Women's Idea Exchange - What\'s Happening!

Spring is in the Air

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:21:06 GMT

Good Morning Ladies,

Spring is here, can you feel the growth potential of the gardens, your connections, and your business?

We had so many new faces last month, and the ideas were flowing - can't wait for this month's meeting!

Our Women's Idea Exchange meeting is THIS FRIDAY, April 8th
at Thrive Chiropractic Studio.

Remember, you can bring a lunch if you would like, your question, and your excitement to help other female business owners with your ideas!

We will be meeting Friday, April 8th @ 12 PM at
Thrive Chiropractic Studio @
202 West 22nd Street in Durango
Please arrive a few minutes BEFORE 12 and stay until 1.

It will be so wonderful to see each other, AND we will also be answering your burning questions... You can bring any question you want to ask to the group or ask 1 of the following:

1.What action steps do you think I should take to reach my goals?

2. I am having a challenge with (insert challenge here), what are your thoughts on resolving it?

3. I want to connect with (insert a person or business name), do you know them? and could you introduce us?

If this is your first time to our Idea Exchange meeting, or if you would like
to know more about it - check out our website at www.womensideaexchange.com and check out the wildly entertaining FAQs.

As Always:
> The meeting is always FREE
>There is technically no membership, no RSVPing, NADA
>Only guidelines are that you need to be a woman and we appreciate that you come
5-10 minutes early and stay until 1pm
> We always meet the 2nd Friday of every month
>It is always from 12-1
>You can bring a lunch if you want to eat during the meeting - it's all good

Have an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC week and see you soon!

January is Here!

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:07:55 GMT

Hello Ladies,

2022 is here with such potential and energy- it is palpable! What are you most excited for this year? Adding more calm to you life, learning a new skill, or taking more time for yourself?

One thing I am excited for is another 12 meetings of brilliant women that support and help each other with their experience, education, and skill. I can't wait!

Our first Women's Idea Exchange meeting of the year is THIS FRIDAY, January 14th
at Thrive Chiropractic Studio.

Being that it is chilly we are meeting inside at Thrive Chiropractic Studio. Remember, you can bring a lunch if you would like, your question, and your excitement to help other female business owners with your ideas!

We will be meeting Friday, January 14th @ 12 PM at
Thrive Chiropractic Studio @
202 West 22nd Street in Durango
Please arrive a few minutes BEFORE 12 and stay until 1.

It will be so wonderful to see each other, AND we will also be answering your burning questions... You can bring any question you want to ask to the group or ask 1 of the following:

1. I have big plans for 2022- what action steps do you think I should take to reach my goals?

2. I am having a challenge with (insert challenge here), what are your thoughts on resolving it?

3. I want to connect with (insert a person or business name), do you know them? and could you introduce us?

If this is your first time to our Idea Exchange meeting, or if you would like
to know more about it - check out our website at www.womensideaexchange.com and check out the wildly entertaining FAQs.

As Always:
> The meeting is always FREE
>There is technically no membership, no RSVPing, NADA
>Only guidelines are that you need to be a woman and we appreciate that you come
5-10 minutes early and stay until 1pm
> We always meet the 2nd Friday of every month
>It is always from 12-1
>You can bring a lunch if you want to eat during the meeting - it's all good

Have an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC week and see you soon!

Ideas for All!

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:11:55 GMT

Hello Ladies,
Wow July- I just love summer, I hope all of your holiday weekends were filled with laughter, connection, and friends!

The park is working out great, so let's meet there again. Remember, you can bring a lunch if you would like, just don't forget your question or your excitement to help other female business owners with your ideas!

We will be meeting Friday, July 9th @ 12 PM at Fassbinder Park (aka triangle park on 2nd Avenue)

The weather has been beautiful so please bring a camp chair or blanket to sit on. Please arrive a few minutes BEFORE 12 and stay until 1.

It will be so wonderful to see each other, AND we will also be answering your burning questions... You can bring any question you want to ask to the group or ask 1 of the following:

1. I want to mix up my logo a bit, what do you think of these ideas?

2. I want to add value to my service, what do you think I should do?

3. I have a goal, what action steps do you think I need to take to accomplish it?

If this is your first time to our Idea Exchange meeting, or if you would like
to know more about it - check out our website at www.womensideaexchange.com and check out the wildly entertaining FAQs.

As Always:
> The meeting is always FREE
>There is no membership, no RSVPing, NADA
>Only guidelines are that you need to be a woman and we appreciate that you come
5-10 minutes early and stay until 1pm
> We always meet the 2nd Friday of every month
>It is always from 12-1
>You can bring a lunch if you want to eat during the meeting - it's all good

Have an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC week and see you soon!

