Coaching for Women Coming Out Later in Life
Get Guidance From Women Who Have Been There
Anne-Marie and her team know first-hand what it's like to come out later in life. They will meet you with compassion
Group Coaching
You are far from alone in this process. Learn along with other women who are on a similar journey to yours
You'll Have Access to Valuable Resources
We've done all of the research and reading for you, so you don't have to start from scratch. and guide you to the information you need the most
Group Coaching Made a World of Difference for Karen
Why Does Group Coaching Work?
It is a safe space for confronting fears and asking questions
You can share your story and be met with compassion, judgement-free
It is where treasured friendships are made
You'll learn about LGBTQIA+ community and culture
You'll see yourself reflected in the stories of others, gaining clarity and perspective
Through group discussions, you'll identify areas of growth
You will have support as you navigate and process a divorce
Rev. Anne-Marie Zanzal, M. Div is an author, coach, counselor, and speaker based in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a graduate of Yale Divinity School, a coming out coach to the LGBTQIA+ community, an experienced hospice chaplain, and Compassionate Bereavement Provider with the MissFoundaOon. She came out as a lesbian at fifty after her ordination in 2016 in the United Church of Christ. Anne-Marie’s personal experience includes a decade long journey of coming out and frustration in finding both help and community. The experience also includes the dichotomy of both losing an old way of existing and embracing authenticity. She struggled with lack of information and understanding from both straight sources and longtime members of the LGBTQIA+ community that just did not understand the nuances of navigating through these challenging issues galvanized her to try and find a way to help. She was in a heterosexual marriage, shares four children with her ex-husband, is a minister, has pastored churches, a hospice chaplain, and is a grief counselor all combine to make her uniquely qualified to help others navigate their journey. She started Anne-Marie Zanzal Coaching in 2018 to help facilitate this difficult journey of loss and profound joy at the same time. The goals are to provide compassionate support to make the process of later in life coming out less isolating, clarity when one is questioning their sexuality, while also helping people enjoy and make the most of their newfound authenticity.
Barbara Rowlandson is an author, coach, producer and content strategist with Anne-Marie Zanzal Coaching. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto and currently earning a Master's of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She is also a Humanist Officiant with the Ontario Humanist Society, providing Humanist life services in the Simcoe County, Muskoka and Kawartha Lakes regions of Ontario, Canada. Barbara had a sexual awakening at age 45 after having a catalyst relationship experience. Many things about her past came into clear view after this experience, and Barbara eventually came to identify as a late-in-life lesbian. Barbara's coming out experience was turbulent; she is familiar with the highs and lows of the coming out later in life experience, and uses her own experiences as motivation to help others on their coming out journey. Barbara has had plenty of experiences in dating and lesbian relationships and works with coaching clients who are stepping into the world of LGBTQIA+ dating.
Barbara is the mom of two grown children ages 23 and 19. Her oldest is a trans woman – her family is very Queer positive and affirming for all people in the LGBTQIA+ community. She lives on a flower farm in the beautiful Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario. She has a passion for all things plants, especially flowers, and can often be found walking in the field or forest with her loyal companion, Stella, a sweet-natured Golden Retriever mix pup.
We have three levels of program participation
to give you the support you need
This is a SIX month program
Includes eight-45 minute individual sessions with either Anne-Marie Zanzal or Barbara Rowlandson.
Two 1-hour mutual support groups facilitated by Anne-Marie on Zoom per week: Tuesday at 12 pm CST and Wednesday at 7:30 pm CST. Come to one or BOTH!
Resources, worksheets and meditations grouped by topic on a course website. Included with this a get to know you session with Barbara Rowlandson and tour of our course website.
One meditation group per week
Access to one secret Facebook group for Lotus Group Members only.
Access to Anne-Marie via text. This is available Monday-Friday, 9 am-4 pm.
Program is 6 months in duration.
Offered to participants at $3200 (or $550/month for 6 months).
This is a SIX month program
Includes six-45 minute individual sessions with either Anne-Marie Zanzal or Barbara Rowlandson.
Two 1-hour mutual support groups facilitated by Anne-Marie and Barb on Zoom per week: Tuesday at 12 pm CST and Wednesday at 7:30 pm CST. Come to one or BOTH!
Resources, worksheets and meditations group by topic on a course website. Included with this is a get to know you sessions with Barbara and a tour of the course website.
One meditation group per week.
Access to one secret Facebook group for Lotus Group members only.
Program is 6 months in duration.
Offered at $2400 (or $400/month for 6 months)
Individual Coaching Option
Includes ten individual 45 minute sessions sessions with Anne-Marie Zanzal or Barb Rowlandson
Resources, worksheets and meditations grouped by topic on a course website. Included with this is a 30 minute get to know each other session with Barbara and a tour of the course website.
One meditation group per week.
Access to one secret Facebook group for Lotus Group members only.
Offered at $1500 (or three payments of $500), sessions must be used within one year from date of contract.
Want to Talk Before Making a Decision?
Book a call with us! We'll listen to your story, judgement free,
and help figure out the best way to step into group coaching for you.
"Anne-Marie is a great listener and offers support as we navigate our way through coming out and self acceptance. She has a wealth of experience and has always helped me feel like she sees me and understands because she’s been there herself. "
-Javanna
"Thank you for standing alongside of me, in the past seven months, as I have stood toe to toe with my dragons and faced them down."
-KH
"I can't thank you enough for all the help this year! I am so excited about the life I am creating!"
-SO
Thank you again so much for all of your help over these many months. You have helped me more than I can express and I am so grateful to you."
-SN
"Do yourself a favor & get into Anne-Marie's coaching group! It's the best thing you'll ever do for yourself if you are anywhere on the coming out journey."
-Andrea
"Where to begin? Anne-Marie has helped me so much in just a few weeks of coaching. She has made me feel much more confident and brave."
-LR
"Cannot say enough about Anne-Marie's groups! There is no other place I can go to have these conversations and the help and support we give each other is simply invaluable!"
-MK
"I wanted to reach out and thank you for your work and participation in my journey. Your writing, sharing your journey and participating in coaching and groups with you have given me the gift of trusting myself and my journey."
-JS