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Illuminating Women is a safe environment to be your authentic self, to deepen relationships with other heart-minded women and to be illuminated personally and professionally.


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Greetings, Illuminating Women.
 
I do hope that you are staying well during this pandemic and that you are able to find time for reflection and new opportunities while deepening your personal and professional growth. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who have lost loved ones from COVID-19 and for those recovering from illness. I have missed seeing you face to face, receiving those amazing hugs, and special touches that so lift my heart and soul. Even though we are not able to meet in person, we are continuing to meet virtually twice a week with our Wednesday Coffee Break & Connect, and with Friday Lunch & Learn. We are also continuing to host our Girl's Night Out on the 3rd Friday of the month; check out our website for more details. Please keep an eye on our Illuminating Women, LLC FB page for all virtual events. If you do not use FB, please let us know and we will send you an email announcement.
 
In the meantime, please let me know if you have a need. We do not want any of our sisters to be alone or in pain. We are here to continue our mission to educate, encourage, and empower you through our connections and sisterhood. Now more than ever, we need to stay closely knitted together with the most comforting, warm, and loving blanket of our community. We care deeply about you and your well-being. Please reach out to me if you have any suggestions and or ideas of new ways you would like to see us connect.
 
We may be in for a longer haul on these methods for connecting and meeting. I am continuing to listen carefully to you while maintaining a string of valuable opportunities to grow and strengthen our mission. This can only be done with your participation and input. Together we can create a powerful net to hold, inspire, and uplift each other, which will launch us through this trying time so that we land squarely on our feet.
 
I will be making more announcements regarding the new date and process for our 2020 conference that was postponed after the membership has been informed. Illuminating Women Members can expect an email soon to update you on new pivots and shifts so that Illuminating Women will remain solvent; being leaders of the pack, I am excited for the visibility and outreach for our members in highlighting your passions, goods, services, and expertise. I am excited to be filling our Illuminating Women YouTube Channel with golden nuggets from our members to help us all keep moving forward. Please be sure to check out all the valuable and fun information there. 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzbBtn4UWa3tN4MUr7P_pw/videos
 
Thank you for your continued contributions and support of Illuminating Women – for adding beautiful significance and value to our community. I am so grateful to have you as a part of making magic happen through just being you - fueling others up with your love and kindness.
 
Blessings,
Jill
STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING INFORMATION REGARDING NEW RESCHEDULED CONFERENCE IN 2020 WITH ALL NEW DETAILS.
GIRLS NIGHT OUT
EMBOLDING WOMEN'S SEXUAL HEALTH
As many of you know, we in Illuminating Women have never shied away from any conversation that can add enlightenment to our lives or to those we care about. A particular subject that many women have shared is their own personal struggles regarding sexual problems and or dysfunction.  According to UpToDate, "Sexual complaints are reported by approximately 40 percent of women worldwide, and approximately 12 percent (one in every eight women) have a sexual problem associated with personal or interpersonal distress".  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/overview-of-sexual-dysfunction-in-women-epidemiology-risk-factors-and-evaluation  Sexual health is an important part of our overall health and worth taking time to learn more. Our speaker, Desiree Snowden, will be reviewing the sexual issues facing women and solutions that can help women improve their sexual health.
Friday, August 21st
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

VIA ZOOM
Click here to join:
https://zoom.us/j/9780590426?pwd=VHg4M1VpZlA0dFp1NDJ3OUlMOHVtdz09
Use this number for sign in Meeting ID  978-059-0426
Use this for the password: Illuminate
 
DESIREE' SNOWDEN

EMBOLDING WOMEN'S SEXUAL HEALTH

Desiree’ better known as Desi. I am a sexual health educator. For the last 12 years, I have been an Advanced Director with Pure Romance, a company specializing in sexual health and relationship enhancement products. I realized early on in this career that the medical community has little knowledge or time to help women with their sexual health and relationships when dealing with medical issues such as thyroid conditions, vulvodynia, PCOS, cancer, and many others. I realized that some women at my parties were desperate for sexual health information. I returned to school and began taking every class I could find. I am currently enrolled with the University of Indiana in an advanced Sexual Health Educators course. I started bringing this information to my parties. I then began volunteering to do small chats with women’s networking groups, women’s events, spouse's PTSD support groups, and other events. It has been my passion and I love seeing women when they understand what they need, and their confidence grows.

