About

ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Ola!

Barefoot Project is your guide to starting a Whole-istic, happier, healthier life as a parent.

I’m Ola, I’m a certified parent Coach and a CBT specialist.

I created the Barefoot project with one goal in mind: To create a place where all my fellow mothers and fathers could find all the resources they need to grow and raise healthy children.

I believe in combining science and research with the love we have for our kids to help raise confident, healthy, and happy kids.

Parenting can be fun; full of joy, and confidence.

Every mother has the right to create a home environment that makes her feel accomplished, calm, and at peace.

So I made it my mission to help you find harmony in your life.

My mission began in 2009 as an optimistic new mom. When I was pregnant, I wanted to prepare myself with all the knowledge I can get. So I read books, watched shows, searched the internet for hours, and even asked other moms.

But there was a lot of (mis)information out there, and most of them were too controversial to begin with.

I felt more lost and uncertain even though I worked as a kindergarten teacher for years and always had a talent for children. It has always been my passion. So I read more and tried a lot of things with my first baby. I was determined to succeed.

Before my first daughter turned 10 (preteen age) and after I had my third child, I needed to further my education in this subject. So I started this blog and enrolled myself in the PCI program.

It was 2020, and it was a challenging year, but parenting got me through it. I know! You’re thinking how can parenting get someone out of a tough year.

But frankly, it did. Focusing and dedicating myself to become a better mother, to become a certified parent coach, and to help others have given me great fulfillment. It has revived my passion for parenting. And help others gave me a tremendous sense of purpose, and it relit my passion for parenting.

I want to help you become the parent you are meant to be.

Parents have the power to change the world to a better place by raising one great child at a time.

I can help you cope with anxiety and stress and improve the parent-child relationship and communication.

Let me equip you with the tools you need to motivate and understand your children, be their safe zone, and build a peaceful home.

With my background in parenting, self-care, mindfulness, and understanding children, I strive to help you support your child in establishing a positive self-image and being successful in their lives. We will create a heartening system of ideas and tools you will enjoy for the rest of your parenting life.

10 things to know about me

I’m Egyptian
I live in Germany
I coach in 3 languages (Arabic, English, and German)
Organization is practically my hobby
I love everything salty, and I can’t resist Pizza
When I get stressed; I eat and clean the house obsessively
My love language is service; maybe that’s why I love my job so much
I see my clients as my friends, and I love building lifetime relationships with them
My family means the world to me, and I can do anything for them
I’m a certified interior designer, and I can help you transform your home into a haven

If you want to know more about me, please check my post 10 things I can’t live without that i’m so grateful for and 5 facts you should know about me.

You changed my perspective in life.

“You are not just a normal coach; you gave me life experience. I explored with you who I really am and what I am seeking in life. Your techniques in the self-talk were amazing that led me to apply them even after I finished the sessions.
You went through the coaching process so smoothly that I didn’t even notice I had been coached. I felt that it was time with my best friend. Now thanks to you, I can switch every situation into a positive one and try to deal with it without freezing and panicking. As a parent, I am so grateful that finally, I can see my achievement as a mum and how to focus on my boys‘ strengths and develop them. As a coach, I learned how small things matter and how to apply my values and principles without having all the struggles I used to have. You normalized so many feelings that used to freak me out.
Thank you, Ola. You changed my perspective in life.”

Nehal Wagih

, Cairo, Egypt

Ola is such an amazing coach

“Ola is such an amazing coach! She provided me with a comfortable environment to talk about things going on with my family. I found her insights and knowledge very useful, and she helped me understand and deal with the challenges I face as a wife and mother with much more confidence. Also, knowing that she is a mother of three made her even more relatable as I felt she has hands-on experience and wasn’t just talking about theoretical things. I would definitely recommend her coaching to other parents.”

Amena Eldeeb

, Cairo, Egypt

I look forward to having this relationship forever

“I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to Ola for helping me to manage some of the challenges I had with my twin teen girls.
It was an awesome period for finding solutions together with her. Without any doubts, she gave me a clear positive outlook on improving my parenting skills to the next level.
I can say that working with Ola is supportive and results-driven, empowering, and full of experiences. I loved the part where she shared her own experiences, which gave me strength and built my confidence.
I felt a strong relationship with Ola during my sessions, and I found her to be a perfect friend. I look forward to having this relationship forever. Thank you again, Ola. Stay blessed

Munazza Ikram

, Myanmar, Burma