Lynne Stokes (2025)

12/11/2024

I've been hanging out on Threads the last few days.

Grown my following 5x (it's still small).
Curated my timeline to lots of positivity.
Making some new friends.

And the impressions have been through the roof.

Sunday post - 17K
Monday post - 9.6K
Tuesday post (30 minutes ago) - 2.5K and rising...

Come hang out with me over there at "thelynnestokes".

I'm protecting my peace.
Avoiding the news.
And trying to find my voice again...

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30/10/2024

"Give me my peace."

I texted this to my sister.

I was on my way to my mani/pedi that I desperately needed - not because my nails were in bad shape, but because my spirit needed some self-care and pampering.

And sis was texting me about the issue of the day with my mom.

500 miles away.

My October has been turned upside down starting with a call to "drop everything and catch a flight home" to check on Mom who wasn't looking or feeling well (according to her local crew).

That trip home turned into doctors appointments, lab work, a "nothing's wrong" diagnosis, then a trip to the ER 3 days later that turned into an 8-day hospital stay where obviously there was something very wrong.

(We're obviously looking for a new primary care doc for her.)

Mom's out of the hospital and on the mend, and I came back home after 2.5 weeks with her to catch a break and let big sis handle things for a week.

So, when she texted about the 89-year-old acting like an 8-year-old (IYKYK 😂),

I didn't want to hear it.
I knew she could handle it.
I wanted my peace.

So, if you're in the midst of an "all hell is breaking loose" moment right now,

It's ok (and necessary) to get your peace.

Whatever that looks like for you.

On that day, it was a mani/pedi for me.

And the next day, it was early voting.

Wishing you peace, a fabulous manicure, and exercising your right to vote.

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I'm on a mission to help unfulfilled midlife professionals go from dreaming to doing and get quenched. Send me a DM and let's talk.

17/09/2024

We worked together for over 2 years.

Sure, he was in the C-suite, and I was just a manager.

But, it was a small company.

Everyone knew everyone.

I liked him. Good guy. Personable.

So when I was walking out the door one afternoon,

And passed by him on my way out,

I was taken aback by what he said...

"Have a good evening Christy"...

Damn.
You too?
Here we go again.

Now, this story will be all too familiar to every Bl*ck woman in corporate.

"Christy" was the name of the other 🖤 woman in the department.

She was taller.
Beautiful (like me).
But, didn't look like me.
Other than the shared melanin.

I don't have any answers on how to fix this.
(Other than to remember the name of your people!)
Just wanted to share one of the hundreds of stories
Of my lived experiences in corporate.

Two things can be true:
Every one of our moves can be scrutinized;
Yet we are invisible at the same time.

Raise your hand if this has happened to you.

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I see you.

And I believe your stories are the conduit to your dreams. Reach out if you need help crafting your stories to get a new job or start a business or just want to live a more meaningful and quenched life. I would love to help.

11/09/2024

"Firsts" are scary.

First kiss.
First date.
First steps.
First promotion.
First presentation.
First day of school.

First newsletter.

The first issue of my newsletter, Quench, lands in inboxes tomorrow (Thursday, 9/12) morning, and fittingly enough, I'll be talking about "firsts".

So if you're one of the few hundred people who have already signed up - thank you.

And if not - whatcha waiting for?

Take the first step (see what I did there?) and sign up now (link is in my bio).

And since we're all about being quenched around these parts and I'm a mixologist, I've included a beverage recipe to get your weekend started off right (what other newsletter does that?)!

Cheers!

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09/09/2024

Cheers to my birthday week!

September is my January, so I’ve been all in rebirth and starting new mode this month.

Anddddd….drumroll please!

I’m launching the first issue of my Quench newsletter this Thursday! It’s been in the works for a loooonnnngggg time, and “some day” is now - so it’s coming this week.

Quench is the answer If you’re craving a little midlife motivation for how to live a more meaningful and satisfying life.

Thanks to all of you who have subscribed, and if you’re not on the list, sign up today (link is in my bio) - it would be the best present you could give me!

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27/08/2024

The corporate playing field ain't fair.

Once or twice a year, executives would do a "thank you" tour around the various departments of the company.

One of the VPs would come and spend an afternoon in our department - finding out about what we were doing, thanking us for our contributions, and telling us their story.

None of them ever looked like me.
And their stories were usually the same...
Worked at the company for a gazillion years,
Rising through the ranks to leadership.

Until one day, when VP "Joe" came through.
He had been with the company close to 40 years.
Our team gathered to hear his story
And he said one thing that I will never forget:

"I've never interviewed for a job here."

Huh, what?

"Yeah, someone would tap me on my shoulder."
"Put me in a position."
"I didn't know anything about some of the departments."
"I just figured it out along the way."
"And kept getting tapped and promoted."

As he talked, I looked around at my teammates...
All of us with our proverbial jaws on the floor...
At the ease of which his privilege flowed from his mouth.

I knew the playing field wasn't fair.
But, hearing it and seeing it right in front of you?
It does something to you.

You do good work.
You try and be a team player.
You post for jobs.
You smile when the job goes to someone else.
You wait for the next time to do it all over again.

It eats at you.
It eats away at you.
But, you keep going.

Sound familiar?

I'm not sure how to make the playing field fair.
But, I chose to leave corporate for the path I'm on now.
And leave the VP "Joes" behind.

Now I'm helping midlife professionals,
Who are professionally accomplished, but feel unfulfilled
And crave a more meaningful and satisfying life.

Your brand.
Your story.
Your dreams.
Your playing field.
Your rules.

Ready to play a new game?

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Let's work on your "what's next" while working your "what's now".
You could be 90 days away from being quenched.
DM and let's talk to see if we're a fit.

