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12/11/2024

We are very excited to welcome Fi Bool from to The Manor!

This is a FREE 30 minute session, if you would like to join us (I am definitely going)! please message us on 07788983132 😍 Sarah x

🌼 Pop Up Class Alert 🌼

R.I.S.E is coming to The Manor!
(Resilience | Inspiration | Strength | Empowerment)

This unique class combines gentle stretching, breath-work, and empowering movement to create a holistic workout for the mind and body 🙌

Led by experienced dance practitioner Fiona Bool, RISE is designed to help you cultivate resilience, inspire inner strength, and feel empowered—all in a supportive, uplifting environment ✨

Reconnect with yourself. Reclaim your power 💪🏼

Sign up now - This is offered as a 30 minute free trial but spaces are limited so book in quick!

07/11/2024

For a survivor of in Refuge, Christmas can be an especially difficult time.

In the run-up we often get asked by lovely members of the community if there's anything they can do to help the people we support at this time of year - and there is.

We've put together a 2024 Christmas Appeal page on our website with options, from making a purchase on our Refuge wish-lists to starting your own Next Chapter fundraiser.

Find out more here: https://www.thenextchapter.org.uk/christmas-appeal-2024

Thank you 💚

31/10/2024

Imagine a space where you completely seen, your voice is heard, and you feel uplifted by those around you.

Community is vital for survivors because it fosters a sense of belonging and understanding. When we come together, we create a safe space where shared experiences remind us that we’re not alone. This connection helps us heal by validating our feelings and empowering us to reclaim our voices.

In a supportive community, we find strength in each other’s stories and encouragement to move forward. It’s a reminder that together, we are stronger and more resilient. When we lift each other up, we not only heal individually but also contribute to the healing of others.

Whether it’s through movement, shared stories, or simply holding space, each member lifts up the next. In these moments, we remind each other: we’re not alone, and together, we’re unstoppable. 💪🏼

Join us, step into our circle, and feel the strength that grows when women support women. 💪❤️

27/10/2024

** Trigger warning - sensitive content **

“I didn’t know. Until I knew. And it was too late”

A familiar story I hear all too often.

Maybe it takes a close friend or family member to help you see the behaviours are not acceptable. Maybe it’s health worker checking in on you and the kid(s). Maybe it’s a poster in a toilet bathroom that asks you to ask yourself “are these things happening to you?”

Maybe it’s getting help from local charities who offer support programmes to help you realise it wasn’t in your head. These things happened. It was real.

Maybe it’s the counsellor who sees you every week to help you navigate the pathways in your mind that are forever changed because of what happened to you.

Whatever your first step to freedom looks like, is here to help you navigate recovery after domestic abuse; and begin to rebuild your life (mind body and soul). ✨

Domestic Abuse isn’t always physical. It can show itself in many different ways. If you think you are experiencing DA or have experienced DA, please know that there is support for you. You are not alone.

17/10/2024

💡We’re Hiring!

Join Our Mission to Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about creating social impact and empowering others? Do you have experience in sales and a personal connection to the journey of domestic abuse recovery? If so, we want you on our team!

At Be More Dandelion, we’re dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse through movement, resilience, and community. To help continue to fund our community projects, we’re expanding our corporate wellness offerings and looking for motivated individual(s) to join us as Corporate Partnerships & Business Development Manager.

What We Offer:
- Flexible work hours that fit your lifestyle
- A commission structure that rewards your success
- The chance to be part of a meaningful mission that creates real change in people’s lives

If you’re ready to use your skills for a greater purpose and help us spread empowerment in the corporate world, we’d love to hear from you!

💌 DM us for more details and to join a team that’s making a difference every day!

Link in bio to apply for the job on LinkedIn 💻

09/10/2024

People often talk about Resilience. But what does it actually mean?

We’re breaking down common myths around resilience, especially for those of us on the path of healing after trauma.

At Be More Dandelion, we are here to walk this journey together, offering survivor-led workshops and transformative steps toward rebuilding confidence and strength. If you’re in , check out our Survivor Steps programmes with and — designed to help you reclaim your power one step at a time.

07/10/2024

✨Resilience isn’t about bouncing back to who we once were—it’s about moving forward, growing through the challenges we’ve faced, and finding strength in the journey.

Healing isn’t linear, and that’s okay. Every step you take, no matter how small, is a step toward reclaiming your power and your future.

At , we’re here to support survivors in Colchester and beyond, offering a safe space to heal, grow, and rediscover your strength through movement, empowerment, and community.

