Fort Myers: How Self-Care Can Help You Find Your Zen in Business and Personal Life

At our March meetings, we will discuss self-care and how it can positively impact your business and personal life by improving your physical and mental health, reducing stress and burnout, and enhancing your overall well-being. Self-care can help you be more productive, creative, and focused in a business setting. Feeling physically and mentally refreshed, you’re better equipped to handle challenges and make informed decisions. Engaging in self-care activities can also help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, reduce the risk of burnout, and increase job satisfaction.

In your personal life, self-care can help improve relationships and increase happiness and overall life satisfaction. When you prioritize your well-being, you have more energy and positivity to give to your loved ones, and you’re better equipped to handle life’s challenges. Regular self-care can also help you maintain a healthy lifestyle, manage stress, and improve physical and mental health. In conclusion, self-care is important for your business and personal life and can positively impact your well-being, relationships, and overall satisfaction.

Thank you to our meeting sponsors:

• Tim and Lisa Mitchell, Owners of TOPCAT Property Restoration. Tim has over 30 years of experience in the building, property restoration, and remodeling industry, with his first exposure to working with his Uncle John at age 15 as a laborer on a few renovation projects. His background ranges from crafting large theater sets and props to framing, constructing, restoring, and renovating homes and commercial buildings throughout New York and New Jersey. In 2006, Tim relocated to Florida. He immediately excelled as a subcontractor for numerous restoration companies by performing their mold, water, and fire remediation services alongside dry outs and reconstruction work. Tim is fully licensed and insured to remodel or restore commercial and residential properties, specializing in disaster cleanup and complete restoration of mold, water, and fire damage. Tim and Lisa are members of the Above Board Chamber of Florida.

Meet our Emcee:

• Peter Busch is a multiple EMMY award-winning journalist who anchors NBC2 News at 5 – 5:30, 6, and 11 pm. He won three consecutive Emmys for news reporting while at KPHO in Phoenix. More recently, Peter won the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for a series of stories on Rio de Janeiro’s preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games. Peter has covered major national stories over his 15 years in television news, including Hurricane Katrina and the 2016 presidential election, to name a few.

Our Panelists:

• Lauren Walker is the Director of Care Coordination and Transformation at Lee Health. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from East Carolina University. In 2018, she began her journey into the world of behavioral health and substance use disorder. After starting as a project manager for Lee Health in the Population Health Dept., she quickly began supporting internal growth initiatives and external community programs. As Director, Lauren continues to foster community relations and collaborative efforts to expand services in SWFL. She also manages the behavioral health care management team and is the lead support to integrate behavioral health across multiple service lines at Lee Health.
• Theresa Ayers is the owner of The Path of Being, an eCommerce gift and bookstore that sells conscious living products. Additionally, The Path of Being has a local retail space at Marinatown in North Fort Myers. Theresa is a certified Reiki Practitioner and Esoteric Healing Practitioner. She helps her clients overcome stress and anxiety through meditation and mindfulness training. Theresa is a member of the Above Board Chamber of Florida.
• Anastasia Frangakis, CDC Certified Divorce Coach® CDC Divorce Transition. As a CDC Certified Divorce Coach®, CDC Divorce Transition and Recovery Coach®, and Certified Life Coach, I am enthusiastic about helping people navigate through life’s journey. I help clients achieve what is truly possible and offer support and encouragement. I will listen closely to my client’s needs and coach them to aspire to reach their highest potential, offering a safe space and allowing each client to be themselves. Anastasia is a member of the Above Board Chamber of Florida.
• Christin Collins is an author, certified holistic, and executive coach who helps individuals to unlock their true potential. She is an inspiring force for those seeking a deeper understanding of the mental, physical, and spiritual connection. Christin works with organizations to inspire awakening among their employees and stakeholders and integrates simple yet powerful lessons to help individuals find their optimal well-being. Exciting news — her second book will be released this year.

Featured Non-Profit

• Jeannie Gawronski, Executive Director, Hope 4 Kids, Inc. HOPE 4 Kids is a 501c3 organization that provides for the needs of SWFL children in foster care and local working families who are struggling.

  We provide clothing, beds, and necessities to children in foster care, as well as assist families who are struggling to make ends meet. HOPE 4 Kids is funded through the generosity of the local community with donations made at the HOPE CO ReSale Store – where you can donate, shop and volunteer.

For information on becoming an Annual Sponsor, a Meeting Sponsor, an Angel Lunch Sponsor, a Member, or an Ambassador, or for more information, please call 239-910-7426 and ask for Jeanne Sweeney, CEO/ Founder of the Above Board Chamber of FL. Together we can sail into 2023 and make it our best year yet!

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