08/08/2024

Once upon a time, I had AirPods that worked.

Every day-ish, I go for a morning walk.

I get dressed, put my AirPods in my ears, and head out the door;

Listening to a podcast, music playlist, or chatting with a friend.

But, a few months ago, there was silence from the left AirPod.

0% charge…after pulling it directly from the charging case.

I was already out the door, so decided to keep going for my walk.

But I was thrown off…

Just listening from one ear…ugh!

So, after the walk, I put them back in the charging case.

And the next time…

They both worked fine. And continued to work fine.

Until the left one went silent again.

I cleaned them. I cleaned the charging case.

And the next time…

They both worked fine. And continued to work fine.

Until the left one went silent again.

So, I wondered if maybe it was time to replace them.

I looked up my order history, and realized I ordered them on…

July 16, 2019.

5 years ago?!?!

Then, I googled the average life of a pair of AirPods: 2-3 years.

And, just like that, my frustration with broken AirPods changed to gratitude for them lasting as long as they did.

So, here are some life lessons for you, my friends.

1. Stop settling for 50%. You are deserving of all, not half.
2. Don’t underestimate dependability. Things around you should work as designed.
3. Nothing lasts forever. It may be time for a replacement.

I’m now in the market for wireless earbuds. Any suggestions?

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I help professionally accomplished, but unfulfilled midlifers who crave a more meaningful and satisfying life. Your dreams are waiting. Contact me to get quenched!

08/05/2024

Yesterday, hubby and I got back from a 7-day vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Here's a few reminders for you...

Visit another country.
Take all of your PTO.
Travel with friends.
Get on a plane.
Try local foods.
Use sunscreen.
Stay up late.
Do nothing.
Sleep in.
Unplug.
Laugh.
Rest.

Plan your next trip.

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I'm on a mission to help unfulfilled midlife professionals go from dreaming to doing and get quenched. Send me a DM and let's talk. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

02/05/2024

“People are still doing THAT?”

Last week, I went to get a mani/pedi. Joy (my nail tech) asked me what color.

I said white.

A customer sitting next to me, asked “are people still doing that? That was a trend YEARS ago.”

Now, I know she didn’t mean any harm.

So I paused before answering in my full chest voice.

“Doesn’t matter if it was a trend years ago or not.

I don’t worry about trends.

I know what I want.”

Then, Joy proceeded to paint my nails OPI Alpine Snow.

In life, we are often faced with someone else challenging our decisions.

We have 2 options.

❌ We can give in to the pressure and live life on someone else’s terms.

✅ Or we can stand firm and move forward in what we really truly want.

The key difference is knowing what you truly want…and going after it.

So, what about you?

Are you following the trends?

Or are you living life on your terms?

…and picking the white nail polish.

My nails look good, don’t they?

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I'm on a mission to help unfulfilled midlife professionals go from dreaming to doing and get quenched. Send me a DM and let's talk. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

05/04/2024

Once upon a time (actually a few weeks ago)...

• I got my annual mammogram.
• Scheduled it on line a few weeks earlier.
• Arrived 10 minutes early and checked in.
• Changed into the ill-fitting pink robe thing.
• Made small talk with the tech while my b***s got squished. (IYKYK)
• Changed back into my street clothes.
• Back in my car in less than 30 minutes.

I know what you're thinking...

"Why in the heck is she putting this on social media?"

Yeah - I debated about it long and hard...

But, then I thought about a few reasons why I should.

1. This could be a reminder for someone else to schedule theirs - mammograms aren't just for October.

2. Good hair day and lighting in the changing room at the Imaging Center - why should this picture just sit in my phone with all the other thousands that no one will ever see?

3. I'm a storyteller and I'm on a mission to encourage everyone - especially those midlifers, GenXers, and anyone else over the age of 45 - to tell theirs, too.

• You can craft a story from any experience.
• Telling your story isn't hard, but it may take a bit of courage.
• Someone is interested in what you know, what you've done, and what you do.

Your stories are all around you.
Your stories contribute to your personal brand.
Your stories could motivate someone to take action in their lives.

Who knows where your "once upon a time" can lead you?

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If you need help telling your story - to advance your career, start a business, or monetize your life experiences, I would love to help you achieve it this year. Join others who have completed my 12-week 1:1 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵 coaching program. Book a discovery call today and let’s chat!

20/03/2024

You played by the rules.

Went from college degree
to entry level job.

Went from one company
to a better company.

Went from individual contributor
to managing a whole department.

Went from 2 weeks vacation
to unlimited PTO.

Went from 3% raises
to 20% promotions
to options and equity.

Went from "excited to go to work"
to "is it Friday yet"?

Went from "planning for the future"
to "where did the time go"?

Went from dream job
to nightmare role.

Went from knowing what you want
to not having a clue.

Went from wanting it all
to just wanting peace and freedom.

You played the game.

Now the game is playing you.

It's halftime.

There's still time to win.

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If this resonates with you, I'm coaching midlife professionals on how to dream again and start living their ideal life. Let's talk.

15/03/2024

One thing I know for sure...

Everyone has a story.

Which means...

YOU have a story.

(Actually, you have many stories...)

But, what you may not know,
is that your story is...

Interesting.
Educating.
Motivating.
Entertaining.
Encouraging.
Life-changing.

Do you know your story?
Are you sharing your story?
Could your story be the key to changing your life?

Working together, we can craft your story so you can be confident in going after...

The promotion.
The new job.
The starting of your own business.

The whatever's next for you.

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We'll uncover your story in my 12 week personal branding program. Let's talk so we can turn your "once upon a time" into your "happily ever after".

Lynne Stokes

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