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SUMMARY:In her Words : Stories that Shape Us
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	In her Words : Stories that Shape Us				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Date & Time:	\n			August 16\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n14:00\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n17:00\n\n\nUTC+2\n	\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					\n	Cost:\nFree 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n									This Women’s Month\, we gather for a heartfelt afternoon of stories that shape us — told\, held\, and shared by South African women authors who have dared to voice the personal\, the powerful\, and the in-between. Set in the warm\, intimate setting of the Equilibrium Wellbeing Centre\, this curated high tea experience invites guests into deeper dialogue — with themselves\, each other\, and the stories that define us. Whether told through memoir\, poetry\, essays\, or fiction\, each author’s work reveals a facet of womanhood: resilience\, identity\, reinvention\, healing\, and inner voice. This is more than a book event — it’s a soft landing space for conversation\, clarity\, and connection.  Fireside Chat Theme: “Stories That Shape Us: On Becoming\, Belonging & the Power of Women’s Voices” A facilitated conversation (moderated by Janine Daniel) featuring all participating authors. Each will reflect on: What story shaped their becoming?When did they find (or reclaim) their voice?What truths did they need to unwrite—or reimagine?How has storytelling helped them create belonging?This chat invites vulnerability\, wit\, and wisdom — grounding the afternoon in resonance and recognition.  Featured Authors: Salochanee Reddy (Midlife in Blossom)Candice Preston (Unlocking Your Superpowers)Karen Lazar (Hemispheres: Inside a Stroke\, Echoes and W is for WitnessArja Salafranca (A Life Stripped of Illustions\, The Fire in Which We Burn\, Beyond Touch\, The Thin Line) Breakaway Circles (30–40 min): Guests choose an author-led pod for small-group dialogue\, guided by a reflective prompt aligned to each author’s theme. These are not Q&A sessions\, but interactive mini-circles for story-sharing and connection. Example prompts: “What part of your story are you still becoming?”“Where have you had to find your voice again?”“What are you learning to let go of or live into?” Movement & Integration (15–20 min): To close the day\, we’ll gently shift from conversation to embodiment with a short freestyle movement or guided somatic session — helping participants release\, reflect\, and reconnect. This could include breath\, flow\, or intuitive movement in a safe\, non-performative format.  Intention: This event is designed to honour women’s voices — not just those in books\, but those in the room.It offers a soft yet powerful space to reflect\, speak\, feel\, and reconnect with the stories that shape us. 								\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	Salochanee Reddy\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Venue			\n				\n	\n	Equilibrium Wellbeing Centre\n	\n	Address:\n	\n\n4 Ashwold Road\n	\n		\n		Saxonwold\,\n\n	Gauteng\n\n\n	South Africa\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n				 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live
URL:https://www.midlifeinblossom.com/event/stories-that-shape-us/
LOCATION:Equilibrium Wellbeing Centre\, 4 Ashwold Road\, Saxonwold\, Gauteng\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salochanee Reddy":MAILTO:sal@midlifeinblossom.com
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