InDependent’s Wellness Lounge premiers every March, along with the InDependent Wellness Summit kick-off.

A couple of years ago, we were reviewing feedback from the 2018 Summit and brainstorming ways to make InDependent’s offerings even more impactful. We imagined a space where military spouses and first responder spouses could come together to deep dive Summit topics throughout the year. Summit week is an invigorating and inspiring highlight of our year, but with so many good ideas coming at us at once, we wanted to take the time to explore the lessons from each of the 10 interviews at length. We’ll spend one month on each of the interviews, focusing on leading our lives with purpose, intention, inspiration, and connection to community.

 The Wellness Lounge is an exclusive Facebook group, included with an All-Access or VIP Pass to the Summit, and available to others by subscription after that. It’s already up and running with a walking/running challenge that leads up to Summit Week. 

 During Summit Week, this is where All-Access and VIP participants will come to:

·     discuss the daily interviews & get to know each other

·     attend intention-setting & daily workshops

·     receive nutrition & fitness tips

·     participate in opportunities for giveaways

 All-Access participants also receive a beautiful Summit Guide complete with the plan for the week and journaling prompts. This guide will keep you focused for the week and help make sure that you don’t miss a thing. 

 After Summit Week, Wellness Lounge members will receive:

·     Access to additional information on the featured interview

·     Themed workbook or worksheets that encourage learning through the month’s theme

·     Wellness & community challenges

·     Exclusive workshops, recipes, workouts and more

·     Opportunity to interact in the Lounge with organizers, experts, and each other all year in a positive and inclusive space

 If you want to make sure that you’re in on the Wellness Lounge action from the start, make sure to sign up for an All-Access or VIP Pass to the Wellness Summit. We can’t wait to see you in the Lounge!

 ABOUT KIMBERLY

Kimberly Bacso was the operations director and co-founder of InDependent. She began her career working as a certified public accountant and earning a Master of Business Administration degree, but after becoming an Army spouse and mom, she followed her passions for teaching and wellness and became a yoga teacher. In addition to her work for InDependent, she is the managing editor of Legacy Magazine, a print publication celebrating service member families. She is a lifelong vegetarian who loves experimenting with new recipes and enjoying a good cup of tea. She can often be found traveling off the beaten path with her husband and daughter.