Walking home from brunch this morning was wonderful. The sun was blushing in a big blue sky. Children were excitedly devouring eggs wrapped in colourful tinfoil, parents were dressed in their finest for church, & squirrels were frolicking in the branches. I felt so GOOD, & I hoped that you were, too.

I’m not gonna lie — yesterday was rough! I’m working on a new & extremely exciting project & it is kind of kicking my ass. It’s definitely bringing up all my resistances, which just tells me I’m growing… But sometimes the process of growth can be a little punishing!

Thankfully, this morning, the clouds parted & the world looked beautiful again… & I thought that just in case you wanted a little sunshine splashed your way, I would hold a LOVE & SEQUINS HALF-PRICE SALE for Easter! YAY! (Chocolate eggs would be my first choice, but unfortunately, though delicious, they’re hard to send through the internet!)

Everything is half-price, so the full podcast — twelve chapters of over 10,000 words EACH! — is slashed from $84 to $42! Single issues are down to $6 from $12!

The sale will go for a couple of days, so everyone has a chance to take advantage of it, & it’s the perfect opportunity to snap up any back issues you may have missed… or take the plunge & buy the whole enchilada bunny, if you’re tempted!

Just press the heart below the description!

To take BEST advantage of the sale, go for the full subscription! You’ll get twelve chapters, & each comes with an hour-long MP3 of me reading it aloud to you! If you put it on when you fell asleep, I’d still be talking by the time you woke up, with a few hours to spare!

A Love & Sequins subscription is usually $84, but for this Easter special, it’s only $42! So… hop to it! Click the heart!

Here are some nice things people have said…

“I’ve been listening to your podcast again, and it really is a miracle hon. It’s wise and precious and true and powerful – it’s your story. And it’s magical and solid and real and helpful and loving all at once. I just know how much I get out of it – and I know others would too. I just want you to know how grateful I am that you fill this world with your glitter-sparkling essence and your you-ness everyday.” — Leonie

“L&S is so gorgeous and positive that I just can’t be without on them on my ipod for down days!” — Sara

“Just so ya know, @galadarling’s podcasts are a thousand shades of gorgeous. With sparkles. And yum.” — zenatplay

“I love your website and I am now a devoted Love & Sequins reader! Your words, your selfless gift of sharing EFT with your readers – these have both inspired monumental changes in me – it’s unbelievable! Thank you for being you!! I cannot wait to dive in to Love & Sequins 2… so excited!!!” — Ashley B.

Prefer to pick & mix? You can pick up the chapters you’re most interested in — or grab the issues you missed! — for only $12 $6 each!

When you buy the chapters separately, they are immediately sent to you via email for your consumption & delight!

“I only bought one (the 5th I think) out of curiosity but I was so moved and engaged in what you were saying that I have gradually acquired more. I think for me it’s the sheer quality and hard work that comes through and makes these so fantastic and inspiring. I am always wary about being promised quality and sold B/S and I have on many an occasion but these are brilliant and when I find something I like like this I cannot help myself and have to have them all!!!” — E.

See below!

Love & Sequins #1: LEARNING TO LOVE YOURSELF — Self-adoration, manifesting your ideal persona, channelling your inner Marie Antoinette & everything in between!

Excerpt: So what does “loving yourself” mean? There are a few different ways you can look at it, but from my point of view, loving yourself means treating yourself the way you would treat your very best, most treasured friend. See, that’s the thing with friends — they’re not perfect & we know it but we love them anyway. Your best friend might get into a ridiculous flap over some boy you think is nowhere near good enough for her, she might turn up to a party in an outfit that is less than flattering, she might slack off at her job or constantly talk about wanting to go to Paris & yet never save any money — but you still love her. You still think she is amazing. A shooting star in the shape of a girl. I think this is how we should choose to view ourselves, too…

“This podcast has been tremendously helpful. It has indeed resonated deeply in all of the tiny crevices of my being where I’ve been hiding my hopes and dreams and instead allowing myself to be swallowed by fear and doubt. I couldn’t agree more that we all know that self-confidence and self-love are the root of success, of living the positive inspired lives we all dream about. And yet, until now it escaped me that I could practice at being confident. That I could slowly develop these skills over time. I had a huge a-ha moment – of course it won’t happen overnight! Of course it’s about making small changes, adjusting my mindset and perceptions in the moment… Thank you for letting your own light shine as it has given me permission and inspiration to do the same. I’m deeply grateful.” — L.

