This is us. We are Anna and Sarah.
Two friends who love to laugh.
We met at a Christmas party whilst working in the wedding industry. Each of us were secretly looking forward to meeting that night and each hoped we’d become friends.
As luck would have it, we ended up being seated together. It only took a few champagnes, a random trip to a strip show and some bad jokes from the Christmas crackers that we realised we could indeed be mates.
Within 2 hours of meeting, we had planned a new venture. It didn’t take long to realise so many of our values aligned, we had the same humour, passion to be kind and urge to really grow, We wanted to take our biz in the same direction.
Three months later we started a business together.
That was almost a decade ago.
We consider it a blessing to work each day with someone who makes you laugh, inspires you, makes you think and is on the same page. Oh and we very randomly often dress alike - It's weird but true.
Last year, the @the_work_wives podcast began. We are so pleased to say we are in the process of our next series, to be launched very very soon!
Expect us to go deep and to really connect with some amazingly inspiring and uplifting women, who are also juggling it all. #thejuggleisreal.
In addition to running a few businesses and having a podcast together, we now take like-minded women on Retreats. Retreats where we can connect, where we have some fun and tap into doing things that set our souls in fire.
You only live once and it's time to get a little selfish. As women juggling it all we put so many other people first. So time to look after you.
We’d love for you to follow along with us on our ride and help make this community an uplifting and inspiring place to be.
Last week I picked up a book about how to stop shrinking ourselves to make others comfortable. It is brilliant, and it happens to be written by a woman who attended our Women’s Wellbeing Retreat in Bali.
Imagine my surprise when I discovered that Cait’s experience with us was written into the book, and in such a beautifully insightful and poetic way that it brought tears to my eyes. Reading that we restored something in someone else, someone who has since gone on to accomplish one of life’s biggest goals, in turn restored something in me. Seeing it written into a published book for the whole world to read just really cemented what we know deep down and what Caitlin so eloquently echoed: sacred practice is medicine.
Bonus: when I read this excerpt that filled my heart, I happened to be right back in Bali. What are the chances ♥️ Well done on an incredible read, @itscaitlinjudd
Highly recommend for all women 🙌🏼
Photos from Cait’s retreat by the impeccable @chrsfern featuring @andriewang_bsrw89 at @soulshinebali
#workwives #womensretreat #neuroplasticity #goodgirlgoodbye #womensupportingwomen
A sacred space for women to pause, breathe, heal, and reconnect with themselves 🤍
A retreat where softness becomes strength hosted by @the.work.wives@sarah.may.alexander in Bali.
A picture by @chrsfern
#baliphotographer #baliretreatphotographer #photographerbali
A sacred space for women to pause, breathe, heal, and reconnect with themselves 🤍
A retreat where softness becomes strength hosted by @the.work.wives@sarah.may.alexander in Bali.
A picture by @chrsfern
#baliphotographer #baliretreatphotographer #photographerbali
Winnie, my little smiley guy, teaches me every day: today he reminds me to ...
- Soak up the sunshine
- Keep moving
- Playing
- Breathe
- Be present
- Have fun
- Immersing in the ocean
- Discover joy
Joy doesn't always shout - sometimes it just waits. 💖🐾
One tiny choice toward joy, and the whole day shifts. Thank you little furry guy for bringing me so much happiness!!!
#WinnieWisdom
#BorderCollieJoy
#BorderCollie
#MoveYourBodyMoveYourMind
#ChoosePlay
#NatureIsMedicine
#GetOutsideAndBreathe
#SwimInTheOcean
#DogLifeLessons
#JoyInTheLittleThings
#MorningMagic
#LifeByDesign
#Wellbeing
#SarahMayAlexander
#mindset
#WorkWives
#WorkWivesCommunity
#WorkWivesCoaching
#WorkWivesRetreat
#ScienceMeetsSoul
#DailyInspo
#WomenWhoGrow
#2026GlowUp
#SprinkleTheJoy #breathe #sunshine #mindsetmatters #winnietheoandaalexander #bordercolliesofinstagram
Little teaser😜 video of this year’s Bali retreat. 💕
"When you work on yourself, you don’t just change your life — you change your legacy.”
Our Bali retreat remind us that taking time to invest in ourselves is the most powerful gift you can give yourself… and the ripple effect reaches everyone around.
This is what it looks like when women choose growth, purpose, and legacy.
Stay tuned for the full video coming soon!
Growth looks good on us!
Film by @creativemiles.co 🙏
#LegacyBuilding #SelfDevelopment #WorkWivesRetreat #BaliMagic”
💕RETREAT REVIEW💕
Thank you 🙏 so much, Zara, for taking the time to share your experience from our recent Bali retreat. I’m beyond grateful you got so much out of it - Sarah 💕
Zara’s words:
“I just love Sarah’s energy and how she connects with everyone so authentically. She has this way of putting people at ease—everything she does comes from love (with a splash of wild humour mixed in). I’m so grateful to have been led by such an insightful and loving person. It was magical, and exactly what I needed.
