The Birth of Radiant Wise Women

Welcome to my little corner of the cosmos. I’m so grateful that you’re here! This is a space where women can come to feel safe, witnessed, and celebrated – no matter who they are or what stage of life they find themselves in.

While sharing my message of joy, well-being, and positive aging has been a passion of mine for many years, I’ve been craving a space free from algorithms and ads where I can use my writing to serve women and be a source of healing and inspiration. And so I find myself here - rediscovering and re-igniting that flame of sharing my heart.

My hope is that this will be a place where you can land softly and find warm words of hope and upliftment. My deepest desire is that my life-force energy be given in support of love and truth in ways that are a surprise to my ego - and this space feels like the perfect conduit to express my voice in this way.

Hi, I’m Lee Sumner Irwin.

I am a multi-faceted woman wearing many brightly-colored cloaks: Teacher, visionary, author, artist, intuitive guide, and grandmother - to name just a few. I have spent the last few decades discovering a multitude of ways to uplift, inspire, and connect with the women who are called to my work.

Over the years I’ve led retreats worldwide, coached women as they’ve birthed their unique gifts and creative energy, and facilitated healing journeys. I’ve always felt inspired to share my experience and insights through the written word, and in 2022, I published my first book, Radiant Wise Woman: Breaking Free from the Myths of Menopause and Aging.

When I’m not passionately engaged in this women’s work, I am focused on enjoying precious moments with my family and grandchildren, exploring the beauty of nature, building and nurturing community, exploring new lands, and creating memories with my beloved husband.

I am unbelievably grateful for this rich and joy-filled life, and I am so excited to share it with you through this medium of Substack.

What you can expect from this space…

I’m a full-spectrum creator, and there is so much that wants to be shared from my heart to yours. Here are a few topics that light me up…

Discovering what nourishes us as women

Remembering + embodying + loving who we are

Opening to the possibility of transformation

Connecting with our intuitive knowing

Nurturing the innate wisdom of children

Sparking our creativity

Ancestral healing to set ourselves free

The beauty and healing power of Nature

Enjoying the simple pleasures of being alive

I feel it’s also important to share that I’m writing to digest my life, and to continue to explore and reveal the deeper meaning and higher purpose held within the difficult days of my childhood. However painful, these pieces have shaped the woman I am today. One of my highest callings is to help humanity be free from suffering and awaken to transformation, and I intend for this space to support that intention.

Join the circle

Are you a woman who wants to create a vibrant life of meaning without having to do it alone? This growing community offers fresh insights and intimate connection to women who are curious and attuned to the wonders within and all around us. In this space you will feel seen, nourished, and inspired to step into life with confidence and grace. Together, we can amplify an unwavering commitment to the boundless possibilities of a world reimagined.

For now, all of my posts are free. If you feel inspired to offer your loving support of the graceful blossoming of this endeavor, there are options to become a paid subscriber (at $8 a month or $80 a year).

As this community grows, I am envisioning live monthly calls, specialized creative support, exclusive oracle card readings and Q&A sessions, and guest teachings and offerings for my private paid member’s community. But for the time being, whether you’re a paid or free subscriber, you’ll have equal access to all Radiant Wise Women content.

In terms of the frequency of my posts, my expression is intuitive and I am not bound to a rigid schedule. I feel excited to post when I have something to say and when it feels right.

I am grateful for every reader and am honored to have each of you here! Be sure to subscribe to get each new post delivered straight to your inbox.

What people are saying about Radiant Wise Women…

This is so beautiful! Reading it felt like a big hug. So grateful! - Constance M.

Heart expanding! Vibrates with your unique energy and love. A blessing to share your journey. - Margaret P.

I feel your love shining through. - Elizabeth W.

Wordcraft magic! - Jan S.

You give me reason to stay engaged rather than hide my eyes. - Sharon C.

Deeply heartening to receive this perspective, that my life could be just beginning. - Paige S.

I feel as though I’ve just heard poetry recited in a soft and loving voice. Your words are so healing. - Denise B.

Your insights are at once personal and universal.

Visions for a bright future

Yes, this is a place I can share my intimate thoughts and pour my love into. But at its core, this is a community space, and my hope is that you will find a feeling of belonging in this circle with other radiant, wise women.

I pray that my words and stories will be a mirror of your own strength, and that what I share here will be a source of inspiration. I hope you will feel free to dip in and avail yourself of these bright waters of truth, beauty, hope, synchronicity, magic and love whenever you need them.

I look forward to sharing this fertile space with you, and my heart beams thinking of all the creative potency that is here for all of us.

In service of love and truth,

Lee