A Fresh Start to the Day: Wednesday, April 23rd
When everything feels uncertain, anchor yourself in small, steady actions—clarity comes from movement, not perfection.
Good morning friend,
No matter how long the night feels, the sun always rises—and so do you. ☀️ Each morning brings a fresh start, a blank page, and another chance to move closer to the life you’re building.
Let the light remind you: even after your darkest days, there is warmth, hope, and possibility waiting to meet you. Keep going—your sunrise is just beginning.
Keep going, and remember: we’re always just a message away if you need a little extra light. 💛
Join us for The Tuesday Table, a free networking group to connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow business owners Tuesday mornings from 9:30-10:30AM EST on Zoom. Sign up HERE and we’ll see you there!
Self Care:
Love yourself
Affirmation: I am aligned with the energy of growth, and opportunities flow to me with ease and purpose.
Organize your life
Clear one surface—just one. Whether it’s your desk or a single shelf, removing the clutter from one spot creates instant visual calm and gives your brain the space to breathe and focus. 🧼🧠✨
Simple support
Learning how to create a harmonious home life as a parent can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone! Check out these 5 Fresh Tips to help you manage parental power struggles and create a more joyful and harmonious home life with parenting coach Jamie Buzzelle—listen at this link!
Feed yourself
☕️ scrambled eggs + sautéed spinach + whole grain toast + avocado slices + side of orange wedges
🥗 shredded cabbage + leftover rice + canned chickpeas + soy sauce + sesame seeds + drizzle of sriracha
🥪 whole grain bread + canned tuna + diced bell pepper + peas + chopped hard-boiled egg + olive oil + lemon juice + black pepper + side of baby carrots or pickle spears
🍽️ corn tortillas + refried beans + shredded lettuce + salsa + shredded cheese + side of roasted sweet potatoes
Cheap and Easy Self Care
🛁 Fill a bowl with warm water, add a few drops of dish soap or essential oil, and soak your hands or feet while you listen to your favorite song or podcast—it’s a mini spa moment that costs almost nothing but feels like a reset. 💆♀️🎧
Conversation starters:
Tell a joke
Why did the baseball team bring a ladder to the game? Because they wanted to climb the league standings! 🧗⚾😄
Podcast
We chatted with educator and Teen Leadership Coach Lorraine Connell about how her students flipped the script on traditional leadership. Through powerful stories from her book A Teacher’s Story, Lorraine reveals how quiet confidence and small acts can spark transformational change in teens. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who believes leadership isn't about being the loudest in the room—but about creating space for others to rise —listen at the link!
Interesting Fact
Your sweat doesn’t actually smell—it’s odorless! 😅 The smell comes from bacteria on your skin breaking down the proteins and fatty acids in your sweat, creating that classic body odor.
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What’s happening?
Free events and communities:
Are you considering divorce or heading down the divorce process? Fresh Starts Registry’s co-founder and CEO, Olivia Howell is offering FREE 15 minute Divorce Resource Consults. In these 15 minutes, you’ll talk about the support you are looking for, and Olivia will follow up with an email with links, experts to contact, and resources. This is not therapy or divorce coaching, it's helping you get the support and resources you need for divorce. She is a certified life coach, so these consults are 100% confidential and safe. Book your time HERE.
Content Repurposing for Divorce Professionals: Attract Clients & Boost SEO on April 30th, 1PM EST – a FREE virtual event, unlock the secret to content that works smarter, not harder in this workshop designed for divorce professionals looking to maximize their reach. Led by Olivia Howell, CEO of Fresh Starts Registry and a social media expert with 13+ years of experience, you'll learn how to create content once, repurpose it strategically, boost SEO, and attract ideal clients. Register for FREE HERE!
We are hosting a public FREE virtual networking group on Tuesday mornings, The Tuesday Table. Our FREE virtual weekly networking group is a space to connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow business owners. Hosted by Olivia Howell & Jenny Dreizen—join us every Tuesday morning from 9:30-10:30AM EST on Zoom. We can't wait to see you! This is a public networking group, so feel free to invite people. REGISTER FOR FREE HERE!
Emotional Wellness During Divorce: Navigating the Ups and Downs with Confidence, Thursday, April 24th, 2PM EST, virtual and FREE. Divorce is more than just a legal process—it's an emotional journey that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, drained, and uncertain about the future. In this transformative workshop, we'll explore practical strategies to help you manage stress, process emotions, and rebuild your confidence as you navigate this life transition. Led by divorce mediator, healer, and coach Mardi Chadwick-Balcom, this workshop will provide expert guidance, emotional support, and actionable steps to help you move forward with clarity and strength. Register HERE for FREE!
