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Finding my voice, one year at a time. 💗Having celebrated another trip around the sun recently, I've been reflecting on s...
03/11/2026

Finding my voice, one year at a time. 💗

Having celebrated another trip around the sun recently, I've been reflecting on something that has changed as I've grown older. My relationship with my own voice.

Not necessarily speaking more loudly or having more to say, but becoming even more comfortable and clear about expressing what I really think, feel, and need.

Many of us may look back at our younger selves and recognise the times we held back, dumbed down our opinions, agreed to something we didn't really want to do or spent far too long worrying about how our words might be received…and we might still do some of those things!

One of the gifts of getting older is being less afraid to express our thoughts, feelings and experiences but that doesn't mean every conversation becomes easier. Finding the right words can feel tricky, particularly when something matters deeply to us.

In my opinion, finding our voice isn't about always knowing exactly what to say, it’s about paying attention to your intuition, listening to the good, the bad and the ugly, identifying the outcome you want and sometimes, saying the thing anyway…because you know something needs to change.

This is one of the many things that’s on my mind when it comes to how we communicate and I want to explore it further through conversations with women in the Sekawomen community.

As I step into another year, I'm also curious about how my own voice will continue to evolve.

I'd love to know, has finding your voice and speaking up become easier as you've grown older, or is it something you're still discovering? 💛

Christina x

When did enjoying ourselves become something we have to make time for? 🍂 I've been looking back through photographs from...
02/11/2026

When did enjoying ourselves become something we have to make time for? 🍂
I've been looking back through photographs from our Sekawomen gatherings, and they've got me thinking.

Why is it that, as adults, we become so good at filling our diaries with things we need to do, but sometimes forget to make room for things we'd just love to do?
Somewhere along the way, life can become organised around responsibilities, commitments and being productive. Even our downtime can start to feel as though it ought to serve some useful purpose…which personally, I think is a bit of a shame.

It’s so refreshing when we give ourselves permission to be curious, have a laugh, try something new or simply enjoy other people's company without an agenda.
Looking at these photographs, what strikes me is how much enjoyment comes from sharing experiences with other women.

Whether it's sitting around a supper club table, discovering a shared interest, trying something creative or exploring somewhere new, stepping outside our usual routines or even pushing ourselves slightly out of our comfort zones can be really liberating.

Of course, there's a wider purpose behind the experiences I create through Sekawomen. At its heart, it's about helping women invest in themselves, discover new perspectives, build confidence and feel empowered to shape lives they genuinely enjoy.

But that doesn't mean the experiences themselves can't also be fun! There’s usually so much laughter, random yet deep conversations or women feeling quietly satisfied that they’ve discovered or tried something completely new. The ripples are real and the connections continue building outside the room.

For me all of this is worth remembering when we think about our personal wellbeing. Not everything needs to be an exercise in self-improvement. Enjoyment, curiosity and having fun are worthwhile in their own right.

So, as the evenings draw in and the sofa calls to us more loudly, it could be worth considering putting something in the diary, just because we fancy it.

What would you love to make more room for, purely for the joy of it? 💛

A little birthday joy, a lot of inspiration and the art of being easily pleased! 🎂💗✨It's my birthday today, and I've bee...
01/11/2026

A little birthday joy, a lot of inspiration and the art of being easily pleased! 🎂💗✨

It's my birthday today, and I've been reflecting on what a wonderful reminder I received this week about finding joy in life's moments, big and small.

If you've been following Sekawomen for a while, you'll know I'm a HUGE fan of Donna Ashworth. I've shared her words, read her poetry at most of my events and gone on about her more times than I can count! 🙄😂

So, imagine my delight at getting to see her live for the launch of her latest book, The Art of Being Easily Pleased.

What an evening! Poetry, laughter, a beautiful group visualisation and meditation, and so many moments that made me think, smile and reflect. It was brilliant! 💕

And as I celebrate another trip around the sun, the title of Donna's book has got me pondering what it really means to be easily pleased.

It's a phrase that can sometimes sound as though we're settling for less, when actually, I think being able to suspend our expectations and find pleasure in ordinary things is quite a gift.

It’s served me well up until now and I think it’s one of the things we come to appreciate more as we get older. We begin to recognise what genuinely makes us happy, and that it doesn't necessarily have to be anything particularly grand or extraordinary.

Of course, I love a special occasion as much as anyone (and a birthday is a very good excuse for one!), but it’s mentally liberating to be able to enjoy the smaller pleasures along the way, too.

I'm looking forward to exploring this further as I make my way through Donna's new book, and I'll share a few reflections with you along the way.

A huge thank you to for such an inspiring evening and for the beautiful words you share with the world. 💗

I'm looking forward to another year of discovering things that make me smile, spark my curiosity and remind me of just how much there is to enjoy in life.

