I am a Jamaican woman in my 50s, a container gardener, and a herbal tea lover who grows what she drinks. After a season of loss, illness, and eventually Hurricane Melissa, I began growing herbs and food more intentionally in a small space. What started as a garden became part of my journey toward wellness, purpose, confidence, and a more intentional life. Here you will find my container gardening journey, traditional Jamaican bush tea recipes and rituals, small-space growing ideas, and honest reflections on life as a woman in her 50s. This is a space for the lessons, discoveries, and simple rituals that help me keep growing, one pot, one cup, and one small step at a time.
Overcoming imposter syndrome over 50: My honest story
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Hello Reader, Back in 2017, I registered Mystique Professional Services with a clear dream: to build an Entertainment PR and Sponsorship Marketing business. And then... I put it on a shelf. For nine years, I made excuses. I told myself I didn't have the right connections, that the industry was too crowded, and most recently, "Who wants to work with a woman in her 50s launching something new? The truth? I had a severe case of imposter syndrome. Fear was stealing my joy and making me feel like a fraud, despite my decades of real experience in radio and media sales. Recently, something shifted. I decided I was done letting fear make my decisions. I am stepping out, sipping my daily herbal tea, taking it step by step like watching my container garden grow, and building Mystique on my own terms. If you have been holding back on a dream or feeling like it's "too late" for you, I wrote my latest blog post just for you. 👉 Read the full post: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Over 50​ No, I won't tell you it will be easy, but it will be worth it. Let’s stop letting fear rob us of what we are meant to build. With confidence and warmth, Gillian (Queen Gee) |
Gillian Larmond | Queen Gee
I am a Jamaican woman in my 50s, a container gardener, and a herbal tea lover who grows what she drinks. After a season of loss, illness, and eventually Hurricane Melissa, I began growing herbs and food more intentionally in a small space. What started as a garden became part of my journey toward wellness, purpose, confidence, and a more intentional life. Here you will find my container gardening journey, traditional Jamaican bush tea recipes and rituals, small-space growing ideas, and honest reflections on life as a woman in her 50s. This is a space for the lessons, discoveries, and simple rituals that help me keep growing, one pot, one cup, and one small step at a time.
Hello Reader I hope your day is going well. A few months ago, I place a blue vervain cutting in a glass of water to root. It is now a flourishing plant in my container garden, and I have rooted a second cutting, so I will have enough to share with anyone who stops by. Last week I also researched Jamaican blue vervain. Tradition calls it a nerve herb. Scientists have only studied it in labs and animals, so I share it as tradition and personal experience, not proof. Read the full post here. I...
Hello Reader, I hope you're having a peaceful Sunday and are looking forward to a new week filled with possibilities. As we step into another week, I want to encourage you to keep growing, keep learning, and keep making room for the things that bring meaning and joy to your life. For me, one of those things is my little backyard container garden. 🌱 I am currently experimenting with growing cucumbers, and I'm excited to see what happens next! I'm growing it because I enjoy eating it, but also...
Hello Reader, Today I woke up unusually peaceful, and it got me thinking about the woman I have become. At 50+, I can see my life hasn't been a straight line. It started with a job in radio that I thought was administrative, until I was handed a receipt book and told to go into sales. I was also given the microphone, which led me to artistes' interviews, hosting events, crocheting for joy, and tending a little container garden. I realized that I didn't know I was building her. Every skill I...