PLEASE NOTE*** Due to the subject manner of this GNO, when Desiree begins to speak the meeting will be locked which is usually about 45 minutes in after we have our "check-in and connect time". The basic information will be recorded for the Illuminating Women YouTube Channel, however as we get into more details, the recording will stop. Our mission and goal are to lead with education and support, helping to empower and encourage women. We hold a safe and sacred space for women to be together, to share, and find solace with issues that women face. This evening is set aside to freely discuss what should be kept silent out of shame or embarrassment. Join us to connect, learn, and be illuminated with our girlfriends. 
JOIN GIRLS NIGHT OUT VIA ZOOM
If you have any trouble logging into Zoom, please Facebook message Jill
and she will send you a link via email.
COFFEE BREAK AND CONNECT
Join us every Wednesday for Coffee Break and Connect. 
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Watch for information on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram

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Catch the recordings on our Illuminating Women YouTube Channel..
 
JOIN COFFEE BREAK AND CONNECT VIA ZOOM
If you have any trouble logging into Zoom, please Facebook message Jill
and she will send you a link via email.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Friday 7/31 at Noon
Christine Zomorodian


One of our core missions in Illuminating Women is EDUCATION. It has been said that knowledge is power. During unstable times that have huge effects on our health, such as the pandemic we are in, we will hear many voices making medical claims. How can we wade through to know what is fact and what is fiction? Where can we find the studies and clinical research with data?

Join us for this Friday's Lunch & Learn to hear from our expert, Christine Zomorodian of Gish Consulting, what questions and resources we can go to for evaluating medical claims. Arm and empower yourself with this kind of knowledge, your health, and the ones you love count on you being best equipped for making decisions about your health.

Christine Zomorodian, MS(ABT), MLS(ASCP)
Lead Auditor 13485:2016/MDSAP (TPECS)
Gish Consulting LLC
christine@gishconsultingllc.com
 
LUNCH AND LEARN VIA ZOOM
If you have any trouble logging into Zoom, please Facebook message Jill
and she will send you a link via email.
Join us once a week for a 30 minute Lunch & Learn with one of our professional members.

Watch for information on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram

WEBSITE
www.illuminatingwomen.com/
PRIVATE FACEBOOK
www.facebook.com/illuminatingwomen/
COMMUNITY FACEBOOK
www.facebook.com/groups/792670747457175/
INSTAGRAM
www.instagram.com/illuminatingwomen/
LINKED IN
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13549007/ 
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/18812175
 
Catch the recordings on our Illuminating Women YouTube Channel..
LUNCH AND LEARN VIA ZOOM
If you have any trouble logging into Zoom, please Facebook message Jill
and she will send you a link via email.
CONNECTING VIA ILLUMINATING WOMEN YOUTUBE CHANNEL
During our shelter in place, we continue to meet virtually to learn, grow, and connect so that we can illuminate our personal and professional goals. Be sure to watch all the valuable educational information shared through the expertise of our Illuminating Women Members on our YouTube Channel. Here is what we have done so far:
Illuminating Women YouTube Channel
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Golden Nuggets on Self-Care and Finding Inner Peace:
Aubrey Armes: "Awaken Your Greatness, Creating a New Paradigm"  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WGJmbb2Pc4
Vicky Draper: "Grounding Yourself and Your Pet" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcxl-4VEJbA&t=1s
Laurie Carlson "Self-Care Calming Tips" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y7k_q1iERk&t=3s
Dr. Anna Margolina "Building Mental Resilience" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPhCDi2OmLc 
Maureen Kures, "Candid Conversations" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BPRsHSoPoY&t=1s
Dr. Leubgythe Nancy Holm "Birthing Your Genius"  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bph3Y-lpa0A
Brenda Reiss, "Releasing Resentment and Finding Peace" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC4c6L4u1xI&t=5s
Jennifer Soames "Working out your Neck and Back Pains" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J9U1gFMI3w
Deborah Peterson: "Living to Golden"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BPRsHSoPoY&t=1s
Bobbie DuPre "Living to Golden" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYU7kdPU5J8&t=7s
Sharon Hockenbury Tips on How to Eradicate Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Tension
https://www.youtube.com/watch?=ApEJxpGAegY&t=2s  
Michelle Marchek "How to Hope and Pivot When Going Through Difficult Times"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJnqekQXEz4  

