Bloom Women's Wellness Conference: Cultivating Growth and Empowerment

Step into a sanctuary of growth, renewal, and unity at the Bloom Women's Wellness Conference, a gathering that pays homage to the indomitable spirit of womanhood. This event is meticulously crafted as a space for women across all stages of life to converge under a canopy of care, education, and empowerment, fostering the seeds of wellness within each participant.

Event Highlights

Waterfall of Wisdom: Engage with our diverse roster of female speakers, each an esteemed guardian in the realm of women’s health and wellness. Topics span from the sacred intricacies of womb health, to the liberating embrace of shame-free mental health, and the enigmatic paths of energetic healing. Our garden of speakers continues to flourish, promising new insights and enlightenments in the weeks ahead.
Bloom Marketplace: Explore the vibrant marketplace featuring over 20 female artisans, healers, and entrepreneurs. Rooted in wellness and sisterhood, this space provides fertile ground for connections, support, and the growth of female-led initiatives.
Empowerment & Enlightenment: Immerse yourself in a transformative journey into the essence of wellness. With a program soaked in knowledge and understanding, Bloom aims to nurture every woman’s budding potential.

Why Attend?

Bloom offers a unique opportunity to join a community of like-minded individuals, share stories, discover innovative health and well-being pathways, and embrace the beauty of your personal journey. It is a celebration of every phase of womanhood, from the fresh blossoms of youth to the rich maturity of later life, each honored and nurtured.

Meet the Speakers

Hanna Koschak

**Stress Management: Nutrition for Self Care**
In the bustling rhythm of modern life, stress has become a constant adversary, often undermining our health and well-being. Hannah Koschak, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, brings to the Bloom Women's Wellness Conference a refreshing perspective on managing stress through the power of nutrition. Her presentation, titled "Stress Management: Nutrition for Self-Care," delves into how our dietary choices can either fuel stress or become a powerful tool in our self-care arsenal.

Hannah's journey in the wellness industry is marked by her holistic approach to health, integrating the body's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. She believes that understanding and nurturing our body with the right nutrients can unlock unparalleled levels of energy, vitality, and balance. With her expertise, Hannah aims to demystify the complex relationship between what we eat and how we feel, offering tangible strategies to enhance our resilience against stress.

Speaker Bio:

Hannah Koschak, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, is the visionary behind Wholesome Endeavors, a Wellth Coach and a beacon of knowledge in nutrition and holistic health. Her passion for empowering individuals to take charge of their health journey shines through her work as a dietitian, where she emphasizes the importance of whole, nutrient-dense foods and a balanced lifestyle. Hannah's credentials as a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, combined with her commitment to a body-positive approach, make her a sought-after speaker and coach. Through her presentation at the Bloom Conference, she seeks to inspire attendees to embrace nutrition as a foundational pillar of stress management and overall wellness.

Mary Beth Bolles

**Know Your Worth. Speak Your Worth.**
Mary Beth Bolles brings her expertise as a Transformation Coach and EFT Tapping Practitioner to the stage with an impactful session on the transformative power of words and self-worth. Her workshop, designed to be interactive and deeply engaging, focuses on identifying and reshaping the harsh inner dialogue we often have with ourselves. Through group tapping exercises, Mary Beth aims to illuminate the path to a more compassionate and loving self-narrative, addressing the stress and self-sabotage that stem from our internal critic.

Speaker Bio:

Mary Beth Bolles is a certified Tapping into Wealth Transformation Coach with a rich background of over 200 hours of coach-specific training. Residing in Hudson, Wisconsin, with her husband and their beloved British Black Lab, Piper, Mary Beth’s life is enriched by her family, including two grown sons, a daughter-in-law, and two beautiful grandchildren. Her passion extends beyond her profession into her hobbies, which include traveling, crafting, and gardening.

