Hi, I’m Evie, founder of The Wellbeing Room. Here's why I'm passionate about bringing wellbeing to remote teams!

I spent almost two decades as a graphic designer, and when COVID hit I left the office and started working from home. At first it felt manageable, but it didn't take long before the isolation kicked in. Endless Zoom meetings and hours upon hours on my own became my daily reality. Genuine connection with my colleagues felt out of reach. It was lonely and draining, and soon I found myself struggling with depression.

After several years of mostly remote working, I was made redundant. It was tough, but also a wake-up call. Before redundancy I'd had a course of career coaching, searching for clarity and direction. Those coaching sessions helped me realise that to be happy I needed to do something meaningful, something rewarding that genuinely helped other people.

During this time, I discovered a real interest in wellbeing. I completed a mental health first aid course and began learning about nutrition, practicing meditation, and incorporating yoga into my routine. These practices helped my mental health significantly, and I knew I wanted to create the kind of supportive community I wished I'd had during those difficult times, and moving forward for my wellbeing.

That's why I started The Wellbeing Room. It's my mission to make remote work feel less remote; to make virtual teams feel engaged, and become a whole lot healthier. I want teams to experience real connection, build genuine friendships, and learn to support each other in meaningful ways. Because let's be honest: life's messy, and none of us have it completely figured out. But we can—and we will—figure it out together.

So here we are. Join me, and let's feel good, grow, and find a healthy balance together!