FANCY SESSIONS: 8

Fancy Sessions: 8 | Molly Fausett

Pronouns: She/They

Molly wears: Together Midi Dress - Basil | Teddy Coat - Black | Smiling Daisy Earrings | Lucent Necklace - Veridian & Gold

Kia ora e hoa! Thank you so much for speaking with me today Molly!

 

The incredible scenery! Bush walks on Holloway road, sunny road trips along Lyall Bay, windy picnics at Mākara Beach and hiking in the Remutaka Ranges are some of my highlights.

I recently got a tattoo at ButterCat on Left Bank! Rose Hu's work in particular is so fun and beautiful. My partner, Tyla, is also an incredible artist. Her work is featured in an exhibition open at Thistle Hall on Cuba Street 16 August - 20 August. It's called 'Stages' and features work across three generations in Tyla's family. The pieces are stunning and I can't wait!

Well Madame Fancy Pants of course! I spend most Saturday mornings on Cuba Street with my partner, we stop at Fidels for breakfast and coffee before strolling down to Third Eye for a browse and Cosmic to pick up some incense.

I like to be comfortable! I also like to be colourful! I've been experimenting with patterns and textures lately - which is really fun to do in winter when we have to layer up. I wouldn't say that I have any specific influences other then the weather and my mood. My favourite items at the moment are my forest green Doc Martins and my colourful thick knitted scarves.

I have a very eclectic music taste! My favourites at the moment are a mix of Etta James, Harry Styles and Joji.

You recently published a book with your Mum! How exciting! Tell us about the book!

Yes! So exciting! My lovely mum began a Social Enterprise in 2008 providing services dedicated to health and wellbeing. Her team teaches everything from puberty education, to body image, to safe relationships and consent across over 200 schools in New Zealand. From a young age, I was helping create resources for these school programmes and as I got older I contributed more and more. Mum was eventually tapped on the shoulder and asked to put her wonderful programmes in one place for parents - a book! She approached me and my siblings for advice and of course, I couldn't help but get more involved. It naturally evolved into a co-authorship.

The book is aimed at parents who are wanting to stay on the same page as their teens. We felt that if parents had some tools for good communication, as well as up-to-date information and insights into hot button issues, they were going to be able to stay engaged and involved. Ultimately, it's about building a safe and judgment-free space for young people to be able to grow their resiliency, stay curious and build healthy relationships. Our book is full of tips, tricks, and conversation starters to help you out! You can get a copy here!

I have always loved to write. I would often get my laptop out and just go for it. I think both mum and I were a little unprepared for what it took to actually pull a whole book together. Mum found her strength through researching and gathering information that was relevant, up-to-date, and Australasian where possible. I found mine through structure. Through a few trials and errors, we landed on slicing the book into juicy chapters covering topics that most teens are dealing with. Each chapter begins with an overview before diving deeper into the main issues. We wrap it up with some ideas on how to have the conversation, complete with conversation starters and further resources and/or activities to explore together. 

What has been your biggest revelation/lesson of the last year?

To trust my gut! Sometimes you don't need a reason other then my body says no and I trust myself.