100 Rural Women

Resiliency Session - All level yoga with Alisa Benson
2022-04-04 12:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-05 08:00 - 08:30, 2022-04-11 12:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-12 08:00 - 08:30, 2022-04-18 12:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-19 08:00 - 08:30, 2022-04-25 12:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-26 08:00 - 08:30 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | Zoom
Register for this resiliency session!
Join us for one of our weekly resiliency sessions with Alisa. We invite you to join us exactly as you are for a session focusing on all level yoga. No equipment or gear necessary, just join in comfy clothes and Alisa will lead you through the rest.
Class description
Feel the benefits of linking your breath with movement. We will explore well-rounded sequences that build core strength, and increase balance and flexibility. Each class will include an opening meditation, options for practicing comfortably at your own pace, and an ending relaxation. This class is appropriate for all levels. A yoga mat is helpful if available.
Meet the Instructor!

Networking & Mentorship
2022-04-04 16:00 - 17:00
Register for this networking session!
Join us for one of our weekly networking sessions. We invite you to join us exactly as you are for some intentional relationship building and mentorship. Whether you are no experience in mentorship, are a seasoned mentor, or a hopeful mentee – we look forward to hosting you!

Resiliency Session - Mindfulness & Meditation with Jan Sutton
2022-04-06 08:00 - 08:30, 2022-04-07 12:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-13 08:00 - 08:30, 2022-04-14 12:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-20 08:00 - 08:30, 2022-04-21 12:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-27 08:00 - 08:30, 2022-04-28 12:00 - 12:30
Register for this resiliency session!
Join us for one of our weekly resiliency sessions with Jan. We invite you to join us exactly as you are for a session focusing on mindfulness and meditation. No equipment or gear necessary, just join in comfy clothes and Jan will lead you through the rest.
Class description
How many moments do each of us have to live? None of us knows the answer to this question. During the meditation and mindfulness classes we will practice settling into each moment just as it is; we will practice really noticing and living the moments that we do have. You will engage with new skills and be reminded of things you already know. Most of all, this will be a time to add some lightness to your day and share with others who also want to deepen their experience of the “now”.

Morning Connections
2022-04-07 08:30 - 09:00, 2022-04-14 08:30 - 09:00, 2022-04-21 08:30 - 09:00, 2022-04-28 08:30 - 09:00
Register for this Morning Connection!
These sessions will consist of light conversation in an undirected space. Bring beverages, children, breakfast, pets, or work – the goal is to connect informally with a host who will facilitate.

Ask a Leading Woman - Lorrie Janatopoulos
2022-04-08 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for one of our next “Ask a Leading Woman” with Lorrie Janatopoulos, CareerForce Director at MN DEED.
Register for Ask a Leading Woman with Lorrie Janatopoulos!
Lorrie will share her life experiences and current work before we host a facilitated discussion. We invite you to join us exactly as you are for an empowering presentation about the different paths leadership can take in rural areas. Bring beverages, children, breakfast, pets, or work – we look forward to hosting you!

Networking for Caregivers
2022-04-11 16:00 - 17:00
Register for this networking session!
Join us for one of our weekly networking sessions. We invite you to join us exactly as you are for some intentional relationship building for caregivers in rural areas. Whether you have aging parents, children, siblings, friends, or neighbors – we look forward to hosting you!

Networking in Media
2022-04-18 16:00 - 17:00
Register for this networking session!
Join us for one of our weekly networking sessions. We invite you to join us exactly as you are for some intentional relationship building for caregivers in rural areas. Whether you avidly consume rural newspapers, work for a communications office, or are recording a podcast – we look forward to hosting you!

Ask a Leading Woman - Jessica Beyer
2022-04-22 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for one of our next “Ask a Leading Woman” with Jessica Beyer, President & CEO of Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.!
Register for Ask a Leading Woman with Jessica Beyer!
Jessica will share her life experiences and current work before we host a facilitated discussion. We invite you to join us exactly as you are for an empowering presentation about the different paths leadership can take in rural areas. Bring beverages, children, breakfast, pets, or work – we look forward to hosting you!
About Jessica
Jessica has been with Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. since November 2019 when she was appointed as President & Chief Executive Officer. She has a master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in organizational leadership, and a bachelor’s degree in business management and mass communications from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Jessica has 15 years of leadership, government, community development, sales and communications experience. Most recently, she served as Waseca County administrator overseeing county operations and organizational development across 14 departments. Prior to her work at Waseca County, she served as a Communications Manager, Business Analyst and Public Information Director for a combined 11 years at Blue Earth County. Additionally, she has business experience within the publishing industry.
Mankato has been home to Jessica the majority of her life and she has been active in the community volunteering and serving on the Boards of the Mankato Area Foundation, Blue Earth County Historical Society, Greater Mankato Area United Way and most recently the Mankato Clinic Foundation and Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato Hospital Board. In addition to her community involvement, Beyer has completed the Blandin Community Leadership Program, the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and the Elizabeth Kearney Women’s Leadership Program.
Outside of her involvement in the Greater Mankato community, Jessica was selected as a 2010 International German Marshall Memorial Fellow and 2011-12 University of Minnesota Humphrey Policy Fellow. Additionally, she was a 2015 graduate of the Certified Public Communicator Program at Texas Christian University and later sat on the program’s Board. Jessica has a passion for engagement and has given her time and expertise serving on a number of boards in key leadership roles at the national and state level including on the National Association of Counties Board.
Jessica enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, photography and spending time with family. She resides in Mankato with her husband Kurt, daughter Kailey and yellow Labrador Josey.

Networking in Health
2022-04-25 16:00 - 17:00
Register for this networking session!
Join us for one of our weekly networking sessions. We invite you to join us exactly as you are for some intentional relationship building for rural folks interested in or working in health. Whether you are in a public health laboratory, county hospital, or a gym – we look forward to hosting you!

Ask a Leading Woman - Fallon Ryan
2022-05-06 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for one of our next “Ask a Leading Woman” with Fallon Ryan, Community Engagement Coordinator for Sprout MN, a nonprofit food hub, the Central Chapter Coordinator of Sustainable Farming Association, and one of four Founding Facilitators of MinneAg Network!
Register for Ask a Leading Woman with Fallon Ryan!
Fallon will share her life experiences and current work before we host a facilitated discussion. We invite you to join us exactly as you are for an empowering presentation about the different paths leadership can take in rural areas. Bring beverages, children, breakfast, pets, or work – we look forward to hosting you!
About Fallon
Fallon Ryan is a food systems enthusiast and localized supply chain advocate based in Minnesota. She is a community connector with a pinball like energy. She has spent her career working on farms, with farmers, and with consumers to build a more resilient food community. She currently is the Community Engagement Coordinator for Sprout MN, a nonprofit food hub, the Central Chapter Coordinator of Sustainable Farming Association, and one of four Founding Facilitators of MinneAg Network. In addition to that, Fallon continues to serve on a number of work groups and boards on a local and state level to promote economic development and community collaboration through the local food system. In August she is headed to Vermont Law School to pursue a Juris Doctorate to develop a new set of skills to serve food systems and her community.

Networking in Mental Health
2022-05-10 12:00 - 13:00
Register for this networking session!
Join us for one of our weekly networking sessions. We invite you to join us exactly as you are for some intentional relationship building. We look forward to hosting you!
