Wise and Wonderful Women
Past Events • Video Library • Future Speakers
Past Events
Navigating Longterm & Eldercare
June 2022 • Hudson Yards
Mimi SantryEldercare Expert |
Susan DoyleCertified Senior Advisor & Owner of Oasis Senior Advisors CT-NY |
Cynthia PerthuisSenior Care Authority, Elder Care Strategist, Dementia Specialist |
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Launching Financial Grownups
May 2022 • Hudson Yards
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Financial Literacy Advocate Author of Launching Financial Grownups Host of the Money Tips for Financial Grownups Podcast
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Heart Health
April 2022 • Hudson Yards
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CEO/Founder, Heart-Tech Health, Cardiology for Women’s Heart Health, Prevention and Wellness
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Cryptocurrency Basics
March 2022 • Hudson Yards
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Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin Consultant. Merri has been investing in crypto start-ups for 5 years and was in a VC. She has attended and spoken at hundreds of events including Davos/WEF in 2020. She also mentors women in STEM and hopes to see more of them take the lead in the tech space. Merri has done a TV pilot called "Sharkchain".
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Sexual and Urinary Health
February 2022 • Hudson Yards
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OB/GYN specializing in sexual wellness and author of Ultimate Intimacy: The Revolutionary Science of Female Sexual Health. Her treatments include: Bio-identical hormone therapy, non-invasive body sculpting & breast lifts, & lasers used to increase sexual satisfaction and treat urinary incontinence
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Self Advocacy
June 2021 • Hudson Yards
Dr. Jacqueline Jones, MDENT and Author of “Medical Parenting” |
AnnMarie Quintaglie McIlwainCEO of Patient Advocators LLC |
Elizabeth BaileyAuthor of “The Patient’s Checklist: 10 Simple Hospital Checklists to Keep You Safe, Sane and Organized” |
Informative Q&A with Dr. Jacqueline Jones, AnnMarie Quintaglie McIlwain, & Elizabeth Bailey on the topic of advocacy not only for ourselves but family and friends.
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Financial Health
February 2020 • Hudson Yards
Jill Faherty LloydEvercore Wealth Mgmt |
Marley BernardIron Birch Advisors |
Sharon SoloffFisher Broyles |
Cindy Greenstein"The Points Mom" |
Informative Q&A with Jill Faherty Lloyd, Marley Bernard, Sharon Soloff & Cindy Greenstein as they walk us through how to manage our finances, estates, life insurance, and how to maximize our credit card points / frequent flier rewards.
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A Fun Night For Only Single Men & Women
January 2020 • God’s Love We Deliver
The perfect way to meet other single men & women while volunteering in the kitchen of God’s Love We Deliver.
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Achieving Health & Happiness In 2020
January 2020 • Hudson Yards
Stephanie KrikorianAuthor of "Zen Bender" |
Jennifer LeahyDavid Lynch Foundation |
Aleta St. JamesAuthor of "Life Shift" |
Lyn-Genet RecitasAuthor, Nutritionist Specializing in Inflammation & Restauranteur |
Informative Q&A with Stephanie Krikorian, Jennifer Leahy, Aleta St. James, & Lyn-Genet Recitas as they help us start the new year off right with their wisdom & tips for achieving health & happiness.
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Great Sex In The City
December 2019 • Hudson Yards
Wednesday Martin, Ph.DFeminist Cultural Critic and #1 New York |
Dr. Chris Creatura, M.D.Gynecologist, Menopause Expert, |
Informative Q&A with Wednesday Martin, Ph.D & Dr. Chris Creatura, M.D. as they talk to us about Female Sexuality and Female Sexual Medicine.
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Beauty Enhancement: Invasive & Non-Invasive
November 2019 • Hudson Yards
Dr. Paul LorencAnn’s World-Renowned & |
Dr. Kim NicholsDermatologist To The Stars & |
Informative Q&A with Dr. Paul Lorenc & Dr. Kim Nichols as they walk us through with before & after photos of new appearance enhancing procedures, both invasive and non-invasive.
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The Dating Game
November 2019 • Hudson Yards
Bonnie WinstonCelebrity Matchmaker
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Robin Gorman NewmanLove Coach & Author of
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Beatty CohanNationally Recognized |
Great advice from these experts for our single members to help navigate dating and we also explored the importance of strengthening our female friendships.
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Health & Wellness
September 2019 • Hudson Yards
Lyn-Genet RecitasAuthor, Nutritionist Specializing in Inflammation & Restauranteur |
Dr. Jenise ParrisAcupuncturist, Herbalist, Aromatherapist & Founder of Parris Wellness |
Dr. Jamie BlauChiropractor & Newly Certified Acupuncturist |
Dr. Karen EricksonChiropractor, Craniosacral Therapy, Nutrition & Posture |
Life changing information was shared by this awesome panel on the importance of holistic health and wellness. Changing your lifestyle can help you feel better and live longer!
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“Going For” It At Any Age
August 2019 • Hudson Yards
Jodi Harrison BauerInspirational Fitness Guru |
Alexa FischerActress, Speaker, Coach, |
An inspirational evening with Jodi, who at 58, placed in the top 60 of The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and Alexa Fischer, a life coach and founder of Wishbeads, a fantastic gift for anyone in your life!
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Heart Health
July 2019 • Hudson Yards
Dr. Suzanne SteinbaumCardiologist & Author |
Dr. Sandra GelbardConcierge Internist |
These amazing doctors spoke on the importance of heart health and how making simple changes may save your life.
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Simple Acts To Give Back
April 2019 • God’s Love We Deliver HQ
Natalie Silverstein, MPHAuthor of “Simple Acts: |
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After helping prep food for the wonderful organization God’s Love We Deliver, we met for dinner and discussed Natalie’s book on how families, and all of us, can find ways to give back.
All The Single Ladies... All The Single Ladies...
February 2019 • God’s Love We Deliver HQ
Trish SammerAuthor & Blogger “According To Trish” |
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A Valentine’s Day night spent helping those in need by prepping food at God’s Love We Deliver then we shared a meal and lots of laughs as we listened to the funny and talented Trish Sammer talk about dating.
Resilience
January 2019 • Neuberger Museum • Purchase, NY
Dottie HermanDouglas Elliman CEO |
Barbara KavovitCEO of Evergreen Construction, |
Laura FahrentholdNYC Journalist, RV Captain |
Nearly 100 women met to hear these inspirational speakers talk about their stories of Resilience, whether it’s from the devastating loss of a loved one, a divorce, an illness, a sudden career change, or even a newly empty nest.
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Next Act, Give Back
October 2018 • God’s Love We Deliver HQ
Lesley Jane SeymourFounder of Covey Club & |
Kirsten BunchAuthor of the international Bestseller |
Re-evaluating your work and personal life should be something we all do from time-to-time. Kirsten Bunch’s book is a great way to get started. Lesley Jane Seymour interviewed her after we all volunteered in the GLWD kitchen.
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CNN Morning News Anchor
July 2018 • Plimpton Residence • Upper East Side, NY
Alisyn CamerotaCNN New Day Anchor & Author of “Amanda Wakes Up” |
Lesley Jane SeymourFounder of Covey Club & |
Lesley Jane Seymour moderated a great discussion with Alisyn Camerota about what changes she thinks are on the horizon politically for our country. We gathered in one of Ann’s beautiful exclusive listings.
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