testimonials

‘I’ve done a hell of a lot of e-courses, read self-help books up the
wazoo, even travelled to healing spas around the world… your class is up there in the top experiences ever for what it’s done for my life. It’s the best e-course I’ve ever done too. I’m eternally grateful.’ ~ Christine

‘I just wanted to thank you so much for the best treat I’ve ever given myself.  I have never felt such a creative awakening as I have taking this class. It’s such a great environment that you’ve created – this amazing tribe of women sharing their stories, their beautiful photos and felt safe in the space to tell their most personal stories. We all bonded so quickly because of it. I literally stayed up until midnight most nights pouring through all the photos and writing – and that’s late for me, I have to get up at 5:30 for work, but I didn’t care. I just felt a natural buzz that kept me going all these weeks. I still have a lot of work to do in terms of my own confidence, but you have set me on the most beautiful path towards it.’ ~ Kelly

‘There was such a natural flow to the work, and so many of us (from all around the world) experienced some type of perfect timing from the universe to let us know we were on the right track. I don’t think I can put into words the gift you gave to me. Through your videos, photo and writing assignments, words of praise and encouragement, the development of a sisterhood – as well as the openness you shared with us – you allowed me to feel comfortable finding me again. After posting my last photo, I felt grounded.  I know the 45-year-old me and accept my gift as a powerful part of who I am…I BELIEVE.’ ~ Tammy, Unravelling #2

‘When I first started I was feeling more lost than I have ever felt. I was completely devoid of purpose and now, it’s not that I see a sparkling clear path of what I should do ahead of me, but I feel like I know more about where I want to be headed. Every week, I felt that I was truly spending time on me. Figuring out my own complexities. Things that I may have just brushed aside in the past I really took the time to figure out and understand. I felt like I had this weekly goal and it just opened my mind and my heart to the possibility of learning more about the real me. It has been brilliant. You and the girls created the safest place for me to voice to the world my deepest fears and insecurities. How is that even possible in only 8 weeks!? ;) It has just been a beautiful journey.’ ~ Lauren

‘You have given me so much to think about, sort out, question…. and remarkably I have found some answers!! Thank you so very much. I have loved both Unravelling courses. They are just what I needed in this time of my life. It worked out so well for me being able to take the second course soon after the first. The first course uncovered so many emotions for me (which I was surprised). After it was over there was still something missing for me….I was searching for a way to move forward - Living in my World did exactly that!! Now I know how to begin CHANGE and I have the confidence that I will be able to stay on that path! It’s going to take a while but I am on my way and so very excited about the prospects. Thank you so very much!’ ~ Angela, Unravelling #2

‘I don’t think my words will ever be enough to let you know how grateful I am to have been able to be a part of your Unravelling tribe. Everything about your course has been honest, true and so genuine. You are a wonderful, amazing woman, one who has allowed her growth as person to help other women find their growth. I hope you realise the impact you make on others, and I am blessed beyond belief to have you in my life as an inspiration. You inspire me to be a better person, you inspire me to be who I am and you inspire me to live my life as it should be. Your Unravelling course has opened up many doors that I have kept closed for years and you have unexpectedly come into my life, encouraged me with your simple words, and you have left a footprint in my soul that I will hold onto forever.  I am so grateful to know a woman like you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.’ ~ Rae

‘I wish I had some profound thoughts or words to convey how fabulous I thought this course was.  Thank you just doesn’t seem to do justice but it’s all I have.  I think I’ve always been a pretty introspective person, but I’ve never felt such clarity around my thoughts and self reflection as I have working through these past weeks, if that makes sense.  Or it’s like my brain and heart finally clicked in together a little bit more than I’ve ever experienced.  SO again, thank you for that.  The surprise I wasn’t expecting was how willing and able I was to share a little bit more of myself to others than I ever have before, to even my closest friends. Usually I find I do more lurking than participating… so thank you for creating a safe place and format to do that.’ ~ Kim

‘First of all thanks for having created such a lovely place for us to gather and express our emotions as well as our need to discover ourselves a little more. This has been such a joyful adventure and I enjoyed every moment of it. Your assignments were clever and powerful input for me to do some more digging into myself, which is something we don’t usually do in our “busy-hectic” lives, do we? I embraced it with all my heart and as the Unravelling process went on and on, me without even realizing it, I was finding the bits of myself I was looking for, all the things I had somehow lost on the way, until it became pretty clear to me that what I was longing for, the things that truly make me happy, are the only things that are worth pursuing. It didn’t take me too long to understand that this course was exactly what I needed in this very moment, and after these eight weeks I feel more confidence in my heart, the confidence that comes from this incredible chance I had to give a clear and honest look inside myself with no filter or judgments, and for this I am really grateful.’ ~ Mariella

