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Join the movement and become an early reader.
Naz Aksu is a leading voice behind the Live Like Water™ mindset, is an author, open-water swimmer, coach and entrepreneur. From a childhood in a small town to the vibrant rhythm of Istanbul, and eventually building a new life in the U.S., her journey of transformation has made her a champion for adaptability, strength, and resilience.
Aksu, who began swimming to escape from herself, instead embarked on a journey of self-discovery with the wisdom of water. Over the years, water has become her greatest teacher through swimming in rough waters, observing it through rivers, rain, tears, and even silence in the shower. It reminded her to adapt, let go, and trust the flow of life.
The Live Like Water™ mindset was born from her transformative journey. What began as a quiet coping mechanism during her early years of adapting to a new country evolved into a guide through the seasons of motherhood, the challenges of professional life and entrepreneurship, and the depths of personal growth. Today, Naz inspires others to release resistance, embrace change, and find their own rhythm—just like water.
She is the author of Live Like Water™, a transformative guide for resilience, adaptability, and presence in an increasingly fast-paced world. Naz offers a refreshing new way to approach life’s challenges by guiding you on how to move with ease, trust, and inner strength.
In Live Like Water™, Naz shares powerful stories and mindset shifts that encourage readers to release resistance, welcome simplicity, and reconnect with their true nature. The book’s message is clear: you don’t need to become someone new — you need to remember who you already are.
Live Like Water™ will be released through IG Introspections.
She is the co-founder and CEO of 25karats.com, a nationally recognized online wedding jewelry brand known for its innovative customization and timeless craftsmanship, serving thousands of happy customers.
Naz leads the company with a clear mission: to build personal connections and witness the raw emotion behind each love story they help celebrate.
She is also the founder of WATER11, guiding individuals through transformational experiences inspired by the wisdom of water, including private consulting, workshops, immersive journeys, and special events aligned with the Live Like Water™ methodology.
Naz has worked with hundreds of masters swimmers at different levels, from top-performing competitive athletes to the ones from couch to the pool. She’s been helping them reconnect with their bodies, overcome fear, and build confidence through the healing power of water. Her own marathon open-water practice is both a personal sanctuary and a source of strength.
She is certified by USA Swimming, American Swimming & Coaches Association (ASCA), and US Masters Swimming (USMS).
Naz has contributed as a guest writer for Outdoor Fitness Turkey magazine, sharing insights on endurance, mindset, and the transformative wisdom of water for seven years. Whether in the pool, at the podium, or in the boardroom, she continues to lead by example to flow forward with purpose, passion, and presence.
Naz Aksu lives in Princeton, New Jersey, and holds a B.A. in Economics and an MBA in Marketing.
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