Women of Aurora Amy Downing
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Women of Aurora is a dedicated group of women entrepreneurs and leaders working in and around the City of Aurora, Illinois. Our podcast features interviews with the remarkable women from our group, as we discuss how to be successful in business and in life.
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Taking Intentional Action with Tammy Helfrich
On this episode of Women of Aurora, our host Cyndi Gamboa interviews Tammy Helfrich, an Intuitive Life Coach, host of the Intentional Life podcast, and author of the book Unapologetic. Learn how Tammy’s career as a life coach has evolved as she leans into her gifts to help others choose to live as their authentic selves. Tammy is passionate about helping women remember how to trust their intuition so they can expand their unique gifts and live unapologetically.
Tammy's book recommendations: Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott and all of the books by Brené Brown.
Meet Tammy in person at the December 2023 networking lunch at Society 57, where she presents the hot topic of 'Breaking the Mold: Doing Business Your Way!' Learn how to discover your authentic self and stop apologizing so that you can lead intentionally. Get your ticket here.
You can connect with Tammy at www.tammyhelfrich.com.
About Women of Aurora:
Women of Aurora is a group of purpose-driven women coming together to network, support, and uplift each other. Membership is open to women living and working in Aurora and the surrounding communities.
Join the Women of Aurora Facebook Group here.
Connect with host Cynthia Gamboa Morales on LinkedIN
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Travel Talk with Kimberly Simpson
If you love the idea of traveling but get overwhelmed by trying to plan the perfect trip, help is here! Kimberly Simpson is an independent travel advisor and owner of Destinations-Design. She can plan a memorable vacation for individuals, families, and groups. Not only is Kimberly the go-to expert on cruises, but she can also help you grow your business by offering retreats.
Travel is a second-act career for Kimberly, and she shares how she got started in this industry. Listen for some great travel advice and inspiration if you are looking for your next career pivot.
Kimberly’s book recommendation is Relentless by Tim S. Grover.
Connect with Kimberly:
Facebook
Instagram
Facebook Group for Cruising
Website
Sports, Concert, & Event Tickets
About Women of Aurora:
Women of Aurora is a group of purpose-driven women coming together to network, support, and uplift each other. Membership is open to women living and working in Aurora and the surrounding communities.
Join the Women of Aurora Facebook Group here.
Connect with host Cynthia Gamboa Morales on LinkedIN
Connect with producer Amy Downing on LinkedIN -
Together We Learn Better with Jane Marcoux
Join us for this interview with Jane Marcoux, founder of ACES Education, and learn about Jane’s inspiring journey of homeschooling her seven children, three of whom are adopted and have unique needs. Her experience of struggling to find the right fit for each child’s educational needs led her to create ACES Education. Jane holds degrees in psychology and education and is a certified per-K through 8th-grade educator and a Master’s IEP coach.
ACES is a community resource hub supporting families with their children’s education. The PreK-8 Academy offers half-day, whole-day, and ala carte classes for homeschooled students. There is support for high school students, along with tutoring, ACT/SAT test prep, camps, and more.
Listen for a discussion on the challenges of homeschooling, how to identify your child’s learning style, and where to find resources to advocate for your child’s education.
Connect with Jane/ACES:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
About Women of Aurora:
Women of Aurora is a group of purpose-driven women coming together to network, support, and uplift each other. Membership is open to women living and working in Aurora and the surrounding communities.
Join the Women of Aurora Facebook Group here.
Connect with host Cynthia Gamboa Morales on LinkedIN
Connect with producer Amy Downing on LinkedIN -
The Secret is Finding Joy in the Chaos
Moyra Gorski is passionate about helping others live healthy lives. She does this through her work as a rep for Shaklee products, but Moyra is much more than a salesperson. As a former nurse, Moyra helps anyone unsure of where to begin with using vitamins and supplements create a personalized wellness plan. She also mentors others along their entrepreneurial journey. Listen for Moyra’s tips on how budding entrepreneurs can tap into the network that is right in front of them. And her podcast is a source of inspiration for anyone facing life challenges. On Your Journey to Joy, Moyra interviews guests sharing stories of how they have overcome challenges and found their path to thrive.
Moyra’s book recommendations for us are:
The Gap in the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy
Win Win by Laura Meyer
Moyra’s Journal and Podcast:
Journey to Joy Journal
Your Journey to Joy Podcast
Connect with Moyra:
MoyraGorski.com
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIN
About Women of Aurora:
Women of Aurora is a group of purpose-driven women coming together to network, support, and uplift each other. Membership is open to women living and working in Aurora and the surrounding communities.
Join the Women of Aurora Facebook Group here.
Connect with host Cynthia Gamboa Morales on LinkedIN
Connect with producer Amy Downing on LinkedIN -
From Starting Small to Growing Fast with Heather Rainey
It’s not often we hear a story about how the pandemic proved to be the catalyst for a food service business. But that helped launch rapid growth for Rent-A-Chef, the mobile food vendor and catering company owned by Heather Rainey and her husband, Matthew. The couple got started part-time after catering a wedding for a coworker. But the phone started ringing after COVID shut down restaurants, and their clients still wanted to celebrate in their homes. Rent-A-Chef provides everything from private chef-plated dinners to full-service buffet catering. Listen to learn what it’s like for a husband and wife team to work closely together!
Heather’s book recommendation for us is The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman.
Find Rent-A-Chef on Facebook
Find Rent-A-Chef on Instagram
Thank you to Suzanne Winiecki for guest hosting today's show! Follow her on Facebook at Ease-y Nutrition by Suzanne.
About Women of Aurora:
Women of Aurora is a group of purpose-driven women coming together to network, support, and uplift each other. Membership is open to women living and working in Aurora and the surrounding communities.
Join the Women of Aurora Facebook Group here.
Connect with host Cynthia Gamboa Morales on LinkedIN
Connect with producer Amy Downing on LinkedIN -
Embrace Your Feminine Power with Jen Bugajsky
Are you intrigued by the concept of Feminine Power? Jen Bugajsky of The Freedom Keys helps women embrace pleasure and intimacy without guilt, leading to better connection and fulfillment in their relationships. Her coaching includes mindset and embodiment practices designed to help you get out of your head and into your body to express your femininity.
Jen offers one-on-one coaching and group coaching. Her retreats offer women the chance to fully experience the work while exploring their bodies, emotions, and relationships. In addition, you can get a taste of what she has to offer by participating in her monthly virtual fireside chat. The fireside chat is an opportunity to ask questions and share your own experiences, exploring topics like money, power, and sex.
Jen’s book recommendations:
Pussy: A Reclamation by Regena Thomashauer
The Queen's Code by Alison Armstrong
Get Jen’s Freebie:
Stop Crushing the Man and Step into your Feminine Leadership
Connect with Jen:
The Sensual Feminine Life Facebook Community
The Sensual Life Podcast
Website: www.thefreedomkeys.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefreedomkeys
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_freedom_keys
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-freedom-keys
Order Jen’s Freedom Keys book series on Author Spots
About Women of Aurora:
Women of Aurora is a group of purpose-driven women coming together to network, support, and uplift each other. Membership is open to women living and working in Aurora and the surrounding communities.
Join the Women of Aurora Facebook Group here.
Connect with host Cynthia Gamboa Morales on LinkedIN
Connect with producer Amy Downing on LinkedIN