đ„Wild Wisdom for Busy Women
đ„Free Spirit
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24/02/2026
Repeat after me: Time is never wasted.
Iâve had to remind myself of this todayâŠ(the capitalistic conditioning runs deep!)âŠ
An unexpectedly free day, and my mind instantly jumps to âwhat can I do instead?! How can I make sure I donât waste this precious day?â
Yes, I could have made more progress on my book, or done some admin, or scheduled some social media (something I very rarely do, by the way! Most of what I write is impromptu, in the moment sharing).
But you know what? Itâs sunny - a rare event at the moment. Itâs even WARM!! Iâm tired. So Iâve taken myself down to the allotment to sit in said sun with a book, to relax and enjoy it. Maybe Iâll do some gentle pottering. Turns out I also had the inspiration to write this post!
Rest is never âwasted timeâ.
Joy is never âwasted timeâ.
Living is never âwasted timeâ!
Can you get outside today, even for five minutes?
23/02/2026
When âBeing Wildâ helps you in real life.
I had a double tyre blowout last Friday night, after hitting a savage pothole in a country lane in the middle of nowhere. I limped to a safe spot where I could pull off the narrow lane, and called the RAC.
Sadly they were next to useless, and after being on hold for over an hour, they suggested they would be with me in another 3-5 hours. (This, at 7pm on a dark, winter night, despite telling them I was a lone female!). Two hours later this changed to an expected rescue time of between 1am -4am!!
Thankfully, Iâm pretty used to being out in the middle of nowhere by myself in the dark, so this didnât particularly faze me, but so many of my friends of all genders expressed horror that I was left out there on my own. (Iâll add at this point that I had many offers of support and a lift home, which eventually I accepted, as I didnât really fancy being stuck out there waiting all night!).
Which made me realise that I was lucky. So many women would have found that a terrifying situation to be in! In an already frustrating situation, with two badly damaged tyres to sort, waiting for an indeterminate amount of time on their own in the dark would have been understandably overwhelming and scary.
Iâm grateful that Iâve spent enough time out in the wild, whether through hiking or wild camping or late-night wanders, that I am comfortable being in the middle of nowhere in the dark. Iâm comfortable being on my own. Iâm comfortable being in challenging situations.
It reminded me that this is one of the reasons I teach what I teach. Whether through retreats in the wild or helping a woman feel more comfortable and confident in her own skin through coaching, this isnât simply about having fun or being confident at work or rediscovering joy. Itâs about rediscovering resilience, courage and resourcefulness. Enhancing self belief and our ability to deal with challenging situations. Building trust in ourselves and our capabilities.
As one friend said, when I reassured him I was quite ok: âIâve seen you wield an axe, Iâve no doubt youâre able to look after yourself!â đ
Imagine the sense of confidence you take out into your life when you truly believe you can handle anything!
THAT is what I help women discover.
If youâd like a taste of whatâs possible when you connect with your own wildness, look out for one of my upcoming one day Wild Retreats. Not nearly as dramatic as two blown tyres, I promise! đ
(And yes, complaints being sent to both the RAC and the council!!)
17/02/2026
A cardboard box made me cry today!
Ok, so it wasn't the cardboard box itself (although I have to say, I am a massive fan, given my need for an inordinate amount of cardboard for my large no-dig growing project right now!). It was the fact that my dear 70-something neighbour Meg made the effort to come and knock on my door and offer me a couple of cardboard boxes she'd saved for me, knowing I needed as much cardboard as I could get my hands on.
A precious gesture for us both. She got to feel helpful, I got a resource I'm in need of. We both got a valuable dose of neighbourly connection and camaraderie!
Today's interaction with Meg bought a tear to my eye and inspired me to write a newsletter about the joys - and necessity, in today's world of doom and gloom and hyper-individualisation - of reaching out for and offering support. If you missed the newsletter, I also turned it into a blog post. I'll share the link below and I hope it prompts a happy tear in your eye too!
It comes with an invitation too: where can you ask for or offer some support to your community, neighbours or friends this week? It might turn out to be one of the biggest gifts and most meaningful interactions you have! After all, what brings us the most purpose, meaning and joy in life isn't always the big stuff...
15/02/2026
This is your invitation to slow down and take a pause today. Weâre still in winterâs grip, even though hints of spring are making themselves known. With the rising of the sap - in ourselves as well as the trees - itâs tempting to go at it gung ho, trying to get ahead.
Spring - and the heady days of summer - will come soon enough, and you may look back wistfully at these grey, dark, rainy days. Days where the invitation - and permission - is to retreat under a blanket with a book. To relish a cup of tea drunk mindfully - biscuits optional. To enjoy an indulgent pj and movie day.
Now is the time to be slow. Fire horses are chomping at the bit (the Chinese new year of the fire horse begins next week), but weâre not there yet.
Spring will come.
Summer will come.
Now is the time to be slow.
