Venus Day & Self Love with Dr. Fran

Welcome back to Wiseheart's Garden, where we plant seeds to grow you. In today's heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Dr. Fran Bates Oates—educator, leadership expert, certified life coach, and lifelong advocate for personal growth—to explore how our understanding of self-love evolves as we grow, heal, and embrace each new season of life. With more than 50 years of experience in education and over two decades of coaching, Dr. Fran shares the wisdom she's gained from walking alongside women as they navigate life's many transitions. Together, we reflect on the importance of living intentionally, honoring our experiences, and redefining success, purpose, and self-worth throughout our lives. In this episode, we explore: What self-love means at different phases of a woman's journey. How our relationship with ourselves changes through life's transitions. The role of intentional living in creating a meaningful life. Leadership that begins with knowing and valuing yourself. Why self-love isn't selfish—it's the foundation for how we show up in the world. Dr. Fran is the Founder and President of Seeing Ourselves Anew and BATESoates Life Coaching & Educational Services. Throughout her remarkable career as a teacher, principal, university professor, mentor, and coach, she has inspired countless individuals to lead with purpose, embrace lifelong learning, and recognize their inherent worth. Whether you're just beginning your self-love journey or discovering new layers of yourself later in life, this conversation offers gentle encouragement, practical wisdom, and a reminder that every season of life holds opportunities for growth. If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with another woman who may need this reminder today. If you are seeking support on your self - love journey- https://www.wiseheart-wellness.com/ #wiseheartsgarden💚 #venusday #plantingseedstogrowyou #healing #transformation