AofA People: Lynne Franks

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Lynne Franks, 69, is a mover and shaker. A sower of seeds, a women’s empowerment expert, author, broadcaster and more, she also has a passion for 5 Rhythms dancing and the sacred feminine. She shows no sign of slowing down in her energy to develop programmes aimed at women and empowerment, she has just developed the Power of Seven (details below and on our Events Calendar). In fact, Advantages of Age would not exist without her, Suzanne Noble and I met at one of her gatherings in London five years ago.

WHAT IS YOUR NAME?

Lynne Franks

HOW OLD ARE YOU?

69

WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

Somerset

WHAT DO YOU DO?

Social Entrepreneur, Writer, Activist, Wise Woman, Seedsower

TELL US WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE YOUR AGE?

I love being 69 – I am happiest I have ever been and with less responsibility, more spontaneity, living in a wonderful part of the country, old and new tribes of all ages.

Creating my forever home right now but never say ever. Starting two new businesses, a new women’s empowerment programme  – The Power of Seven which I am hoping will help a lot of women globally, planning a new book and hopefully creating a women’s led community hub in Bristol.

HOW FREE DO YOU FEEL?

Completely free as much as I want to be.

WHAT ARE YOU PROUD OF?

My work with women all over the world showing them how we can all be leaders of our
life and in our communities.

WHAT KEEPS YOU INSPIRED?

The stories of grassroots women everywhere and the miracles they accomplish together.

WHERE DOES YOUR CREATIVITY GO?

I work with my creativity every day on whatever I am doing, including cooking and cleaning the kitchen.

WHEN ARE YOU HAPPIEST?

In nature walking my dog, in Bali, with other women, with my family, with my friends, dancing, being massaged,

WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF LIVING?

Be part of the movement to turn the world from a fearful greedy society to a conscious one based on vision and love. Stay healthy in all things.

AND DYING?

When it comes it comes. I would prefer a conscious painless death.

ARE YOU STILL DREAMING?

I never stop dreaming asleep or awake.

WHAT WAS A RECENT OUTRAGEOUS ACTION OF YOURS?

Buying a 16th-century house recently that needs to be completely rebuilt.

Are you ready to step into your leadership power? Lynne Franks is inviting you to join her circle of 49 women to in magical Avalon near Glastonbury 2nd – 4th June for a wonderful weekend to activate the sacred feminine in themselves, their communities and the world. Reserve your place here.

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