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08/09/2026

When was the last time you actually stopped and thought about your life?

Not what needs doing next.

Not what everyone else needs from you.

You. Your experiences. Your story.

The things you’ve been through. What’s changed you. What you’ve learned. What you’re still carrying. Where you are now and where you want to go next.

CREATE creates that space through creativity, conversation and reflection.

And that’s exactly what the CREATE programme brings into organisations, giving staff and service users the opportunity to explore their experiences, reflect, connect and think about what comes next.

If you’re an organisation thinking about how you create space for the people you support and the people who support them, come along to the FREE CREATE information session on 7 October.

Come and see what CREATE could look like in your organisation.

Sometimes, creating space is where things start to shift.

https://www.lifestorycoachbyjenni.co.uk/event-details/introduction-to-the-create-programme-for-organsations-2026-10-07-11-00





03/09/2026

I recently visited Grounded in Selly Oak to find out more about the work they’re doing and the community they support.

Grounded has a strong connection with University of Birmingham students, and during term time the space is busy, lively and full of energy. It’s quieter during the holidays, but the purpose remains the same: creating a welcoming space where people can access support without the barriers and stigma that can sometimes surround mental health services.

What really stood out to me was their combined holistic and clinical approach.

Alongside workshops and activities, they offer talking therapy and have links with Birmingham Mind and the NHS, creating different routes into support depending on what someone needs.

Their drop-in service is also helping them see more people accessing support earlier, with a preventative approach rather than waiting until someone reaches crisis point.

Like many charities, funding remains a major concern. What I found interesting was how they’ve diversified their income through room hire, merchandise and paid-for workshops, helping them continue developing the work they do.

I also really liked their approach to partnership working. They’re keen to work with organisations and freelance facilitators who share their ethos and genuinely care about making a difference.

It was great to see their vision in practice and to spend time learning more about what they’re creating at Grounded in Selly Oak.

There’s a lot to take away from organisations that are finding different ways to make wellbeing support more accessible, welcoming and part of everyday life.


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One thing I’ve noticed after almost every workshop or event I host…People ask, “When are we meeting up again?”And that t...
02/09/2026

One thing I’ve noticed after almost every workshop or event I host…

People ask, “When are we meeting up again?”

And that tells me something.

People don’t just want a one-off workshop. They want somewhere to meet up, connect with others and enjoy being part of something.

A space where you can come as you are, meet new people and see what develops.

So, based on the feedback I’ve received, I’m introducing Coffee & Connect, a monthly meetup.

☕ Light refreshments
🎶 Mellow music
💬 Good conversation
🤝 A chance to meet new people

Nothing formal. No preparation required. No judgement.

Just a community that gets you.

And there are so many things that can grow from that…

New friendships. Social events. Collaborations. New ideas. Or simply having somewhere you genuinely feel you belong.

📅 Join us on 1st October.
📍Assay Studios | 141 Newhall Street B3 1SF
🕑 6.30pm
🔖£10

Come along, grab a coffee and see where the conversation takes you.

https://www.lifestorycoachbyjenni.co.uk/event-details/coffee-connect-monthly-meet-up

01/09/2026

September always feels like a bit of a turning point.

Summer starts to fade, autumn begins to appear and somehow the year starts to feel like it’s moving again.

Rather than asking yourself what you should be doing this month, maybe ask:

What would I like September to bring?

More time for something that matters to you?

A decision you've been putting off?

Something you've been curious about?

A change in how you spend your time?

More connection?

It doesn't have to be a big change.

Sometimes it's about noticing what you want more of, what you want less of, and where you'd like to put your energy as the season changes.

So, what would you like September to bring? 🍂

30/08/2026

"But what I choose to leave behind are the experiences that no longer bring meaning to my life. Not every memory am I meant to carry . Only the ones that make me wiser, more resilient the ones that help me rewrite my story."

The stories we live with.

Not all of them are ours.

Some were told to us.

You’re shy.
You’re difficult.
You’re the responsible one.
You’re not academic.
You’re too sensitive.
You’re not confident.
You’re the strong one.
You don’t need help.

And sometimes, we hear these things so often that they stop sounding like someone else’s opinion.

They start sounding like facts.

But who told you?

And when did you start believing them?

Some of the stories we carry have been with us for years. They can shape how we see ourselves, what we believe we're capable of and even what we allow ourselves to want.

