<script data-pm-proxy="intercept"></script><?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Soph's Corner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach & Mentor and Women's Circle Facilitator
Chaotically enthusiastic about your life & biz dreams - supporting you to bring them to life in the most celebratory & fun way💃]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!deJe!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fabbcadac-29b0-4e62-874c-f8e4294dea29_1280x1280.png</url><title>Soph&apos;s Corner</title><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:37:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="/__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Sophie]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[thesophiemay@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[thesophiemay@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[thesophiemay@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[thesophiemay@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Closed Women's Circle Series in Albany WA]]></title><description><![CDATA[You're invited & there's 5 spots left]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/closed-womens-circle-series-in-albany-1fd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/closed-womens-circle-series-in-albany-1fd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:53:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QEyM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff2e764cc-08f2-455f-8038-6eff1cf3b923_3024x4032.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello friend! </p><p>Dropping in to let you know about the Closed Women&#8217;s Circle Series that begins later this month. This series is 3 circles over 3 months. It&#8217;s going to be so many things, but mostly magic, grounding and full of connection and community. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/closed-women-s-circle&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Closed Women's Circle&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/closed-women-s-circle"><span>Closed Women's Circle</span></a></p><p>A Closed Women&#8217;s Circle is a number of Circles with the SAME group of women.</p><p>This gives an opportunity to foster deep connections and create a space of safety &amp; togetherness.</p><p>This space is wonderful if you&#8217;ve been craving a space to be heard &amp; held in, without having to organise anything yourself or put yourself out there in the making it happen.</p><p>This could be a space you look forward to attending every month - knowing you&#8217;ll leave with an overflowing cup.</p><p></p><p><strong>This Circle will be held in Albany WA at the Albany Yoga Room on the Sunday afternoons of&#8230;</strong></p><p>30th August</p><p>27th September</p><p>25th October</p><p></p><p><strong>3 Circles Investment...</strong></p><p>$180 paid in full</p><p>or $66 a month</p><p>7 spots already taken, 5 spots left.</p><p></p><p>But what even is a Women&#8217;s Circle?<br>According to a quick google:<br>A women&#8217;s circle is a gathering where women come together to share, connect, and create a safe space for open communication, vulnerability, and mutual support.<br><br>But to me, they are so much more than that. They&#8217;re a space where stories that are held close to our hearts are told, a place where we enter as strangers and leave as friends and so heartwarming, nourishing and wholesome.<br><br>I&#8217;ve spent close to 6 years running these spaces, holding hundreds of women over probably close to 70 circles. Every single one different. I love creating spaces for women to be as they are, to have a space without cattiness or competition and for every attendee to walk away with her cup in overflow.<br><br>A life filled with spaces like this, is a life well felt. And isn&#8217;t that the entire point? To lean into what is presented to us and by us.<br>It&#8217;s one of the big ones anyway.<br></p><p>Would absolutely froth it if you joined us! As of right now there is 5 spots left.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/closed-women-s-circle&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book your spot here&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/closed-women-s-circle"><span>Book your spot here</span></a></p><p><br>Big love,<br>Soph xx</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QEyM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff2e764cc-08f2-455f-8038-6eff1cf3b923_3024x4032.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QEyM!, /__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/w_424, 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left!]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/last-day-for-early-bird-tickets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/last-day-for-early-bird-tickets</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:30:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8ed773d2-83b6-4e3e-a673-a6b8b9c3b963_1200x1600.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good morning!</p><p>Just a little reminder in your inbox this morning, that today is the last day to purchase a ticket for the Winter Women&#8217;s Retreat at early bird pricing. </p><p>Tomorrow it jumps up. </p><p>If you&#8217;re curious or have been meaning to register your spot, you can do so <a href="https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z">here.</a></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Winter Women's Retreat&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z"><span>Winter Women's Retreat</span></a></p><p></p><p><strong>You&#8217;re invited to a weekend of rest, connection, laughs and being looked after.</strong></p><p>Think of the best sleepover you went to as a kid &#8211; the one where everything was organised, the lolly bag had the goods, and you felt included and cared for. Now imagine the grown-up version.</p><p>This weekend is for the women who are usually doing the looking after. Instead, you&#8217;ll get to slow down, rest, connect, laugh, and simply enjoy being looked after. With delicious meals, Women&#8217;s Circles, pottery, sound bowl healing, gentle yoga, plenty of free time and cosy sleepover vibes, everything is taken care of so all you need to do is pack a bag and arrive.</p><p>Nestled amongst the forests of Denmark, WA, this is a weekend to reconnect with yourself, build meaningful community, and come home feeling rejuvenated, inspired and rested.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Winter Women's Retreat&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z"><span>Winter Women's Retreat</span></a></p><p>Big love,</p><p>Soph</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some ideas just take a little time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The journey of bringing this retreat to life.]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/some-ideas-just-take-a-little-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/some-ideas-just-take-a-little-time</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:51:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/314e1a6a-9cae-420e-b0c5-c692973150aa_1179x2075.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The other day I was spending time on the Retreat I&#8217;m hosting soon, and I came across this message&#8230;</strong></p><p>I had reached out to someone I a big ol&#8217; fan of, curious about the possibility of a collaboration.</p><p></p><p>(Soon I&#8217;m hosting my first ever overnight <a href="https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z">retreat</a>. It&#8217;s in Denmark WA over the weekend of 7th-9th of August.</p><p>It&#8217;s just for women, and it&#8217;s giving best sleepover ever vibes).</p><p></p><p>I found the message because I was making sure that I didn&#8217;t in fact imagine the conversation, it did happen in real life&#129315;</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!g7Ev!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Faa1075b9-903f-4204-9dd1-7d577d57f329_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!g7Ev!, /__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/w_424, /__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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immediately.</p><p>Yet the idea marinated. It never left me. It would come back every now and again, it was still there - waiting.</p><p>Then, the first trimester fog of my second babe lifted and the idea came back.</p><p>I realised I had this little glimmer during the second trimester where I could make it happen.</p><p></p><p>So it&#8217;s happening.</p><p>Almost 2 years after the idea landed.</p><p>A weekend in a cabin in the bush.</p><p>A weekend full of laughter, delicious food and fun activities. A weekend where you&#8217;re looked after, and can leave your phone in your bag.</p><p>So two things - sometimes right now isn&#8217;t the time, but that doesn&#8217;t mean it won&#8217;t be soon.</p><p>And&#8230;</p><p>If you&#8217;re curious about the Retreat have a little look at it <a href="https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z">here.</a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Winter Women's Retreat&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z"><span>Winter Women's Retreat</span></a></p><p>There are 6 spots left, and early bird tickets are available until the end of the week (or until sold out).</p><p>Big love,</p><p>Soph</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Women's Retreat - Meet the team]]></title><description><![CDATA[collaboration, community and connection]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/winter-womens-retreat-meet-the-team</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/winter-womens-retreat-meet-the-team</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:19:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/cd24cd4a-c6f3-47ef-9a20-db126b799869_1200x1496.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>This weekend retreat has truly only been made possible with the contribution of so many beautiful local businesses. </span></p><p><span>(In August I am hosting a Winter Women&#8217;s Retreat over the weekend of the 7th to 9th, in Denmark WA - find out all the yummy details </span><a href="https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z"><span>here</span></a><span>).</span></p><p><span>Something that I am deeply passionate about is supporting the businesses in our own backyard, and I am so happy to share that the following ones are apart of this retreat.</span></p><p><span>We&#8217;re going to be so deeply nourished in so many ways!</span></p><p></p><p><strong><span>Deahna from </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.surfing.bean/"><span>The Surfing Bean</span></a><span> &amp; </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sahatacollective/"><span>Sahata Collective</span></a></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sahatacollective/"><span> </span></a><span>- Our in house Barista &amp; Yoga Instructor</span></p><p><strong><span>Lisa from </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aplacetobe.wa/"><span>A Place to Be</span></a></strong><span> - our in house Massage Therapist on Saturday afternoon</span></p><p><span>(spaces will open soon)</span></p><p><strong><span>Sarah from </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/liminalelixirs/"><span>Liminal Elixir</span></a></strong><span> - Generously sharing her product with us</span></p><p><strong><span>Karissa from </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/celestialsoundbaths/"><span>Celestial Sound Baths</span></a></strong><span> - Providing us all with a Sound Healing on Friday evening</span></p><p><strong><span>Kia and Gemma from </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/glazestudio.social/"><span>Glaze Studios</span></a></strong><span> - Hosting a Pottery Painting Workshop on Saturday afternoon</span></p><p><strong><span>Ash from </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/messy_fingers_catering/"><span>Messy Fingers</span></a></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/messy_fingers_catering/"><span> </span></a><span>- Feeding us Dinner on Friday &amp; Lunch on Saturday</span></p><p><strong>Isabelle from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/snack.club.albany/"><span>Snack Club</span></a></strong><span> - Creating a Grazing Board dinner on Saturday evening</span></p><p></p><p><span>Do you know what has been the most WILD part of this all coming together though?!