Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast
For a decade, we've been at the intersection of leadership, gender and the workplace. With our cornerstone product, The ElevateHER Challenge, we have worked to bring the vision and value to companies of creating more gender equitable workplaces.
To celebrate 10 years in this space, we share with you political and business leaders varying perspectives on the topic as well as the women who are creating change everyday in their workplaces and communities.
One conversation at a time, we work to change hearts and minds.
Pat Jones, WLI Founder
Nicole Carpenter, WLI Director
Patti Cook, WLI Director of Communication
Kris Jenkins, Tech Founder and Male Ally
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Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast
You're not "just a mom" – How the Women's Wellness Summit celebrates our complex identities
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Carolyn Williams never expected that becoming a mother in her mid-thirties would completely transform her professional trajectory. "I got absolutely obliterated in the postpartum experience," she shares with disarming honesty. That personal struggle revealed a deeper truth—countless women exist in chronic survival mode, a reality that demanded action.
From this revelation, the Women's Wellness Summit was born. As founder and CEO, Carolyn created a revolutionary approach to female wellbeing that unites eight dimensions of wellness under one roof: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, financial, occupational, and environmental. The summit provides a centralized location where women can explore these dimensions through immersive experiences rather than piecing together support from disconnected resources.
Perhaps the most powerful insight from our conversation addresses the reductionist view of female identity. "So often people distill human complexity to a singular identity," Carolyn observes. We discuss why the phrase "just a mom" fundamentally misunderstands women's multifaceted nature and contributions. The summit creates space for women to celebrate their complete selves rather than fragmenting their identities.
We explore practical wisdom for everyday life, from the strength found in saying "no" (which actually means saying "yes" to something more important) to the necessity of corporate policies like mandatory parental leave. Carolyn's approach to wellness embraces women's changing needs across different life seasons, recognizing that social connections, physical needs, and mental health support must evolve as women move through various stages.
Ready to show up for yourself and connect with a community that honors your complexity? Join us at the Women's Wellness Summit on April 26th at UVU in Orem, Utah. With featured speaker Ralphie Jacobs on scientific parenting, 25 diverse breakout sessions, and a day dedicated to your wellbeing, this event promises to be transformative. Because when women thrive, everyone benefits—families grow stronger, workplaces become more dynamic, and communities flourish.
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