Mardi Chadwick-Balcom of Integrative Divorce Mediation and MCB Yoga & Wellness is hosting "Sunday Kundalini with Mardi" a FREE Virtual event on EVERY SUNDAY at 9:00 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Mardi Chadwick-Balcom of Integrative Divorce Mediation/MCB Yoga & Wellness is hosting "5-Day Kundalini Yoga Morning Sadhana Challenge" virtually, April 14-April18 at 6:00 AM EST daily. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Events, courses, and community support:
Start your week on a fresh note with accountability, goal setting, and community. Join certified Life and Success Coach Olivia Howell for a 45 minute Monday morning meeting to set yourself up for a successful week! Each session includes guided 10 minute co-working sprints to organize and clear your desk for your personal life, professional and business stuff, and setting goals and making your to-do list. Each session will end with a 5 minute hype-up for the week. Mondays, 9:00 AM EST - 9:45 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Jo-Anne Suriel of The Energetic Well is hosting "Beauty + Balance: A holistic facial massage workshop & sound bath to restore harmony within & without" on April 24 at 7:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Lindsey Mahanna of Clutter to Clarity Home Organizing is hosting "Body Doubling Power Hour" a VIRTUAL event on April 29, 8:30 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE! Use code: FIRSTFREE for your first visit!
Oona Metz and National Association of Social Workers conference are hosting "Understanding and Treating the Five Phases of Divorce Grief" a virtual course on May 1 and 2 8:30 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Rachel Lovitt of Mindful Movement and Living is hosting "Movement and Meditation" a FREE Virtual event on May 27 at 8:15 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Rachel Lovitt of Mindful Movement and Living is hosting "Movement and Meditation" a FREE Virtual event on June 24 at 8:15 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Janice Holland of The Art of Healing Trauma is hosting "Trauma Model Certification" course. Enrollment is open! Learn more and sign up HERE!
Dr. Robert Yeilding hosts CBT for Social Anxiety Group; learn skills to help manage social anxiety and the fear of being judged by others. Improve self-esteem and practice strategies to help initiate and maintain social connections.
When: Weekday evening for 12 weekly meetings, typically Monday 5:30 PM EST -7:00 PM EST. This group is limited to those in California. Dr. Yeilding offers a free consultation to see if this group is the right fit for you! Learn more HERE!
Therapist Oona Metz hosts three Divorce Support Group for Women+; these confidential, weekly, in person groups are designed to support the emotional journey of divorce. Groups are limited to 6 members and are led by a Certified Group Therapist. When: Tuesdays 10:45am-12:00PM in Brookline, MA, Wednesdays 12-1:15 pm in Arlington, MA and Wednesdays 6-7:15 pm in Arlington, MA. Please note: Two individual sessions are required before joining the group. The group cost is $70/session and is billable to some insurance plans. Learn more HERE!
Looking for a special discount? See below!
Have you been wanting a psychic reading? Psychic Julee is offering 20% off your first reading with code Freshstart25! You can book a reading HERE. I just did a reading with Psychic Julee and she was AMAZING. The offer is only good until 4/30/25, so book now!
Feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Stuck in anxious thoughts? HA, who isn't! Check out this free self-guided hypnosis session from Jenn Johnson of The Saltwater Effect, which is designed to help you shift out of anxiety and into a state of deep relaxation and clarity. Yep, free! Grab it here.
Speaking of Jenn Johnson, she also has an amazing library of self-guided hypnosis audios for everything from surviving divorce to sleep and anxiety. Use code FRESHSTARTS for 20% off any hypnosis!
Feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Ready for transformation but unsure where to begin? Coaching with Abbey offers a unique combination of therapeutic expertise and practical strategies that create lasting change where other approaches have fallen short. Abbey Sangmeister is a therapist and coach, and uses her Evolving Whole method to help you live your best life. Use code FRESH for $25 off your first session with Abbey – book here!
Oh, and Abbey is offering a FREE meditation to release stress and upgrade your mind! Grab your free meditation HERE.
Melissa Cossette of MAXevent | Business Blueprint: Get your FREE Business Blueprint to build your event business the right way. Plus, unlock a personalized Blueprint Review with MAXevent to set you up for success! Learn more and grab it HERE!
Have you been considering divorce and not sure where to get started? Are you dealing with a narcissistic ex? Do you need support from a divorce coach, but can't afford it right now? Divorce coach Lisa Happ is offering an amazing deal on her divorce coaching! Lisa is a Certified Divorce Coach, and Certified Narcissistic Recovery Coach, and is offering Fresh Starts community members three 1-hour coaching sessions for $325!! Do not miss this offer!
Is work stressing you out to the max? Check out these FREE guides from Nikki Innocent (some of them even include audios!): Surviving & Thriving After Burnout, Quit Your Job Authentically, Antidote to Toxic Leadership, and Outrage Exhaustion: How to Avoid Burnout in Today's Nonstop Breaking News Cycle.
Looking for a new meditation? Chelsea Kim Long has multiple free meditations to download, including topics like Welcoming Shame, Welcoming Grief, and Welcoming Fear. Check them all out HERE!
Janice Holland of The Art of Healing Trauma | Trauma Model Certification, a course. I have fine tuned this process now and I want to teach you everything I have learned. You can be a powerful healer to those who are in pain and suffering AND have the focus and energy to create the life of your dreams at the same time. I am now obsessed with Supporting coaches, counselors, and therapists to become Trauma Model Certified so you can work effectively with clients and thrive in your personal and professional life without exhaustion and burnout. Enrollment is open! Learn more and sign up HERE!
See you tomorrow morning - you got this!
xox
Jenny & Olivia
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