THE QUEEN’S CLOAK
A Gentle 2‑Day Creative Experience for Women 55+
A calm, supportive space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself - without pressure to fix or reinvent anything.
February 21-22, 9–11:30am PT/12–2:30pm ET • Online • $47 • Replays available
Live on Zoom + Replays Included
You’re not broken. You’re in between chapters.
Many women reach a point in midlife where the roles that once defined them feel less clear.
Children grow up.
Caregiving shifts.
Careers change or slow.
Life becomes quieter — but the inner questions get louder.
“Who am I now?”
“What’s next?”
“Where do I fit in?”
This Mythical Makeover experience was created for that moment, inspired by the book The Queen's Cloak: A Myth for Mid-Life by Joan Chamberlain Engelsman.
I was starting fresh on this midlife journey and was ready to start pushing myself to be courageous and brave! I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to Minette for this experience, it helped me in so many ways and even in ways I didn't know I needed help. I'm ready for what's coming next.
Charity B.
What this experience offers
The Queen’s Cloak is a gentle, creative 2‑day online experience where you’ll:
slow down your busy mind
explore what’s changing in your life
express what words alone can’t always say
reconnect with your own inner voice
feel less alone in your questions
You don’t need art experience.
You don’t need to arrive confident.
Just curious.
How it works
Across two live Zoom gatherings, Minette will guide you through:
simple creative exercises
reflective journaling prompts
guided visualizations for clarity
quiet moments to listen inward
Everything is designed to feel:
calm
pressure‑free
human‑paced
emotionally safe
Replays are available if you can’t attend live.
What women often experience
Participants frequently tell us they leave feeling:
clearer about what matters now
more connected to themselves
lighter and less overwhelmed
creatively awake again
reassured that they’re not alone in this stage of life
Not by striving, but by slowing down enough to hear their truth.
Past Attendee's Soulful Creations
Step into The Queen’s Cloak — a sacred story, a soulful pause.
In this 2-day online experience, we’ll explore The Queen’s Cloak by Joan Chamberlain Engelsman—a poetic fable about a woman who sheds the roles and titles given to her… and begins to weave her life anew.
Like the character in the book, reimagining the narrative for your next chapter doesn’t mean forcing confidence or having all the answers.
It means:
unraveling the threads of the past and reweaving them into something new and unique to you
trusting your intuition again
choosing what stays in your life — and what doesn’t
reclaiming agency gently, at your own pace
During this Mythical Makeover Experience, the “cloak” becomes a simple creative symbol of the life you’re ready to grow into next — shaped quietly, not declared loudly.
Before the Mythical Makeover, I didn’t need permission to create—but I needed the reminder to create. I’ve felt like an oddball, and after meeting all of these like-minded women, I now realize I’m not alone at all. That energy is exactly what I needed to get going.
Adie W.
This experience is for you if…
You feel at a turning point and don’t know what’s next
Your mind feels busy even when life is quieter
You want meaning, not motivation
You’re longing for gentle connection with other women
You want something supportive — not overwhelming
✨ No art experience needed—just a curious heart and an open spirit.
The Details + What's Included
📅 Dates: February 21 and 22
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
⏰ Times: 9am Pacific time (12pm ET), each call is 2.5 hours.
💻 Replay Access: YES!
💸 Investment: $47 - No Refunds will be available
📝 Supplies Needed: A journal, scissors, glue stick, a few magazines or papers for collage, thread or yarn, and a few brushes in different sizes. A complete list will be provided upon registration
📦 What’s Included:
Create a 3-D hand-stitched fabric version of your Queen - no sewing machine or fancy tools needed, just needle and thread. Don't love to sew? You can collage, paint or create your Queen in your way!
5 hours live sessions via Zoom
A copy of the Queen's Cloak story
Online (non-Facebook) forum for connecting and sharing with the amazing women who are gathering for this experience
Transcriptions of all videos
Replays of live sessions
Complete recommended supply list, templates and instructions for creative projects as well as fun ideas for sourcing recycled fabrics for your doll and cloak making.
Lifetime access to course
A bonus guide for creating a retreat-like experience in your own home
I don’t want to be the keeper of everyone else’s heart anymore. I want to hold space for others—but not at the expense of myself. This experience helped me name that truth.