Love & Sequins #2: THE SMART GIRL’S GUIDE TO BUSINESS — Taking control of your life, finding your passion, loving what you do & making mad bling!

Excerpt: What I’m saying here is that life shouldn’t be a hard slog with five years of faux-leisure at the end before you die. I think that is such a perverse way of viewing work, life, the universe & everything! Honestly, it’s WRONG. That is not how things should be. Why punish ourselves needlessly? I think the ideal situation for pretty much everyone is to do work that they enjoy & which challenges them, to have the freedom & autonomy necessary to take leave when they wish, & to be able to sustain a lifestyle which appeals to them. We don’t all want to be millionaires, but we should all be able to live at a level at which we’re comfortable, without sacrificing our integrity or happiness…

“I am writing to you in regard to a project that I started as a result of your lovely site. I guess you could call me one of your inspired non-pareils. Wikifashion began as an idea around one year ago and I never really had the “chutzpah” to give it a go until I purchased your podcast on “being your own boss”. I fell asleep listening to that podcast every night for a week, taking it all in and furiously scribbling down notes. It was so groundbreaking for me and every word that you spoke really resonated with me. Thank you for inspiration and words of wisdom.” — M.

Love & Sequins #3: LOVE, SEX, THE GALAXY & EVERYTHING — From falling in love to co-habitation, & all the beauty & madness contained within!

Excerpt: People do not seem to realise that the planet is FULL of AMAZING people, many of whom would pass out at the opportunity to TALK to you, let alone hold your hand & kiss you in public & buy you rad Christmas presents. If your boyfriend or girlfriend is a stinker, you are awesome enough not to have to put up with it! For real. Just get out of there. You will never regret it, & you will make space in your life for a really, really fantastic person to appear. Just like magic…

“Gala, I loved this one! I listened to it as soon as you sent it. I’ve always been kind of a cynic when it comes to love, but I think I’m ready to let my guard down and take the plunge. The ‘love self-evaluation’ and ‘figuring out what you want from a partner’ parts stood out the most to me, and I’m definitely going to take the time to write and reflect on these areas. Thank you so much!” — D.

Love & Sequins #4: A GUIDE TO MANNERS FOR THE MODERN MINX — Etiquette, social graces & charming the pants off total strangers for the uninitiated!

Excerpt: It’s all very Eckhart Tolle when you think about it — the key to being charismatic is being PRESENT. It sounds so basic, but so few people really get it right — & the people who do don’t necessarily do it consistently. The first time my friend Dhrumil & I went out to dinner together, we discussed the importance of being present in a conversation. He said to me, “Think about it. Over the course of this dinner, you & I have probably made more eye contact than some married couples would in a week”. That has always stuck with me. Eye contact is vital, & really makes the other person feel important, valued & engaged…

“Gala, you have truly hit the spot once more! I sat there nodding to myself, smiling with recognition, laughing out loud and thinking WOW this girl inspires me to change the world too as I listened to the 4th Love&Sequins. Thank you so much wonderful!” — A.

Love & Sequins #5: FINDING HAPPINESS & MAKING IT STAY — Choosing joy, making magic & devoting your life to love, adventure & deliciousness!

Excerpt: Taking responsibility for yourself is so incredibly liberating, & here is why. It will show you what innate power you have within you. Look at all the things around you, good & not-so-good. You have attracted them into your life, whether you believe it or not. & in a worst case scenario, if you can create awful things for yourself, like horrible relationships, crappy jobs & a general sense of malaise & apathy, think what you could create if you focused your attention in a different way! What if, instead of thinking about how bad everything is all the time, you thought about how WONDERFUL life is? Because even if you look around yourself & see things which make you unhappy, surely you must acknowledge that the world is full of marvellous things too. There’s love & music & art, delicious food & springy green grass, snowflakes & puppy kisses, hula hooping in the sunshine & exploring new cities. There are fresh vegetables & false eyelashes, majestic mountains & elephants, dreams & adrenaline, sky-diving & gardening…

“I can honestly say this is the best $12 you will ever spend. I’ve been seeing a psychologist for the past 6 months… What Gala has produced is that 6 months of therapy all wrapped up into an hour long podcast. Her advice about choosing how you react to situations is the most helpful life advice you may ever receive.” — K.

