Grateful to Win: Global Influencer Award – Well-being & Mental Health

10 years ago, I lost all my hair from immense stress I didn’t manage well. 10 years later, after my lowest point in life — ✨ Gratitude. Growth. And a global award I never imagined winning… for championing well-being and mental health. I was awarded a Global Influencer Award as Wellbeing & Mental Health Influencer by DIGITALCONFEX. To be the first and only recipient of this award in their 5-year history — I’m truly honoured. It’s deeply meaningful to me.

🎥 Watch my 1-minute Award Acceptance Speech here.

This global recognition reflects the impact of my work and it’s a huge encouragement to keep going. This award means so much to me — not just for what I do, but for the journey that brought me here. I’ve come a long way. At 35, I lost all my long thick hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes due to alopecia areata, triggered by immense stress I didn’t manage well. It was devastating… but it became my turning point. I picked myself up with positivity and made a promise — to become a motivational speaker who inspires others to build resilience and overcome life’s challenges. So, embracing this calling, I left a 20-year corporate HR career to dedicate myself fully to this mission.

Through my journey, I developed the C.A.R.E. framework — a science-backed approach to help others thrive. It took 8 months to damage my health, but 8 years to regrow my long hair —A stark reminder that healing takes time, and sometimes, we may never fully regain what we lost. That’s why I’m so passionate about well-being and mental health — because I want to help others avoid the pain.

Well-being and mental health aren’t a luxury — they’re essential for engagement, retention, and sustainable performance. This award is for everyone choosing to care for their well-being and mental health, for a happier, more fulfilling life.

❤️ Because you matter.

Know this: You are not alone. You are stronger than you think.

Thank you, DIGITALCONFEX, for recognising and spotlighting this mission. Thank you to all my clients for your trust in me. Your support means the world to me. And to everyone who’s been part of my journey — thank you for your encouragement, connection, and engagement. Together, let’s build a world where mental well-being is truly lived.

🌟How are you prioritising your well-being and mental health today?

Stay resilient,

Xi Ren

Founder, Xel Consulting

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