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SUMMARY:O'Fallon MO Chapter Meeting - The Story Behind the Microphone: Podcasting\, Grief\, and the Healing Power of Being Heard
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” css_params=””] \nGUEST SPEAKER: Teresa Reiniger\nTOPIC: The Story Behind the Microphone: Podcasting\, Grief\, and the Healing Power of Being Heard\nWHERE: Rendezvous: 217 S Main St\, O’Fallon\, MO 63366\nWHEN: Tuesday November 17\, 2026 – 11:30AM-1:00PM CST\n\n\nPodcasting is more than recording conversations — it is creating space for stories to be heard\, hearts to be witnessed\, and women to feel less alone in what they have carried. \nIn this heartfelt presentation\, Teresa Reiniger\, Grief Specialist\, Women’s Coach\, and host of Female Voices: Life & Loss\, will share how podcasting has opened the door for honest conversations around life\, loss\, resilience\, and healing. Through the lens of storytelling\, Teresa will explore why sharing our experiences can be so powerful — not because it fixes the pain\, but because it gives language to what many women have been holding quietly. \nAs the holiday season approaches\, grief can feel especially tender. Memories\, traditions\, empty chairs\, family gatherings\, and changing seasons can stir emotions we did not expect. This presentation will gently tie together podcasting\, grief\, and the holidays by reminding women that our stories matter — and when shared with courage and compassion\, they can become a bridge of hope for someone else. \nAttendees will leave encouraged to see their voice as valuable\, their story as meaningful\, and their experiences as something God can use to bring connection\, comfort\, and healing. \nAttendee Takeaways \nAttendees can expect to walk away with: \nA deeper understanding of podcasting as a tool for connection \nPodcasting is not just about a microphone or a platform. It is about creating conversations that help people feel seen\, heard\, and understood. \nA fresh perspective on why sharing stories can be healing \nWhen a woman shares honestly\, she often gives another woman permission to feel\, speak\, grieve\, hope\, and breathe again. \nEncouragement to use their voice with purpose \nYour voice does not have to be perfect to be powerful. Sometimes the most meaningful stories are the ones shared with honesty and heart. \nAwareness of why grief often feels stronger during the holidays \nThe holiday season can bring joy and gratitude\, but it can also awaken memories\, absence\, loneliness\, and the ache of what has changed. \nPermission to hold grief and hope at the same time \nHealing does not mean pretending everything is fine. It means learning how to honor what hurts while still making room for connection\, meaning\, and light. \nA reminder that being heard can soften what has been carried alone \nMany women are not looking for someone to fix their story. They are looking for a safe place to tell the truth about it. \nPractical inspiration for creating meaningful conversations \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”” css_params=””] \nContact O’Fallon MO Speaker Directly:\nTeresa Reiniger – Living After Grief\nEmail: Teresa@livingaftergrief.com \nPhone: 618-560-8484 \nFacebook & Instagram: @livingaftergrief \nWebsite: livingaftergrief.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”” css_params=””] \nWEW events are all about connection and community\, and we love sharing those moments. By attending a Women Empowering Women (WEW) meeting or event\, you give permission for WEW and its organizers\, leaders\, and partners to capture and use photos\, videos\, or recordings that may include your image\, voice\, or likeness. These may be used – without compensation – for promotional\, educational\, or informational purposes across WEW print and digital channels. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” css_params=””] \nAll chapter meetings are FREE for anyone to attend.  YES!  You read that right. \n\n(We just ask that if a chapter meeting is at a restaurant location\, that you purchase a meal to support the location that is so graciously hosting our event. Don’t forget to tip your server a little extra as most restaurants are struggling with staffing issues and we want to make sure they know how much we appreciate them!) \nEnjoy a proven\, structured system that embraces the building of relationships which in turn will grow your business efficiencies\, sales\, exposure\, and business processes. \nCome meet and learn from panelists\, experts\, and local women in your WEW chapter.  You will also find allies who want to help with your success and are ready to share their resources and expertise to help you take that next step in your personal and professional life. \nFor information about this chapter\, please contact our corporate team at hello@wewnational.com.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://wewnational.com/event/ofallon-mo-chapter-meeting-11-17-2026/
LOCATION:Rendezvous\, 217 S Main St.\, O'Fallon\, 63366\, United States
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