Hi Reader What's new on your horizon?! It’s been a while since my last “backyard gossip”—November 12th, to be exact! Back then, we were saying goodbye to South Africa, and since then, oh boy, life has been a whirlwind. Let me fill you in: ✨ A Heartfelt Farewell Our final week in South Africa was everything I could’ve hoped for—connection, love, and all the feels. We left with full hearts and memories that I’ll carry forever. I couldn’t have imagined a better send-off. 🚀 39 Hours Later…...
20 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader I'm not sure if you saw it already but the books for 2025 have been published on the community platform 😊 I hope there will be a book or two that you find interesting to read! To make it easier for you, you can also find the overview below. Our next and last Book Club Chat of 2024 is Wednesday, 27th of November at NOON EST! Even if you haven't had the chance to read the November book, please feel free to join. Follow this link...
2 months ago • 4 min read
View in browser Hi Reader I’m back home in South Africa after an incredible holiday in Madagascar, where nature is stunningly untouched, and life seems to have a whole different rhythm. It’s a place where hunter-gatherer communities still thrive, and just 200 meters from our lodge, a fishing village lives completely offline. The kids there played soccer at low tide, learned to paddle traditional canoes, and even spent time just… being bored. And honestly? I couldn’t help but wonder who might...
2 months ago • 1 min read
View in browser Hi Reader As you’re reading this, I’m probably somewhere over Africa, heading to Madagascar 🇲🇬 for a final holiday before our big leap to Canada. It’s been a whirlwind of farewells and last-minute packing—who knew relocating could be such an emotional rollercoaster 🥹 For those who haven’t heard, my husband and I are moving to Canada because, well, I’ve decided to dive back into academia and start an MBA at Vancouver Island University! Hearing so much positivity from everyone...
3 months ago • 1 min read
View in browser Hi Reader Can you please imagine it’s last Sunday - yes, the one where my “Weekly Backyard Gossip” went AWOL because, well, I was knee-deep in boxes, frantically packing for our big Canadian adventure 🇨🇦 So here I am, two days, coffee in hand, ready to make amends and share a little confession. 😊 Have you ever found yourself justifying something… to yourself, or maybe even to others, when it really isn’t necessary? For me, it struck me during a small commitment I made to go...
3 months ago • 1 min read
View in browser Hi Reader The weekly Backyard Gossip is just a little bit later in your inbox than usual, and just because everything ALWAYS takes longer than you think 🙄 You would think that as a Visionary Planning Coach, I would know this by now, but it still surprises me sometimes. Hence the reason why I find myself sitting behind my computer typing this e-mail later than usual on a Sunday 💌 With less than 7 days before the moving truck is going to come it was time to sort out our...
3 months ago • 1 min read
View in browser Hi Reader First of all, I would like to thank you for being here! Yesterday I crossed the mark of 1001 subscribers to the Backyard Gossip, it might not sound like a lot but for me, it's a big (s)milestone 😊! A 1001 people, just like you welcome my weekly newsletter into their mailbox, and you, Reader are one of them. So a BIG THANK YOU 🙏🏼 My list grew very slowly and often I questioned myself if it was really worthwhile to put in the effort week after week 🤷🏼♀️ But by keeping...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader It’s a special day for me today – not only is it my birthday, but it also marks the start of an exciting new chapter in my life. After months of preparation, I'm thrilled to announce that I'm moving to Canada! 🇨🇦 🐻 On the 18th of November, I'll be embarking on a journey that will take me 40 hours, through three flights, one ferry, and finally to my new home on Vancouver Island. This beautiful place will be my base for the next two years while I pursue my MBA at Vancouver Island...
3 months ago • 1 min read
View in browser Hi Reader Wow, what an incredible week it has been! I wrapped up the final coaching sessions with the amazing women in the Journey of YES, my in-person business and mindset program and we celebrated their incredible progress together. To mark the occasion, I wanted to give them something special, so I teamed up with a young, up-and-coming entrepreneur, Vusee. He created beautiful bracelets, each featuring the word YES in Morse code - . -- . … as a powerful reminder of the...
4 months ago • 1 min read