Rose Wippich - Empress Rising

06/01/2026

Every chapter of Empress Rising is built on a foundation I call
The Eight Pillars of the Empress.

Over the next few weeks I'm sharing what each pillar looks like in real life — the moments you'll recognize, the feelings you haven't said out loud, and the shift that happens when you start claiming what's yours.

Sovereignty. Transformation. Self-Care. Intuitive Wisdom. Energy Protection. Abundance. Forgiveness. Community.

If even one of those words landed somewhere in your chest just now — this series is for you.
Follow along. Share it with a woman who needs it.

📖 Empress Rising — link in bio.

05/31/2026

Something different today.

I spent 10 days in Portugal this spring — Lisbon first, then the Azores for my very first yoga/qigong retreat as a student. Yes, after 30+ years of practicing and 8 years of teaching, I finally went on retreat. And I wrote every day.

Today I'm sharing the first postcard — from Lisbon, where the air smells like salt and warm custard tarts, the streets are narrow and alive, and life moves gently on purpose.

No itinerary. No tips. Just my world, as I moved through it — and the question Lisbon planted in me before I even reached the island.

New essay is live now on Substack.

https://open.substack.com/pub/rosewippich/p/postcards-from-portugal?r=2ab0kg&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true. 🇵🇹

05/31/2026

05/28/2026

This is the line at the heart of everything I believe about midlife not being a decline.

New essay on Substack this week if you missed it — link in bio. 👑

05/28/2026

Ever feel like you're hiding, waiting for permission? I was too, until I saw a woman in Portugal who changed everything.

Tag someone who needs to hear this!

This woman, in her 80s, walked into a bustling café in Lisbon, radiating confidence. Everyone noticed her. She accepted compliments without deflection, embodying a presence that said, "I deserve to be seen."

I realized that I had been performing invisibility, waiting for the perfect moment to show up. But what if the real shift comes from simply stepping into your power?

It took losing my voice and an unforgettable experience in the Azores for me to understand: I was waiting for permission to be seen and heard.

Join me as I share how I’m stepping into my visibility and embracing all that I am. The conversation is just beginning.

💥 What's your "F it" moment? Let’s talk about shedding old skins and stepping into our true selves! L

Link in bio to watch on YouTube or listen on your fav podcast platform. ⬆📽🎤

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05/27/2026

This is for you, the woman feeling that inner stirring, ready to shed limitations and reign. If you're looking for something to ignite you, reach out. Tell me your story, where you're hiding, what your 'eff it' moment looks like, and what your throne feels like. This show exists to help you claim it. I'm Rose Wippich your guide to Empress Rising. Watch the full episode linked in bio!

05/27/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Christopher and Anthony. 🎉Today my boys turn 22!! I am so proud of them. Last week they graduated with honors from college. Christopher always loved creating with food and now he is a Food Scientist! Anthony always wanted to be a math man and he majored in Finance, Data Analytics & IT Management. I've earned the right to brag a little. I'm blessed to be their mom. 💕🎂🎉🎈

05/26/2026

Losing your voice for a month felt like a forced pause, but it brought a profound upgrade and clarity. It taught me the power of surrendering, not forcing, especially during significant life shifts. Right before claiming your voice, it might feel like a clearing—a necessary step for immense growth. I wrote about owning your power in my book, only to realize I hadn't fully embodied it myself. Sometimes, it takes being stripped bare of excuses to finally step into what you know to be true.

05/26/2026

For a while — longer than I'd like to admit — I was hiding.
Not consciously. I was still showing up, still teaching, still recording this podcast. But inside? I was doing that thing so many of us do.
Waiting. Shrinking. Wondering if there was really room for me.
And then I went to the Azores. Lost my voice. And came home different.

My new essay is live on Substack — and it's the most personal thing I'vMy new essay is live on Substack — and it's the most personal thing I've written in a long time.

If you've ever felt invisible in your own life, your own story — this one is for you.
✍️ Link in bio.

05/26/2026

I've realized my age isn't a limitation, it's my most powerful asset. Women seeking guidance aren't looking for youth, they're seeking someone who has lived it, survived it, and thrived. I'm done waiting for permission or for perfect systems. The culture that dismisses experienced women is afraid of our power. Watch Entire Episode on Youtube. https://youtu.be/UQAPU1lzyAw?si=80viq-fko0SC4GGt