</span><br><br><span>Is how organically it has happened.</span><br><br><span>Every single collaboration for this Retreat has been born from deep enthusiasm from me &amp; them. Like every single conversation has made me ask myself &#8220;Is this real life?! This feels so easy and fun.&#8221;</span><br><br><span>Beyond excited to be in collaboration with each of these individuals and businesses. Truly feels like a a dream come true (because it is).</span><br><br><span>Right now TWO THIRDS of the spots are sold!!!!</span><br><span>Early bird </span><a href="https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z"><span>tickets</span></a><span> are available until the 4th of July, or until sold out.</span><br></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Find your ticket here&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z"><span>Find your ticket here</span></a></p><p><br><span>Big love,</span><br><span>Soph</span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's Winter Retreat in Denmark WA]]></title><description><![CDATA[is LIVE]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/womens-winter-retreat-in-denmark</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/womens-winter-retreat-in-denmark</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:17:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1f875376-bad2-4083-8392-bf165658e487_1179x648.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday!</p><p>I&#8217;m excited to share that something I&#8217;ve been behind the scenes creating is LIVE!</p><p>A Women&#8217;s Winter Retreat in Denmark WA.</p><p>This weekend is about rest, connection, fun and being looked after. We&#8217;ll be nestled in the Denmark trees right next to the water, in a beautiful hand crafted cabin made entirely of local timber. </p><p>We&#8217;ll spend the weekend laughing, eating and doing wholesome and nourishing activities like yoga, bush walks, a pottery painting workshop, sitting in Circle and being lulled to sleep by a Sound Bowl healing. </p><p>If this sounds like something you&#8217;d be into, check out the details here. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Winter Women's Retreat&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://tally.so/r/5BVp7Z"><span>Winter Women's Retreat</span></a></p><p>Big love,</p><p>Soph xx</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frequently Asked Questions about Circle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Closed Women's Circle Series starting this Sunday - 2 spots left!]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/frequently-asked-questions-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/frequently-asked-questions-about</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:33:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!deJe!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fabbcadac-29b0-4e62-874c-f8e4294dea29_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello hello!</p><p>I hope you are having the most groovy day when this email finds you. I hope you&#8217;re about to close your computer for the day and about to go do something to fill your cup, even if that thing is open emails that are more fun (like this one). </p><p>This Sunday is the beginning of a Closed Circle Series that I am running in Albany WA. Six Circles over 6 months, with the same group of women. AND BOY (GIRL?) AM I EXCITED! Just think about the friendships that will be formed over that time? The feeling of togetherness? The laughter? The joy! </p><p>If these are feelings that you too have been craving and you are in the Great Southern of WA, read on - this might just be for you. </p><p>There&#8217;s only 2 spots left at the time I&#8217;m sending this, so if you&#8217;ve been thinking about it - it&#8217;s time to book! </p><p>(There&#8217;s a payment plan option available too).</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/closed-women-s-circle&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;grab one of the final two spots&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/closed-women-s-circle"><span>grab one of the final two spots</span></a></p><p></p><p><strong>Do I have to share in the circle?</strong></p><p>Because that&#8217;s the bit I&#8217;m most nervous about, like what would I even say?</p><p>Nope. You are always welcome to simply listen. Sharing is an invitation, never an expectation. Many women find that once they settle into the space they naturally feel more open, but you are always free to participate in whatever way feels right for you.</p><p>I&#8217;m never going to make you do something that you don&#8217;t want to do.</p><p>Will I encourage you to meet your edges? Sure.</p><p>But overall I trust that YOU know what they are.</p><p>Something I find SO lovely that after facilitating circle for hundred of women, I can now tell who is coming for their first time just based on how long they speak for.</p><p>The women that have been to several circles often share for longer because they&#8217;ve had an opportunity to know how LOVELY it is to be truly heard.</p><p>Like anything, it gets easier the more you do it.</p><p></p><p><strong>I&#8217;ve never been to a Women&#8217;s Circle before, is that okay?</strong></p><p>Absolutely. Many women who attend are coming to their very first circle. Everything is gently explained and there is no pressure to know what you&#8217;re doing. Just come as you are.</p><p>I remember my first circle I was SO nervous, like what if I got it wrong??</p><p>But after sitting in and facilitating hundreds of Circles over 8 years - I can confidently say you can&#8217;t get it wrong.</p><p>A good circle will include housekeeping and rules set around expectations of being in the space, as long as you adhere to confidentiality and respect, you&#8217;re groovy.</p><p></p><p><strong>What actually happens during a circle?</strong></p><p>Women left alone to BE. Together.</p><p>Each afternoon includes a mix of sharing, journaling if that&#8217;s your thing, often there might be a meditation, there&#8217;s reflection, intention setting, warm drinks had, delicious afternoon tea and storytelling. It&#8217;s a beautiful, nourishing two hours to slow down and reconnect with yourself and others.</p><p>So often many women reflect on how quickly it goes, two hours seems like a lot of time until you&#8217;re in the experience of Circle, then it zooms past.</p><p>Also oxytocin, lots of it.</p><p></p><p><strong>What makes this a &#8220;closed&#8221; circle series?</strong></p><p>A closed circle means the same group of women gathers together across all six circles. This allows deeper connection, familiarity and safety to build over time.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>What if I can&#8217;t make one of the circles?</strong></p><p>Life happens, and if you miss one that&#8217;s completely okay. I just recommend not missing more than two so you can still receive the full experience of the series and stay connected with the group.</p><p></p><p><strong>What do I need to bring?</strong></p><p>Nothing is required. Everything you need is provided, including a comfortable place to sit, a journal, pen, warm drinks and afternoon tea. You&#8217;re welcome to bring anything that helps you feel cosy like socks, a water bottle or something small to keep your hands busy.</p><p>Part of the experience is being looked after.</p><p>When you purchase your ticket I ask about your dietary requirements.</p><p>There is always plenty of options for food - often a fruit platter, cake and other yummies.</p><p>And beverages! There&#8217;s an entire box of warm drinks to choose from.</p><p>My goal is always to make sure YOU feel cared for, because throughout our lives we are often looking after everyone else.</p><p>It&#8217;s important that you&#8217;re cared and looked after too.</p><p></p><p><strong>Can I bring my baby?</strong></p><p>Yes. Babies under six months are very welcome. Once little ones start moving around it becomes a bit tricky for the space.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Who is this circle for?</strong></p><p>This space is for women of all ages (18+) and all stages of life. Whether you&#8217;re craving community, time to reflect, deeper conversations, new friendships, or simply a couple of hours to exhale - you are welcome here.</p><p>So chances are, it&#8217;s for you!</p><p>And I&#8217;d be so chuffed to have you in the space.</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/closed-women-s-circle&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;purchase your ticket here&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/closed-women-s-circle"><span>purchase your ticket here</span></a></p><p></p><p>Big love,</p><p>Soph xx</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closed Women's Circle Series in Albany WA]]></title><description><![CDATA[You're invited & there's 4 spots left!]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/closed-womens-circle-series-in-albany</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/closed-womens-circle-series-in-albany</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:35:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/84b36060-4621-4a41-9869-e920f1b16dd1_2431x3039.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello friend! </p><p>I hope you&#8217;re having the most fabulous day, and sending you a big Sophie hug if you&#8217;re not (I&#8217;m know for them - they&#8217;re like a bear hug that smells like essential oils).</p><p>Dropping in to let you know about the Closed Women&#8217;s Circle Series that begins later this month. This series is 6 circles over 6 months. It&#8217;s going to be so many things, but mostly magic, grounding and full of connection and community. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/closed-women-s-circle&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Closed Women's Circle&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/closed-women-s-circle"><span>Closed Women's Circle</span></a></p><p></p><p>A Closed Women&#8217;s Circle is a number of Circles with the SAME group of women.</p><p>This gives an opportunity to foster deep connections and create a space of safety &amp; togetherness.</p><p>This space is wonderful if you&#8217;ve been craving a space to be heard &amp; held in, without having to organise anything yourself or put yourself out there in the making it happen.</p><p>This could be a space you look forward to attending every month - knowing you&#8217;ll leave with an overflowing cup.</p><p>6 Circles Investment...</p><p>$360 paid in full</p><p>or $66 a month</p><p>8 spots already taken, 4 spots left.