Frances Duncan

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Never go out of style

That time I got stared at in public

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Kia ora ,


In September last year, I walked through the streets of Wellington in a Regency (style) dress. The one in the photo at the top of this email.

People stared.

Cars slowed.

And I didn't die.


This September, I spoke to the Disability Business Network about that experience. Like mine, their businesses are built around who they are. And who we are is our unique selling point.

I love helping people.

I love writing.

I love Jane Austen.


All the parts of me come together in my business. I offer life coaching and writing coaching. I talk about Jane Austen in monthly online meetings, occasional in person meetings and on my podcast. Underlying that work is allowing people to be themselves.

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