I Got Divorced and Moved to France… What’s New with You?


Dear Reader

It’s been a long time!

And it's been a whirlwind.

2024 started out with a massive shift -- LifeQuakes hit hard and often. By mid-year I found myself in a place that demanded more than just a pivot. It required full-on transformation.

Here’s the quick version:

  • I got divorced.
  • I lost two beloved souls—my dear friend Albert and my 15½-year-old best boy, The Littlest Pablo.
  • I sat with the grief, uncertainty, and messiness of it all for months.
  • And then? I did something radical. I trusted my gut.

I sold almost everything I owned, packed what was left, and moved to France.

Now?
Well, I'm living in France and am blazing my path into a new chapter.

Writing a book!
Inspired by above mentioned path blazing, I'm writing for women (& anyone) feeling stuck between what used to be & what’s next.

Navigating the Messy Middle:
A Guide Through Uncertainty to Agency

Want to be part of the early readers?

In exchange for your feedback, please sign up here-> Yes! I'll join the book posse!

Launching Wayfinder!

In two months, Wayfinder, a 9 week program launches a beta run and will follow the content of the book, Navigating the Messy Middle.

Want to help fine-tune Wayfinder? Click here to learn more about the official launch group! (8-10 max participants)

Wayfinder is designed to help midlife women move through uncertainty with confidence with both the tools and practices from the book as well as providing a healthy community of like minds for feedback and support.

AND, if you haven’t yet, subscribe to my YouTube channel, BOLD-Women—soon evolving alongside the book. I’ll be sharing insights, inspiration, and real talk about navigating major life shifts.

Yes, it seems like a decade instead of a few months and I know I'm not alone.

Personal challenges combined with political upheavals put us all to the test. Let's stick together.

I’d love to hear from you— how are you? Please hit reply and tell me.

With gratitude,

Lynnelle
Still BOLD.

P.S. Feeling stuck in your own messy middle? Let’s talk. <--- Link to my calendar.

P.P.S. Learning social media quirks—if you watch my videos, please:

  1. Like them and
  2. Let them play to the end.

It helps tell the algorithm to share them with more like-minded people. (Seriously, it’s a thing. Thank you!)

P.P.P.S. Want to join the book posse? Look here for details.
P.P.P.P.S. (what's the P limit?) Interested in the Wayfinder inaugural group? <--Information. I’m looking for 8-10 (max) amazing, BOLD women making their way to the next chapter.

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