Let’s walk this path together 🌼✨

04/10/2024

Ready to reclaim your confidence and rebuild your strength? 💫

In collaboration with Next Chapter Colchester we’re offering a safe and supportive space for survivors of domestic abuse or trauma to heal through exercise and movement.

Together, we’ll help you reconnect with your body, release emotional stress, and regain the confidence you deserve. 💪✨

These guided sessions will empower you to rise stronger, rebuild resilience, and find community with others who understand your journey.

To register your introduce and join our next programme, visit our website

www.thedandelionproject.co.uk

These sessions are fully funded (Free!) to attend, however places are limited to ten people per programme.

📍Location: Colchester
📆 When: Ongoing sessions available
💬 DM for more info and to join! Our inbox is open

04/10/2024

“Your strength is greater than any storm you’ve ever faced”

Life may knock you down, but within you is the power to rise stronger each time. Don’t let your past define you—let it fuel your comeback.

You are resilient
You are powerful
Your story is just beginning. 💛

01/10/2024

Be More Dandelion proudly presents “Hide & Seek”

Debuting at Expressions of Trauma Exhibition, Hide & Seek is a dance performance piece inspired by the journey of surviving domestic abuse. The work, in partnership with , shines the light on the aftermath of surviving a DA relationship, and uncovers the portrayal of life being forever changed because of the experience

Performed by .schoolofstreet

24/08/2024

🌼 How you can support us as a CIC 🌼

1. Follow us for updates and inspiration.

2. Share our stories with your friends and community.

3. Book our founder Fi Bool as a speaker or workshop host for your next event or podcast.

4. Partnerships & Collaborations - we want to hear from YOU !

Join us in spreading resilience, growth, and healing through movement & dance.

🔗 Visit us at www.thedandelionproject.co.uk to learn more!

24/08/2024

🥂We have exciting news to share!

Be More Dandelion has officially transitioned from a Limited Company to a Community Interest Company (CIC). This milestone reflects our deepened commitment to creating a lasting, positive impact in our community and beyond.

**Why the Change?**
Becoming a CIC allows us to align our mission more closely with our values: community empowerment, social innovation, and sustainable growth. This new status enables us to reinvest profits back into our projects and initiatives, ensuring that our work truly benefits those who need it most.

**What’s Next for Us?**
We’re excited to continue our work in Colchester with some amazing new projects on the horizon, including:

🌼Survivor Steps a 6-week programme created by The Dandelion Project that provides practical tools, resources, and support for individuals on their journey to recovery and empowerment after experiencing trauma.

👣Beyond Dance is a weekly community class by The Dandelion Project. Our aftercare programme from Survivor Steps that uses movement and dance to foster mental well-being, self-expression, and social connection.

💫 RISE (Resilience, Innovation, Strength, Empowerment) a series of dance workshops for young adolescent females designed to build confidence, resilience, and empowerment through creative movement and self-expression.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey so far—this is just the beginning! 🚀

29/05/2024

📢 Be More Dandelion is evolving! The Next Chapter is about to begin! 🌼

I started Be More Dandelion in 2021 driven by the mission to empower women in the workplace. And for the past 3 years I’ve been helping women to unlock their superpowers and overcome imposter syndrome, using the transformative powers of movement and dance.

Fast forward 3 years later, becoming a first-time Mama, a survivor of domestic abuse, and most recently, a single parent - dance and movement has been more transformative to me in my own personal journey than I ever believed possible. It’s with this understanding and experience that I am expanding the BMD offer; and moving to transition the company to a CIC.

Our CIC status will enable us to access bigger and better funding opportunities to help support and develop our community projects which are designed to support survivors of domestic abuse in regaining their confidence and building their resilience, through movement and dance.

Over the next month we will be completing the transition from LTD company to a CIC and would love to invite you to join and support our next chapter.

How can you help?

🔗 CONNECTIONS! 🔗
Can you help introduce me to local or national organisations, charities, individuals that will help support the mission? Specifically around funding opportunities and raising awareness for Domestic Abuse.

🎙️PODCAST / MEDIA APPEARANCES 🎙️
Can you help me get in front of the camera or behind the microphone? I’m looking for referrals to speak on podcasts, radio, news outlets, events - to help share my story, raise awareness and promote the work of The Dandelion Project within the community.

👯‍♀️BOOK BE MORE DANDELION! 👯‍♀️
BMD are continue to offer our workshops and team-building experiences. All profits feed back into The Dandelion Project, to further support the mission and help deliver programmes in Colchester and the surrounding areas.

💌SUBSCRIBE! 💌
Keep informed on our journey as we begin to roll out programmes across the county; and start our next BIG adventure! Exciting things are coming and we wanted YOU to be the first to hear about it!

