November General Meeting-Learning to Rest with Diane DeGroote Smith

123 3rd Avenue Southeast,Cedar Rapids IA 52401

17 November, 2022

Description

Diane will share with us her personal journey through grief & mental health and the road to healing and finding rest. “I am driven. I am goal oriented. I love checklists. I didn’t have time for my emotions. I did not have time to sit and think.” In a span of 5 years, Diane lost her father to suicide, 4 babies to miscarriage and was diagnosed with depression. She didn’t believe in giving herself time to heal and rest until her mind and body said no more. Learning to rest is a tool every single person needs to add to their “tool box”. The holiday season is coming and it always brings a crazier schedule, overload of emotions and incredible stress. We have to prioritize rest to be able to enjoy this time. About Diane: Diane DeGroote Smith is currently the Director of Marketing for VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids and manages the marketing and communications for the Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Paramount Theatre, McGrath Amphitheatre and ImOn Ice Arena. She has previously worked in the not-for-profit sector, most recently at House of Hope. She lives in Cedar Rapids with her husband, Nolan, and their two fur babies, Wallee & Lucy. Diane is passionate about sharing her personal story on mental health, miscarriages, and grief to bring awareness to issues usually hidden in shame. She also believes in uplifting and encouraging women, which is why she joined Professional Women's Network.