n this episode of The Belonging Chapter, Georgina and Lauren are joined by Lynne Meek, who spent nearly two decades as a secretary and office manager before reinventing herself as a personal stylist and then founding a thriving online boutique for midlife women. 👗

Lynne shares how a creative childhood at a highly academic grammar school left her lacking in confidence, the moment her mum revealed that her art teacher had once begged for her to go to art college, and how a car accident at 47 became the turning point that changed everything. She talks openly about feeling unfulfilled in her 40s, overcoming a fear of public speaking and social media, and why age has nothing to do with starting something new.

You'll also hear how Lynne built a family business with her husband and two sons, why getting dressed matters for your mental health, and why women should stop putting themselves last on the list. ✨

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to The Belonging Chapter
01:45 Growing up creative at an academic grammar school
05:30 Hitting your 40s and asking "who am I now?"
07:30 The art college revelation
09:00 The car accident that changed everything
14:00 Launching a styling business and facing her fears
15:30 A word from our sponsor, Salacia
19:30 Clothes, confidence and mental health
25:00 Spotting a gap in the market for midlife women
29:30 Perimenopause and menopause

A huge thank you to our episode sponsor, Salacia, for supporting The Belonging Chapter. Whether you're a homeowner, contractor or developer, Salacia offer refined bathroom design and technical precision for residential, commercial and hospitality projects. Discover their collections at salacia.co.uk and follow them on Instagram @salacia.gb 🛁

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