“Wellness means sustaining yourself in a manner that you are healthy and in a position to thrive.” — Elaine Sugar Elaine Sugar defines wellness as a position to thrive and thriving starts with self-confidence. Ultimately, it is about maintaining wellness rather than just achieving healthiness. The work she does now comes from the root cause of her family’s experiences; having a family member struggling with addiction, a grandmother diagnosed with schizophrenia and a mother diagnosed with dementia. Elaine was dissatisfied with the resources, conditions, cleanliness, safety, and overall environment that the system had provided. With that, Elaine became a powerful advocate for mental health awareness. Elaine was so determined that everyone had a chance to get help, to be enlightened and empowered after going through those hard times. She was able to conceptualize events that cater to the needs of the people. One of which is an online children’s program to have a positive place where children could come and have some fun, and give parents a break. Her current event M.A.P.S. is powerful because it is where two worlds meet. It is wonderful because people took the initiative to answer the call to help others who are in need. This event introduces the world to all these different modalities and presents them with different options and resources. Wellness Nuggets: ● When we are trying to care for somebody else, we're depleting our cup, remember to fill your own cup ● Stay in the moment and be present in all that you do We invite you to ignite the Wellness Warrior in YOU! About the Guest: Elaine Sugar is a Mental Wellness Advocate and Founder of the non-profit organization, M.A.P.S. Global Events. M.A.P.S. (Mental-Wellness, Affirmations, Positivity Support) Global Events, has a dual mission to host mental wellness events/activities that enlighten the public while promoting small business owners. Elaine also has a passion for teaching children the value of positive thinking and speaking. It’s the foundation for her company Kids, More S.U.G.A.R. (Saying Unforgettable Good Affirmations Regularly). She is an award-winning children’s self-esteem program facilitator and children’s book author. I have over 24 years of financial industry experience and 15 years of direct leadership and coaching experience. She is a top achiever in managing treasury services portfolios of Commercial and Corporate banking clients with revenues of $20M-$1B. She also has a B.A. degree in Communication from the University of North Florida. Website: https://mapsglobalevents.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAPS-Global-Events-104246731879558 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9075946/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/maps_event Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapsglobalevents/ Resource link/Giveaway Free membership to MAPS https://mapsglobalevents.com/ and Free attendance to the Global Wellness & Positivity Experience Sept. 11-17th https://vibrantlivingsummit.com/ About the Host: Jenny Ryce is a Mindset and Accredited Executive Coach, speaker, podcast host and the President of Your Holistic Earth, a global community advocating holistic wellness, connection and professional collaboration. Jenny is passionate about connecting others to the power of mindset and wellness. When she is not pursuing her professional passions, Jenny can be found spending time in nature, getting grounded and finding inspiration. Jenny is the proud mother of two amazing daughters and the wife of a military veteran. You will often hear her say that they fuel her passion. It is time to redefine your wellness and experience first-hand what Winning with Wellness can do. Jenny believes that you should always capitalize on your greatest asset, YOU.   Learn More about Holistic Earth Website: http://www.yourholisticearth.ca/ (www.yourholisticearth.ca) Free Wellness Membership for Your Holistic Earth: https://yourholisticearth.ca/join/...