From the Next Chapter Woman podcast
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There are some people who lead not by standing in the spotlight, but by quietly, consistently showing up for their families, their communities, and their values. Yvonne is one of those people.
In this week’s Next Chapter Woman episode, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Yvonne, horsewoman, community builder, and humble powerhouse. We talked about what it means to be “passionately persistent,” to work with both people and horses with patience and care, and how confidence evolves with age, life experience, and loss.
What struck me most is how Yvonne has woven her values into everything she touches—whether it’s restoring her family’s land, mentoring young riders, or helping her rural community build a fire brigade from scratch. Her story is a beautiful reminder that leadership doesn’t have to be loud to be life-changing.
If you’ve ever questioned your impact because you’re not the “bold and flashy” type, this conversation is for you. 💛
Yvonne’s story reminds us that leadership doesn’t have to be loud to be life-changing. If you’ve been quietly showing up for your community or family, we want to hear your story too. Leave a comment, share this episode, or join our private Facebook group, the Next Chapter Crew, where women like you are rewriting the next chapter of their lives, together.
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Resource to download: Sailor’s Journal: The Confidence of a Quiet Leader
~ Step Confidently ~ Live Fully ~
What Yvonne Said …
“I didn’t just work with horses. I learned to understand people by working with horses.”
“We better put a silver lining on that cloud. Even if it’s just growth.”
“When you’re passionately persistent, you just don’t give up—you find another way.”
“Sometimes you have the vision, and the hard part is realizing not everyone can see it yet.”
“We’re not stubborn—we’re passionately persistent.”
“Change might feel hard at first, but then I think, ‘Oh… I can handle that. We can do this. This will be better.’”
“Leadership doesn’t always look like a title—it looks like showing up.”
“My parents jumped off the cliff—and figured out where to land on the way down.”
“I think we’re here to pass on the wisdom—not let it die out.”
“I don’t feel like I lost time by going slow with people or horses. I think I saved time.”
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