Women's Storytelling Wine and Connection
About this Event
Women's Storytelling - Wine and Connection
Come join 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 and a non profit doing good work you may be inspired by or want to help.
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 a heart-opening 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:
Mayra Vizcaino de Bolanos
She shares how facing her fear of difficult conversations—and preparing her family for the unimaginable years before her breast cancer diagnosis—became an unexpected source of deep peace. When cancer arrived, the groundwork she’d laid allowed her to walk through uncertainty with calm faith, offering her children a model of courage instead of fear. Her story reveals how preparation doesn’t weaken belief but strengthens resilience, freeing us to focus on healing and hope. She now speaks openly in hopes that others will find the confidence to face what they’ve been avoiding and discover the peace that preparation can bring.
Tish Barnhardt
Tish Barnhardt shares her powerful journey from marrying a pastor and navigating betrayal, silence, lost identity, and diminished self-worth to finding the courage to choose her peace and reclaim her voice. She’ll also share how telling her story through writing became part of her healing and ultimately led her to help others find the courage to unmute their own stories.
Our non profit focus: TBD
Your Host:
Dr. Alise Cortez, Chief Ignition Officer at Gusto, Now! Unleashing passion and purpose in individuals and organizations
Venue: Wisteria Preschool, 694 S Watters Rd, Allen, TX 75013
Mayra Vizcano de Bolanos, Storyteller
Agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company.
I am a Financial Professional focused on helping individuals, families, and business leaders make well-structured financial decisions with a long-term perspective.
My approach is shaped by over 20 years of experience across telecommunications, business strategy, and operational leadership. From advancing cellular technologies across the U.S. and Latin America to leading complex initiatives and managing business operations, I have consistently worked in environments where disciplined analysis, adaptability, and strategic execution are critical.
These experiences developed my ability to interpret trends, navigate uncertainty, and structure practical solutions to complex challenges—capabilities I now apply on my new role.
Tisha Barnhardt, Storyteller
Tish Barnhardt is a 3X award-winning and bestselling author, transformational speaker, and Book & Author Strategist who helps aspiring authors and women entrepreneurs turn their stories and expertise into powerful books. As the founder of Unmute Your Story Academy, she equips authors to use their books to build authority, increase visibility, attract opportunities, and create additional streams of revenue. Tish’s mission is simple: to help others recognize the power of their voice, unmute their story, and understand that their story is necessary write it anyway.
Mayra Vizcaino de Bolanos, Co-Host
Alise Cortez, Host
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 19.97
