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You never quite know who you'll be sitting next to...One of the things I love most about our Supper Clubs is watching a ...
28/08/2026

You never quite know who you'll be sitting next to...

One of the things I love most about our Supper Clubs is watching a room full of women, many of whom have never met before, leave feeling like old friends.

There's something really special about taking a few hours out of our busy lives to enjoy good food, meaningful conversation and the chance to kick back and relax with other like-minded women.

That's exactly what we'll be doing at our next Supper Club in Amersham, and I can't wait.

We'll be joined by Illustrator Debbie Shrimpton, whose beautiful work celebrates the people, things, places and moments that mean something to us. Debbie will be sharing a little of her own story and what led her to become an illustrator, before exploring how illustration can encourage us to notice, celebrate and appreciate the important things in our lives – providing plenty of food for thought and a great catalyst for our conversations around the table.

Whether you've been to a Sekawomen event before or you're thinking about joining us for the very first time, you'll receive a warm welcome.

Many women come on their own, and that's one of the things I love most. It doesn't take long for the chat to get going, laughter to fill the room and new friendships to begin.

I'd love to see you there.

Event details:
✨ Supper Club
📍 Location: Pluma Spanish Kitchen & Tapas
📅 Date: Thursday 17th September
🕖 Time: 7.30pm to 10pm
🌿 Places are limited
⏳ Bookings close: Thursday 10th September

💛 Book your place at www.sekawomen.com/services

When was the last time you had an hour that was simply for you?Not to catch up on work, sort something out for someone e...
26/08/2026

When was the last time you had an hour that was simply for you?

Not to catch up on work, sort something out for someone else or tick another thing off the list.

An hour to slow down, check in with yourself and enjoy a little breathing space.

That’s what our free monthly Wellbeing Wednesday sessions are all about.

Each session is a relaxed opportunity to explore something that supports our self-care, with practical ideas, guided reflection and conversation. Sometimes I lead, sometimes I’m joined by a guest expert…we had a beautiful sound bowl experience in July.

For September, I’m delighted to be joined by Colour Therapist Charlie Saia (). Charlie will guide us through a special online colour therapy experience, giving us an opportunity to explore colour in a completely different way as part of our monthly hour of calm and reflection.

As always it’s FREE to attend, cameras on or off, pyjamas welcome and absolutely no pressure – come exactly as you are and give yourself permission to pause. There’s nothing to prepare and no expectations. .

Our next one is:
Wednesday 9th September | 8.00–9.00pm | Zoom
If you could do with a little time out for yourself, come and join us.

Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_qVRj92xQMeNwREYbOlnhQ #/registration

I’d love to see you there.

Christina x

What could two nights away give you?Sometimes we assume we need a whole week away to properly switch off.But there's som...
24/08/2026

What could two nights away give you?

Sometimes we assume we need a whole week away to properly switch off.
But there's something powerful about taking just enough time out to interrupt the normal rhythm of life.

The Winter Pause is just two nights.
Two nights where someone else is thinking about dinner.

Where you don't have to organise anyone, be anywhere else, or work your way through a list.
Where your days include breathwork, a woodland and waterside walk, good food and conversation, guided reflection and time to do very little, or nothing at all.

You can book a massage. Read. Journal. Wander around the gardens. Have an afternoon nap. Sit with a cup of tea. Or just breathe and enjoy the rare luxury of not having to decide what needs doing next.

And apart from that, there'll be space to take stock of the year you've had, think about what you need now, and consider how you want to move through the busy weeks ahead – and eventually into 2027.

That's what I've tried to create with The Winter Pause - a carefully curated couple of days where you get to be the person being looked after for a change.

The Winter Pause
📍 Burleigh Court, Cotswolds
📅 8–10 November 2026
🌿 Now just five out of seven guest places remain!!

If you'd like to see exactly what I've planned, comment YES PLEASE below, and I’ll send you the brochure and full details.