‘Susannah’s Unravelling e-course will introduce you to yourself through carefully constructed photography and writing assignments. You will learn to find beauty in your surroundings, your world and yourself. Through work in your private journal, still photographs and video making, Susannah guides you through making your own portfolio of you, which you will forever expand as you unravel through life. Every woman needs this class to rejuvenate her creativity and examine herself. Eight weeks are not nearly enough for this process. Namaste.’ ~ Alexis

‘Just wanted to send a thank you to tell you how fantastic and honest and perfect the Unravelling course was for me. So soul-opening! This is a path that I have been on for many years ~ learning to speak up for myself, and being okay with who I am. In so many ways your course not only unravels the tangles, it cuts right through some of them; I feel as if a lot of baggage is now way behind me, and no longer weighing me down: like the difference between a sailboat or a tugboat – they’re still the same size, but what a difference of purpose! Your course, in such an honest, supportive way, shows us the real us, and encourages us to make no bones about it. To be. To find joy. To focus on the positive and to give ourselves a break. To rejoice in the good stuff, and to be compassionate towards the difficulties. Most importantly, you were clear about there being a certain pace for things to be dealt with: my image is that of a butterfly hatching from its cocoon. You were encouraging us to wriggle out on our own, without laying a finger on us. That kind of patience is so important when inner changes are happening. So, thank you!! I feel so fresh and hopeful, and am loving the other Unravellers. Having that supportive group was amazing.’ ~ Brooke

‘Susannah is magic, I believe.  Looking at her blog, it is obvious that she does amazing things with photos and writing, but it isn’t until taking the course that you understand just how magical she is.  Perhaps her most magical quality is that she has taken the bits of wisdom that she has collected over the years and woven it into this amazing course that allows you to be magic as well.  Susannah has made herself and her wisdom completely accessible. Her course is amazingly well-organized and delivers much more than you expect. After reading some of the testimonials, I had hoped for a life-altering experience but it seemed a bit far-fetched to imagine it could actually occur in an eight-week period, over the internet.  Shockingly, I got just that.  I’ve had several people mention to me in the past few weeks that I am greatly changed.  Importantly, I take that as a good thing.  I have a peace in my life that I never imagined possible.  I didn’t realize how much I didn’t like myself until taking the course — because, through the coursework, I suddenly did like me. Susannah provides the tools and guidance to explore who you really are.  And, magically, to accept that person, wholeheartedly.’ ~ Victoria

‘When I began Unravelling, I wasn’t sure where I wanted the course to take me; I simply wanted to know a little bit more about myself. Very quickly, though, the adventure of the assignments, and the personal insights from Susannah, raised questions that demanded answers. From there, the process of self-discovery really seemed to take on a life of its own. The photography assignments were wonderful in the way they were able to bring out the individual in everyone, and the journaling exercises took me –an avid journaler my whole life– to new depths in my writing. Really, I feel the course gave me eight weeks to develop the tools to look at myself through a more analytical, but also much kinder, lens, and the rest of my life will be spent continuing to unravel.’ ~ Astrid

‘I remember looking a bit wistfully at my camera before Unravelling and thinking about how it was not getting much use. Unravelling definitely changed that and it is used daily now! What I didn’t expect to find was this sense of community with others. I’ve only ever connected with people on-line that I knew in real life and the idea of connecting with strangers on-line was very abstract to me. Yet, it has really opened up my life and heart in a way. While I have people around me in daily life, good people, I don’t really have a “creative tribe” and through Unravelling I’ve found this group of inspiring, creative and supportive women, which has added another layer of joy and sense of connection to my life. It’s also affected the way I interact with others on a daily basis – I’m more open, more comfortable to be myself. I am more assertive in a way, yet also more comfortable to let my sensitive side show. Through who you are and your open sharing of your journey, you attract such a great group of people, so thank you for putting so much of yourself into the class.’ ~ Jadyn

