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In this episode of The Art of Connection, Yana records from her “mobile office” and offers a tender life update on moving from her beloved Croydon home to a little cottage in the hills. She reflects on the house that held early motherhood and the seed of Oak & Haven, and how transition can hold grief and gratitude in the same breath. With gentle rituals; early nights, incense, pink paint for Daisy’s “Marshmallow Magic” room; and a commitment to ask for help, she shares what it takes to land softly. Back in the shop, she looks toward summer and Christmas: a candlelit VIP evening with mocktails and making, a “golden moments” Communi-Tee shirt created with poet-artist Sophie Rowlands, and the joy of thoughtful, values-aligned gifting. Strength training becomes a metaphor for resilience; presence with customers, a practice of care. This is an invitation to notice the season you’re in, let the old unfurl, and welcome what’s arriving.
By Tatyana McKenzieIn this episode of The Art of Connection, Yana records from her “mobile office” and offers a tender life update on moving from her beloved Croydon home to a little cottage in the hills. She reflects on the house that held early motherhood and the seed of Oak & Haven, and how transition can hold grief and gratitude in the same breath. With gentle rituals; early nights, incense, pink paint for Daisy’s “Marshmallow Magic” room; and a commitment to ask for help, she shares what it takes to land softly. Back in the shop, she looks toward summer and Christmas: a candlelit VIP evening with mocktails and making, a “golden moments” Communi-Tee shirt created with poet-artist Sophie Rowlands, and the joy of thoughtful, values-aligned gifting. Strength training becomes a metaphor for resilience; presence with customers, a practice of care. This is an invitation to notice the season you’re in, let the old unfurl, and welcome what’s arriving.