She was educated. Self-possessed. A poet, a conversationalist, an artist of presence. She knew her body, her mind, and her worth — and she moved through the world very much on her own terms. (And yes, she had an excellent sense of humour. You don't survive that career without one.)
Somewhere along the way, most of us lost that thread.
The Courtesan Collective is a small, intentional community for women who feel their spark has dimmed a little and want more colour, confidence, and connection in their lives. Women ready to explore their sensuality, their self-expression, and their sense of self — in a space that feels warm, supportive, and quietly luxurious.
It's not a self-help group.
It's not a wellness programme.
It's a monthly gathering in the courtesan tradition: part salon, part embodied practice, part sisterhood — where honesty, curiosity, and a well-placed innuendo are the house rules, and you're welcome exactly as you are.
One live online gathering — a space to arrive, connect, and be heard among women who get it.
One guided session — an embodied practice or teaching drawn from yoga, somatics, nervous system work, sensual expression, and the living art of self-possession. Sometimes I'll teach. Sometimes I'll invite guest voices whose wisdom I trust.
A private community forum — for the conversations that live between our meetings. Somewhere to think out loud, ask the questions you can't ask anywhere else, share the small wins.
Women who sense there's more colour available to them than they're currently living in.
Women drawn to feminine wisdom, embodiment, and the reclaiming of pleasure as a birthright rather than a guilty indulgence.
Women who want the depth of community, the warmth of sisterhood, and the intelligence of a room full of grown-ups who are genuinely curious about becoming themselves.
Founding members pay £15 a month, for as long as they stay — locked in, even as the price rises for future members.
In return, I ask for your honesty: tell me what's working, what isn't, what you want more of.
You need to be curious, willing to show up, and happy to laugh with us when something's funny.
I'm a certified sex coach, yoga teacher, burlesque performer, writer and speaker. But more than that, I help women feel like themselves again — confident, connected to their bodies, and able to actually enjoy their lives rather than just get through them.
My work sits somewhere between grounded and a bit sparkly. There's science, there's nervous system work, there's real conversation — but also a deep belief that life is meant to feel good, not just functional. Play and pleasure matter here. So do filthy laughs.
I don't fit neatly into one box, and that's rather the point. Twenty-plus years in business, and what I bring is the combination: coaching for depth and change, yoga for grounding and body awareness, burlesque for confidence and sass, and the lived experience of being a woman who's done her own work. It lets me hold a space that's both safe and a little bit expansive — where women can soften, and grow, and occasionally say something outrageous.
Years ago I ran a women's circle from my yoga studio. A group of women sitting together, dropping the masks, talking honestly — it forged friendships still going strong seven years later. It changed them. It changed me.
The Collective opens its doors in September. The waitlist is how you let me know you're in.
Founding places go to waitlist members first. No spam, no pressure — just a note when the doors open, and a gentle heads-up beforehand.
I won't send you spam & you can leave the party whenever you want to
Every week I share a short check-in from my own world — the high points, the hard bits, and everything in between.
There’s no sales pitch, no fix-it plan… just honest reflection, and a reminder that you’re not alone in this wild ride of womanhood.
Think of it as a love letter to your beautifully messy life. You deserve that.

I’m passionate about helping women reclaim their confidence, self-worth, and pleasure—because I know you deserve to feel vibrant, bold, and fully yourself.
She is passionate, knowledgeable and puts her audience at complete ease. I love her approach and mission and am excited to see how she can, and will, improve the pleasure experience for so many.
She delivers with warmth & humour, putting her audience at ease. She had everyone laughing within seconds of beginning her talk. I loved how passionate and knowledgeable she is around her subject. She was a joy to listen to and I would recommend having her to speak at events.
You were great and I honestly felt comfortable talking with you - which is a credit to how you deal with people. I also feel excited about what the future has in store, hopefully making a stronger happier marriage and also some fun sex again!!
I offer empowering, thought-provoking talks designed to inspire confidence and self-discovery, helping audiences break free from limiting beliefs and leave with practical strategies for personal growth and empowerment, including:
Explore the science behind pleasure and how it can transform emotional well-being and self-worth.
Reclaiming Confidence Through Life’s Simple Joys – Discover how small moments of pleasure can create lasting self-confidence and empowerment.
Explore the menstrual cycle and the stages of menopause through the lens of energetics and archetypes, empowering all life stages to harness cyclical wisdom for productivity, self-awareness, and growth.
I love to empower people through engaging conversations. As a podcast guest, I bring humour, expertise, and fresh perspectives.
I offer a limited number of guest slots each year on a complimentary basis, I also value collaborations where my expertise aligns with the goals and audience.
If you’d like to discuss having me as a guest on your podcast, let’s chat and create something impactful together.
Here’s a selection of my previous guest appearances in a handy playlist.
"Lee-ann is a very capable and strong person that is able to use her femininity as an alchemy … She does this through deep listening and then methodically and patiently working through each and every area of concern... and is creatively inspirational; a vibrant and magnetic businesswoman.”

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