Christina x

📖 The Art of Being Easily Pleased by Donna Ashworth:
https://amzn.eu/d/0e50eKBe

Are we always aware when what we need has changed?I've been mulling over how easily we can carry on doing the same thing...
28/10/2026

Are we always aware when what we need has changed?

I've been mulling over how easily we can carry on doing the same things we've always done, without necessarily stopping to consider whether they're still right for us.

Our circumstances change and priorities shift, so routines that worked beautifully at one stage of life might feel less helpful at another, especially as our interests and ambitions evolve.

Yet while we’re busy getting on with life it can take us a while to recognise those changes in ourselves because without realising it, we can become accustomed to putting our own needs on hold. If we’re drifting through life putting one foot in front of the other each day, we’re not able to take time or space to think about what we'd like to be different.

And of course, there's an important distinction between knowing that something doesn't feel quite right and understanding precisely what we might need instead.

It's something I think about a lot, especially when developing Sekawomen’s experiences, coaching and resources. Not because I assume I know what every woman needs, but precisely because I don't.

We're all navigating different situations, and what feels important to us will vary from woman to woman. Even our own answers will change over time.

That's why I’m so interested to discover more while diving into the responses to our recent Life & Wellbeing Survey. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences and perspectives. I'm looking forward to discovering insights and ideas to inform what comes next for Sekawomen.

But beyond the survey, there's a thought I'd like to leave you with.

Are you making room for the life you want, or simply keeping up with the life you've got? 💛

Christina x

The festive season is coming - but whose Christmas are we planning? Have you noticed how the aisles in our shops and sup...
26/10/2026

The festive season is coming - but whose Christmas are we planning?

Have you noticed how the aisles in our shops and supermarkets seem to appear laden with Christmas offerings earlier and earlier each year? One minute we're enjoying autumn, and the next we're surrounded by decorations, gift ideas and reminders of everything we apparently should be organising!

There are so many things I love about this time of year and Christmas, but at the same time, I think the anticipation of the festive season can become overshadowed by the pressure of everything we feel we need to do.

All that shopping, cooking and arranging, never mind all the expectations… but what about us? What would we actually like Christmas to look and feel like this year?

This is one of the reasons I'm looking forward to our Preparing for the Festive Season Day-Retreat at Pendley Manor, Tring on Saturday 28th November.

We're creating an opportunity to step away for the day, enjoy some meaningful me-time in the company of like-minded women and give a little thought to how we'd like to approach the weeks ahead.

There'll be insights into nutrition, a facial yoga and sound-bowl experience, a festive mini market and, most importantly, time to pause, reflect and enjoy ourselves.

And there's another reason to celebrate!

Sekawomen turned two in September, and as I didn't have the opportunity to mark the occasion with a special gathering at the time, I've decided to offer a belated birthday treat.

Book your place at our festive day-retreat by 11.59pm on Monday 2nd November and you can bring a friend along for FREE! 💛

Simply book one place through the Sekawomen website, then email me at [email protected] with your friend's name and contact details so I can reserve her complimentary place.

This could be the perfect excuse to plan a day out with a girlfriend before the Christmas whirlwind begins because surely part of preparing for Christmas is making sure there's room for the things that matter to us, too?

Christina x

23/10/2026

In need of a proper pause right now?

With just three weeks to go until our Winter Pause Retreat in the Cotswolds, I'm really looking forward to welcoming a small group of women to Burleigh Court for a two-night escape and meaningful me-time.

I've been thinking about why taking time away from our everyday lives can feel so important, but potentially also difficult to do, especially as we hurtle towards the end of another busy year.

So much of our time is spent responding to what's needed of us. Work, family commitments, social plans, life admin, multiple decisions; there’s a multitude of big and little things that occupy our minds and fill our days.

Even when life is going well, it can be surprisingly hard to find the space to put the brakes on and stop, take stock and consider how we're actually feeling and what we might need.

That's why I created the Winter Pause.

A few days in beautiful surroundings where you can step away from the usual demands on your time, enjoy some thoughtful sessions, a guided walk, gorgeous wellness facilities, delicious meals and connecting with other women, while also having the freedom to simply be.

There will be opportunities to reflect, explore new perspectives and perhaps discover something about yourself that you haven't had the time or headspace to consider before.

Just as importantly, there will be room to relax, enjoy the surroundings and do absolutely nothing at all, if that's what you feel like, because meaningful me-time looks different for all of us. There will be no to-do list of things you’re expected to achieve.

If you’re already thinking, “I could really do with this,” perhaps that’s worth listening to. 🤍 A few places remain. Email [email protected] to find out more or book your pause.

