There comes a moment in every woman’s life when she realizes she is no longer willing to shrink. No longer willing to apologize for her power. No longer willing to dim her brilliance to make others comfortable. 2026 is that moment. This is the year of the Kintsugi Woman—gold‑lined, unshakeable, and rising with a courage that comes from remembering who she truly is. And in the spirit of women who live boldly, remember deeply, and refuse to be anything less than unforgettable,

I’m honoured to stand in the spotlight this September as the featured Kintsugi Woman in our GGCN Magazine. Kalina Bains, kalinadigitalmedia.ca

The Wound Is the Place Where the Light Enters You A Kintsugi Woman Reflection for Kalina Media There is a line by Rumi that echoes across centuries, whispered in moments of heartbreak, healing, and rebirth:  “The wound is the place where the light enters you.” For the Kintsugi Woman, It is the golden thread that binds our brokenness into brilliance. It is the invitation to rise, not in spite of our wounds, but because of them. Cracked Open, Not Broken Kintsugi, the Japanese a

What’s Your Next Step? A Kintsugi Woman's Reflection A moment to reflect, to rise, and to remember why I do this work. We spoke about cracks. About beauty. About the sacred art of Kintsugi, the Japanese practice of mending broken pottery with gold. And how every woman carries her own version of that story.