RainMinded – By Rain Wickham

RainMinded

By Rain Wickham

Welcome to RainMinded

Well, here we are ~ my little corner of the internet is officially live. RainMinded has been swirling in my head (and scribbled across a ridiculous number of notebooks) for ages and now it’s finally out in the wild.

This is the space where I’ll be pouring out stories, reflections and rambles ~ sometimes funny, sometimes messy, sometimes a little spiritual ~ but always real.

From compooost fails to kookaburra breakfast thefts, from heartbreak to healing, this is where I figure it all out (pfft, said no one ever!)

I’ve dreamed of this space for a long time ~ a home for all the storms, the sunshine, the sass and the softness. RainMinded is where I get to be fully me: unfiltered, creative, slightly chaotic and hopefully a little inspiring too ♡

I’ll still be around on socials (work never sleeps), but if you want the deeper rambles ~ this is the place. Think of socials as the trailer. This is the full movie (popcorn optional, wine encouraged).

So kick off your shoes, grab a cuppa (or wine) and come walk with me through the wild, weird and wonderful.

Welcome to my journey ~ welcome to RainMinded ♡

Love Rain x

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