Better Together Event

April 26th, 2025

Waltham, MA

Connect - Learn - Grow

Join us for an unforgettable day designed for you!

We’ve brought together top-notch speakers, experts, and experiences to create a truly transformative event just for you.

“It was completely amazing! Amy has the gift of connection. The room was full of talented, intelligent women. The speakers and activities were all top notch. This was my first event with Amy and I'm looking forward to many more!”

-Marybeth Parker

Discover the power of connection at our upcoming Better Together event! It is a day to unite, learn, grow, and thrive. Join us for an inspiring day filled with impactful conversations, engaging workshops, and meaningful networking. Small table lunch will be served and a new end of day event!

Whether you're looking to elevate your personal or professional life, this is your chance to connect with like-minded women, share experiences, and leave empowered to take on your next challenge. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a community that truly believes we're better together!

Reserve your spot today and get ready to ignite your potential!

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Are you a returning attendee?
We’ve added NEW speakers, NEW Sponsors, NEW activities AND a whole NEW experience at this one-of-a-kind event!

Date:
Saturday April 26th, 2025

Time:
10:00 am - 4:30 pm Coffee Break and Full Lunch Included!

Place:
Hilton Garden Inn
450 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA

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Join us if you want to:

*Win at the game of life

*Age gracefully

*Choose joy in the face of obstacles

*Learn why women settle for less

*Spend smarter and save more

*Unlock your 4 happiness hormones

*Unleash the power of real estate

*Master the style for your body type

*Join our new release book signing

Meet Our Speakers

Amy Goober

Action Coach, Founder of Wandering Women Travel and Better Together Events

Joanna Antonopoulos

Atlantic Planning Group, LLC
Certified Financial Planner CLU®

Sonia Rollins

Sonia Rollins & Associates
Exit Premier Real Estate

Gwen Borden

Social Work Pioneer, MA, MSW

Wendy Vaughan

Stay Beautiful Medspa
MSN, APRN, AGNP-C

Jolee Vacchi, Esq

Foundation Family Law & Mediation Center

Jennifer Cassara

GoodRobe & Co
Founder and CEO

Jackie Lightner

LightWork Therapy and Recovery

CEO/Managing Partner

Anna Culmone

The Modern Events Company

Better Together Spring Event

When: Saturday April 26th, 2025
10:00 am - 4:30 pm Coffee, Tea, and Full Lunch Included!

Where: Hilton Garden Inn - 450 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA

Price: $157

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There are no refunds

Join our VIP Level for $227

⭐ Prize Bundle Filled With Services From Our Sponsors - Total Value Over $2,300 ⭐

⭐ The Best Seats In The House — Sit In The First Few Rows ⭐

⭐ 10 Additional Raffle Tickets For Our Raffle Drawings Throughout The Day ⭐

VIP Prize Bundle Includes

AMY GOOBER: 30 Minute Action Plan Call: $125 Value

JOANNA ANTONOPOULOS: Tax Analysis: $350 Value

JOLEE VACCHI: 30 minute Consultation with a Family Law Attorney: $200 Value

WENDY VAUGHAN: 30 Minute Skin Analysis, Dermaplane & Enzyme Service: $189 Value

MELISSA POND: Custom Grant Readiness Roadmap Session: $250 Value

SONIA ROLLINS: Gift Bundle + House Cleaning or Staging if you list with us: $550 Value

STEPHANI LYNN: 20 Minute Virtual Gardening Consultation: $50 Value

ENGY NEVILLE: 45 Minute Virtual Session: $260 Value

LIZ STRAWN: Pink Susan G. Komen Wrist Band: $50 Value

SUE TRIGGS-RHUDA: 1 hour Photo Overwhelm Consultation: $125 Value

JENNIFER CASSARA: Fashion Flash Cards: $24 Value

SARAH ESPOSITO: 10% off a Future Booking

CHRISTINE MURPHY: Weight Loss Medication Consult and Vitamin Injection: $135 Value

ERYN SIMONS: Complimentary Bra Fit Party In Store

KRISTIN GAUTHIER: 30 Minute Health Coaching Call & Ear Acupuncture: $125 Value

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Book Launch

JOIN US for our first ever book launch celebration for our brand-new book, My Mother Always Says: 25 Lessons for Finding the Silver Lining! Be a part of this heartwarming moment as we unveil the stories and lessons inspired by my incredible 93-year-old mother. We’ll be signing copies on-site, and the books will be gift-ready to share with the special women in your life just in time for Mother’s Day. Don’t miss this meaningful opportunity to celebrate life, connection, and inspiration together!

Our Non-Profit Partner

One Wish Project is dedicated to bringing joy and recognition to thousands of children and teens experiencing homelessness through personalized birthday celebrations. Each celebration is thoughtfully designed to inspire hope, build self-worth, and create a lasting sense of belonging.

Please help us by bringing a gift card of $15 or more to the Better Together Event. (Amazon, TJ Maxx, Nike, or any Mall Store). These will be used as birthday gifts for the children celebrated.

WHY GIFT CARDS? They offer a sense of normalcy. For teens facing homelessness, a gift card is more than a gift- it’s the power to choose, the freedom to feel like any other teenager, and a reminder that they are seen, valued, and deserving of joy, even in the midst of chaos.

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Cocktails and Connections

Join Us for Our First-Ever Cocktail & Charcuterie Creation Class!

After a day full of inspiration and meaningful connections, unwind and mingle with fellow attendees at our Cocktail & Charcuterie Class at 4:30 PM! We’ll be serving up a refreshing Mocktail option as well!

