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For personal stories that inspire connection, courage, and authenticity.

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When walking in wellies became a return to myself

Feb 17, 2026

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5 min read

When walking in wellies became a return to myself

From being a farm girl to big cities, and back to myself. Expansion isn’t always outward. Sometimes it’s a return.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Heartful Stories

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200 people. One song. Here’s what happened.

Nov 11, 2025

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4 min read

200 people. One song. Here’s what happened.

Strangers came together for one night to sing and what unfolded was pure harmony, healing, and a reminder that human connection truly changes us, for good.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Heartful Stories

Becoming a Godmother: Thoughts on love at first meeting

Aug 5, 2025

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5 min read

Becoming a Godmother: Thoughts on love at first meeting

A tiny hand, a big shift in my heart—and the kind of love I didn’t expect.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Heartful Stories

First Men's Walk & Talk: You won't believe what they talked about

Jul 15, 2025

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4 min read

First Men's Walk & Talk: You won't believe what they talked about

Reminder why we need spaces where all humans can just be and speak what is close to our hearts. That kind of light is needed in this world!

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Living Courageously

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A room full of senior men. A talk on connection. Here’s what happened.

Jul 1, 2025

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4 min read

A room full of senior men. A talk on connection. Here’s what happened.

I didn’t change who I was to fit the room. I brought who I am. That made all the difference.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Announcements & News

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4 Years of Connected You! Our story and what's coming next! 🎉

May 13, 2025

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6 min read

4 Years of Connected You! Our story and what's coming next! 🎉

Four years ago, Connected You was just an idea. Today, it’s a heartful community. Here’s the story, and a look at all things what's coming in this next chapter of us.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Heartful Stories

11 strangers, 1 shared drawing: the magic of creating together 🎨

Apr 29, 2025

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6 min read

11 strangers, 1 shared drawing: the magic of creating together 🎨

What one spontaneous moment of 15-second sketches and 11 open hearts taught me about creativity and letting go.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Change And Transitions

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Landing back home after 6 months on the road: Here’s what I learned!

Apr 8, 2025

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5 min read

Landing back home after 6 months on the road: Here’s what I learned!

Living out of a suitcase showed me what I truly value, and it’s probably not what you think.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Living Courageously

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The Heart of Self-Respect (and How to Cultivate It)

Mar 11, 2025

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7 min read

The Heart of Self-Respect (and How to Cultivate It)

Do you struggle with saying no? Over-explaining? Putting yourself last? These might be signs that your self-respect needs attention. Let’s explore how to change that.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Connection Tools

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What Bali has taught me about prayer (It’s not what you think!)

Jan 21, 2025

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7 min read

What Bali has taught me about prayer (It’s not what you think!)

Prayer isn’t just for tough times; it’s a simple daily connecting practice. Here's how you can do it, too.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Living Courageously

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From Wish to Reality: Bali Bound! ✈️

Nov 5, 2024

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6 min read

From Wish to Reality: Bali Bound! ✈️

I share my journey on how the energy of allowing to wish and dream made this happen, and how you can manifest your big dreams, too.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Living Courageously

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One Year Later: My book HEARTFUL & the week that changed everything

Oct 29, 2024

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6 min read

One Year Later: My book HEARTFUL & the week that changed everything

My book has been out in the world for a year. In this letter, I am reflecting the release week that led to the biggest leap of my life—and why HEARTFUL might just be the guide you need now.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
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