Join us for an uplifting and inspiring event, Rise and Thrive: Wellness from Within – Building a Healthier, Happier You, where we focus on the power of well-being to create a balanced, fulfilling life and achieve professional success. This event is for individuals looking to prioritize their physical, emotional, and mental health while unlocking their potential at work and beyond.

Through engaging discussions and practical strategies, participants will explore how wellness can fuel personal growth and career goals. Whether you’re seeking to recharge, grow, or inspire others, this event provides valuable tools to help you thrive in all areas of life.

Let’s come together to embrace a healthier, happier way of living and working, building a foundation for lasting success.

Key Takeaways:

Learn simple and effective ways to improve your overall well-being.
Discover how wellness boosts focus, energy, and career success.
Gain actionable tips to balance personal and professional life.
Connect with others who value growth, happiness, and success.

January 16, 2025

8:30-10:00 AM

Lansing Chamber of Commerce

$25 | The event’s proceeds will be dedicated to support Care Free Medical

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Speakers

Deb Hart has been a media personality in radio and TV in greater Lansing since 1990, most recently as the co-host of Morning Blend on WSYM FOX 47.

Hart is a 500-RYT yoga instructor, is 300-RYT Trauma Sensitive Yoga certified and trained to teach yoga for persons with traumatic brain injuries. She has facilitated Trauma Sensitive Yoga classes at the Ingham County Jail since 2018 and did so previously for the Mental Health Court program in Ingham County.

She is also a Level 1 iRest Meditation Teacher. This evidence based practice is widely used in US Military settings and has been shown to benefit those suffering from chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression and addiction.

Gita Mahabir, licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed esthetician (LE), provides comprehensive mental health care services and non-invasive natural skin care services at Mahabir Wellness in Haslett, Michigan.

At Mahabir Wellness, we are committed to providing our clients with a holistic, person-centered approach to healthcare that integrates mental and emotional well-being with natural skin care solutions.

We believe in:

The importance of self-care and life balance for overall health
The power of natural ingredients and treatments to nourish and improve the skin
Creating a supportive and empowering environment for our clients

Our mission is to help our clients achieve their unique wellness goals by providing them with the tools and resources they need to feel and look their best.
Mahabir Wellness offers proactive, action-based therapy addressing a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, menopause, insomnia, relationship challenges, trauma, and more. Individual therapy and couples therapy is available in-person or via telehealth appointments.

In addition to therapy, we provide a boutique experience for clients desiring healthy skin without toxins, chemicals, or invasive procedures. Through machine enhanced, non-invasive procedures and natural botanical facials, our Lansing skin care services help to lift, plump, massage, tighten, correct, and brighten skin in order to give a more defined and glowing appearance, while working to prevent future skin irregularities.

Jessica Rieke, founder of Safe Space Life Consulting, is a devoted daughter, sister, friend, wife, and mother to three girls, with one cherished loss. As an entrepreneur, Jessica has always been drawn to understanding people—their motivations, stories, and the unique qualities that shape who they are.

Through Safe Space Life Consulting, Jessica is deeply passionate about creating a Safe Space—a nurturing environment where individuals can trust their own process, embrace compassion in their pain, uncover their innate worth, and recognize the value of fighting for the freedom they seek.

Jessica believes that in a Safe Space, people can become their most authentic selves—messy, free, silly, hopeful, awkward, powerful, worthy, and lovable. Her mission is to inspire others to embrace their journeys and discover their truest potential.

Rise and Thrive is a dynamic and empowering event series hosted by Lisa Fisher and Leia Cooper Rigg, dedicated to supporting the growth, leadership, and advocacy of women. This series offers a unique blend of personal and professional development, designed to inspire women to rise to new heights of success.

Past sessions have covered essential topics such as Professional Growth and Development for Women, Leadership and Legislative Initiatives for Women, Smart, Savvy, & Secure, Leading with Grace: Elevate Your Influence Beyond Titles, and Women Rising: A Continuation of Advocacy and Leadership.

In 2025, we’re continuing the journey with these powerful themes: