From Beauty to Recovery: How One Woman is Fighting for a Drug-Free Tomorrow

 

My name is Jessica. I was born in New Zealand and raised between there and Australia. Today, I’m proud to own the largest beauty wholesale and training company in Australia. What salons use in their treatments, we supply—and we train professionals in numerous beauty techniques to elevate their skills and businesses.

But there’s another side of my life that fuels my purpose beyond business: humanitarian work. Over the years, I’ve been involved in various initiatives, but one area that has captured my heart is the fight against drug addiction—especially among children.

Children are our future, and I believe that if we don’t act now, we risk losing an entire generation to addiction. That’s why I’ve become deeply committed to education and prevention, using resources like The Truth About Drugs to reach young people before addiction finds them. But prevention alone isn’t enough. Often, drug users are parents themselves. If I can help an adult overcome addiction, I can indirectly change the life of a child.

“One of the most powerful moments in my journey came a number of years ago. I helped a man begin the Narconon program.”

One of the most powerful moments in my journey came a number of years ago. I helped a man begin the Narconon program. He was so addicted to meth that his fingers were literally burnt to the bone from lighting his meth pipe —he hadn’t even noticed the damage. That’s how lost he was. But he made it through the Narconon program and turned his life around. I didn’t hear from him for years—until one day, I saw him at an airport. He ran up to me, gave me a huge hug, and with tears in his eyes, thanked me. He was doing well, living a good life. That moment reminded me why I do this.

Despite my work, I still see drug use accepted socially among friends and family. It shocks me. Life is hard—and the mind is our most vital tool to navigate its challenges. Damaging it with drugs makes no sense. The mind, in my view, must be constantly nourished with knowledge, not dulled and broken.

 

My passion intensified after visiting Fiji and other Pacific Islands. Beyond the beautiful tourist resorts lies a devastating reality—these places are deeply affected by the drug trade. Because of their location on trafficking routes between the U.S., South America, and Asia, many drugs are offloaded in these islands. The result is a local drug epidemic. I witnessed streets lined with addicts—children, teens, adults. It looked like New York in the 1980s. I knew I had to take action.

I first discovered Narconon over 25 years ago in New Zealand, when I met a man who had gone through the program and was now helping others do the same. His selflessness inspired me. What makes Narconon unique is that it’s drug-free and addresses the root causes of addiction. Without confronting the “why” behind addiction, relapse is far more likely.

If you’re someone who wants to do something about the drug problem in society, know this: Narconon works. The program provides tools to make real change. And changing the world doesn’t require superheroes—just everyday people willing to do something.

You are more powerful than you believe. You are more capable than you realize. If you want to help, you can. And Narconon is a vehicle that truly allows people to make a lasting difference.

Together, we can create a better tomorrow.

—Jessica B., Narconon Field Representative