Follow our CIC journey over 🌼

14/05/2024

“How can I incorporate movement breaks into your day?”

It’s a question we often get asked here at BMD. And whilst stepping away from your desk to make a cuppa might seem like the best use of time during a busy work day, allow us to introduce some fun (and creative!) ways to add movement to your breaks!

Whether it’s a quick stretch, a Power Pose mantra, or a dance party in your living room, taking breaks to move can help clear your mind and boost productivity.

➡️ Check out some of our suggestions and let us know which one you’d like to try most in the comments!

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Life has a way of giving us both highs and lows all at once. Yesterday, I celebrated a huge milestone with the announcements of Be More Dandelion partnering with Next Chapter to support survivors of domestic abuse. And on the same day, I received the court decision about Luca’s surname. It’s a reminder for me that resilience isn’t about bouncing back; it’s about moving forward, even when the path is hard. You can hold both joy and pain at the same time—and that’s okay. We rise, we grow, we move forward. 🌼✨ #BeMoreDandelion #Resilience #SurvivorsOfAbuse #HighsAndLows #KeepMovingForward #BreakTheSilence

“The most powerful thing for me with dance is the fact that it’s that connector and it doesn’t matter what language you speak and, again, your, you know abilities, disabilities, all that all goes out the window because this is such a connection on another level.” ~ Lucy Eden, CEO + Founder, @_beinyourelement_ Dance / Movement workshops are great for your business if you’re looking to: ♾️ Unite teams ♾️ Foster collaboration ♾️ Encourage empathy, and camaraderie regardless of background or differences ♾️ Promote trust and strengthen team relationships ♾️ Enhance non-verbal and verbal communication ♾️ Boost morale and overall wellbeing DM “ TEAM” to find out more about how @bemoredandelion can help 🌼 And if you haven’t already - do go and check out the latest episode of our Choreographing Success ©️ podcast - where we explore how dance and movement can be used as a tool for success in the workplace!

🎙️Podcast Episode Alert!‼️ Tune in this Wednesday for our latest episode of Choreographing Success©️featuring Lucy Eden from @_beinyourelement_ Lucy Eden, founder and CEO of Be In Your Element, shares her journey of resilience and creativity to our conversation. We celebrate her triumph as Startup Agency of the Year at Conference News, an accolade well-deserved after pivoting from a freelance events manager to a successful entrepreneur during lockdown. Listen in as Lucy shares how a personal rediscovery of macramé and crafting not only helped her navigate personal challenges but also sparked the birth of her wellbeing event agency, aimed at bringing bespoke wellness experiences to the corporate world. In our chat, the spotlight turns to the often-overlooked need for pauses in our hectic schedules. Discover how integrating short, sustainable practices, like dance, into the workday can lead to significant stress relief and personal expression. We explore the transformative effects of dance on workplace dynamics, touching on its historical roots and its power to unify people. Hear about my own dance experiences and the impact it has had on my life, emphasizing the importance of movement in building confidence and enhancing team cohesion. We wrap up with a discussion on the broader benefits of incorporating dance and movement into workplace wellbeing strategies, despite the potential stigmas and practical challenges. We uncover and share our success stories and practical tips on how to introduce these activities in an accessible and inclusive manner, highlighting the importance of adaptability and responsiveness to feedback. Learn how integrating dance at work can transform stress into success, boost confidence, and foster stronger team bonds. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! #WorkplaceCulture #WomenInBusiness #WorkplaceWellbeing #HR #Events #EventProf

🎙️Podcast Episode Alert!‼️ Tune in this Wednesday for our latest episode of Choreographing Success©️featuring Lucy Eden from @_BeInYourElement_. Lucy Eden, founder and CEO of Be In Your Element, shares her journey of resilience and creativity to our conversation. We celebrate her triumph as Startup Agency of the Year at Conference News, an accolade well-deserved after pivoting from a freelance events manager to a successful entrepreneur during lockdown. Listen in as Lucy shares how a personal rediscovery of macramé and crafting not only helped her navigate personal challenges but also sparked the birth of her wellbeing event agency, aimed at bringing bespoke wellness experiences to the corporate world. In our chat, the spotlight turns to the often-overlooked need for pauses in our hectic schedules. Discover how integrating short, sustainable practices, like dance, into the workday can lead to significant stress relief and personal expression. We explore the transformative effects of dance on workplace dynamics, touching on its historical roots and its power to unify people. Hear about my own dance experiences and the impact it has had on my life, emphasizing the importance of movement in building confidence and enhancing team cohesion. We wrap up with a discussion on the broader benefits of incorporating dance and movement into workplace wellbeing strategies, despite the potential stigmas and practical challenges. We uncover and share our success stories and practical tips on how to introduce these activities in an accessible and inclusive manner, highlighting the importance of adaptability and responsiveness to feedback. Learn how integrating dance at work can transform stress into success, boost confidence, and foster stronger team bonds. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! #WorkplaceCulture #WomenInBusiness #WorkplaceWellbeing #HR #Events #EventProf

