Your Bag is Empty
A true story of manifestation
Read our founder Lisa’s story of how URBAN GILT was created
Before my spiritual awakening, I had no idea about the power of thoughts or what manifestation was. But all that was about to change. The world as I knew it was about to be flipped upside down.
From a young age, I'd always been an over-achiever, top of my class for everything. I deeply loved Art and even won the school award, but somehow it felt 'safer' to study Maths at university, much to the confusion of my parents. So after graduating, I fell into the corporate world in London, working in law and investment banking - continuously driven by the need to 'achieve' and the external validation it provided.
On the surface I was successful, but deep down I knew something wasn’t right. I was unfulfilled. I craved freedom and the ability to express my creativity. I knew I was capable of so much more.
While giving some thought to living a more fulfilling life, I journaled my dream day and created a vision board. It included waking up next to my soulmate, working for myself, doing something to benefit the world and going travelling again. None of which I had!
Then work, as usual, got in the way and I gave it no more thought. Until I got a message from a friend, which was about to change my life.
I was set up on a blind date with Hadrian. He'd already quit his job, was about to go travelling and wanted to start a business. I was blown away! The Universe had been listening.
The blind date went so well that just four weeks later, I quit my job too and off we drove into the sunset, dreaming and strategising about how to change the world for the better. I realise now it was my first lesson in manifestation - and I didn't even know it.
Towards the end of our travels, we were sitting at our Airbnb kitchen table in San Francisco when I told Hadrian I wanted to start a fashion brand. At first, he thought I was mad. But for me, it made perfect sense. I’d never been able to find clothes that truly felt like me. I desired a wardrobe that said "sleek, sophisticated and badass".
Since then, and after much inner work, I've realised my purpose goes way deeper than fashion. I have a soul-led message to share with the world and this is finally the lifetime I get to do it.
But to spread a message, you need to be noticed. To stand out. To be visible. So clothes are the perfect way to represent who you are and be recognised as an authority to make an impact.
I'm living proof because before we started URBAN GILT, I didn't have the confidence to be the leader I knew I was capable of being. So it's poetic that my own brand and clothes have empowered me to step up and finally claim my place in the world.
I truly believe abundance is our birthright. That you can be woo AF on the inside and still dress badass AF on the outside. That you can love the healing abilities of nature and still belong in the heart of the city.
We shouldn't have to choose - we can have it all, and I'm hazarding a guess that if you've read this far, then you likely feel the same.
URBAN GILT began in 2015 and exists to support you - the GILTY tribe.
Both Hadrian and I are fully committed to helping you fulfil your soul's purpose, as we fulfil ours by empowering you.
Hadrian, behind the scenes building the business - me out front, carving the GILTY path and leading the way. As a recently discovered Manifestor in Human Design, it turns out I was literally born for this.
As we evolve and grow together, I want you to know I'm here for you. The path of inner work and confronting your shadows isn't easy but we have each other on the journey. When we heal ourselves, we heal the world and knowing I'm fulfilling my soul's purpose alongside my soul sisters and soulmate is the most magical feeling ever.
I deeply believe that when we live to serve others, align with our highest self and unite with like-hearted souls, we’re able to birth a new world of abundance for all.
If this resonates, I'd love for you to join me by signing up below. Let’s evolve ourselves and the planet together.
Much love & stay GILTY 🖤
Lisa x
Founder