‘Thank you for the Unravelling course. Thank you for being you. It has been a wonderful course and has inspired me in so many ways. I wanted a course where I could make use of my creativity and Unravelling was it. But it would not have been the same if you had not been you. Not only a wise teacher but a genuine woman – honest and vulnerable. I feel I almost know you :-)’ ~ Tina

‘Thank you so much for creating this course. I have discovered parts of myself that I have kept hidden and didn’t know existed before these last eight weeks. I’ve always had so many ideas swarming in my head of photos I would like to take but just didn’t have the motivation or drive to create them. There’s something very empowering about having a group that knows where you are coming from and wants to look and support your ideas as you create them. Before this course, I’d never taken a self-portrait – there is something very intimidating about facing, literally, yourself through the lens. It took me a while to embrace my exterior self, but now I have really enjoyed seeing what part of me the camera is going to capture. This class was the perfect balance between capturing the interior self and exterior. I am also grateful that you chose to use flickr as an online classroom – it’s the most amazing, inspiring site. I’d never really used my account and am now addicted to seeing and finding all the talented and expressive photographers out there! This class has added so much more depth to my life.’ ~ Suzanne

‘Both subtle and profound shifts started taking place for me as a result of Unravelling. I began to slow down and take notice of the tremendous beauty in the slices of life that surround me, and a quiet voice started speaking again from deep within – slowly, clearly, with new confidence and awareness.  I began to care for my fellow Unravellers more than I ever thought possible, and to carry their stories and sentiments with me throughout the day.  I know that I was led to this course, like each Unraveller is, for a reason, one I trust will continue to unveil itself in varying forms over time.  And Susannah – our wonderful leader, with her candor, humor, and style just her own – gently guided us to take the steps to rediscover and honor our truest selves.  And for someone who is a complete novice at photography, she made me fall in love with the camera and begin discovering my own eye.  I thought I might be intimidated in this environment but it was quite the opposite – I was greeted with encouragement and inspiration along the entire path and I honestly feel like the real me thrived here in this magic little world.’ ~ Annie

‘Unravelling was a revelatory experience. Who knew that simple photo and writing assignments would have me diving so deeply into my life and my self? Susannah is a gifted guide. She is the lightbearer who steps bravely onto the path ahead, turning and beckoning: “Come on! The way is safe.” Each step of the course provided illumination for the next, and formed a path that spiralled ever inward toward my heart. The online environment provides a level of intimacy that many will not expect, especially as my group began to connect through the use of videos. Susannah shared her heart and soul with us, and provided an ever-supportive presence as we moved through the process. She’s an amazing woman and this is an amazing course.’ ~ Karen R

‘Susannah’s course helped me tentatively spread my creative wings and brought much light into an otherwise dark and cold London winter ;-) The weekly videos were a real highlight, as were the connections I made during the course with women from all over the world. This is a really powerful, soul-changing thing to do and I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.  I can’t wait to sign up again soon!’ ~ Natasha

‘I signed up for Unravelling because I felt in need of creative inspiration and living abroad I needed it to be online. I never expected that an 8-week course could make such a huge impact on my life. I am just so much more inspired and actively creative than I was eight weeks ago before the course started. Susannah has a special alchemy that never makes you feel pressured to be clever and arty – just be yourself. She draws to her courses the most amazingly diverse group of people who form such a supportive and inspiring group and will remain connected long after the eight week course is over. I feel so grateful to whatever led me to find this course online and look forward to going further with Unravelling 2 in the future. ~ Ingrid

‘I took this course as a present to myself for my 40th birthday and it couldn’t have come at a better time in my life.  I’ve never had an on-line experience that has made me feel so connected and so inspired by my instructor. Susannah Conway is an on-line miracle worker! She has this incredible gift of making you feel so comfortable and so safe within the cyber walls of the course that you feel like you’ve known her all your life. The combination of photography and writing assignments is brilliant. I was happy and willing to be reduced to an emotional pile of rubble through the weekly exercises because I knew I’d be supported by my new on-line family.  This course has completely reinvigorated my artistic goals and at the same time opened me up to an amazing network of friends from all over the globe that I will cherish forever. It refreshed me, mind, body and soul, and I truly feel renewed. Thank you, Susannah for all you do!’ ~ Amy

