O'MARIA

About O'MARIA

The everything-bagel story, in my own words.

The way I would describe my story is as an everything bagel. From what would have been a career in orthopedic surgery, I embarked on one in makeup artistry.

Portrait of O'MARIA Akpati

Photography soon after followed, and before I knew it, I was working with high profile clients for film, television, and bridal work. Over time, I discovered my beauty philosophy: you, enhanced.

At the same time, I was hit with a sad truth: high-profile people also suffer from low self-worth. The more makeup I put on them, I discovered the less beautiful they felt. All the luminous makeup I applied on them couldn't fix interior brokenness. Feeling defeated, I sought eternal truths and answered the call to become a nun — long story!

Life in the monastery is what I would describe as Heaven on earth, and it was in here and not seeing my face for two years — there were no mirrors in the monastery — that gave me a first-hand encounter with what True Beauty actually meant. It dawned on me that True Beauty is interior-first.

Now, answering the call to bring Heaven to earth, I decided to depart from the monastery and now apply my insights into teaching about what True Beauty is, how to discover it, and practical ways to walk in the truth of our identity in a spirit of freedom.

I envision a world where every human being realizes their worth, lives their values, and encounters truth.

It is a delight to have you here with me and I hope that if you reach out for me to bring my voice, writings, or artistry to you or those you care for, it will be the most beautyFULL experience of your life.

May peace be with you,

O'Maria