In Her Own Right: Cultivating Self-Trust & Making our Dreams Tangible — with Chelsea Madeline

Happy Spring, Collective Wisdom listeners! In this episode, Lucy is joined by Chelsea Madeline, the brilliant author of In Her Own Right.Chelsea shares her journey as a writer and community builder — telling us the stories of the women she’s gathered, the family she’s tended, and the words she’s written.This conversation is about all the ways women can support each other as we create tangible manifestations of our dreams. Chelsea also shares a few poignant passages from her book to draw us deeper into our soul’s work.Tune in for inspiration to go deeper together. Then join us in Spain this May to meet more women who can change your life. Use the code CREATE20 for 20% off.Jump into the conversation:[03:00] Why Chelsea created Boss Ladies Magazine[07:00] The importance of connecting deeper with women[10:30] Chelsea’s greatest fear & how it inspires her creative process[13:00] How to create tangible manifestations of our lives[19:00] Simple ways to gather communities of women[23:25] The questions Chelsea asks to deepen relationships[25:00] The beautiful story behind In Her Own Right[28:00] Cultivating self-trust & overcoming doubt[39:00] The stories of Toni Morrison & Lee Krasner[42:30] Finding space to create[45:00] How Chelsea wrote her book in stolen moments of time[49:30] The moment of great repairMore about our guest: Chelsea Madeline is a writer, editor, and a mother exploring the world through a kaleidoscope of philosophy and poetry. She grew up in a fishing town in Maine, spent a decade in Santa Monica and currently lives with her family on a finca in Puerto Rico covered in mango trees and roaming chickens. Chelsea's editorial projects include Boss Ladies Magazine, Paper Airplanes, a newspaper of the poetry and art created during quarantine, and the Love Calendar. She is committed to creating contexts that evoke our brightest, softest selves.Stay connected:Check out The Murmuration CollectiveConnect with us on Instagram & LinkedInSubscribe to our monthly newsletterBuy Chelsea’s book In Her Own RightFollow Chelsea on Instagram @chelsea.k.madelineMentioned in the episode: Reshma Khan, Sofia Sprechmann