Last week I had a casual conversation with a friend that took a surprising and inspiring turn. My friend, a warrior for the women's right's movement, shared how angry and disgusted she has become towards her "opposing party." Her anger was palpable, jarring, thought-provoking, and obviously deeply rooted. 

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in responsibilities, stress, and monotony. However, bringing joy into your day is essential for your overall well-being and happiness. Fortunately, there are simple yet effective ways to infuse joy into your routine and make each day a little brighter. Here are three easy ways to bring joy into your day.

In today's diverse and interconnected world, allyship has emerged as a crucial concept in promoting equality, justice, and inclusion. Allyship goes beyond mere support or sympathy; it is an active commitment to understanding, learning, and standing up for marginalized communities. It requires individuals to recognize their privilege, listen to marginalized voices, and work towards dismantling systemic barriers.

Explore the power of allyship in action and the transformative impact it can have on society.

It is always a wonderful day when wellness makes waves, and Anchor Wellness Center is certainly making a splash with their second location in Evendale, Cincinnati, OH. 

I sat down with WISe Wellness Guild Founding Member and Founder of Anchor Wellness Center Dr. Sarah Crawford to learn more about the expansion, what to expect and to announce their June 17th Grand Opening Event!

As we say “au revoir” to 2022, I’m reflecting on the last year of WISe Wellness Guild. When I look back on this past year, 3 words come to mind: Intentional, Ambitious and Brave.

10 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us! And while that means lots of tasty food and fun times with family and friends, it can also mean extra stress and unhealthy habits. Here are 10 tips to help you make it through the holidays without sacrificing your health or your sanity.

The leaves are falling here in Ohio, and it is such a powerful reminder that good can come when we shed what’s not needed anymore.

For the month of October we’re focusing on the theme acceptance - what it means to accept what is in your control versus what you can’t change. It’s spooky season, and for some of us, this might be the spookiest act of all. Letting go? Let’s get into it. 

On Thursday, September 15, 2022 we celebrated "Women Breaking Barriers" powered by Fifth Third Private Bank.  This event featured top female leaders in the Greater Cincinnati region ready to share their stories of how they overcame obstacles to achieve success while supporting others along the way. 

It’s 2022 so let’s talk about all things sex, no blushing allowed.September’s wellness topic at WISe Wellness Guild is sexual health, a historically taboo topic we’re excited to explore. To kick off this series, let’s begin with understanding your body.

Did you know you should crack an egg on a flat surface vs. the lip of a bowl? It’s nuggets like this you learn (and maybe eat too) at Tablespoon Cooking Co., located in Over-the-Rhine Cincinnati. Founded by chef Jordan Hamons, Tablespoon Cooking Co started in 2016 with the goal to teach home cooks how to cook good food through cooking classes and culinary events. It’s both a WISe and local favorite! (We celebrated the holiday season here in 2021).

When you think of a relationship that could use some extra love and attention in your life, who – or what groups – come to mind? For us at WISe Wellness Guild, the relationship we build with our coworkers and WISe members are our top priority. But for you, they might be one of the following, as outlined by WISe contributors.

Juneteenth is celebrated because it marks the end of slavery in 1865. Juneteenth is not just a holiday for Black people — everyone should observe it. Juneteenth is about freedom- something the United States has always celebrated.

Fruleef is a local juice company that offers a variety of cold-pressed organic juices packed with healthy ingredients. The cold-pressed method of juicing ensures maximum nutrients are retained, and the highest quality and the best tasting juice is made.

The year was 1998, and I was a young, impressionable teenager. Like most teenage girls in my generation, I fell victim to an irreversible beauty fad – over plucked eyebrows. Decades (and 50+ Anastasia Brow Wiz liners) later, I finally decided to microblade my eyebrows.

WISe has curated a shortlist of coaching experts that serve all eight pillars of wellness – Career, Mental & Emotional, Physical Health & Fitness, Financial, Nutrition, Home, Spiritual, Relationships & Social. Learn more about our coaches below and schedule an introductory appointment with a coach that fits your unique needs. See our Coaches Collection for a full list of available wellness coaches.

Outside of her lively food blog known as Kait’s Kravings, Kait is a full-time career access advisor at the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC), which empowers vulnerable children and young adults to overcome obstacles and succeed in education, career, and life. Kait’s role at the CYC is helping students in the 7th to 12th grades aspire to, prepare for, enroll in, and find resources to pay for post-secondary education. Through individual student meetings, classroom workshops, group sessions, presentations, and parent meetings, Kait makes students dreams come true.

Big Deal Alert! WISe Wellness Guild is now WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council) Certified, effective April 2022. This designation is a dream come true for our company & community –- but most importantly – a dream come true for founder and CEO, Stevi Carr. Since she began WISe Wellness Guild in 2019, her sights remained set on a certification from WBENC.

We’re excited to announce an earth-lover-approved GIVEAWAY in partnership with Koko The Shop. This Columbus-based store was founded by Adria Hall in 2020. Hall, also known as Koko’s Chief Planet Lover, believes “sustainability should be approachable and it should be fun.”

Krissy started What the F*t?! Podcast, after dreaming it up for years prior. The podcast is about what it means to be fit, and in her words, “whatever the f*ck that means!” She sits down with fitness professionals, wellness practitioners, entertainers and entrepreneurs to hear what being fit, physically, mentally, and holistically, means to them.

Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension – it is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand. From a mental health perspective, the cycle appears in this form