Conversations with Vivienne.
“I just want to live my fuc*ing life”
Conversations with Vivienne, February 2024
Why Conversations with Vivienne returned.
I’ve always loved connecting people and sparking discussions with a purpose. Through my life and work I get to meet so many interesting, brilliant humans and I wanted to bring some of them together to explore different perspectives.
Just before the pandemic threw us all a curve ball, I had started what were then called Vivienne’s Supper Clubs. A guest speaker would share their expertise or story, from author Janine van Someren on the positivity of psychology, to Kevin Braddock book on Why Asking for Help Matters, Zoe Tuffs on Hive Behaviours, and Ruth Ramsay on erotic empowerment.
The very first Supper Club back in February 2020 centred on Imposter Syndrome. Since then, the format has evolved, but the heart of it remains the same: relaxed conversations that inspire, challenge, and connect.
Now called Conversations with Vivienne, think of it as a space to hear stories, share ideas, learn, and reflect. I cook something delicious, light the candles, and bring together a table of guests to explore a question that keeps surfacing as my clients navigate midlife transitions.
The first topic for this new season was: Why do we want to lead a more intentional life?
It felt timely. Over that year, many of my clients had been exploring how they could live with more intention, and I wanted to see how others reflected on the same question. Guests were invited to think back to their younger selves: did life unfold as expected, or had it been more like a game of snakes and ladders? And how intentional do they feel now?
As I asked them:
“Have you become more intentional as the years have gone on, or are you still wondering what the f**k am I doing and when will I grow up?”
And for the next one? We’ll be diving into a topic all about identity and role models. Do we get to choose them, and can we become our own role models if no one out there quite fits what we’re looking for?