Becca Ingersoll is an expert at Finding Joy through Life's Trials. And that is, indeed, the name of her own podcast. Everybody's got something, right? And she would be the first to say that is true... but she has walked the walk before talking the talk. She is here to support others in their journey of finding joy. She's actually one of the kindest, most joy-filled people I know!Becca has special needs twins who were born prematurely. She'll go into that a bit in our conversation (and you can learn more through her podcast and blog posts), but just know that she has experience and wisdom to share that will lift you up and help you to not feel alone.... If you're feeling like you could use a little encouragement, I hope you'll check out her blog... mercy-rose.com and listen to her podcast, Finding Joy through Life's Trials. On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blingersoll/Becca's Blog: mercy-rose.comFinding Joy through Life's Trials on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CGSPd2I4znhVEhHvlEz1s?si=49ec84280b8b4bb0Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

Our 2024 A-Fitzy-Onado Leadership Retreat just wrapped up! Hear some of the highlights and decide to join me at Wine Camp this September (19th through the 21st, 2024) in Texas Hill Country!Links to the Ringling Museum and Ca' d'Zan, in beautiful Sarasota, FL: https://www.ringling.org/visit/venues/ca-dzan/ Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

Kirsten Graham believes that outsourcing repetitive tasks (the ones you don't like to do) is a part of self care. And that in outsourcing those tasks not only provides jobs for those who enjoy the work, but also allows you to expand your business and provide more opportunities for others.For more information or to listen to Six Figure Business Coaching: https://www.youtube.com/@SixFigureBusinessCoachingGet Kirsten's free resource and learn how outsourcing can increase Your income: https://outsourcingforbosses.com/Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

This week's episode is a little different in that I'm not releasing an interview, but rather announcing more details about Wine Camp! In case you missed it, one of my former leaders, Robin Hackney, who now has her own podcast (called Spandex & Wine) and I are planning a retreat for our people this Fall. We're calling it Wine Camp, and it's happening September 19-21...this year... 2024... in Texas Hill Country. Back when we were wine guides together, every year, our company would put on an annual event where we'd come together to learn about wine, and more than anything, create community with each other. We'd taste A L-O-T of wine, share fun experiences, grow and laugh together. It was a BLAST. We wanted to keep meeting fellow wine lovers, make new friends and deepen old friendships, learn a little bit, and above all, have so. Much. FUN!So, we created our own retreat. And we're calling it Wine Camp!We hope you'll join us this Fall. To sign up for updates and get the latest information, go to wine-camp.pennyforyourshtos.com Registration is now open, and we're limiting the experience to the first 50 who sign up, so grab your wine besties and secure your spots as soon as possible.Here are the details. See you in SIPtember!Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

One of the greatest experiences of my podcasting class was being placed into "accountability pods" where small groups could choose to meet up regularly, inspire, and lift each other up. My Pod of 4 incredible women has met every Wednesday, sharing ideas, challenging each other, and keeping each other on track.This week, I'm sharing our first recorded conversation where we collaborated to ask each other the questions we normally ask our podcast guests. The answers were surprising and entertaining!As background, here's a bit about each of my new-ish friends. Alison Fraser grew up in the United Kingdom, and now lives in New Zealand. She works a full time job (she started her career as a journalist), is a wife and mom, enjoys Park Runs nearly every weekend, and has TWO podcasts! Women Who Podcast and Our Scotland. I'll post a link to these and to Robin's and Becca's podcasts in my show notes. You're going to want to check them out!Becca Ingersoll is a wife and mom of special needs twins. She's on a mission to support other women and parents who are facing challenges, including childhood cancers and other medical struggles. She wants you to know, "You're not alone" and shares her podcast Finding Joy through Life's Trials.Robin Hackney has been a friend for a long time! We went through the podcasting class together and are now collaborating on a retreat to Texas Hill Country in the Fall of 2024. Robin has her own fitness business and her podcast is called Spandex and Wine, because it's all about finding balance.I learned a lot about my friends and hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Alison Fraser -On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisonthepodcaster/Web page: https://www.alisonfraser.co/Women Who Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-who-podcast-how-to-start-run-and-grow-your-podcast/id1653722280Becca Ingersoll -On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blingersoll/Becca's Blog: mercy-rose.comFinding Joy through Life's Trials on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CGSPd2I4znhVEhHvlEz1s?si=49ec84280b8b4bb0Robin Hackney -On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spandexandwine/Spandex and Wine podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spandex-wine/id170687966Robin's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/spandexandwineWine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

