About this Event
Women's Storytelling - Wine and Connection
Come play with us! Enjoy an evening of wine, small bites, and meaningful connection. Our events are designed to lift, inspire and amplify. So, we'll feature two story tellers, a non profit doing good work you may be inspired by and want to help, a venue that we want to introduce you two and/or a vintner we want to introduce you to.
Connecting, empowering, and healing women through story. An evening featuring a women's twists and turns through life shared from the heart. Plus plenty of giggles and laughs to round it all out.
A few comments from recent attendees:
"The conversation were so enriching, and created a safe space for trust, connection and building a community. This was amazing!"
"Wow, I have never felt the way I did."
"Real connection, real stories with real meaning."
"Loved the open discussion. The vulnerability that shared from hosts to audience members as well as storytellers."
Humans are wired for stories. Stories hold the power to convey profound meaning, bridging connections among those who hear them. In sharing our stories—of overcoming struggles, achieving wild dreams, enduring heartbreak, and honoring lost loved ones—we tap into the full breadth of the human experience, the depths of our emotions, and the resilience of our spirits.
Join us for an evening dedicated to the power of storytelling and uniting hearts. We’ll begin with an inspiring story from the Passionately Striving in “Why” anthology (curated by co-host Alise), followed by two remarkable women sharing the moments that color their lives.
This event is an invitation to connect, heal, and elevate one another through the strength of shared experiences. You’ll engage deeply with the storytellers and fellow attendees, leaving with a renewed heart and the power of genuine connection.
Our storytellers:
Zoe Martin
Zoe went from home schooling her children as her first career, then found her way into capturing lives via video after the devastating loss of her sister. It's how we respond to what life serves up to us that makes all the difference.
Zoe Martin is a professional photographer since 2012 and a McKinney local since 2022. Her mission is to help people create intentional memories through recording life stories and custom wall art portraits for your family to appreciate, giving them a tangible legacy to pass down for generations.
LeKeisha Reid
Raised in a military household where order was the norm but art was never far away, LaKeisha grew up living in the balance between discipline and creativity. Whether planning family holiday games or writing songs in her bedroom with a karaoke machine, she found magic in building structure around imagination. That same gift became her differentiator for 20+ years in corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial spaces, where she led teams, built strategies, and facilitated conversations that bridged gaps across people and priorities.
LaKeisha Reid is a speaker, facilitator, and strategic consultant who thrives at the balance of creativity and structure. With a contagious passion for people and impact, she helps leaders break through the mental blocks and limiting beliefs costing them time, energy, revenue, and results. By clarifying their vision, unlocking their potential, and developing efficient action plans, she empowers them to bring bold ideas to life.
Our non profit focus: Bridge Breast Network, which provides access to breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals across North Texas. Bridge Breast Network - Breast Cancer Support Services - North Texas
Your Hosts:
Dr. Alise Cortez, Chief Ignition Officer at Gusto, Now! Unleashing passion and purpose in individuals and organizations
Mayra Vizcaino De Bolanos, Agent, New York Life insurance
Venue: Hexa Coworking, courtesy of Weeda Hamdan, 2100 Greenville Avenue, Richardson, TX 75082
Zoe Martin, Storyteller
LaKeisha Reid, Storyteller
Mayra Vizcaino de Bolanos, Co-Host
Alise Cortez, Co-Host
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Alise Cortez home, 4534 St Landry Drive, Dallas, United States
USD 19.97
