Elaine Ambrose

Bestselling Author, Ventriloquist, & Humorist

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Online Laughter Interview Wednesday on “Flourishing 50s”

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I met Kim Acedo at the recent Bloggers at Midlife Conference in Las Vegas and we became best friends. She told me about her online business called “Flourishing 50s,” a community of like-minded and like-hearted women in their 50’s who are committed to learning and growing through focusing on maintaining healthy physical, mental, and emotional lives.  The group also has an emphasis on educating women and girls around the world.

She asked me to share a live interview with her, so we’ve scheduled Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 pm Mountain Standard Time. I’ll be speaking about humor and why it’s better to laugh than break something. To hear the interview and participate in the regular, empowering activities of the group, you can join them for $17 a month. Find more information at Membership.

Kim is offering a discount for membership if you download her “Transformation Daily 10 Checklist” here: Transformation Wellness.

 

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Kim has a Master’s degree in Kinesiology, is a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and is the owner of Transformation Wellness for Women where she works with her clients virtually in the comfort of their own home or office. She partners with women in their 50’s who are ready, willing and able to make a healthy change in their lives and coaches them toward improving their lifestyle habits so that they can live a healthier and happier life.

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“I believe that a healthy life is a life you’ll love,” says Kim. “I have been advising women in midlife on their health and wellness since 2000. Working exclusively with women in their 50’s, I specialize in coaching my clients to live their best life through a physical, mental, and emotional transformation. With a background in fitness, nutrition, and wellness coaching, I partner with my clients to discover new ways to improve their Sleep, Food, Mood, and Exercise habits.”

I’ve joined the group, and I look forward to the activities and educational exchanges. It’s never too late to learn new ideas and make new friends.

 

 

 

Writing and Wellness Retreat Inspires Women

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Mill Park Publishing of Eagle has sponsored “Write by the River” writing retreats since 2008, and the quarterly events are scheduled in two deluxe cabins near the mountain town of Garden Valley, Idaho. Previous faculty for the retreats includes Pulitzer Prize Winner Anthony Doerr, Whiting Award Winner Alan Heathcock, and New York Times bestselling authors AK Turner and Jennifer Basye Sander.

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In 2015, a women-only option was added to include a focus on wellness in addition to writing. The weekend is organized and hosted by Elaine Ambrose, Mill Park Publishing owner and author, and Emily Nielsen, a wellness coach and owner of Balance Family Fitness. Activities include healthy meals, gentle yoga, writing workshops set to music, fireside chats, and free time to write or explore. Attendees have arrived from four states, and the retreats usually are sold out.

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The next Women’s Wellness and Writing Retreat is May1-3, and details are on the website at http://womenswellnesswritingretreat.eventbrite.com/?s=32519943. The costs begin at $250 for two night’s lodging, all meals, healthy snacks, speakers, writing materials, and individual coaching. The Saturday-only option is available for $100.

Mill Park Publishing produces books written by women. The books have won 14 prestigious awards, including a Silver Medal and a Bronze Medal from the Independent Publisher Book Awards program. The company has produced 26 published authors, and two more books are in production. Mill Park Publishing donates a portion of books sales to various local charities, including Treasure Valley Dress for Success, the Cabin Writers in the School Program, and the Women’s and Children’s Alliance.

 

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Write by the River Wellness and Writing Retreat – Oct. 3-5

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Imagine a fun weekend in the mountains with other women who want to focus on fitness and writing while having fun! Retreat includes five meals, snacks, writing materials, cooking demonstrations, organized activities, workshops, accommodations, and free time.

Certified fitness instructor and wellness coach Emily Nielsen and published author and syndicated blogger Elaine Ambrose have created a tempting schedule:

  • Food preparation demonstrations, group participation, and healthy meals: two dinners, one lunch, two breakfasts, snacks
  • Writing workshops: Personal Journal, (optional) Writing for Children, Mommy Blogs, Tell Your Story
  • Wellness activities: Morning exercise, Meditation, Writing, (optional) Hiking, Hot Springs, Reading, Quiet Time
  • Deluxe accommodations for two nights in a deluxe cabin with shared bedrooms and shared bathrooms.

ONLY $150! Copy, paste, and click on the Eventbrite link to register today.

DAY-ONLY OPTION AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY, OCT. 4 – Includes breakfast, cooking            demonstration, lunch, writing workshop, and wellness activity. Only $75.

Space is limited to 12 for the weekend and 20 for Saturday only.

Cabins are located in a secluded, pristine area near the South Fork of the Payette River in Garden Valley, just one hour’s drive north of Boise. Expect to see wild elk, deer, fox, eagles, and osprey.

– See more at: https://elaineambrose.com/blog/escape-the-angst-join-us-for-a-writing-and-wellness-retreat-oct-3-5/#sthash.uUP65tfU.dpuf