For 2025, NAWBO has curated a series of events tailored to bring you relevant information, along with the chance to apply what you've learned. In February, we will launch our empowerment learning series, equipping you with tools to identify signs of stress and level set our bodies to a place of calm where we are in a position of power and peace on the level of commitments.
Women tend to carry stress silently and we know stress is often amplified at the entrepreneurship levels. People expect more out of leaders, and we in turn can put undo pressure on our bodies to perform at rates we cannot sustain. As women we can’t afford to sacrifice our health as we pursue opportunity in business and in building our lives. So where can you go to combat the stress you carry?
Did you know:
• 1 in 3 women will pay that price with their life.• Cardiovascular disease does not discriminate, and it is not a one-size-fits all issue. (It’s as diverse and complex as women are).• A woman’s unique risks for heart disease and stroke change over time.
The American Heart Association has dedicated 20 years to improving awareness of women’s heart and brain health. Through Go Red for Women, we strive to educate women that heart disease is their leading cause of death, to empower women to be business leaders, moms, and partners, and to connect women with other women for information, motivation and inspiration.
Lydia is a Development Director at the American Heart Association, where they lead strategic initiatives to drive fundraising efforts and support the organization’s mission to improve cardiovascular health. Lydia is committed to advancing the AHA’s mission and empowering individuals to live healthier, longer lives.
Chaz Sandifer is the Founder|CEO of theNEWmpls, Let Go Let Flow and Stories Behind the Menu. Her work has focused on serving a diverse population, and promoting racial health and equity through the lens of fitness, wellness, and nutrition.
Chaz has a background in Marketing and International Business, is a Certified group fitness instructor, Certified Life & Wellness Coach in Diabetes, Arthritis Prevention, and trauma healing. She offers individual coaching, consulting for organizations, fitness classes, meal-prep courses, and is the only Black woman who owns a farmers’ market in MN. She has coached over 700 men and women who are pre-diabetic and overweight. She offers custom health and wellness programming to support those who are working through trauma.
She is a public speaker who is frequently asked to speak on entrepreneurship, a balanced life, and racial health and equity. Chaz is a co-leader of the communications work group for Community Engagement to Advance Research and Community Health at the University of Minnesota. She also sits on the Board of Directors for 180 Degree’s, Women’s Venture, NAWBO and is now the President for the Robbinsdale Chamber of Commerce.
Chaz was an Executive Producer on her first documentary “Stories Behind the Menu”, which debuted and opened the 2023 Twin Cities Film Festival. She is the honoree for MSP Journal Women in Business Award 2023, TRUST Leadership Award for women in healthcare 2023, Minnesota Twins Game Changer of the year 2023, Team Women Wave Maker Community Impact 2023, and National Community-Based Organization Network (NCBON) The Unsung Hero Award 2024. Her work has focused on serving a diverse population, and promoting racial health and equity through the lens of fitness, wellness, and nutrition.
NAWBO-MN invites members and guests to connect with women entrepreneurs and hear from speakers and sponsors. Enjoy heart-healthy snacks, including juice from Panache Apple, generously sponsored by fellow NAWBO sister Ameeta Jaiswal-Dale.
Do you know someone who needs to reduce their stress and feel supported?Ask them to register and meet you for an evening of empowerment!
Join the Go Red for Women movement by wearing RED.
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