To network with other women, but also to hear from experts in the industry on ways to take care of ourselves and how to persevere through it all. Below is a list of events that are only open to members. Events are in-person and live-streamed.
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When January hits, we all know what traditionally happens … we scrutinize our lives, decide what needs “fixing,” and then make a resolution to do just that. Resolutions range from “lose 20 pounds” to “eat more vegetables” to “work out three times a week.” While resolutions to improve ourselves aren’t necessarily bad, they can be unhealthy if they come from a place of self-hatred. January’s panel of experts speak to loving ourselves, appreciating our bodies, and taking care of ourselves from a place of understanding.
February is traditionally the month of love. The marketing industry pushes roses, chocolates, jewelry, and champagne, making us feel as if we should be blissfully passionate. But what if you’ve lost the love of your life? What if you’re single? What if you don’t want a partner right now? February’s speaker shares her story of suddenly losing her husband and how she was forced to pivot her life into a future she hadn’t yet imagined.
March is Women’s History Month, giving us a chance to honor those women who have paved the way for us in a world that is traditionally dominated by men. March’s panel features speakers who work in male-dominated worlds. These women share their experiences, advice, and thoughts on how they’ve owned their space.
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I’m Allie. Worshiper of women & creator of Ladygroove. I’m a professional lover of bodies with a camera not the other way around. I’ve discovered the healing power of seeing (& photographing) a woman’s body just as it is. I started following my intuition after coming out of disordered eating, complex PTSD, and a powerful liberation of mind, body & spirit. & Ladygroove was born. Ladygroove is a body blessing + a liberating photoshoot that 450+ women have transformed through. I’ve been so lucky to spend the last year traveling the world, collecting life changing stories & creating group experiences for women around the globe to connect deeper while celebrating their bodies through Art. It is my belief that we will heal ourselves & our communities through play & joy in the body, not the mind. I am working on 2 projects. The first is a working series called Bodies as Art where women gather for a photographed exploration of liberation, play & Art in a group setting. The second is a personal exploration on a quest to feeling good, Ladygroove Experiments, where I’m sharing experiments such as “10 days of float tanks” & “7 hugs a day”. I am an Artist of the human experience, a speaker to inspire women’s curiosities, & Author of Her Body.
Rebekah Fedrowitz, MDN, BCHN®, is a board-certified holistic nutritionist and passionate advocate for women’s health. She specializes in addressing the critical connections between stress, hormone health, and gut function, empowering women to break free from health obstacles that drain their energy and disrupt their lives. With practical, science-backed strategies, Rebekah guides women toward vibrant health, renewed confidence, and the ability to thrive on their own terms.
Kathryn is the small business owner and Practice Director of THINC Chiropractic, a neurological chiropractic practice in Greenville, SC, alongside her husband. With a passion for natural health and wellness, Kathryn’s journey began in non-profit advocacy and leadership, where she dedicated 8 years to championing accessible transportation and rights for individuals with disabilities.
As the Coordinator for Transportation with the Michigan Environmental Council and a Public Policy Specialist for Disability Network/Lakeshore, Kathryn successfully lobbied for crucial local ordinances and comprehensive state policy
reforms, ensuring equitable access for all. This experience laid the foundation for advocacy in her current role.
After relocating to support her husband’s pursuit of a doctorate in chiropractic at Life University (Atlanta, GA) Kathryn embraced a new advocacy role focused on holistic health. Kathryn served natural health doctors and chiropractors throughout the country in education. Together, their mission is to empower the
greater Upstate community to THINC differently about the way they approach health so they may reach their God-given potential and heal from within. They specialize in serving pediatrics, pregnancy, families, student athletes and golden seniors.
Kathryn holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University and a BA in Social Relations and Policy from Michigan State University.
I am originally from South Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia in 2018 with a degree in Health and Physical Education. I received my doctorate of Physical Therapy from Emory University in 2021. I knew that I wanted to pursue pelvic health and decided to apply to residency at Johns Hopkins where I was accepted to their pelvic health program. In 2021-2022, I completed the 13-month residency program learning in depth about urinary, bowel, and sexual dysfunction while treating a full caseload. I had one-on-one mentoring with both pelvic and orthopedic providers, took both orthopedic and pelvic continuing education courses, and reviewed/discussed relevant research weekly. I am a board certified Women’s Health Specialist and CAPP certified. I am also dry-needling certified and have completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training certification and 35-hour Strong certification. I have worked on different research projects involving yoga as treatment for pelvic pain, which is one of my favorite diagnoses to treat. I treat all genders and ages and feel passionate about education on all things pelvic.
