Meet Linda Wilson

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Linda Wilson a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Linda, so happy to have you on the platform and I think our readers are in for a treat because you’ve got such an interesting story and so much insight and wisdom. So, let’s start with a topic that is relevant to everyone, regardless of industry etc. What do you do for self-care and how has it impacted you?

For the longest time, I thought self-care was a luxury—something nice to do if there was time. And for me, there was never time. I was constantly pouring into others—helping, supporting, leading. Whether it was individuals or groups, I wanted to make an impact. But somewhere along the way, I forgot about myself.
Then, one day, my body made the decision for me.
I had an aortic dissection, and it dropped me to my knees.
It almost killed me, and I realized I had been running on overdrive for a long time.
I was enjoying what I was doing. It was my passion. And I just wanted to keep going all the time.
So much so, that after open-heart surgery, I went back to work as soon as I could, and I overdid it. And I had to stop AGAIN.
Then, I had a realization that changed everything: Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s essential. If I wanted to truly help others—if I wanted to live my mission—I had to start with myself.
I began small. Setting boundaries. Listening to my emotions instead of pushing them aside. Prioritizing rest without guilt. The more I practiced, the more I saw the impact—not just in my own well-being, but in how I showed up for others. My energy, my clarity, and my ability to serve all improved.
This journey led me to create Loving Life’s Journey—a space where self-care, emotional intelligence, and ethical influence come together. Through my work, I help others understand what I learned firsthand: when we take care of ourselves, we lead better, love better, and live better.
Today, self-care is not just something I practice. It’s something I teach, advocate for, and weave into everything I do. Because the truth is, we can’t give our best to the world if we’re running on empty. And we all deserve to thrive.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I’m an expert in emotional support, emotional intelligence, and self-care. My mission is showing everyone I come into contact with that they are loved, valued, and appreciated.
I lost five family members in four years. I lost my brother, my husband, my sister-in-law, my father-in-law, and my dad. And then recently lost my mom. I’ve had three open-heart surgeries, survived a superbug that systematically tried to destroy all of my organs, lost my voice, and lost my way.
And I was (and still am) blessed to have an amazing support system. I know most people don’t have that, so I’m using my knowledge and experience to be that for others.
We all know someone who is going through something right now. And a lot of us are the helpers. It’s hard to help and be there for someone without taking on the full weight of what they’re going through. I work with individuals and groups to help them find pockets of time for themselves while they’re helping or supporting others.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

One is knowing and standing by my values. I’m pretty easy-going, but I am strong in my convictions and I stand by and for them, even at the cost of a job, a friendship. Even early on, I understood the value of being true to myself, to my family.
Another is learning to respond and not react. I’ve learned to take a pause before I answer, before I send that email, make that phone call, post that social media post. Words have meaning and power. They can uplift and they can destroy. I am very careful how I use mine.
Third is acknowledging that everyone is going through something that I may know nothing about. And I don’t NEED to know about. My mission is to treat everyone with dignity and respect, at least until they show me they don’t deserve it. That doesn’t happen often. I give a lot of room for grace. And that is a skill I’ve had to hone. Because I used to be a doormat. And now I set healthy boundaries.
If these are skills you’re working on (and really, we all should be. I’m still a work in progress), take one step at a time. We don’t develop skills overnight. Give YOURSELF grace, give yourself time. Pick one thing you can do to build the skill, then do it until you feel you have it down pretty well. Then add another.
Most importantly, breathe when you stumble. Everything worth doing well takes time.

How would you describe your ideal client?

My ideal client is that individual or group that could use a new perspective on the challenges they are facing. With my background In photography, I offer a unique way to look at anything they might be dealing with.

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Image Credits

Me in hat, me in grey dress – Katy Tartakoff
Jeep, unicorn – Linda M Wilson
all others – Christian Del Rosario

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