Gina
🎨 Meet Your Creative Guide: Minette Riordan, Ph.D.
Artist. Writer. Midlife Mentor. Queen of My Own Damn Story.
Hi, I’m Minette, poet at heart, and passionate guide for women navigating the sacred threshold of midlife and beyond.
I’ve spent the past three decades helping women move from overwhelm and invisibility into creative sovereignty—through expressive arts, storytelling, and deep reflection.
After years of overachieving, caregiving, and chasing “success,” I finally asked myself the question I’d avoided for too long:
What do I truly want?
That question didn’t just shift my life.
It reawakened my voice.
It returned me to my art.
It revealed a new way forward—one that’s woven with curiosity, courage, and deep reverence for our becoming.
Since then, I’ve guided thousands of women through creative journeys like this one—where self-discovery unfolds through color, collage, poetry, and gentle conversation.
If you’re longing to remember who you are beneath the roles…
If your soul is whispering that something new is waiting…
I would be honored to walk beside you.
You don’t need to be fixed.
You just need space to hear yourself again.
What Past Adventurers Are Saying...
Minette has a remarkable ability to create a safe and warm environment. I felt at ease enough to share my thoughts comfortably within the small group. And I got real results. The entire journey felt wholesome, leaving me with a renewed sense of appreciation for my personal growth. I highly recommend Minette’s classes to anyone seeking guidance in their personal development, and a genuinely enriching experience. Thank you, Minette, for taking my on this journey!
Working with Minette helped me find my voice, discover my truth and inner power, come back to myself and what matters most, and to feel connected to my most authentic self. Finding my truth was the most important thing I could do for myself.
I don’t want to be the keeper of everyone else’s heart anymore. I want to hold space for others—but not at the expense of myself. This experience helped me name that truth.
Before the Mythical Makeover, I didn’t need permission to create—but I needed the reminder to create. I’ve felt like an oddball, and after meeting all of these like-minded women, I now realize I’m not alone at all. That energy is exactly what I needed to get going.
Minette is such a wonderful teacher! Safe environment, takes great care of her clients. I had a wonderful coaching session with her where I was able to process some important life changes. I highly recommend her workshops and I felt truly heard in her coaching session. She does the deep work we all intuitively know we want to do and she makes it fun and easy!
I don’t consider myself to be an artist in the truest sense of the word, but Minette helped me to understand that to be creative is our birthright. I was happily surprised at the pleasure I felt in taking the time to nurture that creativity. Minette’s teaching and playful assignments invited me to get curious and become intentional around bringing my creative gifts to the forefront and to understand how these play a role in the success of my business. I would recommend this course to anyone, get in touch with your creative side, it's fun!
I joined last time and really enjoyed it. I love how Minette holds space in the live sessions to create together.
I was struggling with a sense of loneliness and feeling a bit hopeless ... Is the best behind me? I was feeling pretty despondent. Then I took one of Minette’s Mythical Makeovers and it's like light started shining in my life again.
I got so much more from this workshop than I could have anticipated. The course is extremely high quality and offers something individual to everyone who would participate. I highly recommend the Mythical Makeover Experience and Minette!
Kate R.
Attendee
I would just like to say a big Thank You to Minette and everyone who attended the live sessions and everyone who posted their work in the community. I have loved this whole experience - it has been such great fun.
Jillian F.
Attendee
I took this class and it was soooo wonderful! Minette is a wonderful teacher! [Using the] story made it very unique and lots of fun to get to know yourself more deeply! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Shelley R.
Attendee
🌙 Want to Keep Going After the Event?
At the close of Day 2, you’ll be invited to continue the journey in the Sisterhood of Wisdom and Wonder—our warm, creative circle of women who gather each month for story, art, reflection, and renewal.
This event is your first taste: meet the current members and experience the magic with us.
Minette believes that where women gather, magic happens so she created the Sisterhood as a sanctuary for magic and connection.
After day one of the Mythical Makeover, I felt deeply unsettled… but in the best way. The kind of stirring that tells you something sacred is shifting. And shift it did by the end of our time together.
Michelle H.
OPTIONAL: Step Into the Magic Early with the VIP Experience for just $97 $37 more
If you wish, join Minette on the Friday night preceding the Mythical Makeover Experience for an intimate VIP opening ceremony that gently ushers you into the sacred space of The Queen's Cloak.