In my free time, I love being on the swamp rabbit trail, practicing yoga, and spending time with friends, my husband Alex, and our dogs, George and Rudy.
For more than 20 years, she has honed her organizational skills in CHRO and major operational roles with startup companies, non-profits, and large international organizations. She’s led big-scale redesigns, mergers, and elaborate corporate change efforts and advised C-level executives on everything from communication to collaboration.
Rachael is a Certified Partner of The Predictive Index, a Certified Professional Coach, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and a Certified Talent Optimization Leader. Throughout her years as a coach, Rachael has learned to expertly combine behavioral and skills assessment tools to analyze, design, implement, and support leaders seeking to build dynamic work cultures that drive performance and bolster profitability.
Rachael’s passion for her work is contagious as she seeks to understand and connect with each individual, team and organization. This knack for connection is woven into her personal life as well. When she’s not working, you may find her enjoying dinner with her friends, digging in her garden, or wrangling a group of teenagers at the lake.
Angela Gardner is a visionary and spokesperson for women in nontraditional roles and construction. She is passionate about family businesses, entrepreneurship, and empowering others. She is the co-founder and co-host of Women Talk Construction and co-founder of Women Construction Forum. She serves as the Director of Business Development and Marketing at Hill Electric. Leading up to her current role, her career spans three decades in related industries and various responsibilities, including architecture, engineering, and industrial. Throughout her years of experience in male-populated sectors and roles, Angela’s mission has been to show women of all ages they can do anything. She gives back to the community through her involvement on technical school boards and the Women Confidence Builders Board. Angela’s favorite title is Mom, and you will often find her cheering her kids on at their sporting events or relaxing by baking, hiking, practicing yoga, or traveling to the mountains.
Gardner’s most recent recognitions are 2020 South Carolina Women in Business for Construction Marketing, Groundbreakers 2022, Women of Influence 2023, Empowering Women of SC for WTC, and served as the 2023 & 2024 ABC National IDE Judge. One significant award she will never forget is when her team at Donald A Gardner Architects (Family Business) received the first DELL/NFIB award for Small Business Excellence in Customer Service and Information Technology in 2004. They received $30K in equipment, met with the DELL team, and met Michael DELL at the DELL headquarters in Austin, TX.
Megan Early-Soppa is an attorney for Spencer Fane. She advocates for clients in a variety of tort and commercial litigation matters resulting in a track record of favorable outcomes and several renowned decisions. She offers valuable insight and adaptable, quick-witted solutions gained from experience litigating on both sides of the aisle across a range of legal venues.
Megan has established a reputation as a powerful, effective trial attorney whose arguments speak intuitively to both judges and juries as she develops creative discovery, diligently navigates case intricacies, and keeps each client’s unique needs at the forefront of her decision-making.
Michelle Gaillard is Senior Relationship Manager for City National Bank. She plays a crucial role in helping companies grow, achieving their financial goals and fack ng the inevitable challenges that arise. Leveraging her experience in both commercial banking and enterprise risk management, she identifies potential financial risks, develops mitigation strategies and provides solutions. Open and honest communication provides a refreshing perspective, giving clients a voice in their banking relationship while presenting solid data from which they can make informed decisions. She provides strategic advice to help companies drive growth.
Veera is a trained chef whose passion for food led her into the hospitality business and further into higher education at Johnson & Wales University — known for its culinary and hospitality programs. She began at JWU as a graduate student and went on to be a faculty member, assistant dean, vice president of operations for the Providence campus and Provost overseeing all academic programs and faculty. Veera is a “people-person” who had responsibility for an $87M instructional budget and over 500 full time faculty over four campuses across 6 colleges and schools. However, she missed being directly involved with students in the classroom and being around food.
She left JWU in March of 2013 and decided to join her husband Joe, in his entrepreneurial venture. Together, they own Oil & Vinegar a “culinary gift shop” concept in Downtown Greenville that brings together specialty olive oils, vinegars and a wide range of international foods and ceramics in a Mediterranean-style store.
Using the artisan-made small-batch products of the store, Veera enjoys sharing her knowledge of flavor profiles and the Mediterranean diet to encourage others to recognize how easy it is to adopt a flavorful and healthy diet.
The Gaul’s are excited to be part of the growing and vibrant downtown Greenville community and invite you to visit them at the NOMA Square store on Main Street for a culinary adventure that you will savor long after you leave!