Every year, I hear women say the same thing…"I'll be able to take a break and make time for myself once things have calm...
21/08/2026

Every year, I hear women say the same thing…

"I'll be able to take a break and make time for myself once things have calmed down a bit."

As I have learned through bitter experience, the trouble is… they rarely do.

Life has a way of filling every available space, and before we know it, we're hurtling towards Christmas feeling exhausted and wondering where the year has gone.

That's exactly why I've created the Winter Pause residential retreat.

It’s a cosy, pre-festive retreat for women who want to enter the festive period differently - not limping over the finish line into December...

This retreat is for you if you’re ready to give yourself permission to step away from the noise, take stock, reconnect with yourself and head into the season feeling rested, restored and ready for everything that lies ahead.

It’s been shaped by real conversations I've had with women over the years and insights gained from my recent survey of women who are juggling careers, families, businesses, caring responsibilities and everything in between.

If you're longing for a soul-nourishing escape, with delicious food, inspiring conversation, deep rest and the chance to pause and exhale, I'd love to welcome you.

Retreat details:
📍 Location: Burleigh Court Hotel, The Cotswolds
📅 Date: 8th - 10th November 2026
🕒 Time: Arrive Sunday 2:30 pm, Depart Tuesday 3pm

💛 If this sounds like exactly what you've been craving, comment "YES PLEASE" below and I'll send you the brochure and all the details.

Things I'm loving this month... 💛One of the things I've been trying to do this summer is notice the little things.It's s...
20/08/2026

Things I'm loving this month... 💛

One of the things I've been trying to do this summer is notice the little things.

It's so easy to rush from one week to the next without stopping to appreciate the moments that have made us smile.

As August draws to a close, I've found myself reflecting on some of the things I've enjoyed this month.

🌿 Family celebrations.
🌿 Long walks and time outdoors.
🌿 Lighter evenings that make everything feel a little less rushed.
🌿 Great conversations and meeting new people.
🌿 Trying things just because.

I've also practised hard my long held belief that life is far too short to stress over making the perfect birthday cake!

When you can't decide what kind of cake to make, just make a larger version of whatever cake the birthday person loves most. For example, a stack of chocolate brownies or a sticky toffee pudding always goes down a treat!

And while we're talking shortcuts, I have to share my sister-in-law's cheat's trifle recipe. It’s made with layers of ginger cake, crème fraîche, and pears, and is sprinkled throughout with finely chopped stem ginger. It’s become a firm summer favourite. It’s so light and moreish. As you can probably tell from the photo, I'm a big fan! 😄

I'd love to know...
What's something you've been loving this month?

Come and say hello! I'm looking forward to taking Sekawomen along to the Shop Local Shopping Evening in Chesham on Tuesd...
19/08/2026

Come and say hello!

I'm looking forward to taking Sekawomen along to the Shop Local Shopping Evening in Chesham on Tuesday 1st September, alongside a brilliant mix of other local businesses spanning fashion, health and wellbeing, and arts and crafts.

As well as having a wander around the stalls (I suspect I'll struggle not to do a little shopping myself!), I'm looking forward to hearing from the four guest speakers sharing their expertise on everything from photography and personal style to bras and ADHD coaching.

If you're coming along, please do stop by the Sekawomen stand and say hello. I'll be sharing more about upcoming events for Autumn & Winter, as well as info on other ways Sekawomen supports women to pause, reflect, build confidence and thrive.

🎟️ Tickets are £5, with £2 from every ticket going to Breast Cancer UK.

Places are limited so tickets must be booked in advance. If you fancy an evening of shopping, inspiration while supporting some wonderful local businesses, come and join us.

Book your ticket on Eventbrite

Hope to see some familiar faces there and meet new ones!

Sometimes the most productive thing we can do… is pause.Last week we gathered for another of our monthly Wellbeing Wedne...
17/08/2026

Sometimes the most productive thing we can do… is pause.

Last week we gathered for another of our monthly Wellbeing Wednesday sessions. This one focused on where our energy is going, what we might be ready to let go of, and how we'd like the rest of this year to feel.

