my guide for cosy autumn/winter nights

for when you're feeling unmoored, in the in-between or uncentred (including a very specific guide to films & shows for when you're having a moment)

Dec 01, 2024

It’s Sunday evening and my entire body is tired but happy after hiking the cliffs all day long. I am sitting on a brown suede sofa in a quaintly decorated apartment, perched right in the town centre overlooking my favourite beach. It’s been over a week since my cat Danger and I moved in. We’ll be here until late April next year.

Beyond that? I don’t have a plan. Yet.

The past few months have felt like one of those washing machines with the see-through door — everything tumbling around wildly, except it’s my life, not laundry. I asked for adventure and I got it. Just...not in the way I’d envisioned.

It has taken longer than I’d hoped to calm my nervous system and soothe my adrenals after the sailing incident and the subsequent emergency exit into Portugal. My focus is to be clear, intentional and gentle for the last month of this year.

Here, the days are getting shorter. The skies hang heavy with grey, and though the temperatures remain muggy and warm, the air whispers of autumn turning to winter. Surprisingly, I’m leaning into this season’s slower pace — for perhaps the first time ever. The unmoored, in-between, uncentred feeling I’ve been carrying somehow fits the quiet pull of darker evenings and softer mornings. Resting into the void of winter feels...right.

Nonetheless, alongside embracing this cosy season, a lot is happening.

Professionally:

My private clients are growing in leaps and bounds. Watching them flourish is such a joy.
My annual business mentoring special is live for December (details at the end of this email!).
The January The Mentor Training cohort graduated, and the current group is already nearing the halfway mark of their journey. They’re a stellar group!
My stationery brand, Plannher, reopened its doors one last time for December. The fulfilment warehouse unearthed some extra boxes (I’m imagining an Indiana Jones-style discovery but with planners), so now’s your chance to grab one before they’re gone for good. Discounts apply for orders of three or more! Press reply me for details! (Wholesale orders are available too.)
I’m reimagining Her Way with big, exciting plans for next year to make it more accessible and impactful.
Mostly, I’m closing the loops to step into 2025 without any nagging remnants of unfinished business.

Personally:

I’ve been falling in love. More on that another time — it’s wildly time-consuming.)

And despite all this, what I want most is to savour this moment in time.

We’ve been making vegan apple galettes, sipping homemade hot chocolate, and watching films.

Speaking of which...

A Very Specific Guide to Films & Shows For When You're Having A Moment

Because sometimes, you just need to watch other people figure their lives out.

Epic Landscapes & Sweeping Tales

Faraway Downs

Baz Luhrmann's reimagining of his 2008 film "Australia" as a six-part series, featuring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. Set against the dramatic Australian outback, it tells the story of an English aristocrat who inherits a cattle station and finds herself caught in a sweeping romance and historical drama.

The Unknown Country

A contemplative road movie following a young woman's journey through the American Midwest and Texas borderlands, featuring stunning wide shots of American landscapes and a meditative pace perfect for those seeking visual poetry.

Peak Season

An intimate exploration of life in Wyoming's Jackson Hole, capturing the majestic Teton mountains and the delicate intersection of natural beauty with human presence.

Contemporary Dramas That Make You Think

May December

A layered psychological drama starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, exploring the complex dynamics between an actress preparing for a role and the real-life person she'll be portraying.

Fleishman Is in Trouble

Based on Taffy Brodesser-Akner's novel, this series starring Jesse Eisenberg and Claire Danes delves into divorce, midlife crisis, and self-discovery in New York City with both wit and emotional depth.

Good Grief

Dan Levy's directorial debut about a widow's journey through loss and healing, set against the backdrop of Paris. A tender exploration of grief and friendship.

Historical Perspectives & Period Pieces

A Gentleman in Moscow

Adapted from Amor Towles' beloved novel, starring Ewan McGregor as Count Alexander Rostov, who lives under house arrest in a luxury hotel in post-revolutionary Moscow.

Lee

A biographical drama about Lee Miller, played by Kate Winslet, capturing the legendary photographer's journey from model to war correspondent during WWII.

Coming-of-Age & Self-Discovery

Frances Ha

Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig's black-and-white ode to friendship, growing up, and finding your place in New York City. A modern classic perfect for moments of transition.

Am I Ok?

A gentle exploration of late-blooming self-discovery starring Dakota Johnson, about friendship and coming out in your 30s.

The Marsh King’s Daughter
Daisy Ridley battles bad guys in a swamp while unravelling her daddy issues. Like Princess Leia, but with mosquitoes.

Films That Make You Go "...huh" (in a Good Way)

Daddio
Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn in a taxi. That's it. That's the movie. But trust me, it's fascinating.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Anya Taylor-Joy gives apocalypse chic as Furiosa, complete with motor oil makeup and improbable cars. The most stylish chaos you’ll see this year.

And, as promised…

December Special: Feminine Business Mentoring

Only 6 spots remain for this cosy season offering!

Picture this: 90 minutes of focused magic over Zoom, where your business dreams take centre stage. Bring three specific aims and three core areas you’d love to explore, and together we’ll craft a session tailored just for you.

Plus, you’ll receive a recording to revisit whenever inspiration calls.

We might dive into:
✨ Marketing strategies that feel like you
✨ Magnetic client attraction and lead generation
✨ Social media optimisation (without overwhelm)
✨ Storytelling that captures hearts
✨ Product and service development that lights you up
✨ Authentic and powerful launch strategies

Drawing on over a decade of experience running a feminine-led online business, I’m here to help you succeed softly, authentically, and with deep purpose.

Let’s close out 2024 on a high note, shall we?

Reply to book your spot and ask for more information.