Media personality Lalla Hirayama has opened up about her emotional return to hosting, describing her experience as a special full-circle moment.
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Lalla recently served as the master of ceremonies at the Woman&Home Beauty Awards 2026, where she also celebrated another milestone as the women’s health company she co-founded, Life Source, came on board as one of the event’s sponsors.
Taking to social media, Lalla admitted she had not expected her return to the media space to feel so rewarding.
“I had no idea how good it would feel to come back into media, even for just a little,” she shared.
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A special full-circle moment
The event, which took place on Thursday, gave Lalla an opportunity to reconnect with the media industry while celebrating the growth of her business.
She explained that one of the most meaningful parts of the experience was being able to look across the room and see the Life Source stand.
Looking back, the presenter said she would hardly have believed it if someone had told her a few years ago that she would be hosting the awards while also having the company she co-founded among its sponsors.
“If I was told a few years ago that I’d be hosting this event and that the women’s health company I co-founded would be one of the sponsors, I don’t know if I would have believed it,” she wrote.
Grateful for the journey
Reflecting on her personal and professional journey, Lalla described life as a whirlwind of experiences, expressing gratitude for the challenges and opportunities that have shaped her.
“This life thing has been one whirlwind of an experience but grateful for everything that has pushed me, pulled me and made me feel alive,” she said.
She also thanked the Woman&Home team for including Life Source in the celebration of beauty and health, as well as everyone who welcomed her back into the hosting space.
“Thank you to the Woman&Home team for bringing Life Source into this celebration of beauty and health, and to everyone who welcomed me back so warmly. You made this ninja feel right back at home,” she added.
Featured image: Instagram /@lalla_hirayama
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