joy, so that - regardless of outer circumstances - you can live your life from a place of inner joy and calm.

Monika Astara Murphy | Apr 30, 2025

Are you passionate about something and would love to turn it into your income producing activity? But fear stops you?

Monika Astara Murphy | Apr 30, 2025

Are you convinced that you are not creative? It's a lie that has no basis in reality. What does it even mean "to be creative"?

Monika Astara Murphy | Apr 30, 2025

Our lives have gotten more challenging. Often people are depressed, anxious or feel lonely. Creating with the hands can be a fun way for ...

Monika Astara Murphy | Apr 29, 2025

Often we assume that getting calmer & happier takes time and effort. We postpone it due to perceived lack of time or energy. But it can be ...

Monika Astara Murphy | Sep 04, 2024

Art is in the eye of the beholder. One sees imperfections in art, the other sees bruises that are part of making a beautiful WHOLE work of ...

Monika Astara Murphy | Dec 25, 2023

Creating necklaces and earrings is like a meditative dance. Intuitively picking components and letting them align in their own harmonious ...

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