Have a little (r)evolution in your heart?

Image: orange cat wearing a knitted blue sweater and orange scarf is sitting on a rope swing surrounded by fall leaves and decorations

Fall Equinox is here. It is a time to pause and celebrate summer's abundance, and plant the seeds for next Spring. We are reflecting, creating, and preparing.

We have so much to be grateful for, including our recent BWB team gathering in upstate New York at  Raven Crest Botanicals retreat center.

We explored the beautiful land together, discussed what it means to live a feminist business, and took an herbal plant medicine class with the owner, Susanna Raeven. Susanna taught us about how plants can support us during times of transition, including strengthening our bodies ( and lungs!) as the season turns to Fall.  

BWB also recently participated in a lunch and long exhale with Sarah J from Slō Breathworks. Sarah lead us through an Autumn Equinox Flow to drop into our bodies, let go of emotions, expectations, “shoulds,” and worries, and has generously offered to share this session with YOU, too! Scroll down to listen to the recording and breathe into the season with us.

Don't forget the BWB Midwifery Experience is kicking off in two weeks on Wednesday, October 5th. We're so ready to map out revolutionary 2023 plans with you all. We will be holding space for discussion and discovery, and DOING THE WORK. At BWB, process and product are not mutually exclusive. The transformation will be made tangible in the form of a fleshed out growth plan.

We've updated the website with more information and FAQs. Take a look and let us know if you want to claim your spot!

Big love,
C & C

THE MIDWIFERY EXPERIENCE

Rooted in our belief in the power of immersive group experiences to drive change, we designed a program with enough critical inquiry, creative fire, loving community, and anti-patriarchy venom to truly midwife new possibilities for your business.  
 

Building a values-aligned business isn’t chosen because it’s easy, it’s chosen because it’s the right—and smart—thing to do.

There can be many challenges: maintaining momentum, knowing where/what to prioritize, composting oppressive norms, and ditching old patterns. It can be easy to get caught with our head down, or on auto-pilot just trying to keep up. But if we really want to do this shit differently, we need to keep our head up and eyes on the prize.

6-weeks. $1,500. Let's do this. 

THE GIFT OF BREATH

Breathwork is a simple, powerful way to do the inner work to ground our actions in trust and hope. It is the most human of human things we can uphold. It is the first action we take and the final homage. Connecting with the breath is active yet beautifully intimate at once.

The Autumn Equinox Flow has been designed to help you surrender to what is so you can show up as you want to be. You will be called to visualize the steadiness of a tree and use your breath to connect to your inner strength by letting go. It is a short flow that can be engaged in any 10-minute break to radically change your day.

Techniques used: breath awareness, nostril breathing, and pushed lip breathing. As always, listen to your body. If you feel lightheaded or dizzy, stop the flow. Follow Sarah on Instagram (@slowbreathworks) for more amazing advice on how to slow down, and breathe together!

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT

Janine Murphy is the founder of Resilient Mother's Collective. RMC supports mothers at all ages and stages, providing the tools to nourish, release stress, and relieve pain. BWB worked to support the evolution of Janine's yoga business through strategy, brand identity and messaging. Check out the new RMC website and follow them on social media (@janinekmurphy).

TEAM LOVE

We are lucky to have such a collaborative and loving team. Here are a few of our favorite moments from Ravens Crest!

Image series (left to right): garden with flowering plants, and a bright blue sky with white puffy clouds; smiling human looking down at snake - named Whispers - wrapped around their shoulders wearing a pink shirt; Raven's Crest dojo structure with five people sitting on yoga mats; Caitlin & Casey smiling in front of tall, flowering plants