</p><p></p><p>But what even is a Women&#8217;s Circle?<br>According to a quick google:<br>A women&#8217;s circle is a gathering where women come together to share, connect, and create a safe space for open communication, vulnerability, and mutual support.<br><br>But to me, they are so much more than that. They&#8217;re a space where stories that are held close to our hearts are told, a place where we enter as strangers and leave as friends and so heartwarming, nourishing and wholesome.<br><br>I&#8217;ve spent close to 6 years running these spaces, holding hundreds of women over probably close to 70 circles. Every single one different. I love creating spaces for women to be as they are, to have a space without cattiness or competition and for every attendee to walk away with her cup in overflow.<br><br>A life filled with spaces like this, is a life well felt. And isn&#8217;t that the entire point? To lean into what is presented to us and by us.<br>It&#8217;s one of the big ones anyway.<br></p><p>Would absolutely froth it if you joined us! As of right now there is 4 spots left.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/closed-women-s-circle&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book your spot here&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/closed-women-s-circle"><span>Book your spot here</span></a></p><p><br>Big love,<br>Soph xx</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 things Circle has taught me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 100 Circles, 100s of women and 6 years]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/3-things-circle-has-taught-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/3-things-circle-has-taught-me</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:16:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a1da801f-7d75-44d8-a422-9fe1da164e3e_1179x1553.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello friend!</p><p></p><p>I wanted to drop in and share some of my Circle journey. A journey that feels like it&#8217;s coming to a close - at least in this chapter. I&#8217;ve been running these spaces since June 2020 - almost six years of learning, guiding, building, failing, and trying again. But as my eyes shift towards my next step (becoming a celebrant - eeeeek - which I&#8217;m so excited about) regular Circles will likely become less frequent. I used to think for something to be worthy and worthwhile it needed to go on forever, but I now realise that something that isn&#8217;t forever can still have huge impact. And not only that - but it can look different! No doubt in a few months time after the Circles I run this week I&#8217;ll go &#8220;gee whiz I&#8217;d love to sit in Circle again!&#8221; and then I&#8217;ll run a Community Circle in the park where everyone can bring a plate to share, or maybe something else entirely.</p><p></p><p>Before I share some of the things I&#8217;ve learnt - just wanted to remind you that there are tickets available for the Circles I am running this week. There is one in PERTH and one in ALBANY. Click the buttons below for more info&#8230;</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womens-circle-perth&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book here - Perth Circle&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womens-circle-perth"><span>Book here - Perth Circle</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womenscircle&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book here - Albany Circle&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womenscircle"><span>Book here - Albany Circle</span></a></p><p>ALBANY Circle has almost SOLD OUT</p><p></p><p>Here are 3 things I&#8217;ve learnt about Circles as a Women&#8217;s Circle Facilitator&#8230;</p><p>1.) We are all moving through similar things all the time</p><p>Not feeling good enough, joy, challenges, elation, celebration, sadness, grief, feeling like there isn&#8217;t enough hours in the day, cranky at your husband for xyz, in love with your husband because of x, y, z, loving your babies, wanting babies, loving being single, not loving being single - the list is endless but it all meshes in the collective human experience.</p><p>Our experiences are unique, and how we perceive things and view the world is too. But what you&#8217;ll find again and again in Circle is that you&#8217;ll hear your story come out of someone else&#8217;s mouth - and that truly is the most &#8220;oh it&#8217;s not just me / I am not alone / there actually isn&#8217;t anything wrong with me&#8221; feeling.</p><p></p><p>2.) Your nerves about how you&#8217;re being perceived are wasted energy</p><p>No one is truly judging you. Everyone is too worried about themselves half the time.</p><p>Everyone who attends Circle is in the same boat as you. Arriving somewhere to share parts of their story, be in connection and to let all themselves be fully seen. Even if you are the only one that hasn&#8217;t been to Circle before, it doesn&#8217;t matter - every Circle is a new one and we sit in a circle (who would have thought) to signify - no one is above, and no one is below.</p><p></p><p>3.) Something truly magic happens when women gather together</p><p>Especially in this way, where there is room for deep conversation, where it is private, where their nervous system has a chance to take a deep breath out, where they&#8217;re feeling nourished and looked after. It&#8217;s basically an oxytocin haven.</p><p>Especially if your relationships with women in the past haven&#8217;t been that groovy, if you step into a space where togetherness and community is at the forefront - it completely shifts from this cattiness and competition energy that we have come to know in the culture we live in. There is a reality where that isn&#8217;t the focus (or even there at all).</p><p></p><p>If you&#8217;re reading this and feeling the pull to come along to Circle - you&#8217;re invited.</p><p>Book your spot following the buttons below&#8230;</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womens-circle-perth&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book here - Perth Circle&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womens-circle-perth"><span>Book here - Perth Circle</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womenscircle&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book here - Albany Circle&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womenscircle"><span>Book here - Albany Circle</span></a></p><p>Big love,</p><p>Soph</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[I saved you a spot in Circle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perth Women's Circle & Albany Women's Circle details]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/i-saved-you-a-spot-in-circle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/i-saved-you-a-spot-in-circle</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:52:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/36e9b2f9-21b5-41f5-b34c-3236ccfa9b8f_1179x1534.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello friend,</p><p>I hope this email finds you well, tucked up and cosy, with a warm beverage and no bra.</p><p>Popping into your inbox to let you know that you&#8217;re invited to Women&#8217;s Circle. I am stoked to share that I have two circles coming up&#8230;</p><p>Perth - Thursday the 12th of Feb at 6pm</p><p>Albany - Sunday the 15th of Feb at 3pm.</p><p>If you have attended one of my circles in the past, you&#8217;ll know the vibe and what it&#8217;s all about, but if you haven&#8217;t (or want to immerse yourself again) - read on.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womens-circle-perth&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book here - Perth Circle&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womens-circle-perth"><span>Book here - Perth Circle</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womenscircle&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book here - Albany Circle&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womenscircle"><span>Book here - Albany Circle</span></a></p><p><strong>What is a Women&#8217;s Circle?</strong></p><p>According to a quick Google:</p><p>A women&#8217;s circle is a gathering where women come together to share, connect, and create a safe space for open communication, vulnerability, and mutual support.</p><p>And according to me:</p><p>They are a space where ALL of you is welcome - the joy, the heartache and everything in between. They are not only a space for sharing what is true for you, but also for making new connections, being amongst women, knowing you are not alone on your journey, and laughing until your cheeks hurt.</p><p></p><p><strong>Who is this space for?</strong></p><p>Women&#8217;s Circles are for women of all ages (18+). You cannot be too old or too young for Circle. I welcome all women from all walks of life and stages because I truly believe that we can ALL benefit from sitting and connecting with each other and learning from each other.</p><p>This space is for the woman that is craving:</p><ul><li><p>A sense of community</p></li><li><p>Space to reflect</p></li><li><p>Time to herself</p></li><li><p>Laughter</p></li><li><p>A hot cup of tea and afternoon tea she doesn&#8217;t have to share (the Perth Circle includes a light supper)</p></li><li><p>To feel rejuvenated and vital</p></li><li><p>To be in a beautiful space without having to hurry or rush</p></li><li><p>New friendships</p></li><li><p>To skip over talking about fluff like the weather and the traffic, instead diving into the depths of what is truly there beneath the surface</p></li></ul><p>If you&#8217;re wanting to come along, you needn&#8217;t have been to a circle before - I explain each part of the circle in detail and questions are always welcome.</p><p></p><p><strong>What can I expect?</strong></p><p>Circles are warm, welcoming, nourishing, laughter-filled, grounding and beautiful. They are a space for you to just BE, however you currently are.</p><p>Imagine this&#8230;you&#8217;ll walk in to a beautiful space to me asking if you&#8217;re open to a hug. You&#8217;ll accept or decline depending on how you&#8217;re feeling for the day and then you&#8217;ll step over the threshold, leaving your responsibilities at the door.</p><p>There you&#8217;ll find a circle formation with cushions, waiting for you to pick your spot. In the middle of the circle there is an altar to centre the space with flowers, crystals and beautiful things. Something beautiful to look at while others are sharing or while you get used sharing parts of your story.</p><p>Together we&#8217;ll spend two hours sharing, journaling, meditating, reflecting, intention setting, tea sipping, eating yummy food and storytelling.</p><p><strong>This Circle in particular is open to all women, and especially welcoming to those who have been circle-curious.</strong></p><p><strong>The ones that have seen Circle and gone - gosh I would love that, but have been held back through fear, nerves and/or it just hasn&#8217;t worked out yet.</strong></p><p><strong>This Circle has been curated especially with first attendees in mind, this one will include an introduction of what circles are and the sharing prompts will be light in nature. You are most welcome to attend if you&#8217;re already a lover of circles.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>What are the logistical details?</strong></p><p>The Perth Circle will be held at Soul Collective on the Thursday evening of the 12th of February.</p><p>Doors will open at 6pm, for a 6.15pm start. The Circle will be aimed to be finished by 8pm.