Wavemakers launches weekly live learning series for women 40+

Wavemakers Women & Music has launched The Remedy, a weekly live series built to help women 40+ navigate change, share hard-earned expertise and move forward with practical tools. The program streams every Wednesday from Austin and is free to the public, with replays reserved for members.

Why it matters: - The Remedy is aimed at women 40+ who are navigating career shifts, caregiving, reinvention and other major life changes. - The series blends conversation and practical workshops, giving participants both inspiration and a concrete action plan. - Wavemakers is using the program to connect women across music, business, creative leadership and entrepreneurship.

What happened: - Wavemakers Women & Music launched The Remedy, a weekly live learning series called “Resourcing the Whole Woman One Conversation at a Time.” - The series launched in August 2026 and is co-hosted and produced by Wendy Colonna and Liz Deering. - Colonna is Wavemakers Culture Keeper and founder of Lyriculture™. - Deering is Wavemakers Community Architect and founder of Impact Haven. - The Remedy broadcasts live every Wednesday from 2:00–3:30 p.m. Central Time. - Live episodes stream exclusively at WavemakersWomen.com/Remedy. - Live episodes are free and open to the public.

The details: - Each episode includes a 30- to 40-minute conversation followed by a 20-minute workshop. - The format is designed to help participants explore a specific life or career challenge and build a personalized action plan. - The series features Wavemakers community members from different industries and backgrounds. - Recent guests have included Amy Temperley, founder and CEO of Aging is Cool. - Temperley discussed the changing relationship between identity, creativity and vitality. - Recent guest Noel Balasingham, founder of Conscious Grace Therapy, explored how to embrace both the “good and bad parts” of ourselves. - Recent guest Ben Ikwuagwu, co-founder of Soundcheck Live, discussed how artists can build sustainable enterprises and take ownership of their futures. - Recent guest Jane Estes, co-founder of Lark & Owl Booksellers, focused on the value of third spaces in communities. - Upcoming episodes will address life transitions, singer and speaker potential, role overload and caregiving pressure. - Oct. 7 guest Bitsy Hamilton will present “What We Move Towards.” - Hamilton is a life coach with more than 20 years of experience as an advisor, educator and coach. - Oct. 21 guest Beatrice Kimmel will present “What Makes You Newsworthy.” - Kimmel is founder and president of EMPKT Media Inc. and has more than 20 years of public relations experience. - Oct. 28 guest Merrily Garrett will present “Accessing Your Authentic Voice.” - Garrett is founder of Austin Vocal Coach. - Nov. 4 guest Laura Ramos James will present “The Juggling Act.” - James is one of Texas’ most recognized women attorneys. - Nov. 11 guest Kristen Miciotto will present “Reclaiming Your Calm.” - Miciotto is founder of Whole Heart Counseling. - Replays of past episodes are available only to Wavemakers Circle members. - Membership is free, with an option to upgrade for additional benefits. - Wavemakers directs people to visit WavemakersWomen.com and click “Join the Community” to sign up. - More information on speakers and topics is available at WavemakersWomen.com/Remedy.

Between the lines: - The series leans into peer-to-peer learning, with women sharing lived experience instead of relying only on outside experts. - The format suggests Wavemakers is positioning community as both a support system and a professional development engine. - The emphasis on women 40+ reflects a clear audience strategy around reinvention, leadership and visibility later in life.

What's next: - More weekly episodes are set to continue with new guests and topics. - Wavemakers will keep adding conversations tied to life transitions, communication, caregiving and creative growth. - Public viewers can watch future live sessions at WavemakersWomen.com/Remedy, while members retain access to replays. - Wavemakers says community membership remains free, with paid upgrades available for added benefits.

The bottom line: - The Remedy turns Wavemakers into a live learning hub for women 40+ who want practical guidance, candid conversation and a path forward.