Michele Miller, got the nickname "Mint" from her grandfather. She's now known to her followers as Mint and is a personal coach who knows what she's talking about...she speaks and teaches from personal experience, after healing from childhood trauma. She's a Better Mint and is helping others become a better version of themselves.We talk about the healing process, parenting and how we have a choice to break the cycle and give our kids a better example of being healthy and whole. Through her work, she discovered that it all begins with setting healthy limits and boundaries and how these honor and align with our values.She now offers a course, based on her program called "The 3 Yes Boundary Method". She's offering a free, 20-minute discovery session on her website (you can find it and other resources at bettermintpodcast.com). And check out these links to additional tools and resources we reference:https://bettermintpodcast.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettermintpodcast/The BetterMint Podcast Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1051577896002923The story of how she got her nickname: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bettermint-podcast/id1723622669?i=1000641594465Gabby Bernstein  Cathy Heller  Kelsey Murphy  Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

Maria Romano is in the "Love Business", but the skills she teaches apply to more than just those looking for romance. We're talking Leadership Riz, Y'all!Much like you're told to put your own oxygen mask on first when you fly, she emphasizes that you need to take care of Yourself first. How we start our day is a choice, and Maria gives us tips on how to begin each day on a positive note. Before becoming a wedding officiant, Maria spent 35 years in the rental car industry. How she found the wedding industry is a fun story! Today, she not only officiates around 100 wedding ceremonies each month, she also trains others on getting ordained, coaches newly single people in how to put themselves back out there, and translates these soft skills for businesses and corporations looking to develop employees.We had a fascinating conversation on Leap Day this year, which apparently is a very popular day to get married! She described multiple ceremonies, including helicopter rides for 2 of the couples that day! This calls for Champagne! To learn more or connect with Maria: https://trueloveknots.com/on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truelove.knots/ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.romano.9212Maverick Helicopter Tours: https://www.maverickhelicopter.com/Brendon Burchard's Growth Day: https://www.growthday.com/Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

Donna Jewett is determined to leave a legacy and continue to make a difference in others' lives. And she's leading by example. Throughout her life, she has taught people how to care for themselves and for the earth. She and her husband lived "off the grid" in their home on Cape Cod, utilizing solar, geothermal, hydroponics, and organic gardening... to power their home and grow their own vegetables. She lost her husband a couple of years ago and is continuing the mission they shared by building community in their condo association and church in Florida    and teaching people organic gardening techniques, as well as nutritional guidance through her education, experience, and Shaklee business.I met Donna through Sassy Sisters... a women's networking group in SW Florida. At the age of 80, she lights up a room when she enters it. She's always kind, fun, and supportive... She's bright and bubbly! And, best of all, she has no regrets and is living her best life!  You'll enjoy hearing about her family Happy Hour Tradition. It's one I'm going to incorporate into our Fitzgerald Family routine. Get ready to be inspired by... Donna Jewett.To connect with Donna: https://us.shaklee.com/site/d-d-healthysolutionsThula Thula Private Game Reserve: https://thulathula.com/ https://www.thulathula.org/Kiss the Ground. Available on Netflix. https://kissthegroundmovie.com/Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

As long as I've known her, Esther Wheeler has gone by the name "Sunny". If you've met her or checked out her social media presence, you'll agree she lives up to that nickname! In this episode, she shares how she got the nickname and how it's an homage to her grandmother. You'll also learn some WWII history through family stories Sunny shares... and hear some inspiration about resilience and forgiveness. Sunny is now a successful realtor with over 10 years of experience in Orange County, California. She shares what it's like to rely on yourself for income, and some tips for gamifying difficult tasks. We chat about collaborations and building relationships. AND, we also discuss home prices in the OC. To connect with Sunny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshinehomesoc/Sunny's mother's book:Meisje: I Met God in Hell: A Young Girl's Journey to ForgivenessWine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

