I had been wanting to join this program since the original launch! Jen's marketing of YS&SB really spoke to me, but I was in such a state of flux and upheaval personally and in my business, that I couldn't see the tree I wanted to anchor to in the dense, overgrown forest. When I did join it was in a moment of deep clarity during a time of great loss and grief - it became clear to me that I could not keep going the way that I was, particularly with my chronic illness, and that there had to be a better, kinder, gentler way for me to connect to my people and share my work. And I have not looked back since.
I am still trying to untangle the tightly woven knots of being entrenched in an industrial, capitalist, product driven society, one where I did not value my own worth outside of what I produced, and felt like I had to produce incessantly - following that "just do these five things and make millions" nonsense.
Jen and YS&SB has given me space for my humanity, allowed me to unfurl into gentle and calm and focused in a way I did not know was possible, and which is ultimately life giving. I am constantly reviewing and revisiting coaching session and vault content, and feeling more empowered and calm with each new watch.
I deeply value the supportive, nourishing community, and Jen's calm and compassionate insight. All of this supports me to make the right decisions for me and my business. To stay the course. And to celebrate doing brave and beautiful work. The resources, support, and structure has given me a thousand times more value than the ridiculously overpriced and unhelpful year long mastermind I previously invested in (from another creative business 'expert') and was burned by.
It is hard to pick a single favourite thing about YS&SB - each is empowering in a symbiotic way. Perhaps that is my favourite thing - that I have access to all of these resources and support, which resonate in different but deep ways dependent on the season I am in, and that I can come back to as often as I need and want.
If you aim to be calm, creative and focused in your business, and are ready to infuse it all with self compassion, curiosity and courage, then YS&SB is the place to call home. This practical but humanity-centred community and resource packed space is expansive, empowering, and inspirational.