In these turbulent times many women find themselves in a place of having to start over for various reasons: after marriages or relationships have broken up, children have left the home, illness or distress has changed their life. All these issues can create huge emotional, spiritual, and physical pain in your life. This group that will help you find not only new people that have endured your situation but a place to be safe and find some ideas on how to adapt. Change is hard but it is in the dif …

We unite hundreds of women from all around the Bay Area to celebrate our connection, creativity, and wisdom. Through this safe, loving, and nurturing environment, we discover old gifts, experience new breakthroughs, and create timeless friendships. The Bright Side of Life isn't just about the transformation, connection, education, fun, or success; it's about shining as who you really are. The Bright Side of Life Women’s Gathering was founded in February 2008. We began with 6 women and now …

"Queen of Your Own Life is a philosophy, a decision and an invitation to happiness for women who have made the tough but rewarding journey to the midpoint in their lives." Kathy Kinney (aka Mimi on Drew Carey) and Cindy Ratzlaff (marketeer extraordinaire of South Beach Diet fame) wrote that about proclaiming your life worthwhile. Not some stylized, oh-my-god-i-have-to-be-like-that life (i.e. young, quiet, and naive). Your life, comfortably and confidently lived in your own skin - just the way yo …