One of the real highlights for me was taking the time to stop, reflect, and write during the sessions. Post-retreat, I’ve already ticked off quite a few of my goals. I loved uncovering where I was a little off balance and ‘wonky’ in life, and I’ve carried those insights back home.
I also adore that we’ve kept catching up after the retreat. Having an accountability buddy has been amazing, and the wisdom shared among the group was something I’ll treasure. Being surrounded by like-minded, positive women was so powerful—I truly feel I took something valuable away from each person there.
If I could give one piece of advice to anyone considering it, it’s this: you are worth it. The time, the love, the connection—with yourself and with others—is absolutely priceless.”
🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸
Zara pictured here on right with retreat host Sarah, and her bestie Emma (left.) oh take us back!
Photos by Christian at @creativemiles.co
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Bali may be behind us, but the magic is still very much alive ✨🌿
This year I wanted it to feel different… our retreat sisters are staying connected with regular check-ins, little activities, and gentle nudges of accountability.
It’s not just about the few days we had together in Ubud — it’s about weaving those learnings and "that feeling" into everyday life.
Even with real-life curveballs, these women are showing up, thriving, and reminding each other what’s possible when we stay connected and supported.
This month, we’re all tackling a “yukky” task (yeah, you know the ones) 🤮— one micro-habit at a time.
With accountability, encouragement, and motivation from one another. I cannot wait to see what this dynamic team of women accomplishes by the end of September. Stay tuned.
Bali may be behind us, but the magic is still very much alive.
Photos thanks to @creativemiles.co
BREATHE.... BALANCE.....RESET.
It’s been one month since our retreat in Bali, yet the learnings and realisations are still alive and unfolding.
What I love most is how our group (of amazing women,) has continued to check in, hold each other accountable, and weave those Bali-inspired practices of balance and joy into everyday life. 🪷
The gorgeous Lisa Anne said it so beautifully in our group chat this morning: "In Bali we were able to stop for a minute to breathe, to balance, and to reset.”
This photo of Abbie & Lisa Anne captures that feeling perfectly—content, grounded, and full of calm.
The happiness I get when hearing this from Lisa made my heart explode - this, this is exactly why I wanted to host retreats and the exact sentiment I love warrior women to experience.
Back to the school runs, work calls, and laundry piles… yet we still get to dip into that Bali jungle energy and those magical few days whenever we need. 🌴Thanks to wonderful women who give freely and are wanting to grow and expand together.
If you've attended one of our retreats and could bottle one moment to carry around with you, what would it be?
Photos by @creativemiles.co
#grounding #54321grounding #nervoussystemreset #reset #improvesleep #boostimmunity #reducestress #reducetension #improvefocus #improvecreativity #deepjoy #bepresent #theworkwives #retreat #womwnsretreat #joy #joyfulmoments #resetnervoussystem #balance #achievingbalance #giftyourself #calmness #clarity #sweettea #time #energy #attention #selflove
✨ Resetting Our Nervous Systems ✨
At our latest retreat, one of the most powerful things we focused on was resetting our nervous systems. In the midst of life’s busyness, it’s easy for our bodies to get stuck in “go mode” — but when we intentionally reset, we gift ourselves balance, calm, and clarity.
The benefits?
🌿 Reduced stress & anxiety
🌿 Improved sleep quality
🌿 Boosted immunity
🌿 Better focus & creativity
🌿 A deeper sense of joy and presence
Every element of the retreat is intentionally and thoughtfully created.
From the content we teach, to the activities offered, the healthy meals served, and the joyful moments shared… it’s all designed to help women give back to themselves and walk away feeling enhanced, restored, and truly incredible. Because when we take care of our nervous system, everything else flows💛.
Have you been kind to your nervous system today! 💕
Photos by @creativemiles.co
#grounding #54321grounding #nervoussystemreset #reset #improvesleep #boostimmunity #reducestress #reducetension #improvefocus #improvecreativity #deepjoy #bepresent #theworkwives #retreat #womwnsretreat #joy #joyfulmoments #resetnervoussystem #balance #achievingbalance #giftyourself #calmness #clarity #sweettea #time #energy #attention #selflove
He calls me sister. I call him a genius. A mastermind. A prodigy. He's out of this world.
Over the past three years, almost all 180 of our retreat attendees have shared space with Andrie — a 5th generation Javanese healer whose sound bowl sessions and intuitive readings are nothing short of magic.
For many, it’s been life-changing. Time and again, his insights have been eerily spot-on, yet it’s his kind, gentle ways and the quiet reminders to put ourself first — to give ourself love — that stay with us long after the bowls fall silent.
To sit in one of these sessions is to feel empowered, seen, and deeply restored.
It’s powerful. It’s healing. And without fail… it’s a retreat highlight.
We ladies are still reeling from last months beautiful soundbowl session, still drinking in his wisdom.
And feeling lighter, much lighter.
Thank you again friend, bro! X
📷 Here are some moments from our most recent session with Andrie — proof that sometimes, the greatest gift you can give yourself is simply to stop, receive, and let the sound do the work.
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