Let's Get Together!

Mon, 10 May 2021 22:36:18 GMT

Spring is here, and
The excitement is palpable!

The sun is shining, the buds are budding, and the ideas are ready to FLOW

We will be meeting (next) Friday, May 14th @ 12 PM at Fassbinder Park (aka triangle park on 2nd Avenue)

The weather has been beautiful so please bring a camp chair or blanket to sit on. Please arrive a few minutes BEFORE 12 and stay until 1.

It will be so wonderful to see each other, AND we will also be answering your burning questions... You can bring any question you want to ask to the group or ask 1 of the following:

1. I want to jump start my business, what ideas do you have?

2. I want to do a promotion, what do you think of my marketing material? (obviously bring a sample to show)

3. I have a goal, what action steps do you think I need to take to accomplish it?

If this is your first time to our Idea Exchange meeting, or if you would like
to know more about it - check out our website at www.womensideaexchange.com and check out the wildly entertaining FAQs.

As Always:
> The meeting is always FREE
>There is no membership, no RSVPing, NADA
>Only guidelines are that you need to be a woman and we appreciate that you come
5-10 minutes early and stay until 1pm
> We always meet the 2nd Friday of every month
>It is always from 12-1
>You can bring a lunch if you want to eat during the meeting - it's all good

Have an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC week and see you soon!

2020 Goal Crushing Workshop Update

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:43:17 GMT

Hello Ladies,
If this doozy of a year has taught us anything, it's that there are many things out of our control. What a great opportunity to learn to let go, exhale, and release from attempting to keep it all together! Yes, there is a silver lining
As you know, Courtney and I are unable to host the Annual Goal Crushing Workshop due to, well - you know. So you are getting to
Customize Your Own Workshop!!
Talk about FANCY!!
Obviously, we all love to get together and feel the juju of our brainstorming, and support each other through creating action steps to get where we want to go- this year you get to hang out with your BEST FRIEND (you).
You get to: Reserve 2 hours to yourself, Choose a cozy special space for your planning sesh, Wear WHATEVER YOU WANT, and Have food or snacks while you are doing it! Best workshop EVER!
Collect whatever supplies you like but we suggest a journal, your planner, a favorite pen or pencil, and some of the worksheets that we have uploaded to our website: www.womensideaexchange.com .Go to the Resources 4 U section and scroll through the options. You can choose what worksheets you want, we really like the action maps, life hacks for the superstar (there are 2 separate ones you need to print out), and the action formula worksheet. Some of these need a little explanation, but if you have been to one of our goal planning sessions the past 8 years, you will remember. If you need help beyond the instructions on the website, just reach out :)
Start by getting quiet for 5-10 minutes to really center yourself on YOU. Turn off your phone and any distractions. Make sure you have all you need for 2 hours so you do not need to get up to stop the flow.
Start by journaling on your reflections on how you felt 2020 went for you. Now don't get me wrong, it has been a dizzying year, but really look at it and see what went right, what did you make go right, what did you learn, and how has it changed you for the better in the future.
Take 5-10 minutes after that and get quiet again and excited for what you want to create in 2021. Remember, this is not only about business - this is about YOU! What do you want? Personally, Physically, Spiritually, Financially, or any other Category YOU choose.
Then choose your worksheets and start playing! If you get stuck, just move onto another area and then reach out (after you are done with your workshop) to a friend you respect in that category to see if they can help support you in creating that action step.
Do as many action maps as you like, only as many as feel good! Then grab your planner and start writing in your dates and tasks for you to get what you want.
Let's not forget accountability partners. Find one! Use the worksheet provided on the website and work together, support each other to WIN the day.
I understand you can't win everyday - and on those days, I know that I may not have done my best, but I sure did my MEDIUMEST and sometimes, during these crazy times, that is MORE than enough. Be gentle with yourself, and take the time to fill your cup. You cannot give to others, if you have nothing to give.
Whatever amount of time you can spend on you is a WIN and you deserve every minute of it! We are hugging you from afar and cheering you on - Please let us know how it goes for you! What were your wins? What are you excited for? How are you going to experience more JOY?
You all know that Courtney and I LOVE the Women's Idea Exchange and we are so excited to get back at it when the smoke clears.
Please reach out to our amazing community if you need support - because we all do
Let's all remember to shop local, Love BIG, and be kind to yourself!!

Hugs my friends

We MISS You!!