‘I have been searching for a way to find my way back to myself for some time. I wanted to connect to my inner self and – as cheesy as it sounds – fall in love with myself, let go of things and make peace. When I came across the Unravelling course I didn’t expect it to be the vehicle that would help me to do just that. Initially, I thought it would be a fun photo thing to do. And yes, the photo aspect was fun. But also revealing, touching, eye-opening. I thought the writing would be interesting. And it was but also was deep, emotional, thought-provoking. Now at the end of the course I look the same yet feel different. I connected with wonderful women and the most important woman I connected with is in fact ME. Thanks Susannah. Forever appreciated.’ ~ Mel

‘Susannah Conway and Unravelling have been two of the highlights of my year. Susannah’s photography keeps me in constant awe – she has the ability to present us fragments of the world in a magical, beautiful, real and honest way. The only way to do it is being that way herself. These same qualities make Unravelling an amazing life experience. Susannah has the talent to lead a large group through different stages that can range from the intimate reflection to the absolute bewilderment with love and continued support. As she takes the same journey with her students the experience is twice as intense.This course has been a journey where glee and pain have been present. It had to be done, there were too many things in my life to feel, see and remember and I am truly grateful for having the chance to do it with my fellow unravellers and with Susannah’s guidance.’ ~ Paty

‘Thank you for a profoundly meaningful eight weeks! I knew I would love being in this class because I adore your blog and, honestly, eight videos of you talking about anything was worth the price of admission :) Plus having an excuse to use my camera and do some writing was also very appealing. I never expected to fall in love with all my amazing classmates the way I have and how much I’d enjoy looking at their beautiful photographs and lives. You do a fantastic job of creating a completely nurturing and safe environment in which to share and explore and the content of the class exceeded even my high expectations. I cannot recommend this class enough.’  ~ Liz

What Susannah Conway’s Unravelling has meant to me ~ by Karen
Taking pictures of self had me wondering what others would see
Could I trust the pictures, could they possibly reflect the real me
Then something magical happened once I began to unravel
Back to my true self I slowly but surely began to travel
Support and encouragement helped me to speak my truth
Which lead me to begin healing some wounds from my youth
The journey has given me new friendships, faith and renewed hope
New roads to travel, new ways to see through a creative scope

‘I signed up for Unravelling on a whim and hoped for the best. Within a few days I was already enthralled by the journey and my fellow classmates. Not only is Susannah’s guidance so warm, honest and nurturing but she also attracts kindred spirits to her class. It is worth ten times the cost for the emotional growth and support I have received in this special space. Sign up immediately and be prepared to be blown away…’  ~ Lily

‘Being able to interact with Susannah made this course pretty wonderful, but another aspect I found to be so powerful is the community that has grown from it. There are students from all over the world, all coming from different lives and situations… The class has been a major factor in my risk taking lately, and I have delved in so much that my life has actually shifted since the opening class – not only in my work but in my general outlook and, most of all, my courage. I have actually found a way to slow my pace enough to look around me, and I wasn’t sure if that could ever be possible at the speed I was moving.’  ~ Alana

‘Eight weeks ago I had no idea what I was getting into. What I imagined to be just a fun, inspiring workshop that combined photography and words has been all that plus a full dose of personal transformation. The door flew open in my life and I walked out of it into the world armed with a better sense of myself. Unravelling is like your own self-made therapy. Whatever is buried deep down that has been forgotten or denied is gently nurtured back to health. I have had so many insights and revelations, shifts and changes in these eight weeks that I can honestly say I’m a different person walking away from the course than when I walked in. I’m the same person, but I shine a whole lot brighter. You honestly have to experience it to believe it.’ ~ Corinna

‘I have to say being “unravelled” feels amazing! Through the photography and writing assignments I found a piece of myself that was being neglected and very much needed acknowledgment, love and respect. My everyday self appeared happy and confident to those looking at me, yet my heart yearned for something more. Unravelling was the switch that turned on the light bulb allowing my head to see inside my soul. Once the light came on I found the part of myself I had spent years searching for.’ ~ Anna

‘Unravelling is like standing on the edge of a diving board over the deep end of the pool.  It is standing still on that board, toes over the edge, trying to remember if you even know how to swim.  It is looking into the distance, towards your future, and jumping anyway, and when you hit the water remembering that not only can you swim, you can fly.’  ~ Debi

‘I want to thank you for providing me with the opportunity to explore what it means to be me, to be authentic and to be brave. This experience has given me a new focus and a new lens through which I can continue to delve into the complicated journey that is ‘life’. Truly, I will miss our weekly discussions, prompts and encouragement.’  ~ Rebecca

