About Us

Hello!

We're Kari and Ilze. For years we worked in global tech companies, leading large teams under relentless pressure. On paper it looked like success. In reality, it came at a cost. We wanted something different — a life that was quieter, more intentional, and rooted in creating with our own hands.

Miomo grew from that shift, and from the balance we bring to each other. Ilze is the creative doer — always making, building, and bringing ideas into form. Kari is the soulful planner and intuitive — grounding us with presence, reflection, and deeper meaning. Together, we're a yin and yang: head and heart, action and stillness, making and being.

Our creative workshops — from soap making to Breathe sessions of mindful writing and stillness — remind us how creativity grounds you, pulling you out of your head and back into your body. Our retreats are curated breakaways: space to unplug, breathe, and find perspective. Together, they're an invitation to get grounded and take back your power.

"The antidote to anxiety is not control, it's creativity." — Martha Beck

After many years abroad, we returned to South Africa and found a small piece of paradise on the False Bay coast. Our mornings begin with swims in the tidal pool, sand underfoot, and long mountain walks. Miomo is our way of sharing that balance — slowing down, reconnecting, and rediscovering yourself through the simple act of making and the deeper practice of retreat.

Miomo stands for "Make It On My Own" — a philosophy of taking back control of your life, your health, and your time.