Whakapapa
Kō Papatu te maunga ē tū ana
Kō te wai ō Te Arai ē rere ana
Kō Te Ōhako tōku marae
Kō Te Kiko-Ō-Te-Rangi ē tū te whare tīpuna
Kō Horouta te waka
Kō Ruapani te hapū
Kō Rongowhakaata te iwi
He uri ahau nō te rohe ō Manutuke ki te rori ō Papatu, ki Tūranga-Nui-A-Kiwa
He mokopuna ahau ō Bella Ria (nee Kahui) me Dudley Ria
Kō au te mokopuna tamāhine tuatahi ō ōku kaumātua, kua tū au ki runga i tēnei ātamira ki te whakaatu ki te aō i ōku whāinga, tikanga me ōku aronga/wawata.
I'm Pep. My goal is to help our people black, white, red or yellow. My goal is to inspire, encourage our tamariki to be as authentic and comfortable with the uncomfortable, connecting to our roots and history. To know your worth and potential to make a difference in this lifetime. I see myself as someone who doesn't follow the pack and always seems to be in my own lane. Not bothering anyone, but cheering for every single one of you. Because we all deserve to WIN!
Te Pūrākau o
Kiria & Co
KIRIA & CO is a natural approach to skincare. My daughter Bella suffered with eczema since the age of one years old. Which is the purpose behind this brand. Watching my daughter suffer and unable to help with the itch and the irritation is an unexplainable feeling to say the least. I understand eczema starts from the gut and it's important to have a well balanced diet, but as a mother the only thing we want is for our children to eat. IYKYK.
I have been in the hospitality industry for the last 10 years and have successfully run my own small business, called Butter Me Up. I have secured a contract with a well known Festival over New Year's. Which gives me the time to focus on my purpose and dive deeper into Natural Medicine.
I have currently ventured on a new journey as Bella started her first year at Primary School this year 2024. Since covid and starting my own small business, my perception on life and working a nine to five have drastically changed. It awakened something inside of me and brought me to my true purpose and motivation in this lifetime. I studied Real Estate for a bit there and it just didn't align with who I am. So, I decided to enrol back into school and get my certificate in Natural Health which is a three year journey. It involves Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy and Herbal Medicine.
Natural Health is something I have always been passionate about and have always advocated for. I have shared and spoke out about how passionate I am and shared my experiences. I told myself "well if you talk the talk, you better walk the walk girl". Now I'm here thriving and delving deep into this path. I cannot be more happy and proud of where I am. After so many trials and tribulations, achievement and successes, the Taioa and Ihu Karaiti have their way of finding our purpose.
Ngā Mihi,
Pep xx
Karakia, Prayer thanking the higher source, blessing my surroundings and wairua.
Before starting my work in the studio and sending it to customers, I bless, pray, and sometimes use sage to purify my surroundings, wairua, and rongoa. I believe that everything from Papatuānuku has energy and connection to our DNA, mauri, and wairua, even the negative ones. During my karakia I express gratitude to Ihu and infuse my rongoa with love and healing power to eliminate negative energy and heal all diseases and sicknesses. If I feel my energy is not aligned, I avoid working in the studio and with rongoa until I am fully committed and energized.
Sourced locally, Sustainably & Affordability
Natures Botox
I anticipate that "Natures Botox" will become a new trend. Prior to launching this business, I tested all of my products on myself. The difference in my appearance after two months was remarkable. To achieve optimal results in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, I combined the Botox with Kiria Anti-aging serum and face taping. Although I was initially doubtful, I wanted to demonstrate that with consistency, the results speak for themselves. My goal was to assist individuals who, like myself, cannot afford Botox desire to feel confident in their own skin. With love Ria/Pep xx