</p><p>The investment is $85.00</p><p></p><p>The Albany Circle will be held at the Albany Yoga Room on the Sunday afternoon of the 15th of February.</p><p>Doors will open at 3pm, for a 3.10pm start. The Circle will be aimed to be finished by 5pm.</p><p>The investment is $55.00</p><p></p><p><strong>What have past Circle attendees said?</strong></p><p>Joined a women&#8217;s circle for the very first time and loved everything about it. I have never done anything like this before and I felt so at ease and no nerves at all. Sophie is so special and I have never felt so heard and so safe in a room full of strangers. I even got some tools to take away with me that are now printed and laminated at my work desk. These were shared during the circle when I asked if anyone had some thoughts on how I could tackle some challenges I was facing. Can&#8217;t wait for more women&#8217;s circles &#9829;&#65039;</p><p>-Caitlin</p><p>First time attending circle &amp; it was the most incredible space - THANK YOU Sophie!! I went in nervous &amp; unsure of what to expect but with an open mind/heart. Sophie&#8217;s guidance of the time spent was beautiful, patient &amp; peaceful. I sunk into the experience &amp; truly felt heard, accepted &amp; safe!! This will become a regular practice for me going forward as my soul cup was truly filled.</p><p>-Emma</p><p></p><p>Thank you for taking the time to read about these circles and feel into whether it is something you would like to invest your time, presence and money into. I feel deeply honoured and grateful to create these spaces, so thanking you for even considering it! Circles are fun and expansive, and they&#8217;re for everyone!</p><p>If you&#8217;re feeling like this upcoming circle is for you, click the button below to secure one of the spots (some have already been snapped up). Once booked you will receive a confirmation email from me with all the details you&#8217;ll need.</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womens-circle-perth&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book here - Perth Circle&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womens-circle-perth"><span>Book here - Perth Circle</span></a></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womenscircle&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book here - Albany Circle&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womenscircle"><span>Book here - Albany Circle</span></a></p><p></p><p>Hope to see you there if this is something that is tugging your &#8220;OOOOH I WANNA GO&#8221; muscle.</p><p>Big love,</p><p>Soph xx</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[You're invited to a Women's Circle in Albany WA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first Circle of the year!]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/youre-invited-to-a-womens-circle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/youre-invited-to-a-womens-circle</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:45:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c84d77e4-ea5b-4657-a4f3-3c80a1e13192_6000x4000.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello friend,</p><p>I hope you had a fabulous silly season, I hope it was merry and fun, and that you were surrounded by those you love most. </p><p>My family and I were lucky enough to host my family on Christmas day - there is something truly special about Christmas for me. There is nothing I love more than some of the people I love most all in the same place. And then the laughter, the food and the giving &amp; receiving of thoughtful gifts on top of the quality time, just makes it truly the best time EVER.</p><p></p><p>On that warm fuzzy feeling, of curating beautiful experiences with epic people - I am touching base with you today to invite you to an upcoming Women&#8217;s Circle I am hosting in Albany WA. </p><p>It is on Sunday the 15th of Feb at 3pm.</p><p>If you have attended one of my circles in the past, you&#8217;ll know the vibe and what it&#8217;s all about, but if you haven&#8217;t (or want to immerse yourself again) - read on.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womenscircle/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;book here&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womenscircle/"><span>book here</span></a></p><p><strong>What is a Women&#8217;s Circle?</strong></p><p>According to a quick google:</p><p>A women&#8217;s circle is a gathering where women come together to share, connect, and create a safe space for open communication, vulnerability, and mutual support.</p><p>And according to me:</p><p>They are a space where ALL of you is welcome - the joy, the heartache and everything in between. They are not only a space for sharing what is true for you, but also to make new connections, to be amongst women, to know that you are not alone on your journey and to laugh until your cheeks hurt.</p><p></p><p><strong>Who is this space for?</strong></p><p>Women&#8217;s Circles are for women of all ages (18+). You cannot be too old or too young for circle. I welcome all women from all walks of life and stages because I truly believe that we can ALL benefit from sitting and connecting with each other and learning from each other.</p><p>This space is for the woman that is craving</p><ul><li><p>A sense of community</p></li><li><p>Space to reflect</p></li><li><p>Time to herself</p></li><li><p>Laughter</p></li><li><p>A hot cup of tea and afternoon tea she doesn&#8217;t have to share</p></li><li><p>To feel rejuvenated and vital</p></li><li><p>To be in a beautiful space without having to hurry or rush</p></li><li><p>New friendships</p></li><li><p>To skip over talking about fluff like the weather and the traffic, instead diving into the depths of what is truly there beneath the surface</p></li></ul><p>If you&#8217;re wanting to come along, you needn&#8217;t have been to a circle before - I explain each part of the circle in detail and questions are always welcome.</p><p></p><p><strong>What can I expect?</strong></p><p>Circles are warm, welcoming, nourishing, laughter-filled, grounding and beautiful. They are a space for you to simply just be, however you currently are.</p><p>Imagine this&#8230;you&#8217;ll walk in to a beautiful brightly filled yoga studio to me asking if you&#8217;re open to a hug. You&#8217;ll accept or decline depending on how you&#8217;re feeling for the day and then you&#8217;ll step into the space.</p><p>There you&#8217;ll find yoga mats in a circle formation with cushions, waiting for you to pick your spot. In the middle of the circle there is an altar to centre the space with flowers, crystals and beautiful things. Something beautiful to look at while others are sharing or while you get used sharing parts of your story.</p><p>Together we&#8217;ll spend two hours sharing, journaling, meditating, reflecting, intention setting, tea sipping, eating yummy food and storytelling.</p><p><strong>This Circle in particular is open and welcome to all women, but especially those that have been Circle curious.</strong></p><p><strong>The ones that have seen Circle and gone - gosh I would love that, but have been held back through fear, nerves and/or it just hasn&#8217;t worked out yet.</strong></p><p><strong>This Circle has been curated especially with first attendees in mind, this one will include an introduction of what circles are and the sharing prompts will be light in nature. You are most welcome to attend if you&#8217;re already a lover of circles, just know this one will be structured slightly different to previous circles.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>What are the logistical details?</strong></p><p>This Circle will be held in Albany WA at the Albany Yoga Room on the Sunday afternoon of the 15th of February.</p><p>Doors will open at 3pm, for a 3.10pm start. The Circle will be aimed to be finished by 5pm.</p><p>The investment is $55.00</p><p></p><p><strong>What have past Circle attendees said?</strong></p><p>Joined a women&#8217;s circle for the very first time and loved everything about it. I have never done anything like this before and I felt so at ease and no nerves at all. Sophie is so special and I have never felt so heard and so safe in a room full of strangers. I even got some tools to take away with me that are now printed and laminated at my work desk. These were shared during the circle when I asked if anyone had some thoughts on how I could tackle some t challenges I was facing. Can&#8217;t wait for more women&#8217;s circles &#9829;&#65039;</p><p>-Caitlin</p><p>First time attending circle &amp; it was the most incredible space - THANK YOU Sophie!! I went in nervous &amp; unsure of what to expect but with an open mind/heart.Sophie&#8217;s guidance of the time spent was beautiful, patient &amp; peaceful. I sunk into the experience &amp; truly felt heard, accepted &amp; safe!! This will become a regular practice for me going forward as my soul cup was truly filled.</p><p>-Emma</p><p></p><p>Thank you for taking the time to read about this circle and feel into if it is something you would like to invest your time, presence and money into. I feel deeply honoured and grateful to create these spaces, so thanking you for even considering it! Circles are fun and expansive, and they&#8217;re for everyone!</p><p>If you&#8217;re feeling like this upcoming circle is for you follow the prompts below to secure one of the 16 spots (5 have already been snapped up). Once booked you will receive a confirmation email from me with all the details you&#8217;ll need.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womenscircle/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;book here&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/womenscircle/"><span>book here</span></a></p><p>Hope to see you there if this is something that is tugging your &#8220;OOOOH I WANNA GO&#8221; muscle.</p><p>Big love,</p><p>Soph xx</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Women's Circles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online & in person in Albany WA]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/upcoming-womens-circles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/upcoming-womens-circles</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:17:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/35ea5b34-8b97-49f4-aa2c-84b14d951dbd_1179x1028.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello beautiful,</p><p>I hope you&#8217;re having a lovely day. And if you&#8217;re not - seeing you in that. I too have had a few average days lately and as someone who usually flies pretty high they really rocked me. So if you&#8217;re being rocked today - sending love. </p><p>Emailing you today to let you know that I have some Women&#8217;s Circles coming up! Summer Circles in December, one online that everyone is welcome to and one in Albany WA that everyone in the vicinity is welcome to.</p><p>Below is some info regarding them, but if you just want to jump to the details and booking you can do so here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/summer-womens-circle-online&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Online Women's Circle&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/summer-womens-circle-online"><span>Online Women's Circle</span></a></p><p>The Online Circle has just been released, so all spots are available. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/summerwomenscircle&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;In person Circle in Albany WA&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/summerwomenscircle"><span>In person Circle in Albany WA</span></a></p><p>The in person Circle was released about a week ago, 7 spots have already been claimed.