Sometimes life brings people into our path in the most unexpected ways. In this episode of Becoming Lotus, I sit down with Jennifer Brouwer—founder of Whilewoods Retreats Though Jennifer and I had never met, our lives seem to be running in parallel: both of us are passionate about elevating women, transformation, and creating spaces for personal growth.

Today we talk about reinvention in midlife, what it means to rise because of your story (not in spite of it), and how unlikely connections can feel like divine alignment. Jennifer also shares about her upcoming book Fuckery Free 50s and the power of choosing authenticity as we step into new chapters.

This is a conversation about healing, empowerment, and sisterhood—proof that the right people show up at the right time.

A reminder that when we lift women up, we rise together—fill the bucket, be the ripple.

Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in.

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What would happen if you paused today and asked your 75-year-old self for advice?

In this first-ever guest episode of Becoming Lotus, Tamara sits down with Rachel Lapensee for a conversation that is nothing short of beautiful—filled with wisdom, perspective, and heartfelt stories. Together, they explore the lessons that only time and lived experience can bring—about purpose, resilience, joy, and what really matters most.

This episode is an invitation to reflect on your own life: how you’re living now, and how the choices you make today shape the future you’ll look back on. Thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply human, it’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in.

If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need it.
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