Angel Wilborn's passion and expertise is Public Relations. She was born to create buzz and help entrepreneurs and small business owners tell the stories of their brands. Creating a buzz is something we have in common... just in different ways! HA!Actually, we have a lot more in common... As a solopreneur, Angel wears many hats! She's a wife and mom and has faced and overcome many obstacles. She's not afraid to dig in and find solutions. Or to follow her heart. Angel's experiences have readied her for supporting others in their quest to build their business and brand. She's offering several freebies and courses that can help other entrepreneurs. To grab Angel's Freebies: https://themodcosc.com/#freebiesAngel's Courses: Toolkit: https://courses.themodcosc.com/courses/PRtoolkitEarned Media: https://courses.themodcosc.com/courses/earned-mediaPublicist: https://courses.themodcosc.com/courses/you-are-your-publicistFollow Angel on IG: instagram.com/themodcoscFB: instagram.com/themodcoscWebsite: themodcosc.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mod-co-podcast/id1682817925Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

It's been a fun (and exhilarating) ride, getting my website and business up and running! Check out why it's so important to me (HINT: to share Your stories and Your Brilliance). Let's learn together. Let's Sip together. Let's Grow together!Cheers to us!!To learn about Memberships: https://pennyforyourshots.com/membershipsWine Experiences: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-experiences Wine Camp (it's a THING)! To sign up for updates: https://wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.com/Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

Ashley Meyer served in the Air Force and traveled the world. She has been an aircraft mechanic, and is now a Confidence and Business Coach and podcaster, with more than 77 episodes. Like me, she's a one-woman show... we went through Cathy Heller's Your Turn to Podcast course together last fall. I was in a break-out group with Ashley during one of our sessions and just felt that her energy was so positive and supportive. I'm grateful we connected. We had an amazing conversation, and had intended to chat for an hour, but ended up getting into some pretty deep topics:Leading with fun vs. only considering productivity at workHow Fear is the only thing holding us backTools for starting your day on a positive noteA shared experience growing up in religious familiesAshley shared what it was like to grow up gay in Iowa Ashley is taking on new coaching clients and you can contact her through her website: https://herointhemirror.com/ Follow her on Instagram @fierceashleymillerMore ways to connect: https://linktr.ee/fierceashleymeyerReferenced in the show, the Hal Elrod Savers: https://miraclemorning.com/Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

Supportive friends, great wine (and cocktails), and amazing memories: What I learned on vacation! In this episode:6 Lessons Learned from a very memorable waiter in Italy (over 15 years ago!)3 Additional Lessons Learned from close friendsBonus Advice given. (Hint: what NOT to do if you're a Direct Seller!)Plus, 3 additional ways to share conversations and cocktails with me:Retreats. Texas Hill Country, "Siptember", 2024. Sign up to stay informed. Conversations & Cocktails Crew, Inner Circle. Coming soon!Wine Tastings. Contact me to discuss options for a curated wine experience for your clients, associates, team, family, and/or friends!  Resort mentioned in the hills of Chianti Classico: https://dievole.it/en/wine-resort/Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

What's the most important gift you can give to those you love? And what do we all need as we get older?Robin Berseth is a mom, former event planner, and team leader with a servant heart. She shares the impact of being present for the experiences in life, rather than accumulating the "stuff". And talks about the importance of friendships as we go through life's stages. One experience she loves to share: camping and hanging out with her Sisters on the Fly. She shares her adventures with "Johnny & June" (her Jeep & Trailer) through her blog, along with healthy living tips and recipes.Robin's favorite speaker: https://stevegilliland.com/The music of Kevin Sharp: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Wish-Kevin-Sharp/dp/B0009MFJZAFor information about Sisters on the Fly: https://www.sistersonthefly.com/Penny's networking group, Sassy Sisters: https://sassysistersinc19.wildapricot.org/To follow Robin's adventures: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithrobinbersethRobin's Blog: https://www.robinberseth.com/ Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

