Our Story and Vision
At Alchemy of Words, we believe that every woman’s story carries the power to heal, inspire, and transform.
Founded by Hanlie, a writing coach and mindfulness practitioner, we guide soulful seekers—especially women—to reconnect with their true selves through the art of creative writing and mindful practices
Our Mission
To empower women to break free from societal expectations and rediscover their voices through curated writing experiences that blend poetry, prose, prompts, and mindfulness.
We cultivate an inclusive, supportive community where self-expression flourishes, and personal growth becomes a joyful, creative journey.
Find out more - book a free discovery call today.
About the Founder
Hanlie Robbertse has a Financial Management degree, but has been working in the Educational Sector since 2006. She has a TEFL Certification which she obtained in 2006, plus she’s also kept growing and enhancing her teaching skills and pracitce through other certificates and professional development. Her passion has always been to work with adults – more specifically women.
In all that time she also managed to self-publish a book of poetry, saw her work featured in international anthologies and digital magazines. Through her writing she found her voice and also a deep understanding on how powerful writing as a self-care tool can be.
in 2020 she returned to South Africa to start a new career as an entrepreneur – a dream she has harboured from a young age.
Investing in herself, she ‘s done courses on meditations, copy editing somatci work, publishing and mindfulness to not only facilitate her own healing, but also to use it in her business. She believes that through her business she can make in impact on the world, and people’s lives.
Using her knowldege of mindfulness, her expertise as a writer and published author, she now combines all of that to create powerful programs to empower adults – especially women, corporate teams, teachers, seoncd langauge speakers and soul seekers to discover their voices and live a life of freedom.
Our Values
At Alchemy of Words we value humans and human connections. We are commited to:
Authenticity: Encouraging individuals to reconnect with their true selves and share their genuine stories.
Empowerment: Helping clients—whether individuals or corporate teams—claim their personal power and live life on their own terms.
Holistic Well-Being: Our blend of mindfulness, creative writing for self-care and expression, underscores a commitment to nurturing mental, emotional, and spiritual balance. This includes holistic language learning.
Creativity: We value the transformative power of creative expression as a path to healing, clarity, and self-discovery.
Community and Connection: We foster supportive, non-judgmental spaces where people can feel understood, inspired, and connected.
Compassion: Our approach emphasizes empathy and care, guiding others through their journeys with warmth and understanding.
If you are interested in finding out more. feel free to contact us here.
Testimonials
What My Clients say!
Hanlie gave me a chance when no one would.She guided me and never second guessed me. That gave me courage and faith to spill my life for all the world to read. She asked me a question once and it was," Why do you want to write an Autobiography Novel? :I replied , "I want to inspire people. I want to let everyone who went through, or is going through hard times understand they're not alone. "Hanlie was my inspiration -not just my coach and no longer a stranger, but the sparrow in my soul. Thank you for everything.
30 Days of Gratitude The challenge was engaging and thought provoking. It was done with gentle prompts and unique perspective. It reminded me of the good things in my life.
Book a Discovery Call Today
You don’t have to feel alone or stuck anymore. I love guiding and empowering women to change their narratives about themselves, and during your FREE discovery call, we will determine what you need help with, after which you will then receive a roadmap to navigate your journey.