</p><p></p><p><strong>What is a Women&#8217;s Circle?</strong></p><p>According to a quick google:</p><p>A women&#8217;s circle is a gathering where women come together to share, connect, and create a safe space for open communication, vulnerability, and mutual support.</p><p><strong>Who is this space for?</strong></p><p>This Women&#8217;s Circle is for women of all ages (18+). You cannot be too old or too young for circle. I welcome all women from all walks of life and stages because I truly believe that we can ALL benefit from sitting with each other, connecting with each other and learning from each other.</p><p>This space is for the woman that is craving</p><ul><li><p>A sense of community</p></li><li><p>Space to reflect</p></li><li><p>Time to herself</p></li><li><p>Laughter</p></li><li><p>A hot cup of tea to have without interruption</p></li><li><p>To feel rejuvenated and vital</p></li><li><p>To be in a beautiful space without having to hurry or rush</p></li><li><p>New friendships</p></li><li><p>To skip over talking about fluff like the weather and the traffic, instead diving into the depths of what is truly there beneath the surface</p></li></ul><p>If you&#8217;re wanting to come along, you needn&#8217;t have been to a circle before - I explain each part of the circle in detail and questions are always welcome.</p><p><strong>What can I expect?</strong></p><p>Circles are warm, welcoming, nourishing, laughter-filled, grounding and beautiful. They are a space for you to simply just be, however you currently are.</p><p>We&#8217;ll spend our time together sharing, journaling, meditating, reflecting, intention setting, tea sipping and storytelling.</p><p><strong>What is the intention of the space?</strong></p><p>The intended transmission of this space is connection, clarity and a sense of returning to your authentic self. When we can gather and be fully seen by the people around us, it reminds us that we are welcome, needed and loved in the world. When we return to a space that stretches our comfort zone over time it can create mental resilience, more confidence and a more cemented sense of self. Women coming together also often ignites a sense of fun and light-heartedness.</p><p><strong>What have past Circle attendees said?</strong></p><p>&#8220;I joined a women&#8217;s circle for the very first time and loved everything about it. I have never done anything like this before and I felt so at ease and no nerves at all. Sophie is so special and I have never felt so heard and so safe in a room full of strangers. I even got some tools to take away with me that are now printed and laminated at my work desk. These were shared during the circle when I asked if anyone had some thoughts on how I could tackle some t challenges I was facing. Can&#8217;t wait for more women&#8217;s circles&#9829;&#65039;.&#8221;</p><p>-Caitlin</p><p>&#8220;First time attending circle &amp; it was the most incredible space - THANK YOU Sophie!! I went in nervous &amp; unsure of what to expect but with an open mind/heart.Sophie&#8217;s guidance of the time spent was beautiful, patient &amp; peaceful. I sunk into the experience &amp; truly felt heard, accepted &amp; safe!! This will become a regular practice for me going forward as my soul cup was truly filled.&#8221;</p><p>-Emma</p><p><strong>What do I need to bring or prepare?</strong></p><p>There is nothing you need to bring, other than anything that would make you more comfortable. You may like to bring socks, something to do with your hands like knitting, cross stitching or a fidget toy, your water bottle, a snack and a cuppa.</p><p>Thank you for taking the time to read about these circles and feel into if they are something you would like to invest your time, presence and money into. I feel deeply honoured and grateful to create these spaces, so thanking you for even considering it! Circles are fun and expansive, and they&#8217;re for everyone!</p><p>If you&#8217;re feeling like this upcoming circle is for you follow the prompts below to secure one of the 12 spots. Once booked you will receive a confirmation email from me with all the details you&#8217;ll need.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/summer-womens-circle-online&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Online Women's Circle&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/summer-womens-circle-online"><span>Online Women's Circle</span></a></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/summerwomenscircle&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;In person Circle in Albany WA&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/summerwomenscircle"><span>In person Circle in Albany WA</span></a></p><p></p><p>Hope to see you there!</p><p>Big love,</p><p>Soph xx</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The importance of changing up your routine]]></title><description><![CDATA[and final call for Collab & Capture]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-changing-up-your</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-changing-up-your</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:16:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e7c4e4c6-97c1-47b9-98e7-edb014e76a57_1179x1522.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello friend!</p><p>I am writing to you from my couch after arriving home after 5 days away. I met my friend Narelle in Bali and we spent time being warm, eating, chatting and just soaking up the benefits of being somewhere new. </p><p>What surprised me the most was that I had been there not even 24hrs and my nervous system was like &#8220;ahhh this is nice.&#8221; The beautiful space, knowing I didn&#8217;t have to think about preparing or organising the next meal (or anything) and the deep beautiful conversations we were having.  I wouldn&#8217;t haven&#8217;t even been that upset if I turned around and went home then and there.</p><p>When Jenny and I were piecing together <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1HuafnDcBM/">Collab &amp; Capture</a>, without realising - this was exactly the vibe we wanted to bring to them women in attendance. A chance to bring in inspiration from being somewhere new with new people. To not worry about anything. To be looked after - heck yeah to your personalised coffee order and catered lunch. </p><p>The intention for the day started off as a chance to capture some professional content for your business and do some work in a beautiful space. But it&#8217;s more than that - it&#8217;s about togetherness, taking a pause and allowing yourself to lean into being cared for in the way that you care for your clients and customers within your business. </p><p>If you would like to join us for exactly this, and you&#8217;re in the Great Southern of WA (or up for a road trip) we would love to have you. Find out all the info and join us <a href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/new-meeting">here!</a></p><p>It&#8217;s happening this Friday!</p><p>And if you&#8217;re wanting to come along and work alongside some epic humans in a beautiful space <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/1419294619940333529?source_impression_id=p3_1761652578_P3TdIHejTBXdu-H4">(check it out here)</a> - but you&#8217;re not desiring a photo shoot, still reach out! We would love to have you too! </p><p>Big love,</p><p>Your partner in celebration, a good time and inspiration,</p><p>Soph xx</p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is 'Your New Groove' even for?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dreamers, the doers, the shakers and the makers (that's you!)]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/who-is-your-new-groove-even-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/who-is-your-new-groove-even-for</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:32:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7e3d4802-c35c-4116-9a69-53b83643e57b_1080x1920.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who is Your New Groove even for?</p><p>It&#8217;s for the woman that stays up late dreaming about creating something that is pulling at her out. The human that serves and supports others to live, create and be in lives that feel fulfilling, supportive, juicy and fun.</p><p>It&#8217;s for the woman that wants to provide support in this disconnected world and the one that KNOWS deep in her bones she can do it, she simply need some loving butt kicking support and accountability.</p><p>You might be dreaming up in your business, what to start offering something for your community like a Women&#8217;s Circle or in the midst of starting that thing you&#8217;ve been putting off - perhaps that book you keep thinking about. It&#8217;s for the women in the season of starting.</p><p>Either&#8230;</p><ul><li><p>at the very start of business or the new offering (within the first year)</p></li><li><p>in the dreaming phase but wants to take action or</p></li><li><p>in a season of rebuilding and wanting to reflect on the foundations</p></li></ul><p>It&#8217;s for the the dreamers, the doers, the shakers and the makers.</p><p>It is for the woman that is wanting to seek out tailored support but also thrives off being in spaces with humans doing the same thing as them - building something nourishing and sustainable from the ground up.</p><p><a href="https://celebratewithsoph.mykajabi.com/your-new-groove">Your New Groove </a>is a combination of personalised one on one support AND collaborative group work, as well as tools and resources that will deepen the journey. With a total of 6 live calls, 18 co-working sessions and a community space to hang out in between (the group chat of your dreams) - the value for money and transmission received will be life changing in the best way (big claim I know, but I really believe in this work).</p><p>I approach business and building holistically - I believe everything feeds into everything. So the foundations we set for your creations will also include having some time to reflect on the habits and structures in your own life. Sometimes we simply just need some time and space to see what is serving us and our dreams - and what isn&#8217;t.</p><p>And don&#8217;t just take my word for it, these are some snippets from testimonials I&#8217;ve received over the last few years&#8230;</p><p>Working with Soph&#8230;</p><p><em>was like switching the light on - I finally saw what i wanted and how to get there.</em></p><p><em>felt like coming home to myself.</em></p><p><em>gave me space to cry, celebrate, and get lovingly called out all in one session.</em></p><p><em>made the dream version of my life feel possible and actually achievable.</em></p><p><em>turned vague ideas into real momentum.</em></p><p><em>was one of the best investment I&#8217;ve ever made, it actually changed my life.</em></p><p><em>brought joy back into my business.</em></p><p><em>made me feel like someone was finally in my corner.</em></p><p><em>was the spark i needed to finally start doing the thing.</em></p><p><em>turned &#8220;I&#8217;m stuck&#8221; into &#8220;I know exactly what to do next.&#8221;</em></p><p><em>showed me that growth doesn&#8217;t have to feel heavy. it can feel human, even fun.</em></p><p><em>gave me a space i didn&#8217;t know I was craving.</em></p><p><em>was the missing puzzle piece to my entrepreneurial endeavours.</em></p><p><em>she&#8217;s gentle AND funny AF.