Her journey into coaching was sparked by a deep belief in the potential for change and joy in others' lives, drawing from her own transformative experiences. Mary Beth has consolidated decades of learning and personal breakthroughs into effective coaching programs that offer others the shortcuts to transformation she wishes she had had. Utilizing tools such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and light hypnosis, she crafts personalized sessions that foster significant breakthroughs.

With 3 and a half years of dedicated practice, Mary Beth is proud of overcoming her own "shame story" to become a certified coach—a journey marked by rigorous training and profound personal growth. Her work is celebrated by clients who have found in her coaching a compassionate and empowering guide towards breaking down barriers to joy and self-acceptance.

Mary Beth's mission is to help clients rediscover their worth, joy, and the power hidden behind the walls they've built around themselves. Her approach is not just about healing but about rediscovering the energy and motivation that's been blocked for far too long.

Ahna Mikl

**The Menstrual Cycle: A Woman’s Fifth Vital Sign**
Ahna Mikl will discuss the often overlooked importance of the menstrual cycle in understanding women's health. Her presentation, "The Menstrual Cycle: A Woman's 5th Vital Sign," challenges the conventional dismissal of menstrual symptoms as mere inconveniences. Instead, Ahna posits these signs as crucial indicators of overall health, shedding light on nutrient deficiencies, emotional states, and more.
Drawing from her personal battle with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and her journey away from conventional treatments to holistic healing, Ahna embodies the resilience and empowerment she aims to instill in others.

Through regenerative detoxification and embracing the body’s natural wisdom, she discovered a path to healing rooted in addressing over toxicity, undernourishment, and suppressed emotions.

Speaker Bio:

Ahna Mikl, a dedicated holistic detox specialist, Iridologist, and Regenerative Health Practitioner, brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to her mission of empowering women in their health journeys. From her early struggles with PCOS to her transformative approach to healing, Ahna's story is one of turning pain into purpose. Her holistic methodology incorporates gland and organ assessments, iridology readings, nutrition coaching, herbalism, and quantum frequency support among other detoxification tools.

With a deep understanding of the complexities of women’s health issues, from hormonal imbalances and gut issues to menstrual pain and infertility, Ahna offers more than just solutions. She provides a partnership, walking alongside women as they navigate their unique paths to healing and wholeness.

Margo Johnson

**Bio-Electricity & Optimal Wellness**
Margo Johnson unveils the intricate connection between our body's bio-electrical system and overall health. Drawing on her extensive training and experience as an AcuEnergetics Practitioner, Margo will guide attendees through understanding how disruptions in our bio-electric flow can lead to discomfort and dysfunction, and more importantly, how to restore balance and harmony within.

Speaker Bio:

Margo Johnson, the visionary behind Open Heart Wellness, has dedicated the last decade to fostering joy, abundance, and flow in the lives of those she works with. As one of the exclusive group of 100 AcuEnergetics Practitioners worldwide, Margo brings a profound level of expertise to her practice, specializing in hand skills and frequency modalities like AO scans that rejuvenate the body’s energetic pathways for enhanced balance and wellness.

With a philosophy centered on the transformative power of living with an open heart, Margo helps individuals navigate life's pressures with grace, minimizing the impact of stressors and emotional baggage on physical health. Her holistic approach is tailored to uncover the root causes of energetic blockages, providing natural and comprehensive solutions for a return to optimal health.

Margo's journey in energy medicine has been marked by success in alleviating a wide range of conditions, from depression and anxiety to insomnia and physical discomfort, by fostering a deep connection between the mind and body. Her work emphasizes the importance of meditation, consistent energy practices, and acknowledging the profound influence of emotions on our physical state.

