Connecticut Women's Council

Thankful for members who do impactful work in our communities each day. Here is a throwback to when Connecticut Women's Council member and Hartford's Camp Courant Executive Director and CEO Corrianne Gagliardi Chipello, was featured in the Hartford Business Journal. Camp Courant is the oldest and largest free day camp in the country and is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. https://lnkd.in/ej3H6GsP

Looking for a movie to watch this weekend? Connecticut Women's Council member Diane Smith makes a cameo in the highly anticipated Netflix documentary about Martha Stewart, "Martha". In the past Diane shot several cooking and gardening stories at Martha's home on Turkey Hill in Westport and interviewed Martha often on WTNH-TV. Catch Diane's feature around minute 37.38!

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Another fabulous new member has joined Connecticut Women's Council! Jessica Gupta is the Chief Operating Officer for InfoPay, a rapidly growing data company based in Boston. Jessica has over 20 years of operations experience, with a focus on customer centric, data driven decision making. Prior to Infopay, she had exposure to a variety of verticals, serving in leadership roles with education, logistics and retail firms. Jessica previously volunteered as an advocate with CASA, the national association for court appointed advocates for children, and looks forward to resuming this work in New Haven, where she recently moved with her family.

Another fabulous Annual Member Luncheon in the books. Thank you to all who joined us, we are so grateful for each of our members and always happy to celebrate them!

Join Connecticut Women's Council for a transformative 60-minute workshop with CWC member Ellen Palmer, The Science and Intuition of Being a Woman at Healing Meals Community Project in Simsbury. This enlightening exploration will delve into the unique aspects of womanhood, combining scientific insights with intuitive wisdom. What You'll Learn: · Biological Foundations: Understand the hormonal symphony that shapes your body and mind. · Neurological Uniqueness: Discover the fascinating differences in female brain function and how they impact your experiences. · Connection: Explore the concept of the Divine Feminine and its influence on your intuition and creativity. · Integrating Science and Intuition: Learn how to harness the power of both to enhance your well-being. Leave the workshop feeling: · Empowered: Discover the strength and beauty of your feminine essence. · Connected: Explore the deeper meaning and purpose in your life. · Inspired: Gain practical tools to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of womanhood and unlock your full potential. Date: Thursday November 14 from 6:15PM-7:30PM Cost: $40 includes workshop, wine/sparkling water and light refreshments Location: Healing Meals Community Project in Simsbury Register for Workshop: https://lnkd.in/eZVUxRmF You can also register for a pre-workshop social hosted by Melissa Roy on Thursday November 14 from 4:45PM-6:15PM at Talcott Mountain Collective Register for Social: https://lnkd.in/egqxKHzm

Many years ago, when we were a tiny baby business just getting started on New Park Ave, our neighbor, Hartford Flavor Company, asked us to participate in a community fair they were hosting with Real Art Ways and a number of Parkville area businesses. As a marketing agency, we had nothing to sell but wanted to show up and be a part of the action anyways, celebrating the community in which we live, work, and play. We rolled up with a big bulletin board and spent the day asking people the seemingly simple question—“what makes you unique?” It was an experiment, really, in the interest of sparking conversation and connection. The board filled up with responses! Funny - most adults had a really hard time answering while almost all the kids had no issue rattling off what they felt made them special. I recall one little girl in particular told me she was unique because she wanted to be a congresswoman when she grew up. She was so so so excited to write her answer, jumping up and down and doing a twirl as she pinned it to the board.?????? Fast forward to tonight, a beautiful social hour with the Connecticut Women's Council at HFC’s gorgeous new Pratt Street tasting room, located one block from where I also moved my business downtown last year. A beautiful, full-circle moment - then and now pictured below. Cheers to Hartford Flavor’s continued success, to community, and to small businesses supporting one another in Hartford!! #hartford #hartfordhasit #smallbusiness #events

?? New member announcement! Larisa Kottke is the President & CEO of Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH), where she and her team help people, companies, and communities grow through transformative and timely leadership development programming, all designed to build a greater Greater Hartford.? Larisa is a proud 2018 graduate of LGH’s Quest Program. She is a 2020 Hartford Business Journal 40 Under Forty Award Winner, a 2022 CT Magazine 40 Under Forty Award Winner, and earned her Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Connecticut. Larisa lives in West Hartford with her husband, young daughter, and their rescue dog.

This autumn ?? welcomes a wonderful addition to the Connecticut Women's Council, Dr. Tiffany M. Townsend, FNP-BC! Dr. Townsend is the proud owner of @TheLuxePractitioner, a concierge-style primary care and aesthetic practice dedicated to enhancing community wellness. With a focus on personalized care. She is passionate about helping individuals feel their best inside and out,?Dr. Townsend strives to help each of her patients achieve their unique health and beauty goals, ensuring they feel confident and revitalized! Welcome to CWC!

Connecticut Women's Council book club will feature?A Fatal Inheritance?by Lawrence Ingrassia. CWC Book Club meets five or six times throughout each year for a lively discussion over a light dinner with great company. Each meeting is open to all members--join us for one or more. Arrive early to visit the new Parkville Art Gallery in the same building! Location: reSET & BL&D Co-working Space, 1429 Park Street, Hartford, hosted by Jennifer Crookes Date: Thursday, November 7 from 6-8 pm Book:?A Fatal Inheritance: How a Family Misfortune Revealed a Deadly Medical Mystery?by Lawrence Ingrassia Registration?Fee:?$25 includes Book Club and a light dinner with wine & sparkling water; Please register by November 4 at the latest. Space is limited to 25 members & your guests! Full details on travel/parking, entrance to the building (Design Center on the corner of Park & Bartholomew in Parkville), and dinner menu will be sent to registered participants. Register: https://lnkd.in/ejTnY5gi