</em></p><p>If &#8216;<a href="https://celebratewithsoph.mykajabi.com/your-new-groove">Your New Groove</a>&#8217; feels like it would serve you in this season, I invite you to come and join me say yes to your dreams, and invest in the space to support you in making it happen.</p><p>Early bird (receive $250 worth of value!) finishes on Friday. We begin on the 5th of November.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://celebratewithsoph.mykajabi.com/your-new-groove&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;YOUR NEW GROOVE&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://celebratewithsoph.mykajabi.com/your-new-groove"><span>YOUR NEW GROOVE</span></a></p><p>I would be absolutely thrilled to have YOU.</p><p>Big love,</p><p>Soph</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's here! Your New Groove express is LIVE!💃]]></title><description><![CDATA[And you get to see it first!]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/its-here-your-new-groove-express</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/its-here-your-new-groove-express</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:24:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!akMf!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa7ff5cd7-2ad0-4d33-ba4a-015b5499227f_1024x683.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey there!</p><p>Happy Thursday!</p><p></p><p>I am BUSTING to share with you that it&#8217;s here&#8230;</p><p><strong>Your New Groove express</strong> is the second round of my BRAND new offering, a six week business mentorship program for women that are wanting to be held and heard in community whilst they create something magnificent.</p><p>The first round went off with an absolute bang, and I am so stoked to be bringing a more refined version to you before the year it out.</p><p></p><p>The first round landed me feedback like...</p><p>&#8220;From the minute I signed up to this space with Soph it was like I received the energy instantly! The motivation just kept rolling too! I have launched some big things and felt supported in doing so by not just her incredible energy, but also that of the rest of the amazing beings in group! The practical support and conversation when we met 1:1 really kept my business flowing and the motivation alive. I so look forward to continuing to work with Soph in support of my business!&#8221;</p><p></p><p><a href="https://celebratewithsoph.mykajabi.com/your-new-groove">YOUR NEW GROOVE EXPRESS</a> is a space where we&#8217;re going to dive into the things you really want to be exploring when it comes to bringing your big heart centred idea to life. We&#8217;ll explore how it&#8217;s possible to work according to our values in a way that is emotionally, physically, spiritually and financially supportive of our lives and family&#8217;s.</p><p></p><p>Together we will dream, plan, take action and lean into the energetics of creating a business that is on your terms. You will also have the support and celebration of an intimate group of 6-10 other women with big ideas to share the journey, collaborate and offer guidance on challenges you may face. Community spaces are my JAM and I see this unfolding as being an incredibly supportive, fun and magic space.</p><p></p><p>It is a place where you can feel connected as an entrepreneur, knowing you don&#8217;t have to do it alone.</p><p></p><p>It is for women who are within their first few years of business, looking to get crystal clear on their offerings, how to show up and how to do the dang thing and START.</p><p></p><p>You will also have me jumping up and down in your corner sharing my brain, heart and strategy, from stories, mistakes, downloads, referrals and resources. 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supportive, joy-filled space you&#8217;ve been craving.</p><p></p><p><strong>Why 6 weeks?</strong></p><p>This container isn&#8217;t about taking you from 0-10k months or becoming an overnight success. This space is about coming together and collaborating on getting started in a sustainable and fun way.</p><p>It&#8217;s about setting up really solid foundations that you can lean on in years to come.</p><p>I am not here to teach you how to do business, but rather walk alongside you as you find your way in the world of bringing your ideas to life.</p><p>After six weeks my intention is that you&#8217;ve taken some action that you feel real good about in regards to bringing your ideas out of your heart and into the world.</p><p></p><p>After many conversations over the last few years and my own personal journey when seeking out business support, I&#8217;ve come to understand that the upfront investment can be a barrier.</p><p>Therefore...</p><p><strong>I&#8217;m introducing an early-bird offer!</strong></p><p><strong>Pay $697.00</strong> <em>including GST</em> instead of $797 <em>(save $100)</em></p><p><strong>Get a bonus 1:1 biz planning session</strong> with me before the container starts, increasing your 1:1&#8217;s from 1 to 2 <em>(worth $150)</em></p><p><strong>Join on a 8 week payment plan for only $95 per week</strong></p><p><em><strong>Early-bird closes 24th October</strong></em></p><p><a href="https://celebratewithsoph.mykajabi.com/your-new-groove">I&#8217;M IN!</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sQWc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe41d6d1d-a3a9-459e-9466-8b7e24531d28_8192x5464.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sQWc!, /__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/w_424, /__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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Please know that I am here to answer questions you may have if you&#8217;re sitting on the fence. And know that I will always trust your own judgement around signing up/not signing up for this (or anything else I offer) YOU know YOU and your needs and limits best.</p><p>But if this IS for you - I cannot wait to be in your corner.</p><p>What if the end of 2025 went out with a BANG?!</p><p></p><p><a href="https://celebratewithsoph.mykajabi.com/your-new-groove">Check out YOUR NEW GROOVE here</a></p><p></p><p>Thank you for taking the time to read my words! If you feel like there are women within your community that would benefit from this container please feel free to forward it to them!</p><p>Big love,</p><p>Soph</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The VIBE of Collab & Capture ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What this in person event in Albany WA is going to look and feel like...]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/the-vibe-of-collab-and-capture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/the-vibe-of-collab-and-capture</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:53:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c367bddc-3867-46a9-9545-8acf2dd2601d_1179x1360.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday beautiful human! I hope you&#8217;re having an awesome day. </p><p>Popping into your inbox with some info around an event that myself and Jenny from Jenny Feast Photography are hosting at the end of this month. It&#8217;s set to be a day of collaboration, content creation and FUN.</p><p></p><p>Imagine this&#8230;</p><p>You arrive at the stunning <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/1419294619940333529?source_impression_id=p3_1759735580_P3A4JHGOM038Te1q">Middleton Beach House</a> a lil bit nervous but READY to spend a day amongst epic folk that are doing really cool things AND get some much needed photos of YOU.</p><p>Your personalised coffee order is READY and waiting for you courtesy of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.surfing.bean/">The Surfing Bean.</a></p><p>You sit down and settle in. As you sip your coffee, your mind is already blown just from the space!</p><p>As the day begins, you&#8217;re already stoked that you&#8217;ve met some cool humans and that there&#8217;s time to hear about what everyone&#8217;s doing in the world of their work. Already you&#8217;re feeling like you&#8217;re making friends that GET IT.</p><p>Business, Entrepreneurship, creating - it&#8217;s all a wild ride, it&#8217;s important to be amongst other people that are creating, selling and strapped into the journey too.</p><p>The day is just beginning!</p><p>You spend a few hours getting some potent work done amongst chats, snacks &amp; breaks. It feels SO good and inspiring to be in this space.</p><p>Plus you&#8217;ve laughed way more today than any other work day.</p><p>Lunch is catered &amp; absolutely delicious thanks to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/southernvietbites/?hl=en">Southern Viet Bites.</a></p><p>When it comes to being your time to get your professional photos snapped by the incredible Jenny from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennyfeastphotography/?hl=en">Jenny Feast Photography</a> - it&#8217;s not no even a big deal because you&#8217;re feeling comfortable &amp; content in this beautiful space.</p><p>Which means Jen is able to capture your essence easily - you&#8217;ll be over the moon when you receive the photos.</p><p>The day ends with bubbles, contact swapping &amp; hugs.</p><p>You&#8217;re even tempted to come along to the next one - because it was just SO MUCH FUN.</p><p>You leave with a pep in your step, some great professional photos captured and new friends that know what it means to do what you do.</p><p>Life is great.</p><p>Also it&#8217;s Friday.</p><p></p><p>What&#8217;s included:</p><p>&#10024; A mini branding shoot with Jenny from Jenny Feast Photography <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennyfeastphotography/">@jennyfeastphotography</a></p><p>&#10024; A coworking day hosted by Soph from Celebrate with Soph (that&#8217;s me!)</p><p>&#10024; Content captured throughout the day by Liv from Nectar Socials <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nectarsocials/">@nectarsocials</a></p><p>&#10024; Lunch, snacks &amp; refreshments</p><p>&#10024; A full day inside the dreamy Middleton Beach House</p><p></p><p>You&#8217;ll walk away with:</p><p>&#128248; Stunning professional photos of YOU to use for socials, websites, and beyond</p><p>&#128640; New inspiration</p><p>&#129309; Blossoming friendship with business pals that GET IT</p><p>&#128514;Cheeks sore from laughing (we reckon we&#8217;re pretty funny)<br></p><p>The details:</p><p>&#128197; Friday, 31st October</p><p>&#9200; 9am &#8211; 5pm</p><p>&#128111; Only 10 spots available</p><p></p><p>The day has been curated for you to fully lean into being looked after, getting those much needed professional photos and getting some potent work done amongst friends. </p><p></p><p>What others are saying:</p><p>About Jenny:</p><p>&#8220;I loved working with Jenny on my branding shoot! She is so much fun, made me feel comfortable, and absolutely nailed my brief. I&#8217;m now sorted for Instagram and newsletter imagery for the rest of the year, and when I send my headshot to people, I do it without hesitation. Out of all the photos I&#8217;ve seen of myself, this is the one I love most. Thanks, Jenny&#8212;I can&#8217;t wait to do it all again!&#8221;</p><p>About Soph:</p><p>&#8220;I honestly love all of the coworking spaces. I always come away with something valuable - even during the times when I haven&#8217;t been super productive, showing up has been the spark I needed to get back on track. It&#8217;s been such an important and special time for me - something I genuinely look forward to. Setting aside these hours to connect with like-minded women and actually get things done has made such a difference.&#8221;</p><p></p><p>Want to join us?