Many of you know how I struggled as a young mom to understand who I was and what I was here to offer. It took a painful and introspective journey before I was ultimately led to start a nonprofit called Ripple Kids – a true labor of love and the first outward manifestation of my heart and soul.
I worked passionately to make it a reality, while also feeling pulled to share the story of my struggle with other women to help ease their way. When Ripple Kids turned 10, I found myself, at 50, with an empty nest, and I knew it was time. Being Magenta was born in 2019.
As with many adventures, this one evolved through trial and error as I figured out who I wanted to talk to and how. Over the past five years, my message and delivery have continued to evolve, but my commitment to supporting women in discovering their own power has done nothing but deepen.
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been three years since I started sending out my Monday blogs. That alone has been deeply satisfying, not to mention the fulfillment that’s come from reading your replies back when my words resonated.
I’m incredibly proud, as well, of my own commitment to personal growth, and I’ve shared about that here with as much vulnerability as possible. I have sought out and shared about the edges that terrified me, hoping you might see the common threads of imperfection and fear that run through all of us.
I hope you’ve come to see how space, grace, and compassion help us face our fears and claim new territory in our pursuit of growth.
As you know, the path of personal growth invariably leads to a place where old ways of doing things no longer fit, and that’s where I find myself today.
What started 5 years ago was rooted in traditional business building – create a brand, grow your list, and find clients. I’ve loved so much about where that took me. Witnessing so many amazing women grow their confidence and sense of self-worth as they worked with me has been absolutely priceless. It’s been an honor to accompany each of them on their journeys.
And while I remain steadfastly committed to supporting women in their growth, the way I feel called to do that has evolved along with me.
The polarized era we’re navigating is pushing me to stretch my edges further and to lean further into authenticity. After determining that the policies of the largest social media platforms are out of alignment with my values, I’ve left them behind. On top of that, I’ve felt for some time that my blog’s weekly iteration struggles to keep pace with our rapidly changing world and the broader conversations we’re having today.
After much reflection, and in the spirit of continual evolution, I’ve decided to send out my last weekly blog on February 24th. Trust me when I say it isn’t a decision I’ve taken lightly.
That doesn’t mean you’ve seen the last of me though!
After exploring Substack, I’ve found the platform aligns better with how I wish to express myself, both in my writing and artistically – an area that’s becoming a more important focus to me of late. I’m unsure how often I will publish there – but my hope is to show up twice a month.
Over the next couple of weeks, I will be emailing a midweek email that features a post I’ve made on Substack – whether a note (similar to Instagram) or a video of a ‘live’ conversation I had with one of my clients. I understand if you’re hesitant to join yet another platform, and for that reason, I will continue posting what I publish on Substack in my blog on my website. You’re welcome to sign up for publication notifications.
One thing I know for sure is that I have no idea what’s next for me. It feels fun and exciting, and yes at moments a little scary to admit that.
Up until now, I would have required a game plan, a roadmap, or an outline listing my objectives for how often and what type of content I’d publish. The ‘planner’ in me always drove my decisions – but now I’m letting my intuition lead the way.
I hope you’ll join me!
Please feel free to reply with any questions. At the risk of repeating myself, you may receive this email more than once. I don’t want anyone to miss out on my invitation to come along for the next stage of my personal growth journey.
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