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:
Nicole Lux-Ritchie, "How to Use Zoom"
Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnItM29HK1k&t=14s 
Part 2 "Using Security Features and Screen Share" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN-9uP4cZdA&t=3s
Part 3 How to Use Settings and Do Updates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uhKvlXsHTM  
Christine Zomordian, "Mastering LinkedIn"
Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onTRZbxdafo&t=12s 
Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFmxs_CJDFI
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFmxs_CJDFI
Dr. Tina Huang "Busting Coronavirus Myths and Creating Calm" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLdfgHgsBaA
Nikkie Achartz (with Brenda Reiss) "Navigating Trauma Response" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65myGjpXNw0&t=357s
Eileen Paul "Fun in the Kitchen: Creating a Nutritious & Delicious Salad" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvQWhAwmCKE
Lisa Mueller, "How to Meditate and Practice the Art of Meditation"
 https://youtu.be/aRZI4O7lGo8
Christina Donka, "How to Boost Your Immune System with Holistic Nutrition and Homeopathy". https://youtu.be/37SAoERhDTA
Bettina Carey (our Master Marketer) "How to Position to Pivot Then Pause"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjR2_nu3cMg&t=1s  
 Lisa Fischer "How to Create an 'Image Strong' Closet that Serves You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6f0po7Ns1wM  


ILLUMINATING WOMEN VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR:
Matilde Melendez and Kathy McDonald "Mind Traveling and Hope" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRdtqT9Uj1k
Anya Toomre and Jean Kercheval "Art & Branding: Creating Art, Fun, and Vision"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd8p4RY7yw8  
 
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August 3rd - 2:00 PM PST
I will be Teaching Mindfulness at the Speak Up Summit for Kids and Parents:
At this Event, more than 50 speakers (including myself) are stepping up with inspiring messages to help children speak up about the challenges they’re going through. During this 10-day, 2-session, online event, the goal is for children to gain insights about their value, purpose, and the super-powers they possess to help them achieve their dreams. And parents will have amazing topics to talk with their children about.
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Want a little extra healthy fun? Join some of your sisters doing Zumba with Sharon Hockenbury
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ILLUMINATING WOMEN CONFERENCE 2020
Dear, Illuminating Women 2020 Conference Attendees.
 
Out of an abundance of caution in consideration of current events, we are postponing this weekend's conference for Illuminating Women: Building Bridges for a Bolder and Braver Future on March 6-7, 2020.  We came to this decision in consultation with the Illuminating Women Advisory Circle as we hear the news, see the widespread concern and witness so many other events being postponed and canceled. We have also received inquiries from concerned speakers, vendors, and attendees. 
 
We realize that some of you may be concerned about attending a large gathering at this time and we want to honor that. We want this event to be a wonderful, enriching and safe space for women to learn and grow together.  Please stay tuned as we continue to monitor the situation and consider the various options for a new date. We will also be working with our speakers on this. We anticipate rescheduling for some time this fall of 2020. We promise to keep you updated and share our new plans as soon as we have them!
 
If you can hold onto your ticket, there will be a special perk for those who do. More on this later. Please forgive us, we have so many moving parts to deal with in this moment.
 
Thank you,
Jill Nichols-Hicks
Founder/Owner 
Illuminating Women, LLC
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