Even if only for 5 minutes.
14/02/2026
In my book I share things to look out for at each point in the year; little doses of âWild Curiosityâ to deepen your connection to both the inner and outer wild, and to find moments of joy in the day to day.
One of the things from this monthâs chapter is âa rare warmth-in-the-sun dayâ. And goodness, today is one of those days!!
Iâm working on the farm garden today, and what a day for it. When I pause and turn my face to the sun I can feel its warmth kissing my eyelids, caressing my cheeks, nourishing my soul.
You donât need a lover to feel loved today. Turn your face to the sun and feel the love sinking into your bones right there. đ
11/02/2026
What to look out for this monthâŠHazel flowers!
Most of us know hazelnuts, yet sadly few people can identify a hazel tree these days. Even fewer know to look closely at a hazel tree at this time of year and delight in the spotting of a tiny, crimson, star-like hazel flower. Iâve been known to squeal in childlike excitement on walks in February, my companion offering a puzzled glance at my expression of glee as I triumphantly present a bare-looking twig and bid them come look at it.
Iâm never entirely sure whether they are simply being polite, but they too tend to express wonder and delight when they finally see what Iâm pointing out. The hazel tree â or hedge or bush â is most easily spotted at this time of year by its ubiquitous dangling yellow catkins â the male âflowerâ. But look closely at the slender branches and bursting out of some of the young buds youâll spot â if youâre lucky â the exquisite red flowers. These are tiny â a mere millimetre or two in size â but delightful.
Once youâve spotted one, your eye will start to notice others, and what once was a bare tree in winter suddenly becomes a tree budding with potential. Each of these tiny flowers will, given the right conditions, produce clusters of hazelnuts in late summer â a delicious wild food, if you can get to them before the squirrels!
Have a closer look next time youâre out and about and let me know if you spot them!
Some more great progress up at the farm garden today. Itâs a real labour of love right nowâŠ.each bed is pretty backbreaking to make, but itâs all from the farm and weâre going to be growing such goodness here - both of the food variety and the well-being and community variety - that is is an utter joy!
Not to mention the physical satisfaction and sense of well-being myself, getting physical, seeing the results of my work, and spending the day in the fresh air surrounded by beautiful nature. It doesnât get much better really, does it?!
03/02/2026
Tonight!
Release what needs to be released, reconnect with your inner wild wisdom and look ahead to what you want this year to be for you.
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Free Spirit. Wild Adventurer. Coach. Trainer. Guide. Inspirer of Courage and Reminder of Dreams.
Jen knows a thing or two about following dreams. As a well-respected, well-paid, high-flying actuary and manager in a prestigious FTSE100 Financial Services company, Jen was a glowing example of success in the corporate world. Then a painful and scary tumble into overwhelm, burnout and depression made Jen realise that actually, despite the shiny suit, a 'perfect' relationship and a beautiful house, she was not very happy at all.
Investing in a coach, Jen started to take back control of her existence and explore what she really wanted to do with her one wild and precious life. Two things came through loud and clear: Live life. Help others. Stepping off the conventional path, she took the courageous decision to move out of corporate life and follow the path of her heart; embarking on a journey of self-discovery, retraining and upskilling.
Jen combined her many years of experience in management and coaching within the corporate space with her passion for the wild to found nature-based wellbeing business WildFire Walks. She also went on to certify as a One of manyâą Certified Women's Coach and Trainer, graduated from the WildWise "Call of the Wild" Foundation in Outdoor Leadership programme and trained as a Voice Dialogue facilitator.
Jen works with successful, smart, professional women in their 30s and 40s who from the outside, seem happy and successful, but behind the scenes are feeling trapped, lost, with no space to breathe and feeling like something's missing. An expert at challenging long-held limiting beliefs, holding the space for vision and possibility and believing in you until you're ready to believe in yourself, Jen helps you find the courage, connection and clarity to explore what you really want from life, and then feel empowered enough to live it!
Jen is a gentle, encouraging coach much loved by her clients. With a dash of playful rebel, she gently pushes back against the "should-dos" and "should-bes" so often imposed by our culture, our upbringing, our workplaces. Jen knows what it means to succeed in the traditional corporate world...and what it's like to not want that, actually. She believes, and champions, that there is a different way.
What Jen's clients say:
Alongside supporting her clients, Jen is a keen adventurer and liver of life. Past adventures range from a charity solo walk from Land's End to John O'Groats - a life-changing and soul-affirming 1,400 mile journey - to spending a summer living off-grid in a yurt in the woods and writing about her experiences, to embracing the semi-nomadic life with a year of no fixed abode. Earlier this year Jen spent time with the indigenous San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert and is part of an action group to help preserve their ancient culture and support them in their fight against TB.
Jen is committed to continuing her own inner journey exploring truth, freedom and possibility. Her purpose: to playfully push the boundaries of what's possible in life, and to encourage and inspire other women to do the same.
