Mariah Aurora shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Mariah, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
When I was working as a makeup artist in Hollywood, I kept finding that my clients really appreciated my calm and grounded energy. I discovered that they were in need of guidance and a safe space to heal their energy and emotions. I felt strongly that the next step for me was to help women heal, but feared I wasn’t ‘enough’ to guide others. When I finally said yes to that calling and started coaching, everything shifted—including finding the courage to share my message through my podcast. Now I get to guide women through deeply transformational healing processes that unlock the vibrant, joyful woman they have inside.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Mariah, and some readers may recognize me from my earlier work as a makeup artist in Hollywood. Back then, I helped people feel confident and camera-ready. What I didn’t realize was that I was being prepared for deeper transformation work.
Today, I’m an emotional and spiritual healing guide and host of the podcast Jotindi: Journey to the Inner Divine. I help women release emotional weight, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and move forward with clarit, without getting stuck endlessly revisiting the past.
What makes my work unique is blending emotional healing with spiritual alignment, so change feels both grounded and expansive. I’ve moved from helping people transform how they look on the outside to helping them feel whole on the inside. Right now, I’m growing my podcast and working with women ready to step into their next chapter with intention and ease
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
People-pleasing. For a long time, it helped me survive and succeed, but eventually it became a way of abandoning myself to keep others comfortable. It drained my energy and slowly disconnected me from my own truth. Releasing it opened the door to boundaries, authenticity, and a deeper sense of inner peace. I learned that when I stop giving from depletion and start living from alignment, I can serve others far more powerfully—from overflow instead of exhaustion.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain when I realized it wasn’t something to be ashamed of, it was something that had shaped me. Loss entered my life early, and later I found myself navigating profound grief and transition all at once. For a long time, I carried it quietly, believing strength meant holding it together. The turning point came when I understood that my healing wasn’t just for me. When I began tending to my pain with honesty and compassion, it became a source of clarity, depth, and connection. And a way to light the path for others walking through their own darkness.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes, though she’s evolved. Earlier in my life, the public version of me was polished, capable, and strong, while much of my inner world stayed private. Healing taught me that real alignment comes from allowing who you are on the inside to be visible on the outside. Today, what people see is someone far more rooted in truth, presence, and peace. I no longer perform strength…I live it.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m in nature, especially in places that feel vast and timeless like mountains, alpine lakes, or standing before views like the Grand Canyon or the Tetons. There’s something incredibly grounding about being somewhere so ancient and expansive. I feel deeply grateful in those moments, like I’m being reminded to slow down, listen, and trust the rhythm of life itself. Everything quiets, and I can just be.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.mariahaurora.com
- Instagram: @TheMariahAurora
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachmariahaurora/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/themariahaurora
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MariahAurora
Image Credits
Country Lane Photography and Max Elfeldt.
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