Have you ever been (or are you now) in the position of caring for someone in your family?  

Perhaps an aging parent, a spouse that needs extra care, or how about supporting a parent after the loss of a partner?    It can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be incredibly taxing and draining.  

You may find other areas of your life, including work start to suffer.  After all, who is caring for you??  

Enter Cathy Sikorski is a practicing and consulting Elder Law attorney for over 30 years. 

She speaks, writes, and consults to promote financial and legal preparation for the aging crisis.  She is a best-selling author of several books focused on this crisis including "Showering with Nana:  Confessions of a Serial Caregiver" and "Who Moved My Teeth?"  

Clearly, she has a wonderful sense of humor that allows us to look at these issues with compassion for the caregivers as well as those we are caring for.  Be sure to hit the "Remind Me" button to join us live and be a part of the conversation.

Have you ever been afraid to let people see who you really are?    

If that sounds familiar, you won't want to miss this very special episode with the one and only Rachel Druckenmiller of "UNUMUTED" fame.  

Rachel made a pivot in her career a few years back after having spent many years in the employee benefits industry and founded UNMUTED to help others reconnect in their relationships at home and at work.  

She works with individuals and organizations to live life more fully and intentionally and as the truest version of yourself.  

Oh, and did I mention she has a spectacular singing voice?  We may even convince her to sing for us!  

Some people just know how to get things done!    

If you don't already know Serenity Owens, she is one of those people.    

We connected almost immediately because if we see a problem, we are going to figure out what needs to be done to fix it!  

Serenity is a Professional Certified Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, and Sales Mentor.  

These are just a few of the skills and passions she brings as she supports business owners in creating lives and companies with meaning and purpose.    

And just like me, she is passionate about innovation in the healthcare industry.  Mark your calendars for this session as we take a deep dive into what it means to be a female leader, entrepreneur, and innovator.   

You won't want to miss it as I am sure it is going to get juicy!

Medicare can be confusing!      

But it doesn't have to be.    

Are you or someone you know, turning 65 in the next year?  Then you won't want to miss this episode where we focus on the important decisions you will be making as you reach Medicare eligibility.  

🙋‍♀️ What should you do if you are still working?  

🙋‍♂️ What should you do if you are already drawing Social Security? 

 🙋🏿‍♂️ What should you do if you travel extensively during the year?   

Joanne Giardini has made her sole focus on helping people avoid mistakes by helping them understand the alphabet soup of Medicare parts and plans.  

By cutting through the "noise" in the Medicare space, she and her team help consumers get their Original Medicare in place and ensure that they are enrolled in the proper Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage plan.    

Medicare Annual Election Period is just around the corner, so tune in for a refresher on all things Medicare!

This week's topic hits particularly close to home as I lost my father earlier this year and have been living through many of the topics that our guest, Esther Pipoly is going to help us tackle.    

Esther founded Loss of Live Advocates (LOLA) in 2018 after she experienced the loss of both her father and husband within two months of each other.    

With experience as a life and health insurance agent and certified in grief recovery methods, she is uniquely qualified to help guide others through loss of life.    

Whether it’s a spouse, parent, co-worker, or child; whether it’s expected or sudden; death is never something that you can be fully prepared to handle. To make matters worse, there is barely time to grieve before you are forced to deal with the business of death. From decisions like how to settle an estate, to who will care for your pet, to who will oversee your bank accounts ---these are just a few of the hundreds of issues to consider when it comes to the end of life.  

In my continuing quest to connect with women doing great things, I am thrilled to bring Yazmin Castaneda to share her story with our audience.  Yazmin has taken her heritage, love of Mexican artistry and craftsmanship, and found a way to not only start a business, but to help others overcome obstacles and provide a way for them to provide for their families.  

Her story is truly inspiring, from her roots in Mexico to giving up a career in real estate management to pursue her dream and in the process, help others pursue theirs as well.  

Please join us LIVE by clicking that "REMIND ME" button and find out more about this amazing passion project.

Have you ever wondered how to make your dreams a reality?  How about how to turn your passion into an income?  If so, you need to meet Tammy Collins, who is a multi-award winning interior designer, artist, and Marketing Director.   

 She has combined all of these talents along with a VERY direct and honest approach to creating a honeycomb infrastructure that allows your marketing hive to thrive.   

 Oh and hey, if you have ever dreamed of owning a MOUNTAIN, she has one of those too!    

Join us LIVE to learn more about living your passion, the importance of branding, how to discover your zone of genius, what it is like to own a mountain, and much more.     

#recipeforsuccess #branding #passion #livingyourbestlife

Have you ever wondered exactly what a pharmacy benefit manager is and if you need one, you won't want to miss this session with the always entertaining Rachel Strauss!  

On the other hand, if you just enjoy a lively conversation with two women talking about business development, family, pets, and food, then this is STILL the session for you.  

As always we will cover a wide variety of topics and have a great time in the process. 

 If you want to be a part of it LIVE, be sure to hit the "REMIND ME" button below.  

#recipeforsuccess #pbm #employeebenefits #womeninbusiness

Have you ever met someone who you just "know" is going to change the world for the better?  If not, then let me introduce you to Elaine Horton!    I first connected with her here on LinkedIn and then had the pleasure of meeting her in person at a recent industry conference.    

Elaine has a knack for tackling challenges in healthcare. Over the past decade, she has challenged the status quo in healthcare in a number of arenas - starting with management consulting in Deloitte’s strategy practice, to the provider side at a new academic medical center at The University of Texas at Austin (Dell Medical School), to a startup leading to acquisition in medical devices.   

Next up?  Moving to benefit consulting for employer-sponsored health plans.    

Her mission is to bring transparency and integrity to forward-thinking employers and help people break down barriers to access high-quality, affordable healthcare.    

You won't want to miss this event LIVE, as she is sure to make waves and you can say "I knew her back when!!"   

Hit that "REMIND ME" button to find out more about this rising star.

Employee Assistance Plans have been around for many years and touted as a "great benefit" but they really came into their own as a result of COVID.  I am beyond thrilled to have John Troutman, the National Director of Marketing & Business Development at Mazzitti & Sullivan EAP Services join me for what is sure to be a lively discussion around all things EAP, marketing, and mental health related issues.   

One of the many reasons I am a big fan of John is his total transparency with his personal struggles with corporate burnout.  He is well qualified to share why he believes every employer should be offering an Employee Assistance Plan to address employee needs while controlling the safety and financial impact of mental health issues.    

This is a session you won't want to miss, so hit the "Remind Me" button below to join us LIVE!  

 #recipeforsuccess #linkedinlive #eap #mentalhealth