Journal & Connect
Guided journaling with your kind of people.
Write, reset, and connect.
Give your week a glow-up. Sit down, sip something delicious, and let a guided journal session nudge your thoughts into clarity. Add in a bunch of lovely people and a framework that quietly works wonders, and you’ve got yourself a feel-good gathering.
Whether you pull up a chair in a cosy Melbourne café or join us live over Zoom from your living room, these sessions are warm, intentional space to pause, reflect and reset. You’ll be led step-by-step through a simple, transformational framework that takes the pressure off and makes self-reflection feel natural, safe, and deeply restoriing.
No overthinking, no writing experience needed, and we never read our journal entries out loud. Just write for yourself, then enjoy real, uplifting connection with lovely people who get it.
“Wait… journal WITH other people? That idea makes me a little nervous!”
I get it. Journaling is about as personal as it gets. Showing up to write with others might sound like a test of courage!
But here’s the magic: when you journal in a truly empowering way, you walk away feeling lighter, more aware and proud of your growth. You put your pen down feeling inspired in a way that you actually want to connect with others who are making their own personal shifts and breakthroughs. It stops feeling like hard work and becomes a genuine celebration.
This is for people who love self-reflection, genuine connection, and celebrating personal growth. You keep 100% of your writing private. You get the quiet focus of guided self-reflection time, paired with the warm, uplifting energy of people doing the work alongside you.
It’s a space where you get to meet your kind of people.
No experience needed…
Messy handwriting, half-finished sentences, and crossed-out thoughts are all welcome!
In-Person Café Community (Melbourne)
The Vibe: Around a table with a warm drink, a comfy seat, and a 90 minute Friday or Sunday reset in local cosy cafés
How it works:
- Settle in & Pull Up a Chair: Spot the table with the notebook on it (I’m always easy to find), and meet your fellow journal writers over your favourite cuppa. By yourself or with a friend, you will be welcomed!
- Guided Step-by-Step Writing: Move though our transformational framework in small, effortless bursts, letting guided prompts quiet the noise and bring clarity and calm.
- Be Where You Are: Write without holding back. Nothing is too big or small for your page, the process will support you in a compassionate way. Your notebook remains your safe, completely private space.
- Real, Wholesome Connection: Once the pens are down, enjoy genuine, uplifting small group conversations. Celebrate personal breakthroughs, share fresh perspectives, and leave feeling lighter, grounded, and connected.
Best For: Anyone local seeking dedicated time out, fresh perspectives, and an in-person, supportive (and fun) community.
Online Journal Community (Zoom)
The Vibe: From the comfort of your home, pour yourself a cuppa, grab your pen and paper, any Saturday morning at 9am (Melbourne, Australia time).
How it works:
- Log On & Find Your Tribe: Jump online into a welcoming community, say hello, share a laugh, and connect with people who are on the exact same growth path.
- Guided Step-by-Step Writing: Follow live, real-time prompts using our transformational framework. In short, easy bursts, you’ll clear the clutter and tune into your inner wisdom.
- Meet Yourself on the Page: Use your page to express what’s really going on without staying stuck. Process, learn and grow where messy thoughts are welcome and entries aren’t shared.
- Genuine connection over wholesome conversations in small group breakout rooms that are real and meaningful and inspiring. Share as much or as little as you like and enjoy the way the some conversations spill back into the main room.
Best For: Anyone anywhere in the world who wants weekly structure, consistency, and a safe (and fun) online space to connect and grow.
Your Reset Where journaling Meets Good Company
Journaling together is like a spa day for your brain… and the satisfying feeling of “I definitely needed this.”
Leave with Clarity, Connection and a Brighter Sense of Direction
“I had dabbled in journaling with no real commitment. Then I came across Journal with Ingrid and Ingrid’s journalling structure immediately gave me wider perspective on my issues. Each time I journal with Ingrid I happen to get to the heart of the issue I’m dealing with.”
FAQ
Coffee, Conversations, and Clarity
How do the Journal & Connect sessions work?
Have a notebook and pen ready. Over a cuppa, whether it’s in person or online, enjoy being guided with an easy way to self-reflect that makes getting started easy, connects you with yourself and has you moving forward with clarity and inspiration.
After that, with everyone feeling reset, enjoy connecting with each other over wholesome conversations that are real and meaningful.
For the café sessions, you’ll be sent an email with the location and extra details the day before the session. For the online session, you’ll be sent an zoom link an hour before the session starts.
Do I Need Journal Experience?
Everyone is welcome, from avid journal writers to people who have never kept a journal. Journalling has nothing to do with your writing ability. You can be as messy as you like. Spelling and grammar rules are thrown out the window.
No-one gets to read your journal, ever! And so, you won’t be asked to share what you write about.
What’s Included?
You’ll experience a way of writing, that will change the way you journal. You’ll also be connecting with others in a meaningful way.
For the café sessions, the cost of your coffee is separate, you’ll order and pay for your drink at the cafe.
Who Will Be There?
These sessions are all about connecting with yourself, making personal shifts, celebrating personal growth while finding common ground and fresh perspectives. You’ll meet other lovely people of any age.
What If I Can’t Make The Session?
Life happens, and I’d rather journal with you than not at all. Which is why, if the something comes up, or plans change, just let me know and I’ll move your next café session or online drop-in session to the next date you’re available to make.
How Long Does The Session Last?
The café gatherings typically last 90 minutes and the online session run around 75 minutes. Around 30 minutes to journal (writing is guided in small bursts) and then time for enriching conversations and meaningful connections. Of course, if you get carried away in conversation, you’re welcome to stay longer.