🤍 The Winter Pause Retreat
📅 Sunday 8 – Tuesday 10 November 2026
🕝 Arrive Sunday at 2:30pm · Depart Tuesday at 3pm
📍 Burleigh Court Hotel, The Cotswolds

We’d love to welcome you 💛

“I'm fine.” Two words doing an awful lot of heavy lifting.I've been thinking about how often we ask someone how they are...
22/10/2026

“I'm fine.” Two words doing an awful lot of heavy lifting.

I've been thinking about how often we ask someone how they are, and receive the automatic response, "I'm fine”.

In a way, asking the question can feel like a social reflex or small talk.

But I have to say, when I ask someone how they are, I'm genuinely interested in the answer. I'm not expecting or wanting the knee-jerk response, because I think that it's in the answer to this very simple question that the opportunity to truly connect with another human being begins.

Of course, sometimes we really are fine - whereas other times we're actually not, but it may not be the time or the place to get into it. Additionally, there can be situations where we're not quite sure ourselves how we're feeling, so it’s impossible to explain it to someone else.

Naturally, that’s ok…we all get to choose what we share, when and with whom.

When someone does feel comfortable enough to tell us how they really are, whether things are going brilliantly or they're finding life a bit challenging, something special happens.

We start to discover areas of common ground and shared experiences and there’s often a moment of recognition. "Oh, you too? I thought it was just me."

And suddenly, our minds meet. We realise we're in like-minded company, our shoulders drop a little and the conversation begins to go somewhere entirely different.

I've seen this happen time and time again through the conversations women have at Sekawomen gatherings, and it's one of the things I find most rewarding about bringing women together.

I think there's something rather magical about the way meaningful relationships can begin with such an ordinary question and being brave enough to do away with the social niceties and share a little bit more of ourselves - and if we’re on the receiving end of the conversation; to be prepared to listen deeply.

When we ask someone how they are, are we genuinely curious about the answer, and prepared to make room for it?”

A little favour. Well, two actually 😊When I launched our Sekawomen Life & Wellbeing Survey, I set myself a pretty ambiti...
19/10/2026

A little favour. Well, two actually 😊

When I launched our Sekawomen Life & Wellbeing Survey, I set myself a pretty ambitious target of hearing from 1,000 women.

We've had lots of responses so far (thank you to everyone who's taken part!), but every woman's experience is different, and there are so many more perspectives we'd love to hear.

So, here's my request...

❤️ If you've been meaning to complete the survey, consider this your friendly nudge! Set aside 20 minutes, settle down with a cuppa and tell us what's going on in your world.

❤️ If you've already completed it, could you pass it on to two or three more women? A friend, colleague, sister or someone in your network. We'd love to hear from women of all ages, backgrounds and life stages.

We've kept the survey open until 11:59pm UK time on Sunday 25 October, so there's still time to get involved.

🎁 And don't forget, after the survey closes, two women will be randomly selected to enjoy a free Sekawomen day-retreat. T&Cs apply.

🔗 https://forms.gle/ZkbCzU6bpEdWPv5t9

A huge thank you for helping me spread the word!

Christina x

I used to think I'd have everything completely figured out by now...It’s easy to assume that by a certain age, or stage ...
19/10/2026

I used to think I'd have everything completely figured out by now...

It’s easy to assume that by a certain age, or stage of life, with all the experiences we've accumulated, we should have a pretty good handle on things. We should know ourselves inside out, be confident in our decisions and have a reasonably clear idea of what we're doing.

But the older I get, the more I realise that life doesn't quite work like that.

One thing I’ve come to appreciate and have learned over the years is that I don't have to have all the answers. And neither does anyone else.

I'm so much better these days at recognising what I'm naturally good at, where I can make a real contribution and where I still have things to learn. I'm also entirely comfortable saying, “I don’t know”, asking for help or being curious about a different way of looking at things.

And most importantly, I’ve been practising, and enjoying, cutting myself a bit more slack.

However much life experience we accumulate, there's always something new to discover about ourselves and other people and through that, discovering how we want to live.

I really like and have embraced the idea that we're never really finished. By retaining a “work in progress” mindset, we come to realise that we don’t need fixing, but we can keep learning and growing from the situations, people and things that life throws at us, for as long as we're willing to stay curious.

So for me the more useful question isn't "Shouldn't I have mastered this by now?" but "What could I learn from this?"

🤍 What did you think you'd have figured out by this stage of life? Whether mundane or meaningful, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

18/10/2026

What do you wish more people understood about life as a woman today?

We're aiming to gather our first round of responses by today for the Sekawomen Life & Wellbeing Survey 2026/27.

The responses are helping us understand what women are carrying, questioning and wanting more of. We’d love to hear from as many women as possible, especially those outside the Sekawomen community.

☕ So, we invite you to make a cuppa, find a quiet 20 minutes and let us know what you think.

You can take part through the link in our bio.

If you’ve already completed it, thank you. Please share with all the women you know. Every voice helps us build a richer picture.

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