Mandy Jeppesen

**From Gaslight to Spot: Healing from Narcissism**
At the Bloom Women's Wellness Conference, Mandy Jeppesen will share her powerful journey and provide invaluable insights in a session titled "From Gaslight to Spotlight: Healing from Narcissism." This presentation goes beyond sharing Mandy's personal triumph over malignant narcissistic abuse; it is designed to empower attendees with strategies for healthfully healing and rewriting the core messages that have been internalized after living with or having a relationship with a narcissist. Mandy’s story and guidance illuminate the path to overcoming similar circumstances, focusing on the importance of recognizing one’s self-worth, asserting empowerment, and seeking justice in the process of healing.

Her session promises not just to share her narrative of escaping the shadows of gaslighting to shine in her own spotlight but also to guide others through their healing journey. Attendees will leave with practical tools and deeper understanding on how to healthfully heal and rewrite the debilitating core messages that often result from interactions with a narcissist, stepping into a life marked by strength, leadership, and inspiration.

Speaker Bio:

Growing up in an environment that limited her voice and dreams, Mandy Jeppesen was taught to believe that her role was confined to serving others, with little hope for personal greatness. Rejecting these outdated notions, Mandy transformed her narrative to become a successful multipreneur and an advocate for women's empowerment nationwide.

Through founding Wellth for Women, Mandy aimed to tackle the overwhelming and false beliefs that women are confined to narrow paths without sacrificing their wellness, mental health, relationships, and goals. Wellth offers affordable monthly 1:1 coaching, providing a supportive space for members to find their perfect fit and to refill whichever cup runs low, in turn supporting their evolving needs and ensuring they feel rejuvenated and empowered to pursue all they desire.

Living in Western Wisconsin with her family, Mandy's life is a vivid example of how radical change is possible through resilience and the power of community. Wellth for Women marks a crucial step for many in rediscovering their worthiness, affirming their value, and unlocking their potential to achieve, while recognizing and supporting women from the very start of their journey.

Sara Brown, CNM, CNP, APNP

**Questions for a Midwife**
Sara Brown, Certified Nurse Midwife with Western Wisconsin Health will be joining us for a live Q & A over the lunch hour. Sara’s career in midwifery and women’s health started over 20 years ago. She started this path as a doula and nurse on Hennepin County Medical Center’s busy high-risk labor and delivery unit and the low-risk midwifery unit. In 2013 she began her career as a nurse-midwife with a special interest in waterbirths and vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC).
Sara is a lifelong learner! Her free time is often spent studying a topic “new to her.”

While working as a midwife she completed certification as a Women’s Health Nurse-Practitioner (WHNP). During this mentorship she began her training in functional medicine, hormone replacement therapy, and fertility treatment.

Speaker Bio:

Continuing this journey of following her passions, she began training through the School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM) and became certified in 2023. Functional medicine is the art of evaluating the whole person to uncover the root cause of a disease dynamic versus solely treating a symptom. One of the hallmarks of functional medicine is diet and lifestyle change, education, and targeted supplementation.

Through the functional medicine lens, Sara treats many conditions including the following: anxiety and depression, weight gain, resolving insulin resistance, perimenopause/menopausal symptoms, autoimmune disorders, Hashimoto's disease, optimizing thyroid function (looking at full thyroid panel), gut health, colitis, IBS, skin rashes, PCOS, and fertility optimization.

One of the main reasons women come to see Sara is for improvement of overall health- “I just want to feel like my old self and feel like I am thriving again!”

On her days off she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cross country skiing, yoga, trying new foods, traveling, exploring the Boundary Waters and overall living simply and practicing mindfulness.

Certifications

American Midwifery Certification Board
Certified Waterbirth Provider- Waterbirth International
Pelvic Floor Care Certification- Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
Hormone Replacement Certification- Worldlink Medical
Evaluation and Treatment of Infertility Certification- American Society of Reproductive Medicine
School of Applied Functional Medicine- September 2021- present.

Join us for a day drenched in empowerment, education, and enlightenment. Together, let’s cultivate a garden of wellness, blossoming into our most vibrant selves. Embrace this invitation to Bloom, where each woman is a vital petal in a lush and thriving garden of collective growth and individual renewal.

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