In a special call with guided journaling, affirmation card making, and poetic musings, you’ll prepare your inner landscape for the weekend ahead.
This quiet, nourishing ritual invites reflection and intention—perfect for those who appreciate a little extra time to deepen or who long for connection in a smaller, more intimate circle.
VIP Call: Friday, February 20th from 5pm to 6:15pm Pacific/ 8pm to 9:15pm Eastern.
Added VIP Bonuses: Printable Prompt Deck for creating your own set of affirmation cards for stepping into sovereignty and becoming the Queen of your own Story.
If that sounds wonderful to you, add it to your order at checkout!
**n.b. You won't miss any of the Mythical Makeover content if you choose to not take part in the VIP call.
FAQ
Your Questions, Answered
What exactly is the Queen's Cloak Mythical Makeover Experience?
It’s a 2-day creative, soulful journey for women in midlife and beyond who are ready to reclaim their magic, beauty, and purpose.
Through expressive arts, storytelling, and powerful reflection, you’ll create your own Queen's Cloak—not by changing who you are, but by remembering your wholeness.
This isn’t a step-by-step art class; it’s an expressive arts experience designed to guide you back to yourself. You’ll play, reflect, and create—not to make perfect art, but to awaken the parts of you that have been waiting to be seen.
I’m feeling stuck, lost, or unsure about what’s next in my life. Will this help me?
Yes. This experience was made for women at that threshold.
You’ll gently unravel old stories, reconnect to your inner voice, and leave with a renewed sense of clarity about what’s next.
Many women describe the Mythical Makeover as “just what I didn’t know I needed.”
It’s a safe, creative space to come home to yourself—one stitch, one story, one moment at a time.
I’m not sure I have time for this right now...
We get it. Women in the second half of life are carrying so much.
But here’s the truth: when you carve out sacred time for yourself, everything else flows with more ease.
These two mornings are short, nourishing pauses—not another task on your list.
You’ll have space during the retreat to complete your creative projects, and replays are available if life interrupts.
Your future self will thank you for choosing her.
Will I have to share personal things with the group?
Only if you want to. This is a supportive, judgment-free space where your voice matters—but there’s no pressure. You’ll be encouraged to explore what feels right for you, in your own way, at your own pace.
Minette is well known for her ability to create a beautiful, sacred and safe space for women to share and connect.
Is this therapy? A coaching workshop? An art class?
It’s a little bit of all three—and something more magical. Think of it as soul care meets creative play meets deep remembering. You’ll walk away with personal insight, artful keepsakes, and a few glittery surprises too.
You do not need to be an artist and may feel like: “I’m not very creative.”
Perfect. You’re in exactly the right place.
This experience is about playful self-expression and soul connection, not perfection.
Whether you haven’t picked up a paintbrush since third grade or you journal daily with glitter pens—you belong here.
No artistic skill required. Just curiosity, openness, and maybe a willingness to get a little messy.
Yes, all the sessions will be recorded if you can’t attend live.
No Problem!
All Sessions Are Recorded, and You’ll Have Lifetime Access to the Classroom to Watch (or Rewatch) at Your Own Pace.
Many Women Love Revisiting the Recordings Whenever They Need Creative Renewal or Inspiration.
What do I need to prepare or bring?
Once you register, you’ll receive a simple complete supply list and welcome guide to help you set up your creative space.
You don’t need fancy materials—just a few basics you likely already have at home.
If you upgrade to the VIP option, you’ll get extra emails from Minette on what to bring for this special session.
What is the VIP call? Do I have to attend it? Is it extra?
The VIP call is a separate time with Minette to prepare physically and emotionally for the Mythical Makeover. It costs extra (see checkout), and is 100% optional. You will not miss out on any of the Mythical Makeover content if you decide to not take part. If you do purchase it the zoom details will be communicated vida email.
Can I Cancel? Are Refunds Available?
We do not offer refunds. As a small business the additional administrative time, lost processing fees, and manual labor involved in refunds is exceptional. And when you purchase you get instant access to the content and bonus lessons.
🌟 A gentle next step
If something in you feels curious — even quietly — you’re welcome to join us.
No fixing.
No performing.
Just a calm space to explore what’s next.
You’ll be guided step-by-step
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