Through some guided journalling, we explored a few questions, including:

What have I been giving my energy to that perhaps doesn't deserve quite so much of me?

What would I say YES to more often if I gave myself permission?

There was no pressure to come away with answers or a new list of things to do. Sometimes just noticing what's taking up too much space in our lives is useful in itself.

We finished with a guided meditation and a reminder that we had done enough for the day.

These free monthly sessions are an opportunity for women to step away from everything else for an hour and spend time focusing on themselves. Some months I lead them, other times I'm joined by guest experts who bring their own perspectives and practical tools and ideas.

If you’re curious our next session takes place on:
Wednesday 9th September | 8.00–9.00pm | Zoom

It's completely free and you don't need any previous experience of journalling, meditation or anything else we might explore.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_qVRj92xQMeNwREYbOlnhQ #/registration

I'd love to have you join us.

Christina x

17/08/2026

Looking back at our Summer Soirée at Pluma Spanish Kitchen & Tapas.

What a special evening we had sitting together on the terrace on a warm August evening, sharing delicious tapas, exchanging ideas, laughing, talking and making new connections.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and threw themselves into the evening so wholeheartedly. I loved the conversation around the tables, the questions and, most of all, seeing women who had never met before chatting away as though they were old friends.

My brilliant guests Alice Barnes, Personal Stylist, and Beccy Brotherton, Make-up Artist, were generous, informative and great fun. Thank you both for sharing your experience and insights so openly – from navigating personal style in mid-life and where to shop, to make-up, brows, beauty favourites and some of the dilemmas so many of us recognise!

A big thank you too to Charlie, Arantxa and the wonderful team at Pluma for looking after us so beautifully. As always. The food and service were fabulous.

And to Ella, who captured all these lovely moments while everyone was enjoying themselves – thank you.
I closed the evening with three poems from Donna Ashworth's wonderful compilationTo the Women. Her poignant words resonated with everyone, even though we've all had different journeys; reminding us of everything we carry and the beauty of the things we have in common.

These evenings reinforce to me exactly why I started Sekawomen. I love bringing interesting women together and planting the seeds for great conversations and new connections to happen naturally.
Thank you to everyone who made this one such fun.

Until the next one!

Christina x

Being grown-up doesn't have to mean being sensible all the time. A few weeks ago, a friend invited me to the House of Dr...
12/08/2026

Being grown-up doesn't have to mean being sensible all the time.

A few weeks ago, a friend invited me to the House of Dreamers exhibition at the ExCel London waterfront. It’s described as the first immersive exhibition dedicated to Dreamers.

To be honest I had no idea what to expect, but as we were already meeting for lunch that day, my first thought was, "Why not?"

So off we went and an hour later, I found myself on a swing, then in a ball pit, laughing hysterically like a child and completely absorbed in the moment. It was ridiculously mindful, I wasn't thinking about work, my to-do list or everything waiting for me back at home. It was joyful and unexpectedly freeing.

It made me realise how easily, as adults, we can be so focused on moving through our responsibilities that we convince ourselves that everything has to be useful, productive or sensible.

What if, every now and then, we gave ourselves permission to do something ridiculous?

Not because it will help us achieve something and certainly not because we'll be good at it.

That's why, in my newsletter last month I shared these three questions:
✨ What have I become too busy, too sensible or too grown-up to be curious about anymore?
✨ As I move through August, what could I deliberately get curious about?
✨ What might happen if I gave myself permission to explore it, without worrying about the outcome?

My monthly Sekawomen newsletter is where I share reflections, practical wellbeing ideas, favourite new discoveries and glimpses behind the scenes. If you'd like to receive it, just email [email protected] and I'll happily add you to the mailing list. 💛

Taking time out to be silly need not distract us from life, it can actually help us reconnect with it.

Here’s to more grown up playdates… yes these are now a thing in my calendar!

What's something you've always fancied trying, simply for the joy of it? 💛

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