Women, Wine & Leadership

Dr. Michelle May founded a unique approach to the issues we have with food. Mindful eating—eating with intention and attention—provides a practical, universal approach to decision-making without restriction, deprivation, or guilt. Yoga is a wonderful complement to the practice of mindful eating because simply put, practicing yoga is the art of listening to yourself.

This retreat weaves together the Am I Hungry? mindful eating approach with yoga techniques to give participants a greater connection to their body, mind, heart, and spirit. You're going to hear more about this fantastic resource over the next few weeks, but you can also find out more right now. If you want to register or just get more information go to https://amihungry.com/mindful-eating-and-yoga-retreat/

It's wine week at Women, Wine & Leadership...and we're talking about wellness? Yes. I met Susan Golicic at a Women of Denver event and we bonded over wellness and coaching, then I learned she's a licensed sommelier. She didn't work hard for that certification just because she runs the Belmar chapter of Women, Wine & Wellness, she got the certification because she did a research study on marketing and supply chain management in the wine industry and she wanted to speak the language. That's the heart of a true researcher.

Susan puts her whole heart into all her endeavors, which, in addition to being a business professor at CSU, includes an adventure coaching business called Uninhibited Wellness. So, if you want to drink wine with Susan in Costa Rica, you might find yourself zip-lining down a canyon. It's all part of the neurological experiment to get the most out of life.

Her favorite wine so far, because there are so many regions and so many wines to taste, is Quintarelli's Amarone. I looked it up and since it's $275 a bottle, I'll be waiting for a special occasion. But in the spirit of inspiration, pick up whatever wine you're with and join us for a great conversation.

Back again to the podcast after teaching an extraordinary workshop on women's health at our Life Strategy Retreat last fall, my Valentine's gift to you: Melinda Poland on women's health. Why do we have a hard time sleeping? When do the hot flashes end? Why can't I enjoy wine anymore? How come I have to manufacture the desire for sex? Yes, we've packed a lot of good into this conversation.

Are you already asking, "Where's Melinda's number?" Find more on the Strata Integrated Wellness Center here or get in touch with Melinda  on LinkedIN.

I was walking through Costco the other day and there it was, Krystal's favorite Meiomi Pinot Noir. Now you know where to get it. And when you listen to this podcast, you will know how one mover and shaker is making history for the Women of Denver with this amazing organization. Krystal is a dynamic working woman and a mom creating a stage for women to influence leadership in our town.

There are different membership levels, so you have no excuse not to take a look at upcoming WOD events and sign up now.

Today's episode kicks off a special series in support of Unstoppable Women. I have Brett Garman, Asst Director of Development at Univ of Colorado at Colo Springs. This week UCCS opened registration for the Unstoppable Women's Luncheon, a celebration of scholars benefitting from the Karen Possehl Women's Endowment.

This year's luncheon on May 20 features Margaret Sabin, Southern Region president for Children’s Colorado, who truly is an unstoppable woman. I can't wait to be a part of this.

I'm a fan of the Unstoppable Women's luncheon and the scholar program because I was a young girl without direction in college and it was the mentors in my life who gave me direction. This program sets up women without the advantages so many of us enjoy with the connections and inner leadership to thrive. That's why I'd like to fill a table. You can buy a ticket for $65 here or you can help me fill a table and raise $2,500 for scholarships.

We noticed each other at a trade show because we both had fabulous glasses. And we were both holding a glass of wine, so we were certain we would be friends. Marie-Elizabeth Mali is a #coachlikeme and she specializes in relationships. I can attest that when my relationship are not strong, my day is not in the flow. If you find yourself there occasionally, you will love this conversation with Marie-Elizabeth and you might want this cool conversation tool we talk about - 36 Questions that Lead to Love in The New York Times. You want more of this fabulous woman? Go to https://memali.com/

Founder & Chief Creative Officer of the Matrix Management Institute, Paula K. Martin wants to bring joy back into work. What's a matrix organization, you ask? Is your organization larger than 50 people? Do you need to align with your customers while optimizing your organization as a whole? If you answered yes, yours is a matrix organization. Paula and team get creative to bring interactive solutions to teams. She and I agree that the world would be a better place if every workplace had bigger minds and happier people. When everyone acts like a grown up, we get stuff done. I love the way they do it at MMI. For more information go to https://www.matrixmanagementinstitute.com. Learn more about Paula at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-k-martin-0397a05.

Cat Campbell and I met at the DECA regional conference, where she and I were both judging our nation's future leaders in business. During a break, we were shooting the breeze about kids going to college and she said something that stopped me in my tracks, "We don't allow debt in our household, not even for college." It makes sense that a financial advisor would have her act together. I wish I had met her 25 years ago!!! 

I asked Cat to share the inspiration behind their debt-free decisions. Stories are the secret ingredient to provide courage for those of us without a blueprint.  I hope her story gives you hope and a bread crumb path to financial health.

Seems like January is a good time to make new commitments to financial stewardship. If you think you'd like to talk to Cat about a money plan for your life or business, find her at. TowerFinancialPartners.com or give her a call at 720 772 8824.