A Fresh Start to the Day: Wednesday, April 9th
Honor your journey, believe in your strength, and take the next brave step.
Good morning friend,
It’s Wednesday—a beautiful midpoint and a powerful moment to pause.
Today, give yourself permission to release one thing that’s been weighing you down. It doesn’t have to be big—just one thought, habit, or worry that no longer serves you.
You don’t have to carry it all. Let this Wednesday be a quiet exhale, a small act of freedom in the middle of your week.
And as always, we’re just an email or DM away if you need a little extra support. You’re doing beautifully. 💛
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 grounded, capable, and open to the possibilities ahead.
Organize your life
Take 5 minutes and toss the pens that don’t work from your junk drawer—you’re not starting a pen museum. 🖊️🚮
Simple support
Holly Martins shares tips on making a new place feel like home, including creating a personalized house registry to fill your space with comfort and joy—listen to the tips at this link!
Feed yourself
☕️ avocado + scrambled eggs + sliced cherry tomatoes + feta on sourdough toast
🥗 spinach + strawberries + goat cheese + candied pecans + red onion + poppy seed dressing
🥪 smashed avocado + sliced hard-boiled egg + baby spinach + tomato + everything bagel seasoning + multigrain toast
🍽️ balsamic glazed salmon + wild rice pilaf + roasted brussels sprouts + crusty sourdough + dark chocolate bark with sea salt
Cheap and Easy Self Care
make a cup of tea, sit by a window, and do absolutely nothing while you sip. 🍵🪟
WE BEGIN TODAY!! Small business owners and entrepreneurs: what if you could hit reset and step into Q2 with clarity, intention, and a clear plan? Reset & Refocus is a 3-day virtual retreat designed to help you declutter your digital life, realign your goals, and build momentum in a gentle, structured way. Even if your calendar is packed, you’ll receive all prompts via email to complete at your own pace. Use code FRIENDS for 50% off. Join us April 9–11 and give yourself the reset you deserve! Sign up HERE today!
Conversation starters:
Tell a joke
Why did the coffee file a police report? Because it got mugged! ☕🚓😆
Podcast
We chatted with Skyler Day, singer-songwriter, producer, and actress, about her journey in music, breaking industry stereotypes, and the power of honest storytelling.
🎶 Producing her own music and the creative freedom it brings
💔 The inspiration behind her song "Monsters" and navigating unexpected relationships
📺 Her experiences on Parenthood, Pretty Little Liars, and the impact of real-life representation in TV and music
Skyler’s story is a reminder to embrace creativity, authenticity, and the simple joys of life—listen to Skyler Day at this link!
Interesting Fact
The color of an eggshell doesn’t affect its taste or nutrition—it just depends on the breed of the chicken! 🥚🐔
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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!
Candice Erickson-Perham of Indiglow Soul is hosting a sliding scale payment (with free option) VIRTUAL EVENT: Courageous Healing Conversations, Experience the extraordinary power of Body Code and Emotion Code group clearings on April 9th at 7PM EST, register 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 "Song Circle" a VIRTUAL event on April 10 at 8:00 PM. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Jo-Anne Suriel of The Energetic Well is hosting "Energetic Well Sanctuary" on April 13 at 2:30 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Oona Metz and Jane Does Well are hosting "Women of Courage" on April 16, 6:00 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 22, 8:30 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE! Use code: FIRSTFREE for your first visit!
Lindsey Mahanna of Clutter to Clarity Home Organizing is hosting "Body Doubling Power Hour" a VIRTUAL event on April 22, 12:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE! Use code: FIRSTFREE for your first visit!
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.
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!
See you tomorrow morning - you got this!
xox
Jenny & Olivia
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