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Meet Farah Mazuini, a psychology graduate, certified coach, and the founder of Mazuini Soul Space, where she runs her own healing programs and coaching services.
Farah didn’t start Mazuini Soul Space because it was a childhood dream or calculated career move.
She started it because she was once the person sitting on the other side — lost, struggling, and with nowhere safe to turn.
Childhood pains
Farah was the only child in a fractured household as her parents were divorced and came from a mixed cultural background.
And for the longest time, despite appearing to have everything in life—straight A’s, countless medals— she was carrying something far heavier alone.
“Internally I was very lost. I had no one. When I shared it with others, I felt like I was judged. And a lot of gossip was happening.
“So I stopped sharing and started seeking help the formal way through counselling, support groups and healing programs. And I slowly began to mend my heart back together again.
“By seeking the support and help, I got a chance to become better,” she said.
That experience never left Farah and when she got approached by multiple people expressing a similar need, that’s when she knew she had to do something.
“I told myself: ‘Let’s make this accessible and affordable.’ And that’s why I’m here.”
From there, Farah went on to pursue a psychology degree, certifications, and a career in training and running mental health awareness and stress management workshops for corporates under HRDC.
Making healing accessible
Although the job offered stability and a steady income, she still felt something nagging at her.
“I started noticing that people attended the sessions because they had to, not because they wanted to.
“There’s a distinct difference between the two as you can sense a rift in energy.
“I wanted to see people attend sessions willingly so after a few years, I quit my role as a trainer went all in on my own thing,” she said.
One thing Farah noticed early on was that people heal differently. Some smoke. Some turn to stress eating. While these are coping mechanisms, not all are healthy.
Thus, she built something at Mazuini SoulSpace that meets people where they are and combined different approaches so there’s something for everyone, ranging from online sessions to outdoor nature-based programs, and even a love-based movie healing session using Kadal Kadigal.
And for the early risers, a 6am Journaling and Visualisation workshop is held once a week.
“It is showing up to journal, reflect upon yourself, and visualise to become a better version of you. It’s all about the willingness to heal.
“I know that I can’t fix everything, and I’m not trying to do that at all. I might not be able to save the world. But saving a person could make a difference.”
Financial wise, Farah isn’t shying away from admitting that her previous job paid way more. But despite that, she has no regrets walking away, adding that she feels much happier and at peace.
Why healing spaces matter
When asked why healing spaces are important, Farah pointed to the concept of interdependency.
“We live in an era where everyone finds the need to be strong, independent, and always being their best self.
“But the reality is that we need to be support one another, see each other without judgement and give ourselves space to heal so that we can become better versions of ourselves.”
But this then begs the question: are Malaysians open to healing?
“Misconceptions and fears still exist. A lot of people would rather throw something away than fix it, including themselves.
“But what I’d like to ask is this: if you’re willing to give a new restaurant a try, why not do the same for a new healing option?”
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