Hi, I'm Lina
Just 8 days before my 40th birthday my husband of 5 years and partner of 10 years boarded a plane out of my life.
It was heart-wrenching but it set me on a path of self-discovery that has led me to a new life full of new friends, adventure and experiences.
It hasn't been easy. It wasn't what I thought I wanted.
It was also the best thing for me.
W hat did I believe? W ho was being woken up inside of me?
As I walked along my healing journey, I would find books, podcasts and people that resonated with how I wanted to feel. I dove deep into material about grief, reclaiming your power, and self-acceptance. It became my lifeline.
5 months after my break-up and with shaky knees, I put everything I owned into storage and decided to do something just for me.
With the support of my family and friends I left home and went to Colombia.
It was terrifying. And it was a taste of true freedom.
This decision to push outside my comfort zone forced me to see how capable I really am. It rebuilt my crumbling self-confidence and gave me a new inspiration.
What did I believe? Who was being woken up inside of me?
I knew one thing for sure. I wanted to be a person who forgave easily and chose to live a life of happiness.
I needed to let go of anger, and that had to start with forgiving myself.
It wasn’t easy. And it didn’t happen overnight.
In forgiving myself, I unlocked the door to the path I needed to follow as I stepped into my new life. It truly was magic.
As I started to share my story, I was overwhelmed by the responses I received. It was then I knew I wanted to share this magic with other women as they embarked on their own journey of change.
I knew I wanted to share this magic with other women as they embarked on their own journey of change.
It started with an in-person retreat in Colombia, June 2019, with more retreats to follow (our next one is happening in October).
But I also know others are wanting to connect, to bring in adventure and courage and connection into their life now - without needing to travel. And they are ready to do the work. Now.
Which is why I’m so excited about the launch of Rediscov(her) - our online monthly group coaching experience for women looking to transform their lives.
The pain of my breakup was also my awakening; it slapped me in the face and told me to wake up and pay attention to life.
Which is what I did. And when I leaned in to listen and allowed myself to really feel (without judgement), my world shifted, and my journey began.
I look forward to supporting you on your journey, in whatever way I can - through my free workshop, online membership, one on one coaching or in-person retreats.
In community,
Lina
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