What to Expect:

Cocktail Masterclass: Learn the art of crafting our signature cocktail (it’s a surprise) with expert bartender Krystle Cappello, founder of Couture Cocktail Bar. She’ll guide you through the process, sharing tips and techniques that will elevate your cocktail-making skills.
Charcuterie Creation: Discover how to build the perfect charcuterie cup with Kimi Ceridon, Cheese Expert and owner of Life, Love, Cheese (located in Wakefield, MA). She’ll show you how to combine flavors and textures to create your own masterpiece.

Take Home the Experience: You’ll leave with a Better Together glass, cocktail shaker, jigger, and all the knowledge you need to recreate the magic at home.

Cost: $37

Don’t miss out on this exciting, hands-on event! Reserve your spot today!

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Better Together Agenda

Coffee Connect and Meet Our Sponsors

Amy Goober: Winning at the Game of Life

Sonia Rollins: The Power of Real Estate: Simple Strategies for Big Gains

Gwen Borden: Book Talk: ‘My Mother Always Says’

Jolee Vacchi: Good Enough: Why Women Settle for Less Than They Deserve

Wendy Vaughan: Aging Gracefully: Skin Deep and Beyond

Joanna Antonopoulos: Finance 101: Spend Smarter and Save More

Jackie Lightner: The Science of Joy: Unlocking Your 4 Happiness Hormones

Jennifer Cassara: Flatter & Empower: Mastering Style For Your Body Type

Anna Culmone: Stronger Together: Building Community on Life’s New Paths

Stacey Shipman: Stand Up Comedian

RAFFLES

**Cocktail Class Event

Event Pop-Up

Amber Bruski Headshot Photographer

Complimentary Express Headshot Session
Choose 3- 5 poses

Her mission is to help women propel forward and maximize their growth. She’ll be doing headshots at our event from 12:15 - 2:00 pm

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Amber Leilani Photography
560 Main Street
Winchester, MA 01890
Cell (413) 835- 5705

High Praise For Our Speakers

JACKIE LIGHTNER

"Jackie's session at our student orientation was rated the highest of all the sessions and activities. We can't wait to have her back for more opportunities to engage with our students and staff!"
ANNA CULMONE

"I cannot say enough good things! The party setup was beyond my daughter’s wildest dreams (and my own!). The kids had an absolute blast in their magical space for the night. What a memorable experience! And to top it off the whole team was so friendly and professional. Don’t hesitate to book!"
AMY GOOBER

“If you are sick and tired of standing still and you need direction, Amy is going to give you tools, motivation and a step by step guide not only of what you want to do, but what you are capable of doing and what really is deep down inside you. I can’t say enough about Amy and how incredible she is. She puts you first and treats everyone with so much respect.”
-Andi Tassinari
GWEN BORDEN

“When I came to see Gwen, I thought my life was over and that my family life was destroyed. She patiently and compassionately walked me through a long painful grieving period helping me learn to adapt to the new life ahead of me and my children. We are alive and enjoying life once more. we learned from her that you can learn to love again.”
-a widow of a fire fighter who died on 9/11/01
JOLEE VACCHI

" ‘Divorce attorney who really gets it’
Jolee was always there to answer my questions along the way. Quite knowledgeable, she put me at ease during times of stress, which was often! She provided unique perspectives I would never have known was out there, and I’m so grateful for all her help and hard work. You definitely want Jolee on your side!”
- L.J., Worcester County, MA
WENDY VAUGHN

“My experiences at Stay Beautiful MedSpa have always been outstanding! Wendy and Amanda are amazing! Honestly, there is no one else I would trust my face with! After you visit Stay Beautiful MedSpa you will feel the same way!”
-Luann Ferry Smith— K.A, verified patient
JENNIFER CASSARA

"Jennifer is a fantastic speaker! She's passionate and smart, but also relatable and humorous. Her energy uplifted everyone in the room and added a vibrant spark to the event. What truly made her remarkable was how relatable she was. Sharing her journey and message in a way that resonated. Highly recommend her as a speaker for your next event!" - AMY POCSIC, Women’s Business League

Comments From Our Past Events

“The Better Together Event was completely amazing!The timing and the pace were fantastic. You knew just how to plan the speakers giving them the right amount of time and keeping everybody interested!”
Julie Sebell
“I attended Amy's 'Better Together' event, and it was FABULOUS! The day was jam-packed with 12 interesting speakers. I learned a lot and was able to network and meet great connections. My hat goes off to Amy for pulling the event together, and to her best guest speaker... her mother; she was hilarious! I look forward to attending Amy's next one!”
Corrin Bomberger
“What a wonderful event! The speakers and their content relate to everyone in some way. And the women attending! Wow!.... I was reflecting on what a wonderful group of women there were. I really do feel God's hand guided me to you and to them. Such a wonderful feeling to have spent time with ladies that are compassionate, warm and genuine.”
Cheryl Grasso, Tampa, FL
“Thank you Amy for the wonderful event. Your heart and soul goes into it and it really shows. I’m excited for you and where you are taking these events!”
Erin Carroll-Manning:
“This event was top notch from the amazing guest speakers and interactive events to the wonderful group of attendees. They were so engaged from beginning to end. It was definitely one of the best networking events I attended this year.”
Jennifer Cassara
“I attended Amy’s Better Together Event April 6th in Waltham. It was phenomenal! The event had a host of speakers. I learned something useful and informative from each one! The event was fun and upbeat and even had dance breaks to get us up and moving. I was able to meet women that I had a lot in common with. I would highly recommend it! I am already signed up for the next event!”
Susan Holding
“I had an excellent time at the Better Together event in November. The speakers were insightful, the vendors were relevant, and I continue to be connected to many of the women through the recently formed Better Together network. I took advantage of the VIP ticket, which was more than worth it - I even won a month of virtual fitness classes especially for women over 50!”
Jeanne Bearden