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Continue reading →: Rewriting my story…What’s one thing you’d redesign about your life if you knew you couldn’t fail? Drop it in the comments—I read every single one.
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Continue reading →: “The Vineyard Method: How I’m Manifesting a Movie Deal”Here’s what no one tells you about midlife: it’s not a crisis—it’s a clearing. All those years of “should” and “practical” and “maybe someday” burn away, leaving something far more dangerous. Clarity. And with clarity comes the audacity to ask for what you actually want.
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Continue reading →: “Calling It Into Existence”After decades of navigating the NYC grind, at 47 I leveraged financial aid, and embraced my education as a catalyst for transformation. This wasn’t merely about acquiring new knowledge but about fundamentally redefining what midlife can mean. My experience demonstrates that our middle years can be a powerful launching point…
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Continue reading →: Lessons from 2025: Building a Meaningful LifeIn 2025, Thembi embraced a year of foundational growth rather than instant success. She learned about accountability, love, and trust, recognizing the importance of consistent effort and personal reinvention. Looking ahead to 2026, she plans to focus on serving a small audience with intention through essays, coaching, and a new…
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Continue reading →: Taking the Leap Even When You Can’t See Where You’ll Land: Building a Brand When No One Reads AnymoreThe author shares their experience as a full-time content creator amidst a challenging environment characterized by short attention spans and declining engagement. Despite facing physical pain and low metrics, they reflect on their privilege to pursue this career and remain committed to inspiring others to embrace courage and change.
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Continue reading →: I’m About to Let My Blog Die (And Why I’m Writing This Instead)A blogger near the end of her subscription struggles with payment issues and low subscriber engagement. Despite feelings of frustration and doubt, she recalls her journey and the importance of perseverance. She decides not to quit, encouraging others to persist, emphasizing that breakthroughs might be just around the corner.
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Continue reading →: Harvesting Pink Beans: A Morning in the VineyardOn a serene Saturday morning, the author and family harvested pink beans in a vineyard, enjoying the sights and scents of autumn. Each bean, planted by their father-in-law, symbolizes family connection and tradition. As they worked together, past memories intertwined with new ones, creating a life that honors heritage while…
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Continue reading →: A love story, A Film, A Shared History:Last night, my husband and I settled in to watch La Femme du Boulanger, a French classic filmed in our neighboring village of Le Castellet. This medieval village holds a special place in our hearts and history—it’s where we celebrated our wedding dinner, where much of my husband’s paternal family has…
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Continue reading →: Le Village Moustiers: Where Practicality Meets Provençal Soul
From the lake, we continued our drive to the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, our real destination for the day. This medieval village clings to its clifftop perch where a star steeped in legend floats above, connecting the past to the present. The famous gold-painted star hangs on a 225-meter chain suspended…
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Continue reading →: A Sunday Drive to…
Last Sunday brought one of those perfect autumn days in Provence—the kind where golden sunshine spills across the landscape, only to be interrupted by pockets of crisp, brisk shadows that remind you winter is waiting in the wings. Eric and I decided to make the drive to Moustiers, but not…
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