Carly Gibbs

2 months ago | nowtolove.co.nz | Carly Gibbs

A few years ago, Heartbreak Island star Joshua Fankhauser experienced several earth-shattering things in his life. Over three years, his dad began to struggle with addiction issues, Joshua found himself depressed and jobless, and two of his friends died suddenly. He likens the time to “running from a tiger!” The former DJ and “big softie” contestant on the first season of the TVNZ reality dating show feared he’d never fully recover.

Nov 22, 2024 | nowtolove.co.nz | Carly Gibbs

Te Awamutu mum Ana Hutchins juggles more than most – diabetes, failing kidneys, and an online community she uplifts and supports while trying to nurture herself. The 36-year-old radiates beauty and bubbliness, but the reality behind her smile is hidden. “A lot of what I’m battling with is invisible, so people tend to feel shocked when they find out,” she tells Woman’s Day.

Nov 21, 2024 | nowtolove.co.nz | Carly Gibbs

Retired world champion boxer Daniella Smith was known in the ring as “Diamond Daniella”, but these days, the Northland star’s greatest pride is in another title – as “nanny” or grandmother. “I’m so lucky to have two little beautiful mokopuna,” says Daniella, who is joined by one of her grandkids, three-year-old Anaya, for our shoot in her hometown of Kaikohe.

Oct 30, 2024 | nowtolove.co.nz | Carly Gibbs

Tauranga social media sensation Alyshia Jones-Mathie hasn’t always been the confident beauty that she is now. Creating Halloween-worthy special-effects makeup looks online has earned her more than 200,000 followers worldwide, but the self-taught artist, 29, has struggled with self-esteem issues and, until recently, she’s felt too nervous to pursue a career as a model and actress.

Oct 25, 2024 | nowtolove.co.nz | Carly Gibbs

Swimsuit designer Emma La Rocca has broken barriers in the New Zealand fashion industry, but it hasn’t been easy. After creating the world’s first zero-waste swimwear label, Emroce – which some fashion companies “scoffed at” – she’s challenging society with swimsuits that defy the norm. Emma is making G-string bikini bottoms up to size XXL, or larger if given custom measurements. She’s also creating nonbinary swimwear designed with trans women’s bodies in mind.