Love & Sequins #6: DAINTIER, SMARTER, BETTER DRESSED — A deluxe guide to looking truly fabulous, defining your personal style & being the best-dressed girl at any party!

Excerpt: Yes, it would be wonderful to look like a 5’10” gazelle in everything we wear, but the reality is, most of us are never going to look like that, regardless of how many pairs of shaping underwear we buy & no matter how few carbs we consume in a given day! You are never going to look perfect all the time, & the pursuit of perfection is such a yawnfest & time-sucker. It’s totally not worth it. There are so many other things you could do with your time & energy! So if you’re wearing a skirt that is maybe half an inch too short, but you feel GREAT in it, then that’s fantastic! Confidence comes from feeling good in your clothing, & if you do, you’ll have a much better time than the girl who looks immaculate but is freaked out in the corner…

“This months’ Love and Sequins was my favorite so far. It is clearly a subject that you feel very passionate about, and that really came across in the podcast… This podcast really inspired me, and even while I was listening to it, I had a pad of paper next to me and was jotting down outfit ideas and sketching possible combinations.” — V.

Love & Sequins #7: BLOGGING 101 — Living & loving online, monetisation in the new world & thinking beyond the 9-5!

Excerpt: I promise you, if you do not have purpose or determination, your blog will also go the way of so many before you. In fact, this is pretty much the same as anything in life. If you want it, you have to prove that you want it, time & time again. You will be tested! But if you can stay the course, after all the trials & tribulations, misfortunes & madness, you will be rewarded…

“One more thought: It’s not about blogging. It’s about ANY online business. I.E., pretty much any modern business at all. Blogging is just an example, and at that, really a very small part of it. I read it, thinking about what I was doing, nodding & going, “Yep, good advice, yep, can use that”. … Loved your comment about your core audience. Great advice about managing online rep. The list of ‘little things’ is frickin’ brilliant. High density, high value. All in all? Damn, that’s one high value podcast. Amazing stuff.” — S.

Love & Sequins #8: BEST FRIENDS FOREVER — Keeping your friendships fresh, finding platonic soul mates & clearing out the fakes, phonies & meanies!

Excerpt: Though you may have no intention of becoming like the people around you, if your mother is miserable & your girlfriend is homicidal & your best friend is a misogynist, you will unconsciously begin to mimic & imitate all these behaviours. Unless you want to be miserable, the best thing you can do is extricate yourself from these types of people…

“Gala, this came to me like a sign from the Universe! You have no idea how amazed I am…yesterday I wrote a letter to the Universe saying “If you throw me a rope, I will climb it.” And then you posted this, AND THEN this morning on the train while I was listening to it, I met an extraordinary girl who wants to do hair and make up and photography with me!” — M.

Love & Sequins #9: MANIFESTING & MAGIC-MAKING — Using imagination & reverie to create a perfect universe!

Excerpt: Some people get confused about manifesting & the law of attraction, & think it is about being positive & thinking woo-woo thoughts & waving a stick of incense around. It really isn’t! Manifesting is about getting the universe to meet you halfway. It’s about doing the work while having faith that things will work out for the best. It’s about knowing that what you want is coming to you — but also knowing that you have to start the ball rolling. After all, if you just sit in your room thinking about what you want, but don’t get out there & tell anyone about it, or do some research, or take any real actionable steps, how will anything ever happen?

“I think this is the best thing I’ve discovered since Notes from the Universe… It’s a really good outline of not just the ‘laws’ but how to actually put them into practice. Plus I haven’t been so motivated & inspired in a long time…” — R.

Love & Sequins #10: INTERNATIONAL PLAYGIRLS UNLIMITED — Taking to the skies, travelling in style, romance on foreign shores & more!

Excerpt: Is there anything better than packing a bag, making a puckered-up kiss face at yourself in the mirror & catching a cab to the airport? If you’re anything like me, the answer is a loud, resounding NO! To me, travel is one of the very best things you can do with your time. Its merits are multitudinous & bountiful.