‘I have been blown away by the richness and the empowerment I have experienced through this course.  I’ve taken many self-exploration courses and retreats and this course has given me more insight into myself than I have previously experienced.  The structure of the course, and Susannah’s generous sharing of her own process, gently and skillfully led me into progressively deeper layers of my past, notions of identity, self, dreams and aspirations.  Susannah provides a space of safety, support and encouragement that facilitates this process and I was prompted to delve deeper than I had imagined possible… I’m taking away an enhanced understanding of myself, where I have been but more importantly, where I want to go next. This course helped me discover a way of being more mindfully and creatively engaged in my everyday life. That is the richest reward of all and thank you does not begin to express the depths of my gratitude for this gift.’  ~ Lisa H

‘Don’t do this course. It’s not safe. You’ll change. You’ll meet people who will encourage you to take risks and be vulnerable. And you will. You’ll share raw images of yourself and you’ll love it. You’ll share the difficult and the joyous about you. You’ll feel free and new and brave. Susannah’s Unravelling course is dangerous. And that’s exactly what I needed. You too?’  ~ Von

‘I thought I already had control of who I was, but this course showed me I had only just chipped away at my self-discovery. I’m coming into my own late in life, so I can’t say if this work is easier when you’re in your 20s or 30s, maybe at any stage looking this deep at your self is a challenge.  This course became a lifeboat keeping me safe as I woke up from a rut, realizing life is too short to be stuck in a whirlpool of fear and self-doubt.  It took me to shore so I could work on solid ground, chipping away at the wall I had built around me.  I am starting to see myself more clearly. Most importantly I have a new tribe of beautiful and loving souls whose paths are similar and sometimes mimic mine, and who remind me that I am not alone.  The course introduced me to a like-minded tribe that I hope will remain close to me as I journey on. Susannah and Unravelling are a breath of fresh air that reminds you to live life, to let go, to smile often, nurture thyself, and open your eyes to see beauty.’  ~ Lucinda

‘Thank you for an amazing course – I unraveled in ways I didn’t even think were possible. The profound experience I had during ‘Memories’ week was something that will truly stay with me forever and it’s part of who I am now, thanks to you!’  ~ Debra

‘Unravelling was a little bit of found magic for me.  What makes this course a life-shifting, life-altering, life-changing experience is that Susannah, through the use of a private Flickr pool and group discussion board, has created a safe and astounding online community. Each and every week classmates shared and shared and soon felt safe enough to share insecurities and inner fears.  Support was immediate and positive and soon a collective energy blossomed – there is something magical about a group of women moving forward! Susannah’s course is a gift and it works because she herself is along for the journey. I think “bountiful” would be another apt name. I feel lucky to have found this course — it is inspiring, insightful, invigorating… you will appreciate each and every moment!’ ~ Elizabeth

‘Your class has taught me to slow down, show myself love, really look at who I am, and cherish that person. It has taught me to be as kind to myself as I am to other people. I never felt rushed or pushed.  Rather, I felt encouraged by your kind words and the loving words of the entire group. It felt liberating to be accepted so lovingly and it was hugely encouraging… it has taught me to spread my wings and try to fly.’   ~ Jennifer

‘Susannah is a compassionate and gentle facilitator of her students’ Unravelling process.  She cultivated a warm, safe and inclusive community to share our photos and words with one another and it was amazing to be part of such a personally empowering process and have support and friendship through the e-community.  This experience surpassed my expectations and provided me with powerful tools for furthering my Unravelling process!’ ~ Whitney

‘The Unravelling: slowly peeling away the layers to get to the real me. Shy feet, reflected joy, writing to reach the source. I laughed, I cried, I wondered, I touched the tender child inside and coaxed her to come out and play. I can still feel it working its subtle magic. Susannah provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere and has given so much positive support and guidance. I would highly recommend this e-course.’ ~ Suvarna

‘I can’t begin to describe how wonderful the Unravelling course has been for me, and I am sad that it is almost over. You have done an amazing job pulling together photography, thinking and writing assignments that stretch and shape us. I unravelled into a big happy pile of memory, hopes, inspiration and love and it was so very good.’ ~ Lisa

‘This course was unbelievable. I will deeply miss the weekly video feeds and personal growth challenges that have inspired me. I’m finding that my dreams are much more vivid these days – I’m clearly working through some junk, so thank you :) You are an inspiration – a wonderful teacher and kick-ass photographer.’ ~ Johanna