Paula Johnson
Paula Johnson is a creative entrepreneur, author, and intuitive storyteller based in Tauranga, New Zealand. She is the founder and creative director of Wanderlust Design, where she designs soulful, bespoke websites for women-led businesses who want their online presence to truly reflect who they are — not just what they do.
Her life has been anything but conventional. At 29 Paula was diagnosed with premature menopause — a profound life interruption that became a catalyst for inner awakening, resilience, and spiritual inquiry. This journey became the backbone of her memoir, Silent Warrior – Transformation, self-published in 2023, which explores loss, courage, intuition, spiritual insights, and reclaiming personal power to rewrite your own story. She is currently working on the sequel - Silent Warrior – Legacy.
Paula supports women in expressing their truth through story. She facilitates immersive writing retreats and transformational experiences, blending reflection, creativity, and soulful conversation in inspiring locations such as Bali. Whether through design, writing, or mentoring, Paula’s work invites women back to themselves. To slow down, tune in, and honour the wisdom of their life journey.
An intuitive creative who thrives on travel, connection, and curiosity, Paula lives life off the beaten track — house-sitting alongside her beloved feline companions, chasing sunshine, good coffee, and stories that change the world.
Genre:
- Adult Non-Fiction
Skills:
- Freelance Designer
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Website Content
- Workshops (adults)
Branch:
Bay of Plenty
Location:
Tauranga
Publications:
Silent Warrior - Transformation
We all have a Silent Warrior inside. It’s the part of you that keeps going when times get tough.
As a woman in her 20s, Paula was living a conventional life, busy creating a strong financial foundation with her husband before starting a family. However, at age 28, a fated moment sent her world into turmoil. Sneaking up silently and without warning, she soon learned that what she thought was solid and true, was in fact, not. The emotional fallout that followed became the catalyst that sent her body into premature menopause.
By 30, Paula was post-menopausal, separated from her husband, and weathering the storms of depression. How did she turn her life around? By developing her Silent Warrior.
In Silent Warrior – Transformation, Paula reveals her journey of body, mind, and spirit as she courageously navigates a life of synchronicity and life-changing experiences that influence not only her life, but the lives of others.
From her shocking diagnosis, the twisting pathways of loss and grief, to deep love and transformation, Paula’s journey will inspire you and show you that by following your heart, and developing a Silent Warrior spirit, you too can overcome life’s challenges, and watch magic unfold.