Firstly, you get to escape your everyday existence, & while hopefully your everyday existence is a pretty happy & satisfying thing, being able to get away from it only amplifies your appreciation for it when you get back. Secondly, it fires up your creative impulses. In an unfamiliar situation, you’re forced to use your brain in new ways, which results in you being more inventive & experimental than ever. Thirdly, it’s an excellent way to get some perspective on your life — & remind yourself that there is a big, big world outside your little bubble!

“OH my gawd, Gala. Once again, you’ve read my mind and dribbled your confectionery love all over my life! I’m JUST about to take off for the biggest adventure of my life and I was thiiiis close to having a panic attack over all the travel details, cause I’ve NEVER even been on a plane before, and I’m gonna be hopping back and forth across the country like mad for the next few months. Now I’m starting to feel a LOT more prepared and not quite so terrified. Thank you! Again and always, you are a fantastical life-saver….” –N.

Love & Sequins #11: IT’S UP TO YOU, NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Decadence & debauchery, enchantment & madness, love & cockroaches!

Excerpt: Jack Kerouac wrote On The Road in one of the rooms. Charles Bukowski, Edie Sedgwick, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Patti Smith, Leonard Cohen & Tom Waits have all spent time here. No other hotel has as much rock ‘n’ roll history. So, it’s not perfect — or particularly opulent. There is no room service, some of the rooms are more “grunge” than chic, & there is a bullet hole in the door in the 5th floor corridor. But it’s absolutely worth a visit to soak up some atmosphere.

You’ll understand why after just one night in the Chelsea’s eclectic digs. Sometimes it seems more like a home for the bewildered than a hotel, but it all adds to the charm. Be warned, however: this is not a place to stay if you’re feeling particularly Type A. It’s more suited to smoking cigarettes on the balcony, last night’s eyeliner & a trench coat worn with nothing but a pair of heels.

For the same price as a normal-sized room in most New York hotels, you can obtain a one-bedroom suite at the Chelsea — with a lot of ambiance. If you need a couple of days to yourself to work on some kind of masterpiece, this is surely the perfect place to do it.

“GALA! I love it I love it! I’ve already read the whole thang twice, and am amped about the cupcakes, culture, and general nuttiness. I’ll be thinking of you as I stumble through your streets in a few short weeks…” — Lizzie

Love & Sequins #12: WHAT I KNOW FOR SURE!

Excerpt: Be impeccable with your word. What this means is that when you say you’ll do something, you do it. (This extends all the way to being on time for appointments, too!) You don’t make excuses or dance around subjects. (If someone invites you out, & you don’t want to go, be clear–but never rude!–in your response.) Speak with integrity: be honest & truthful, & avoid gossiping. Finally, use the power of language for positive ends. Do something good with the words that you are speaking! Use them to uplift other people & inspire your friends. Use language to be constructive, supportive, encouraging, & loving.

“Feeling enlightened after @galadarling’s final installment of Love & Sequins.” — Andee

“I wanted to say thank you for this great series. Love and Sequins 1, 5, 9 and 10 are my favourites. I’ve been treated for depression off and on for over 14 years and tried many different treatments. It took years to reach the conclusion that there is no such thing as a magic cure. I still have to remind myself sometimes, especially when I see so many “buy/ do/ read this and life will be amazing” messages everywhere. Ultimately, it is up to you (not a therapist, pill, book etc.) to transform your life and make peace with yourself. Also, it is not one thing, but lots of little steps, techniques and ideas that make a real difference. I don’t want to sound gushy, but you have really helped me. Listening to Love and Sequins puts a smile on my face and inspires me to think and act more creatively. It is a useful reminder to think positively and get out there. I find it particularly helpful to listen to a chapter as I get ready in the morning to start the day optimistically. Thank you again.” — Sarah

Q. What do I get when I buy a chapter of your podcast?
A. You’ll receive the written text in PDF format — each chapter is 10,000 words or more — as well as an MP3 of me reading it aloud to you. You can listen to your MP3 on your phone, computer, or even burn it to a CD!

Q. How do I pay for it?
A. All payments are processed through Paypal, which is extremely quick & easy. If you don’t have a Paypal account, it can be done with your credit card in about two seconds flat!

Q. What if I lose my chapter?
A. No fear! Just forward me your Paypal receipt & I will send you another copy!

Whatever you end up doing today, I hope you have an amazing day!