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“When we parent consciously we elevate our children & evolve ourselves.”

— DR. SHEFALI TSABARY

Our Founder

Meet Rafa, the heart and soul behind The Conscious Hive.

Rafa is a mother of two children and lives in the sunny Brisbane, in Australia.

After years of thriving as an Engineer in big corporations worldwide, Rafa's focus shifted with the premature birth of her son. Very soon in her motherhood journey, she discovered Conscious Parenting and witnessed the transformative changes it brought to her family life. She couldn't resist sharing this newfound passion, and soon she was helping close friends navigating their parenting journeys.

Driven by her commitment to personal growth, Rafa pursued formal training and became a certified Instructor in Aware Parenting, a renowned approach to parenting, certified by the Aware Parenting Institute in California, US.

Family was definitely Rafa’s priority, but she still desired to keep her successful career. When she returned to work, Conscious Parenting was already her second nature. Almost intuitively, she started infusing these principles into her professional interactions, realizing significant transformations. She was able to nurture genuine relationships, delineate healthy boundaries, and embody an authentic leadership. However, the peak of it all was achieving a treasured BALANCE among work, family, and personal well-being.

Inspired by her personal journey and eager to help others experience the same transformative changes, Rafa founded The Conscious Hive. Driven by a passionate vision of supporting working parents in achieving balance, nurturing a loving connection with their children, and fostering personal growth.

Today, Rafa supports parents on their own Conscious Parenting journeys, ensuring that harmonious family dynamics and successful, fulfilling careers can go hand in hand. The Conscious Hive stands as a testament to the power of intentional, loving parenting, and the profound impact it can have on all spheres of life.

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“Let’s raise children who won’t have to recover from their childhoods.”

— PAM LEO

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  • Rafa holds space so beautifully, I felt so warm and fuzzy hearing there'd be a meditation guided by her during the session, it was lovely to breath together. I appreciated the way Rafa mirrored my feelings, it helped me to feel comforted while still holding the space for me to talk, stay in touch with and follow my heart in the present. Everything was truly perfect and sacred. Rafa's words made me feel really seen and validated. Rafa gave compassion to the parts of me that were hurting. Rafa also offered invitations for me to connecting with the simple things I can trust, when I feel scared. I really loved it all.

    Cassandra { Photographer, Mother of Two }

  • I loved being part of The Conscious Hive's group program, it has exceeded all my expectations. Rafa is a magnificent group facilitator, she is very good in what she does. She is extremely professional and, at the same time, very human and kind, she knows how to listen to others with empathy. She brings calm and kindness in the way she listens to us, and this is a very important quality to have in this type of work, holding space for parents. Since joining the group, I've observed a shift in my family's dynamic, I noticed that my partner and I are more attuned to our baby and can read him much better. Since learning about how children process their emotions through the program, we started to hold space for our son to express his emotions and we noticed that he needed to cry a lot. However, after a few months of listening to his feelings, we noticed that he doesn't have much pent-up emotions or stress to express anymore. He now cries very little during the day, when he's hungry or wants to sleep.

    Fernanda { Behavioural Scientist, Theo's mum }

  • I have had the honour of receiving Rafa’s articulate wisdom and gentle care as a part of one of her group programs, and as an One-off session client. Across both spaces, Rafa’s genuine care and investment in the health of me and my family is palpable. She is so full of love, is extremely passionate about what she does, and has a deep understanding of parenting that she articulates with ease and clarity. I count my blessings every day that I was a part of her group program early on in my parenting journey. Rafa’s support, as well as the community she fostered through the 8 weeks our group was together felt like a little family. Each week I came away feeling seen, supported and extremely nourished. I now have not only tools, but more importantly connections that support me to be the kind of parent I want to be. I have also been able to see Rafa 1:1 since finishing the group program, where the same qualities of love, care and wisdom were extended to particular questions I had around parenting. Every time I speak with her, it feels like a hug. Once again, her deep knowledge and compassionate approach are a form of support I could not do without in my parenting journey. You know in your bones Rafa wants the best for you and your family, and you can truly sense that she will go above and beyond so that you feel heard and held. There are many days where I have felt the overwhelm of being a new mother, and being pulled in a million different directions, lost in a sea of advice and conflicting information. Rafa’s approach looks at the big picture, as well as helping you to understand the root of what is going on. I always feel empowered, and a little calmer every time I speak with Rafa - she’s a treasure!

    Miriam { Herbalist, Aida's mum }

  • Rafa is an ethereal soul who brightens your day. I consider it a privilege to have been a part of The Conscious Hive’s Group Program. This group helped me better understand how to apply Conscious Parenting techniques, bringing insights into my children’s inner worlds as well as insights into my own inner world. Rafa approaches everything she does with great care, kindness and empathy. I am not only a better parent for knowing Rafa, but a better person.

    Chelsie { Educator, Mother of Two }

  • Rafa has a way of holding space that feels light and strong at once. From her meditations to connect and centre within, I feel a sense of safety and often release the gentlest and sweetest of tears.

    Alinta { Osteopath, Mother of Two }

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