</p><p>Sign up <a href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/new-meeting">here</a>! Once you&#8217;ve signed we will send you an invoice to secure your spot. </p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/new-meeting&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;sign me up for COLLAB &amp; CAPTURE&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/new-meeting"><span>sign me up for COLLAB &amp; CAPTURE</span></a></p><p></p><p>We can&#8217;t wait to spend the day with you!</p><p>Big love,</p><p>Jenny &amp; Soph</p><p></p><p>PS we&#8217;ve adjusted the price of this event and payment plan options can be discussed too. Let us know if you want to know the deets&#127881;</p><p>PPS can&#8217;t come but know some people in your community that would LOVE this? Forward them this email or send them the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/19wHjebpSo/">Facebook event.</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[You're invited to Collab & Capture]]></title><description><![CDATA[An event centred around connection, creation & a whole lotta fun in Albany WA]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/youre-invited-to-collab-and-capture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/youre-invited-to-collab-and-capture</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:40:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f82862eb-7043-4194-bcca-af295f6800bf_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Heya!</p><p>Are you going after your BIG dreams? Perhaps you are&#8230;<br>* A Business owner<br>* A Creative<br>* An Entrepreneur</p><p>And are you able to get to Albany on the 31st of October?!<br><br>You&#8217;re invited to <a href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/new-meeting">Collab &amp; Capture</a>! Together we&#8217;ll spend the day working on our businesses, sneaking in much-needed photos of YOU for your website and socials, meeting incredible humans, eating delicious food and sharing lots of laughs. </p><p>You&#8217;ll leave feeling rejuvenated, motivated and connected to yourself, your biz and other epic women doing it too.<br><br>What&#8217;s included:<br>&#10024; A mini branding shoot with Jenny from Jenny Feast Photography <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennyfeastphotography/">@jennyfeastphotography</a><br>&#10024; A coworking day hosted by Soph from Celebrate with Soph <a href="https://www.instagram.com/celebrate_with_soph/">@celebrate_with_soph</a> (that&#8217;s me!)<br>&#10024; Content captured throughout the day by Liv from Nectar Socials <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nectarsocials/">@nectarsocials</a><br>&#10024; Lunch, snacks &amp; refreshments<br>&#10024; A full day inside the dreamy Middleton Beach House<br><br>You&#8217;ll walk away with:<br>&#128248; Stunning professional photos of YOU to use for socials, websites, and beyond<br>&#128640; A rocket up your butt<br>&#129309; New business pals that GET IT<br>&#128514;Cheeks sore from laughing (we reckon we&#8217;re pretty funny) <br></p><p>The details:<br>&#128197; Friday, 31st October<br>&#9200; 9am &#8211; 5pm<br>&#128111; Only 10 spots available (one has already been snapped up!)<br><br>What others are saying:<br><br>About Jenny:<br>&#8220;I loved working with Jenny on my branding shoot! She is so much fun, made me feel comfortable, and absolutely nailed my brief. I&#8217;m now sorted for Instagram and newsletter imagery for the rest of the year, and when I send my headshot to people, I do it without hesitation. Out of all the photos I&#8217;ve seen of myself, this is the one I love most. Thanks, Jenny&#8212;I can&#8217;t wait to do it all again!&#8221;<br><br>About Soph:<br>&#8220;I honestly love all of the coworking spaces. I always come away with something valuable - even during the times when I haven&#8217;t been super productive, showing up has been the spark I needed to get back on track. It&#8217;s been such an important and special time for me - something I genuinely look forward to. Setting aside these hours to connect with like-minded women and actually get things done has made such a difference.&#8221;<br> <br>&#128640; Ready to join us?<br>Find the all the details and the booking link <a href="https://calendly.com/celebratewithsoph/new-meeting">here.</a><br><br>We can&#8217;t wait to spend the day with you!<br><br>Big love,<br>Jenny &amp; Soph</p><p>P.S. We can arrange payment plans too if that would support you in making it possible!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the members of 'Your New Groove' have been up to]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lifting up the curtain behind what's been movin & groovin here]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/what-the-members-of-your-new-groove</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/what-the-members-of-your-new-groove</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:13:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f24e5176-d4bc-4bee-bfdc-7bc930058fcb_736x966.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello to you! And happy Friday!</p><p>I wanted to share with you what the members of &#8216;Your New Groove&#8217; have been up to - I feel sometimes you hear about a cool thing happening but you don&#8217;t get to see the behind the scenes of that cool thing while it&#8217;s happening. </p><p>Ya know?</p><p>I personally love seeing things behind the scenes, especially if it has been of service to those participating in it! Like how cool?! I love seeing humans in their joy and creative genius. It&#8217;s the best!</p><p>But before I get too carried away - let&#8217;s rewind.</p><p></p><p><strong>What is &#8216;Your New Groove?&#8217;</strong></p><p>Your New Groove is my signature group program. It is a group container for women that are wanting to commit to growing the business they&#8217;ve been building &#8212; with clarity, collaboration, and celebration.</p><p>We don&#8217;t really need more information, more bro marketing strategy and more hustle. That is everything Your New Groove is NOT.</p><p>We need community.</p><p>We need loving accountability.</p><p>We need a group chat that will build you up.</p><p>We need to be reminded that WE probably already have the answers, we just need real life humans to be in our corner and believe in us.</p><p>And that is everything &#8216;Your New Groove&#8217; is.</p><p>My intention is that the women within this space feel heard, celebrated, supported and enthusastically encouraged.</p><p>With the inner knowing that their dreams CHOSE them and that by going after them they are not only supporting themselves, but their families and communities too.</p><p>Right now we are two thirds of the way through the first ever round of this container and I am SO excited (and proud) to share with you what the members have been working on.</p><p>If you are thinking &#8220;omg heck yeah!&#8221; that offering and their vibe is super groovy (because it is) be sure to give them a follow and get around what they&#8217;re putting out into the world.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamhavenhall/">HAVEN HALL</a></strong></p><p>Haven Hall is crafting an intimate community for creatives seeking breathwork, collaboration and inspiration. A low-cost, high-value home for your creativity. This space will also support you in uncovering your creative archetype and step into expansion across life, love, art, and business.</p><p>Haven has JUST released details for the two day (FREE) immersion that is happening to the lead up of this beautiful offering.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataschaflowers/">NATASCHA FLOWERS</a></strong></p><p>Natascha Flowers has TWO offerings that have JUST been birthed - online journaling circles and an online circle series, &#8220;Gentle Threads&#8221; which is a 3 month container for reflection, creativity and cultivating self-compassion. Both will be spaces of connection, rest and getting to know yourself better - with so much gentleness and kindness. She is in the midst of another online circle series, receiving exceptional feedback and words of appreciation.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiarnflorence/">TIARN FLORENCE</a></p><p>Tiarn Florence is an author and creative mentor helping deep-feelers stay soft when life feels hard. With 10 years experience creating soft, supportive spaces, she recently launched &#8216;The Write Hard, Stay Soft club&#8217; (an online creative writing membership) and opened the doors to Somewhere Soft; an intimate creative sanctuary where a small circle of women will spend 5 weeks exploring art as alchemy and reconnecting with their creativity by experiencing their life as art. Somewhere Soft includes weekly group circle calls, 1:1 creative mentoring and low-pressure, high support creative invitations.</p><p>Tiarn&#8217;s work is rooted in the belief that softness is strength, creativity is a way of living, your words matter and you are never alone.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wildothalawellness/">BELLA</a></p><p>Bella is a Somatic Therapist supporting mothers; especially in the tender, raw years postpartum, to achieve emotional alchemy by unlocking the body&#8217;s stored trauma and wisdom.</p><p>Rooted in both lived experience and ancient ways of knowing, her work honours each mother&#8217;s nervous system, rhythms, and unique healing path with deep compassion and reverence.</p><p>Bella is currently offering perinatal debriefs, womb massage and IRM.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/earthynarelle/">NARELLE</a></p><p>Narelle just started a sold out container called</p><p>&#8216;Be Your Own Psychic&#8217; - a creation that&#8217;s been in the works for years.</p><p>It&#8217;s going super great &amp; there will be another round before the end of the year.</p><p>The beta round sold out in THREE days.</p><p></p><p>HOW AMAZING!!!</p><p>It fills me with great joy to be able to do this work - in supporting incredible humans bring things to life. And not only that - but doing it in a way that feels nourishing and held in community. </p><p>Sure, we can do things all by ourselves - but it feels FAR better when we do it with a bunch of humans that are in our corner wholeheartedly. </p><p></p><p>If you are on your own mission in business and would be interested in knowing the details for the next round of &#8216;Your New Groove&#8217; head to the <a href="https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph">waitlist.</a> </p><p>Everyone on the waitlist will have first dibs at the limited spots available, the next round begins 29th October.</p><p></p><p>Big love,</p><p>Soph xx</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[FREE Workshop happening this morning!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's create some momentum on your projects&#128171;]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/free-workshop-happening-this-morning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/free-workshop-happening-this-morning</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 01:05:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SCSP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ae89ffa-af07-4e8f-bed0-579e720f91e8_8192x5464.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Go from &#8220;wtf do I do next?!&#8221; to &#8220;let&#8217;s fkn GOOOOO&#8221;</strong></p><p>Got an idea, project, or dream pulling on your heart&#8230; but you&#8217;re feeling a bit stuck in the <em>how</em>?<br>This Friday I am hosting a free workshop, and it is here to shake things up and help you get some real momentum going.