✨ Behind - The - Scenes ✨ A sneak peek from last week’s Dance Party Experience where we took on the challenge of creating a memorable, fun routine to the iconic Joe Cocker song “You can leave your hat on”. The meaning behind this song choice was so personal to this group and I was honoured to be invited along to celebrate and commemorate ♥️ All the ladies considered themselves “non-dancers” with little to no experience - let alone the confidence to be filmed and “perform” for the camera. When I watched their videos back, I was humbled by the reminder at on a very human level, dance has this unique ability to unite and bring people together. The oldest form of communication, and somewhere in time, we have lost sense of that in our every day. The smiles, the interaction, the glances, the JOY! All through dance and movement. DAILY REMINDER! ~ When you dance, your purpose is not to get a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way ~ 🤍 So much about what dance teaches us, relates into real-world practical advice, strategy and skillset. So whatever your weekend brings you… remember to take time to BE in the present, and enjoy the moment.

✨International Happiness Day - 20 March 2024! ✨ Today, let’s spread some joy and positivity across our networks! Question for you all: What’s one small thing that never fails to bring a smile to your face? Share in the comments below and let’s create a ripple effect of happiness together! 🌈 #InternationalDayOfHappiness #SpreadJoy #Positivity

🎬 That’s a wrap! Filming complete for the EmpowHER Challenge kicking off on 04 March, with the aim to support women use dance & movement as a tool to step into their confidence in and out of the workplace! 👯‍♀️✨ Every day I’ll be sharing a ✨MOVEMENT MANTRA✨ for you to try along with me, wherever you are in the world 🌎! Lasting no more than 3 minutes, these Movement Mantas can be recited anywhere, anytime. So whether you’re at your desk, or just getting out of bed… ‼️NO EQUIPMENT OR PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! ‼️ Think of them as your own personal body affirmation! Affirmations embodied! 🌼 ———— DAY ONE: Focus on POWER POSES - unlocking that confidence within you! DAY TWO: Divine Feminine - all in the hips to unleash our goddess DAY THREE: STRUT effect! Power + Feminine combined in the simplest act of walking DAY FOUR: Two Step - bringing all elements together to start forming your own personal movement mantra DAY FIVE: #IWD2024! You’ll have the tools to create your own movement mantra and be steps closer to a more confident and empowered YOU! 💕 ** link in bio to sign up! ** Can’t wait to see you there!

🎉 Elevate Your Team Spirit with Our Dance Workshops! 🎉 Looking to inject some energy and unity into your team? Look no further! Be More Dandelion dynamic workshops are the perfect blend of fun and teambuilding, designed to foster collaboration, boost morale, and create lasting bonds. Why choose us? ✨ Professional instructors with years of experience in various dance styles. ✨ Customisable workshops tailored to your team’s preferences and skill levels. ✨ Engaging activities that promote communication, trust, and teamwork. ✨ Memorable experiences that leave a lasting impact on your team! Whether you’re looking to break the ice with a new team, strengthen bonds within an existing one, or simply have a blast together, our dance workshops are the ultimate solution. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your team spirit and create unforgettable memories. DM “TEAM” to find out more! #Teambuilding #DanceWorkshops #TeamSpirit #EmployeeEngagement #CorporateEvents #WorkplaceCulture

🎥 BTS on @bemoredandelion brand shoot day with @catalystcarla ✨ 🌈 I wish every day was brand shoot day! So much fun bringing my brand to life on camera today! 📸From mapping out the vision completing the Brand Clarity workbook, to zoom calls with PepsiMax(!); to finally being able to shoot today. It’s been a HUGE journey and I’m so grateful to Carla for immersing herself in my world… and totally getting it! 🌸The challenge to amalgamate the many hats 🧢 I wear! SPEAKER | PODCAST HOST | PRESENTER | DANCER | MAMA | PEPSI MAX ADDICT | WELL-BEING FANATIC | QUOTE OBSESSED | LOVER OF ALL THINGS PINK! She nailed it. And I haven’t even seen the edits yet! Trusting in her magical process and I cannot wait to share with you all! But until then, here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes of what we got up to! Shooting @romano_lounge | @theloftstudiocolchester

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