Heather Kalous is a high school PE teacher who believes kids need 2 skills to be successful in life: to know how to read and to be a good human. She teaches the latter through exercises and by example. You'll love hearing about:her Character and Leadership Classhow she brings in community leaders for collaborations and teaching momentsopportunities to prepare for life lessons, including an exercise where students write letters to someone important in their livesHear how we met and connected over a shared love of wine and the Iowa State Cyclones.You'll also be inspired by her love of running and how she runs for Team Teal, honoring her mother and raising funds for other women and families affected by a cancer diagnosis.To learn about or donate to her next race, connect with Heather on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/heather.kalousTo find or join a community event, or donate to the NOCC (National Ovarian Cancer Coalition):https://ovarian.org/get-involved/team-teal/Spandex & Wine Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spandex-wine/id1706879663 Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

From Database Software Trainer to Methodist Pastor to Wine Guide and Leader, Nancy Kollhoff has accomplished many things. Oh... and during her careers has also been a Handbell Ringer (and sometimes Director), Knitter, a Dragon Boat Paddler, and Cancer Thriver! I met Nancy through Traveling Vineyard... she was a leader on my team. I know her to be very thoughtful, thorough, and genuine; and also to be so very brave in trying new things and meeting challenges head on. She seeks out answers and digs deep in finding the correct solution to... well, anything!We discuss Nancy's many hobbies and talents, and share organizations that helped her through her cancer diagnosis and treatment. The organizations include:Gilda's ClubInternational Breast Cancer Paddlers, andGWN Dragon BoatingBook Recommendations:Remarkably Bright CreaturesLessons in ChemistryWine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

You heard part of Jill Craven's story in one of my very first episodes. Her business, Starstruck AllStars is a very successful cheer, tumbling, and dance gym in central Iowa. She's been a friend since college.Jill and Janet and I had our holiday lunch last week (Jennifer couldn't make it because her family went to the Liberty Bowl...and DANGIT! Cyclones! ugh... but I digress...). Anyhoooo... Jill and Janet and I had a wonderful conversation and Jill & I decided to continue it on my show. We had our chat on New Year's Day... about half-way through the Citrus Bowl (Oy! Hawks!!) Here we go again.... Our topic was about keeping positive and ... really.... about not being judged for making business decisions and sticking to them.  As female entrepreneurs who grew up... in a different time.. it can be .. well.. challenging. But I think... personally... it comes down to setting expectations, communication, and consistency. I'm hopeful for our future and see the opportunities and promise the new year brings. We have some ideas to share and I hope you'll share your thoughts... what do you plan to do this year?, and do you have any ideas for not letting emotions zap your energy and keeping your joy? Do you have a motto or word for the year? Jill's (and Starstruck's) Motto for the year is "Win the Day"!I'm still working on mine, but you know it's going to incorporate fun (and probably a toast). Maybe it should be "Wine the day!"?The song Jill referenced in this episode: Girl in the Mirror, by Megan MoroneyFollow Starstruck All Stars on Facebook.And on Instagram @starstruckallstarsWine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

As Director of Behavioral Health Services at St. Luke's, Carol Meade is passionate about mental health services. She's served the community for over 30 years, and worked at St. Luke's Hospital for the majority of her career. Her passion for mental health care comes is evident in her work and in the accolades she receives. She was recently honored by Waypoint Services' Women of Achievement in Service to the Community. Three words that describe her are Resilient, Empathic, and Determined. She's also one of my best friends and golfing buddy. We've solved many problems on the golf course and usually over "swing oil." At the end of our conversation, she "flips the script" and asks ME a question about what's next for me. I'm blessed to have friends who support and encourage me in my current transition.One of the things we discussed on the golf course is a retreat she runs called Reigniting the Spirit of Caring... she just lights up when she describes it. I wish every company had this program, and someone like Carol to implement it.Carol is hiring Psych Nurses! Click here to check out UnityPoint Health Career OpportunitiesCheck out the Heineken commercial, Worlds Apart: https://youtu.be/etIqln7vT4w?si=NTz9RW2by-wVZPhUTo be informed of the Texas Hill Country Wine Tour, coming in early Fall, 2024, sign up for my weekly newsletter (your information is never shared AND you get my bonus recipe!): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