But growing means being willing to look at those stories again.

Is this who I am?

Or is this who I was told I was?

Because there’s a difference.

And sometimes, the next chapter begins when you realise you get to decide which stories you carry forward.

https://www.lifestorycoachbyjenni.co.uk/post/the-stories-we-tell-ourselves-from-insecurity-to-purpose





29/08/2026

Why I love Sip & Play ❤️

Sip & Play is a different kind of wellbeing experience.

It’s about good conversation, laughter, play, creativity and those unexpected moments where you realise you’re not the only one who feels the way you do.

And then you hear things like:

“I feel seen and not judged.”

“I feel like I’ve found my tribe.”

That’s the bit that gets me.

Feeling comfortable enough to be yourself.
Meeting people you wouldn’t normally meet.
Laughing without having to explain yourself.
Being heard without being analysed.
Finding connection without having to force it.

That’s why I love Sip & Play.

It might look like a game, a drink and a few conversation cards.

But the experience is so much more than that.

Come for the experience.
Stay for the connection. ❤️

Christmas Edition coming soon 🎄

28/08/2026

Yesterday I hosted Sip & Play in partnership with H.U.M.A.N.

The days leading up to it were manic. I’d spent the weekend in bed recovering, then had a meeting to prepare for, which left me with far less time than usual to get everything ready.

If you’ve ever planned an event, you know how much time and effort it takes — and how exhausting it can be, especially when nothing seems to go right. Printers stop working. You can’t find the things you need, even though you know they’re somewhere. You start to panic and ask yourself, “Why am I even doing this?”

But you already know the answer.
You want everyone to have a special experience. You want people to return and bring a friend. On top of that, you create something unique: a game that is emotive, where stories can be shared and people can support one another. You create a safe space.

Because it’s personal, you want people to enjoy it and learn from it.
And that is exactly what happened at Sip & Play. Everyone loved it. The laughter, the stories we shared, the alignment — it was a moment.

Women thanked me for putting on an evening that was different, yet made us look at our lives and our journeys. There is strength in connection, and this evening demonstrated that.

Yes, planning events is not for the faint-hearted. But when it all comes together, that feeling stays with you.

I created the experience. You brought the vibes.

THANK YOU, each and every one of you 🙏🏾❤️

25/08/2026

It may look like you’re coping on the outside.

But how are you really doing?

Sometimes we become so good at getting on with things that we don't notice how we're actually feeling.

We keep going. We show up. We do what needs to be done.

But being able to function doesn't always mean we're doing well.

And sometimes asking someone “How are you?” isn't enough.

They might not know how to answer.
They might not have the words.
Or they might simply be so used to coping that they've stopped checking in with themselves.

This is one of the reasons I believe creativity has an important place in wellbeing.

Because creativity can give us another way in.

We can make something, write something, play, consider an idea or approach a familiar situation differently. It can help us step outside the usual way we think and create opportunities to notice, express and understand what is happening beneath the surface.

There is research behind this too.

A 2019 World Health Organization review examined more than 3,000 studies and found evidence of the role arts engagement can play in promoting health and wellbeing. More recent research has continued to explore links between creative engagement, emotional wellbeing, life satisfaction and social connection.

This is the thinking behind CREATE.

Not creativity for creativity's sake.

Creativity as a pathway into reflection, exploration, awareness and connection.

A way to look at something differently.
A way to bring things to the surface.
A way to make sense of experiences, thoughts and feelings.
A way to connect with yourself and with others.

What is happening underneath the coping?

Creativity can give us a pathway to begin finding out.

That's where CREATE begins.

24/08/2026

Sip & Play isn’t just a concept I came up with.

I designed and created it through conversations with women, delivering workshops, listening to their experiences, and drawing from my own lived experience too.

I wanted to create something that could open up conversations about life without making it feel like you’ve suddenly been asked to sit down and have a deep, meaningful conversation. Because let’s be honest, that can get awkward very quickly.

Sip & Play gives you a way to think about your life, share experiences, laugh, tell stories and, most importantly, connect with other people.

It’s one of the creative resources I use within my workshops, and on 27th August, you get the chance to experience it for yourself.

Come along, grab a drink, have a play and see where the conversation takes you.

27th August | Sip & Play | 6.30pm

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