In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Julia Coney on:

1. Intentional Living and Midlife PrioritiesJulia shares how midlife has invited her to slow down, be kinder to herself, and intentionally curate how she spends her time. From planning monthly bed days to saying no without guilt, she’s embracing presence over pressure and finding joy in the everyday.

2. The Power of Routine and ReflectionWith three key notebooks—a planner, a journal, and a commonplace book—Julia tracks her thoughts, growth, and ideas. She begins each day with reading (sometimes just 10 minutes!) and carves out space to be fully offline and undistracted by devices.

3. Midlife Career Reinvention and CuriosityJulia reflects on her shift from legal assistant to beauty blogger to wine educator and now co-founder of a luxury food, wine, and wellness travel company. She emphasizes the importance of staying curious, evolving with your passions, and letting the next chapter unfold naturally.

4. Books, Bed Days, and Pink Lipstick JoyFrom smutty morning reads to glamorous bed day rituals, Julia celebrates life's sensual and soulful pleasures. She encourages midlife women to romanticize their lives, play with beauty, and create space for creativity—even if it’s just reading in bold lipstick with a cup of tea.

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Our Guest: Julia Coney

Julia Coney is a Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas-based wine writer, wine educator, speaker, and consultant. Julia is the Wine Expert for American Airlines in partnership with the James Beard Foundation and the recipient of Wine Enthusiast's 2020 Social Visionary Award Winner for her work in writing and speaking on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the wine industry. Julia is the Founder of Black Wine Professionals.

Julia is a lifelong Francophile and an inveterate traveler. You can find her on all social media at @juliaconey, her newsletter Métier, and with a wine glass in hand.

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• Previous Episodes: #143: planner pad pursuits, #338: All About the Pretty

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  • Beach Reads and Bubbly

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