17.5 years$350,000 in wine sold personally in the last 10 years alone (I estimate at least $500K with my first 4+ years added in), over $12.6 M in sales from my team in the last 10 years630+ team members at our peak (and well over 1000 have come and gone through the years)18 earned incentive trips5 elite leader trips around the worldGone. It was announced yesterday that Traveling Vineyard (as we have come to know it) has closed. A new company is emerging that will offer "our" most popular, sweet wines (Fissata, Fissata Blonde, and Double Date). As I learn more, I'll let you know. But it will be sales only. No teams. And it is out of my control.I'm grateful for what cannot be taken away:- enough wine knowledge to earn the CSW distinction- countless friends and fun, including the best, long-lasting friendships that have stood the test of time (and hangovers)- the partnerships with brilliant women and opportunity to learn more from them- the flexibility to spend time with my parents in their last years of life- the confidence and intestinal fortitude gained from rebuilding. Again.I'm not sure what's next for me, but I know it will be bigger and better than before. It always is. I truly appreciate all of you, my friends. I'm so grateful for the memories of these past 17.5 years and look forward to new memories...wherever and however they arise.In the meantime, if you've loved Traveling Vineyard wines (who didn't?!) Traveling Vineyard is offering a 25% discount while the bottles last. And I'll earn an affiliate commission on these sales when you order through my link. It doesn't replace the income lost, but it will be much appreciated (every little bit helps)! My link is: https://travelingvineyard.com/guide/winechick/Please look for "You're shopping with Penny Fitzgerald" at the top. Thank you from the bottom of my glass! For everything. Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

Laura Wayland's episode was the first interview I recorded for my podcast. I knew right away that I wanted to interview her. When I first started my wine business with Traveling Vineyard, Laura was one of the people I tried to emulate. She was savvy, enthusiastic, and fun! I wanted what she had, and asked her for help and insight as I built my team. Back in 2010, when Traveling Vineyard reorganized, Laura took the opportunity to buy a wine shop and has since built that one business into many stores and tasting rooms, including wine, beer, cigars, olive oil, and coffee! Her story is fascinating, filled with grit, determination, and inspiration. A resounding theme is to ask for advice and then TAKE IT. We've stayed friends through the years and we now travel together at least every-other year if not more frequently. I'm grateful to share these experiences with her and my other wine friends and hope you enjoy the Lessons from Laura.Laura Wayland is the owner and operator of a retail group of coffee shops and gourmet experience stores throughout the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She developed her business skills while building a direct sales team through an in home wine tasting company as a stay at home mom. She took the knowledge she gained through her experience and purchased a wine and beer store, subsequently developing unique olive oil wine shops and owning three coffee shops in a highly competitive tourist beach market. With 20 years in the wine industry and 13 years as a retail store owner, Laura has achieved success through pursuing her passions while always betting on herself. Getting a bank loan, during the Great Recession with no collateral in a repressed economy taught her to be resourceful and strategic. She is a master at creating retail experiences and memorable moments for her customers. Her background in a direct sales business shaped her knowledge in dealing with customers, managing and motivating a team of employees, and working effectively when every dollar counts. Her focus now is on expanding the footprint of her coffee shops through franchising. https://franchise.frontporchcafe.com/Outer Banks Olive Oilwww.outerbanksolive.comChip’s Wine and Beerwww.chipswinemarket.comFront Porch Caféwww.frontporchcafe.comBusiness Mentoring from SCORE:https://www.score.org/ Wine Camp! It's a THING! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.comTo connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.comNever miss an episode (and grab Penny's free Silky Harvest Soup recipe as a bonus): subscribepage.io/Silky-Harvest-Soup-Recipe- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald