I met Susan Marie Morreale twenty years ago at a women's getaway event where we were both invited speakers. That day, as Susan shared her story, she revealed intimate details of her recent breast cancer journey.
Listening to this elegant woman talk about the ways in which the disease had ravaged her body and mind---and how she was determined to overcome its effects through healthy eating and lifestyle habits---- I was inspired by her incredible inner strength and sense of self.
In the years since, I have watched Susan live out her philosophy and share it with women throughout our community through the creation of the HER brand.
HER is much more than a business or marketing concept. It is Susanโs philosophy brought to life through her retail store on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo. There, she offers a carefully curated selection of plant-based products, a wellness tea bar, and the HER Kitchen, where she hosts events centered on seasonal, plant-based meals crafted with wellness in mind.
This month, Susan is introducing the newest addition to HER: HERtalks.
Created around the idea of โwalking with women through the ages and stages of life,โ Susan describes HERtalks as, "...monthly gatherings that make space for honest conversations, meaningful connections, and shared wisdom, featuring inspiring women who are helping shape the wellness landscape."
These HERtalk conversations will be accompanied by a curated menu of small bites from HER Kitchen. Susan notes that each menu will be thoughtfully designed to complement the eveningโs theme and to, "...truly nourish you from the inside out.โ
These days, we face a constant barrage of information about the latest health and wellness trends, along with endless promises that they will keep us younger, stronger, and healthier. I donโt know about you, but I often dismiss those hard-sell claims as hypeโdesigned primarily to generate clicks, views, and revenue.
That is precisely why I believe in Susan Marie Morreale and respect what she has created with HER.
For Susan, this is not simply how she makes a living. It is how she shares the practices and philosophies that helped her reclaimโand ultimately saveโher life.
Link to HERtalks inaugural event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BmiV8G9sh/