Make-Up, a Wig, Golden Handcuffs and the Online Course

Make-Up, a Wig, Golden Handcuffs and the Online Course

Make-Up, a Wig, Golden Handcuffs and the Online CourseLisa Newport
Published on: 09/09/2026

What do drag, golden handcuffs, Ikigai and an online course I haven’t even decided to create have in common? Apparently, quite a lot when you start thinking about which versions of yourself you actually want to turn up.

Funky Diva Vibesself-expressionwork and businessbeing yourselfjoy and creativity
It Starts With a Card…

It Starts With a Card…

It Starts With a Card…Lisa Newport
Published on: 01/04/2026

I thought I was creating another Funky Diva card deck. Turns out I’m creating something much bigger. Cards, creativity and shiny shoes are becoming a way to reconnect with yourself and express it on the outside.

Funky Diva Vibesunsausagingjoy and creativityclothes and personal style
Yarn. Pedicure. Glasses. Swingers. Drums.

Yarn. Pedicure. Glasses. Swingers. Drums.

Yarn. Pedicure. Glasses. Swingers. Drums.Lisa Newport
Published on: 18/02/2026

I thought I hadn’t done much this week. Then I wrote it all down. Yarn, statement glasses, drumming, swingers and rest made me question what we actually mean when we call a week “productive”.

Funky Diva Vibesjoy and creativitylife latelywellbeing and self-care
Community, Belonging & Who You Are

Community, Belonging & Who You Are

Community, Belonging & Who You AreLisa Newport
Published on: 11/02/2026

Who are you when work stops holding everything together? Thoughts on semi-retirement, friendship, belonging, creativity and learning that your time doesn’t always need to be productive.

life and relationshipsjoy and creativitywellbeing and self-caremidlife identity