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:15:55 GMT

Beautiful Hello Ladies,

The confidence I have in our community revolves around how awesome I know you ALL ARE! This year has been a roller coaster of emotion for us all. I have talked to so many women that it has been a blessing of a year filled with wonderful gifts and others are feeling super stressed.

I love the idea/concept that stress is just the energy of excitement that is feeling out of our control. All we have is this moment, and worry never solved a thing. This coming from a professional worrier but I am working on it.

We have had many women ask about the Annual Goal Planning Workshop and getting back to our monthly meetings. Know that Courtney and I would LOVE that but due to current state of SJBH rules, our gatherings are on hold until further notice

BUT that doesn't mean that the awesomeness has to stop!

Courtney and I will add a blog post to the website with the Annual Reflection questions and worksheets to help plan 2021. You can schedule some quiet time to do your own personal Kick Butt Workshop! That means you can do it in your jammies, with some snacks and Sade playing in the background - doesn't that sound WONDERFUL!!! Yes Please!!

We will email you when that is available!

Other things you can choose to do...

1. Pick a woman you met at one of the Idea Exchange meetings (or any friend that you respect in business) and reach out. Set up a 10 minute phone call with the plan of asking them a question you have about business. Just like we do at the meetings. Take equal turns. Maybe email them your ?'s in advance to let them ponder a bit.

2. If you have been to a meeting in the past but have not posted your bio and biz link on the Women's Idea website, get that over to me. Remember, 5 sentences or less and make sure all of your links are in there. If you are unsure of what to write, just check out what others have written. http://www.womensideaexchange.com/women--their-businesses.html

3. Know that these last 2 months, you have an official Hall Pass and you can do or NOT do any holiday stress inducing activities. YOU are way more important than a clean house, Christmas cards, or a mountain of perfectly wrapped presents. Take the rest of the year off of To Dos. Have pizza for goodness sake as Christmas dinner - the kids will love it!

Courtney and I miss you all and wish you Joy, Abundance, and Peace for the rest of 2020 and for all the gifted days to come

We will email you regarding the self guided Goal Planning Workshop, and when we are allowed to continue our meetings.

Until then: do something healthy for yourself, tell someone you love them, and give yourself at least 12 hugs per day!

Cheers my friends!

Face to Face, YAS!

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:49:02 GMT

Can you believe it is September already- where did summer go? OR are you super grateful for the chill in the air? Won't lie, I have a stew brewing and I am writing this drinking a hot toddy - so YES, let's wrap up this year LOL!

It has been quite the year and Courtney and I are missing you greatly, and all of our brainstorming yumminess!

We want to meet in person in September, and from the emails I have been receiving - I know you do too. With all of the personal feelings/opinions about conduct in times like these, we want to put out some guidelines for the September meeting.

#1. We will be meeting THIS Friday, September 11th @ 12PM-1PM in Fassbinder Park (aka triangle park on 2nd Avenue). Please bring a camp chair or blanket to sit on. The weather should be fine, if that changes we will let you know our alternate meeting place. Please arrive BEFORE 12 and stay until 1.

#2. If you feel symptomatic AT ALL, stay at home. This is soooooo obvious, but wanting to be very clear :)

#3. If you are overly upset about people wearing OR not wearing masks, we are asking you politely to make the decision to not attend this month. Whomever wants to wear a mask is more than welcome to, and those who do not want to wear one (we will be outside AND 6 feet apart) are welcome as well. We will be following all of the rules so all is OK. If you are NOT okay with it either way, or feel that you are health compromised, we ask that you stay where you feel safe.

#4. If we have an abundance of ladies, we will split up into 2 circles to keep the appropriate space bubbles.

#5. We are not a political group, in general we follow the "Eating with Extended Family" topic rules - you know: No politics, No religion = so we are asking that your question to the group or discussions refrain from those 2 areas.

#6. Our group has always been about supporting each other in positive, loving ways. This is our highest priority. So we want to see lots of Winking & distance Hi-5ing!

Let's get real. In this group, we are all women who are business owners and many of us are parents. All of whom have been put through our own personal wringers this year. Each of us has gone through different challenges, had different realizations (good and some not-so-good), and need some real connection. We hope to provide that this week. We do not know what October holds, so let's grab September by the collar and support each other the best way we know how to.

Summer Meetings On Pause

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 22:31:51 GMT

Hello Ladies,

We have sure missed you! The connection, the ideas, the laughter... We hope you are all doing well and fairing this storm with a centered demeanor and a smile in your heart. :)

Courtney and I have been talking and planning on how to proceed with our AMAZING meetings in this new climate. We have decided to put the remainder of the summer meetings on hold and resume in the fall. We intend on meeting in person at that time and will arrange it safely.

Summer schedules are full for so many so we wanted to take 1 thing off the calendar and we are also hearing that people are getting a bit Zoom fatigued, so let's take a vacation! In 'Exchange' for this, we ask you to reach out to 1 friend, family member, community member, or business person each month and let them know that you appreciate them, the work they do, who they are as a human, anything to authentically share your feelings or respect. Take at least 5 minutes to let someone know you care, and then the remaining 55 minutes (because our meetings are an hour) to care for yourself. Fill your cup, love yourself, allow yourself some slack, and take a break. You are MORE than worth it!!

As a reminder, if you have been to a Women's Idea Exchange meeting in the last year - you can send me your headshot and your 5 sentence bio (no run-on sentences please) and I will get it posted on our website. Remember to add in your links to your website, your socials, and your contact info. Check out what others have posted at http://www.womensideaexchange.com/women--their-businesses.html

We hope you have a wonderful rest of your summer, fill it with outside activities, healthy & fresh food, and connection with those you LOVE!

Your Own Personal Think Tank

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:58:35 GMT

Your FREE Women's Idea Exchange Meeting is THIS Friday, March 13th from 12-1 PM
@ Thrive Chiropractic Studio

Your connection to other local super smart female entrepreneurs

It's March! And I am dancing with the anticipation of SPRING and Yes, I may be pulling out some MC Hammer moves because I get SO Jazzed about our own personal THINK TANK that is the Women's Idea Exchange!!
Let's dance together and help each other with our questions we have on business, life, and getting to where we want to go.

What question do you want answered?

We hope to see you FRIDAY, March 13th at

Thrive Chiropractic Studio @ 12 pm for
our monthly gathering of inspiration!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BE HERE BY 11:50 AM :) and stay until 1 PM

Get the answers you need from some of the smartest ladies in town - oh yeah, and it is FREE!
You can bring ANY question you want to the group, OR you can choose one of these:

1. Here is an example of my marketing, how could I improve it?

2. I want to get from Point A to Point B, what action steps do you think I need to take?

3. My profession is (insert here), how can I stand apart from everyone else?

If this is your first time to our Idea Exchange meeting, or if you would like
to know more about it - check out our website at www.womensideaexchange.com and check out the wildly entertaining FAQs.

As Always:
> The meeting is always FREE
>There is no membership, no RSVPing, NADA
>Only guidelines are that you need to be a woman and we appreciate that you come 5-10 minutes early and stay until 1pm
> We always meet the 2nd Friday of every month @ Thrive Chiropractic Studio (202 West 22nd Street)
>It is always from 12-1
>There is free parking in front of Thrive or you can park in our lot on the east side of the building
>You can bring a lunch if you want to eat during the meeting - it's all good

Have an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC week and see you soon!

Love Me Some Brainstorming!

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:04:04 GMT

Your FREE Women's Idea Exchange Meeting is THIS Friday, February 14th from 12-1 PM
@ Thrive Chiropractic Studio

Your connection to other local super smart female entrepreneurs

In celebration of the month of LOVE, let's spread it around and help each other with our questions we have on business, life, and getting to where we want to go.

What question do you want answered?

We hope to see you FRIDAY, February 14th at

Thrive Chiropractic Studio @ 12 pm for
our monthly gathering of inspiration!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BE HERE BY 11:50 AM :) and stay until 1 PM

Get the answers you need from some of the smartest ladies in town - oh yeah, and it is FREE!

You can bring ANY question you want to the group, OR
you can choose one of these:

1. Here is an example of my marketing, how could I improve it?
2. I want to get from Point A to Point B, what action steps do you think I need to take?
3. My profession is (insert here), how can I stand apart from everyone else?
If this is your first time to our Idea Exchange meeting, or if you would like
to know more about it - check out our website at www.womensideaexchange.com and check out the wildly entertaining FAQs.

As Always:
> The meeting is always FREE
>There is no membership, no RSVPing, NADA
>Only guidelines are that you need to be a woman and we appreciate that you come 5-10 minutes early and stay until 1pm
> We always meet the 2nd Friday of every month @ Thrive Chiropractic Studio (202 West 22nd Street)
>It is always from 12-1
>There is free parking in front of Thrive or you can park in our lot on the east side of the building
>You can bring a lunch if you want to eat during the meeting - it's all good

Have an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC week and see you soon!