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Laura Jane Day
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Retreat Leader
& Art Biz Coach

FOR CREATIVE SOULS

Hey, I'm Laura.

I’m so glad you’ve found your way here!

I’m an abstract artist, creative business coach and retreat leader for women seeking clarity, confidence and a life filled with purpose.

I work with creative souls – just like you, who want more and are ready to walk their own unique path inviting in more creativity, passion, freedom and joy into their life.

step into a fulfilling life you love!

I create my art in an expressive, intuitive way—and through my own healing journey, I’ve discovered just how transformative creativity can be.

It’s become a tool for emotional release, clarity and mindfulness and now, it’s my passion to help others find that same sense of freedom and peace through their own creative expression.

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Through my coaching,

I support creative souls to build purposeful businesses rooted in authenticity—helping them find clarity, confidence, and momentum in their path.

I also co-host a podcast called Paint Rest Repeat, where we share real, uplifting conversations to support emerging artists in business with encouragement and heart.

But this life I lead now didn’t unfold overnight. It took some big wake-up calls, personal reflection — and a lot of healing.

In 2016, I found myself in a hostpital bed…

Battling complications related to Lupus, and that moment became the turning point in my life.

Up until then, I’d been caught in the relentless hustle: burnt out, overwhelmed, people-pleasing, and chasing other people’s version of success — not my own. I was pushing myself along a career path that looked good on the outside but didn’t truly light me up.

That hospital admission forced me to stop. It cracked something open in me — and that’s when I began to reconnect with my creativity in a deep and meaningful way and slowly rebuild a life that felt aligned, joyful, and truly authentic to me.

If you’re longing for more joy, creativity and meaning in your life, you’re in the right place.

I know what it’s like to have life slow you down — to be forced to reassess everything. After years of navigating Lupus and countless hospital visits, I learned firsthand how essential it is to listen to your body, your emotions, and most importantly your truth.

Your inner voice, your guiding star, is often drowned out by society’s messages telling us not to trust it—especially as women.

That’s why I’m so passionate about helping women like you break free from perfectionism, burnout, people-pleasing, and the pressure to live up to others’ expectations. You deserve to put your needs first. To follow a path that feels aligned, joyful, and completely your own.

Because that’s where true wellness begins — and where the door opens to a life filled with creativity, fulfilment and purpose.

Kind Words From Clients

If you are interested, take the leap! It is such an extraordinary experience not just because of the activities and adventure, but because Laura has such an amazing way of holding space for each Retreat participant. You will go home feeling lighter, feeling seen and loved and you will be so glad that you said yes to going on Retreat.

Ros

Go, go, go – Laura’s kindness and gentle nature inspires and brings out the best. She has everyone’s best interest at heart. The resort is wonderful – everyone is catered for beautifully.

Sue

I am benefiting immensely from Laura’s creative coaching to set up my own art business from home.

Laura knows so well my health / lifestyle limitations as well as my creative passions and dreams. She is really helping me to set up solid foundations so I can powerfully and creatively share my work with the world!

Kay Hustwaite

@kayhustwaiteart

If you want a supportive environment to expand and change up your art practice then this is the retreat for you. The multitude of new experiences surrounding the art classes made it the complete package – holiday / skills / moving further into your authenticity.

Alicia

Go – It’s the best experience. Laura has everything covered. You will have the best time! Vietnam the people, the food, exceptional

Marnie

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Laura. She helped me at a time when I was really struggling and feeling  despairing about my career. I have completely changed my life since then to start my dream business.

I was able to shift the stuck-ness and finally bring my business idea into fruition. By the end of our 3 months I had signed a lease, launched my website, finalised branding and opened my dream business.

Bronwyn Napiorkowski

@happymess_bellingen

Laura has a gentle and calm approach to guiding participants on the Retreat. Every experience builds upon the other. I learnt new ways to explore artmaking and also rediscovered my love for mark making, whilst keeping the inner critic at bay.

Diane

Laura’s encouraging, supportive and patient coaching helped me clarify my goals. I especially appreciated the reflective exercises at the end of each session and the final session’s review of my progress. 

 Thanks to Laura, I’ve gone from feeling overwhelmed and disorganized to focused and ambitious.  I’ll definitely be scheduling more sessions later in the year.

Fiona Hocking

@creativebutterflyarttherapy

Do it! This Retreat is all about you. It’s time and space to slow down, nurture yourself and spend the week being held in love and support from Laura. You will meet amazing women all here for the same reason. You will make art that aligns to your emotions and needs whilst being in a group guided session. Full and paced itinerary with space to do your own thing.

Donna

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