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/movin--groovin&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;I'm in!&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/movin--groovin"><span>I'm in!</span></a></p><p>We&#8217;ll kick off by getting grounded and centred - landing in our bodies so we&#8217;re not just flying around in our heads.<br>Then, we dive into some heart-led hot seat coaching. I&#8217;ll help you shift the stuck-ness and map out a clear, doable next step (or three).</p><p>You&#8217;re welcome to drop your challenges in the question box beforehand when you sign up or bring them along live so we can nut them out together.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SCSP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ae89ffa-af07-4e8f-bed0-579e720f91e8_8192x5464.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SCSP!, /__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/w_424, /__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/thesophiemay.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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<strong>Sunday 27th July @ 10:00am AWST</strong><br>&#127909; Replay will be available<br>&#127873; PLUS live attendees go in the draw to win some fun prizes</p><p>Want in on the fun and momentum? Ready to get MOVIN and GROOVIN?</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/movin--groovin&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Join me here!&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/movin--groovin"><span>Join me here!</span></a></p><p>Hope you have the most fabulous week ahead! Thanks for reading my emails and being apart of my community.</p><p>Big love,</p><p>Soph xx</p><p>PS reading this after the workshop has taken place? Still sign up and I can send you the replay!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[We start in less than 48 hours. Are you coming or what?🤣]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 reasons you haven&#8217;t said YES (yet)]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/we-start-in-less-than-48-hours-are</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/we-start-in-less-than-48-hours-are</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 13:54:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9cd78d0e-f0a7-4eba-9965-a7cbceb8cc64_640x1136.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two sleeps until Your New Groove starts!</p><p>Your New Groove is a 12-week journey into beginning that business or project idea you can&#8217;t stop thinking about - in the most fun, supportive, magic and integral way.<br>With your facilitator Soph (me!) - chaotically enthusiastic about your dreams and here to help you bring them to life with celebration and support.</p><p>Here&#8217;s three reasons to why you haven&#8217;t said yes (yet!)</p><p><strong>1. &#8220;Now doesn&#8217;t feel like the right time.&#8221;</strong></p><p>I get it - life is flipping busyyyy. You&#8217;re juggling all of the things and thought of adding more sounds like a terrible idea. EVEN IF that thing is for you and the greater good of your life. You might be feeling like you need more time, more energy or more ideas before you start anything let alone something to support you in your creation process.</p><p>I hate to break it to you - but there never is going to be a perfect time to start. Backing yourself and going after something is kind of like having a baby, there will ALWAYS be more things that could align to make it a *perfect* experience. But it&#8217;s not ever going to be, because the bit between the dreaming and the having? The doing bit? That is where the magic is, but that is also where the mess is. It&#8217;s okay that it won&#8217;t look perfect because it isn&#8217;t supposed to. In this container we&#8217;ll also spend some time working on creating more flow, deligating and making parts of our lives that can have more ease - easier.</p><p>AND don&#8217;t get it twisted, I&#8217;m never going to be someone that just tells you to &#8220;make it work&#8221; and &#8220;just go for it babe&#8221; if you already have an overflowing plate - and women in early postpartum are also BANNED from the space. BUT if you&#8217;re waiting for all your ducks to line up before you join this space (or any other space), stop waiting and start taking some action that aligns with your goals.</p><p><strong>2. &#8220;I&#8217;m not sure it&#8217;ll work for me.&#8221;</strong></p><p>Are you in a season (or a lifetime) of doubting your ability to follow through and to bring things to life? Perhaps you&#8217;ve tried a thing or two in the past and hasn&#8217;t worked out how you were hoping so now you&#8217;ve decided that &#8220;ehh it&#8217;s best not to try, then I won&#8217;t be disappointed.&#8221;</p><p>Might be cliche but you miss 100% of the shots you don&#8217;t take. My outlook on life that it&#8217;s always worth trying because without attempting, you&#8217;ll never know the outcome. This container is all about support - one that blends honest self-enquiry with structure, energy, and community. One that&#8217;ll help you move the needle on your dreams and desires. We&#8217;ll track through the bush to work out what works for YOU, so that you no longer feel like you&#8217;re a square trying to fit through a circle.</p><p><strong>3. &#8220;I&#8217;d love to&#8230; but money&#8217;s tight.&#8221;</strong></p><p>I see you - wanting in but also looking at your current $$$ situation.</p><p>You might be in a season where investing in yourself feels scary, selfish or perhaps like a waste. You may be worried about the return on investment and whether it&#8217;s worth it.</p><p>I get it - money stuff is real. But this space isn&#8217;t about throwing your hard earned funds at another course you forget about. It&#8217;s an investment in how you show up every day - in your life, your work, your energy. My hope and intention is that you walk away from this space with tools you&#8217;ll use daily. With ideas you&#8217;ll lean on every time putting yourself out there feels tricky. With the inner knowing that can in fact follow the pulls of your heart. The cost of staying stuck often ends up being much higher than the cost of making a move. And if you need to chat about payment plan options - we can absolutely do that. I&#8217;ll add by saying that almost every time in the past I&#8217;ve invested in my business it&#8217;s been via a payment plan and I am SO grateful to the humans that made that possible. No shame in figuring out a way to make it happen for you!</p><p></p><p>We start on Monday! If you&#8217;re a last minute legend and wanting in, join us <a href="https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/your-new-groove">here</a>!</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/your-new-groove&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Join Your New Groove here&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/your-new-groove"><span>Join Your New Groove here</span></a></p><p>See you there!</p><p>Big love,</p><p>Soph xx</p><p>PS - I am hosting a FREE workshop tomorrow morning on creating momentum on your projects, come join us! 10am, a lotta laughs and all from your office! Let&#8217;s get it grooving and moving!</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/movin--groovin&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Workshop on creating momentum&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/movin--groovin"><span>Workshop on creating momentum</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 sleeps until we begin!]]></title><description><![CDATA[So here's 4 thing you'll receive in the Your New Groove container when you join us.]]></description><link>https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/4-sleeps-until-we-begin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesophiemay.substack.com/p/4-sleeps-until-we-begin</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie York]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:24:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f92ca8f6-eedd-44a8-a092-aa9a4dcc5c8c_736x731.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey legend,</p><p>We are <em>so close</em> to kicking off <strong>Your New Groove</strong> (can you feel the energy building?!) and I thought it was time I gave you the real, tangible list of what&#8217;s <em>included</em> when you say yes.</p><p>This isn&#8217;t one of those &#8220;hope for the best&#8221; kinda containers. You&#8217;ll be <em>held</em>, supported and fully equipped with the good stuff.</p><p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll actually receive:</p><p>&#128165; <strong>1. 6 x Live Group Calls (via Zoom)</strong><br>These calls are the heartbeat of the space. Think hot seat coaching, mindset shifts, strategy, community, and a whole lot of momentum. We gather fortnightly to workshop your ideas and get things <em>moving</em>.</p><p>The group calls will be a mix of Online Circles to feel the pulse of where you currently are and Hot Seat Coaching to create some momentum in the direction you want to be heading in. You&#8217;ll feel where you&#8217;re at AND alchemise that into what you need - win win.</p><p>&#128165; <strong>2. 3 x 1:1 Mentoring Sessions with me</strong><br>Just you and me, baby. These are your personalised power hours to dive into the stuff that&#8217;s specific to <em>you</em> - your business, your blocks, your goals. We go deep and leave you feeling clear, confident, and fired up. Think butt kicking, celebration and at least three laugh per session guaranteed.</p><p>&#128165; <strong>3. Ongoing Group Chat Support</strong><br>Between calls, you&#8217;ll have access to our Private Online Group to share wins, and get support from both me and the other amazing women in the space. It&#8217;s a lil hub of encouragement and energy.</p><p>&#128165; <strong>4. Friday Coworking Calls</strong><br>Every Friday morning there will an opportunity to check in and work on your dreams alongside other women doing the same. You&#8217;ll jump off the calls fired up and happy to have had some accountability.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/your-new-groove&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Check out the inclusions here&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/your-new-groove"><span>Check out the inclusions here</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p>So if you&#8217;ve been wondering <em>what is actually included? </em>There ya go!</p><p>And if you&#8217;ve been sitting on the fence? This is your nudge to leap. Because honestly? It&#8217;s gonna be sooooo goooood.</p><p><strong>We start in 4 sleeps. Let&#8217;s get you in the room.</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/your-new-groove&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;I'm in, let's go!&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/your-new-groove"><span>I'm in, let's go!</span></a></p><p>Reply if you&#8217;ve got questions. I&#8217;m right here.</p><p>Big love,<br>Soph xx</p><p>PS - if you&#8217;re wanting to get some energy moving on your current projects, I&#8217;m running a free workshop on Friday on this very thing! Come join us&#128171;</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/movin--groovin&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Movin &amp; Groovin workshop&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://stan.store/celebratewithsoph/p/movin--groovin"><span>Movin &amp; Groovin workshop</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>