Our innovative FLOurish program not only accelerates professional success—it fosters personal growth in a way that’s as personal and unique as you are.

Co Creators, Rona Millinger, The Millinger Group and Amanda Wittstrom Higgins, Dream Big Darling

The FLOurish scholarship program is a personalized professional coaching series featuring free (with a value of $6,500 per recipient) one-on-one career sessions with The Millinger Group and Dream Big Darling. The funded, six-month program is designed to assist and mentor emerging women leaders in the wine and spirits industry through personalized assessments, insights and mentorship.

Co-created by Rona and Dream Big Darling founder Amanda Wittstrom-Higgins, FLOUrish is named in honor of Rona’s professional mentor, Florence Pramberger, a former human resources leader for Seagram’s, Beam and Mast-Jägermeister—where she was known as the “FLOmeister.”

HOW IT WORKS

The FLOurish program begins with a comprehensive Caliper Assessment, the most accurate and predictive personality assessment on the market. Next comes a debrief of assessment results and a review of focus items, followed by four “Insights into Actions” coaching sessions. Along the way, participants also enjoy peer insights sessions, mentoring from industry influencers, and group networking. The program is virtual, providing easy access to all.

Along the way, our coaches will work closely with each scholarship recipient and coach them through every step of the FLOurish program. Discerning what comes naturally to each woman and highlight where their focus could be in matters pertaining to communication; interpersonal dynamics; problem solving and decision making; organization and time management; and handling adversity.

We believe that personalized coaching and development programs are one of the most effective ways to develop the leaders of today and tomorrow.

2024-2025 APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED

FAQ

Program overview and timeline:
The program runs from October 30th 2024 - June 4th 2025. All applicants must be willing to participate in the FULL program which consists of 10 virtual meetings, beginning with our kick-off on October 30th.

Click here to view the program outline.

Who should apply:
Up-and-coming women in the wine and spirits industry who are eager to learn, grow and make meaningful contributions to the industry. A total of 20 scholarships are available.

How participants describe the program: The program helped me identify my strengths, and my coach provided excellent support through insightful questions, helping me craft solutions that suited me perfectly. We worked together to ensure accountability. The group dynamic added a unique layer of enrichment; despite each participant focusing on different areas of professional growth, we all engaged in the same developmental process. My coach didn't simply offer advice; instead, the program equipped me with the tools necessary for continuous advancement throughout my career. The benefits of the program continue to impact me even after its conclusion.

How to apply:
Complete your application by August 31st 2024. Winners will be announced October 1st 2024.

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6 MONTHS

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PERSONALIZED COACHING

OUR INSPIRATION

“Florence left us too early after a fight with cancer,” Rona says. “I wanted to continue giving what Florence no longer can: coaching, development and guidance for women looking to contribute, progress and advance in their work and personal lives.”

Recognizing that professional coaching is often reserved for people already established in their careers, Rona adds that, “Having this type of guidance early on in your career is especially helpful, because it's when you can benefit from it the most. Having an outside coach who isn't involved in the details and the day-to-day can really help you take a step back and put your time and energy into what will have the most impact. “

Inspired by her memory the FLOurish this program is indeed, a beautiful thing.

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TESTIMONIALS

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Samantha Smiertka

“The FLOurish program helped me identify my strengths and growth opportunities during a time where I was navigating my next career move. The one-on-one coaching and group sessions were extremely meaningful. I am honored to have been a part of this years group of powerful and likeminded women.”

Mary Catherine Vecko

“The FLOurish Program is the "gift that keeps on giving". It acts as a professional prism, refracting many facets: networking, personal and professional growth, one-on-one coaching, exposure to other industry leadership, opportunities beyond the program such as writing an industry-relevant article, and much more.”

Kami Lee Robb

“The FLOurish program is incredibly valuable for any woman in this industry who wants to live a bigger dream. As the scope and influence of women in the wine world here in Mexico grows greater, we will no doubt have this program to thank for helping it all come together.”

Audrey Tito

“The FLOurish Program was the perfect mentorship program for me at the exact right time. The insights and support it provided were helpful to me.”

Pia Days

“The FLOurish Program has helped initially by taping into my innate strengths and weaknesses. Then, by focusing in on what serves me most and what is most beneficial to me, it has allowed me the freedom to say "Yes" and "No" accordingly. Through this program, I am a better leader and listener. The tools that I have learned over several months will carry me through several years.”

Terah Bajjalieh

“This program helped me work through some big changes and challenges that were taking place in my career. The Caliper test helped me to understand certain personality traits I processed. By understanding these things I could evaluate areas for improvement and strengths I could utilize. This program was a great way to jump-start becoming an effective leader.”

Lacie Johns

“My time spent in this program and with Rona Millinger has been extremely advantageous to my career. After our first meeting I had immediate takeaways to apply to my daily routines in the office, as well as ideas for integrating new mindsets and planning for my future. Rona helped me break down and evaluate my areas for growth so I could face them head on and work on improving them and building new habits. I left this program more confident and excited for the possibilities.”

Marlena Blitz

“The FLOurish scholarship was an invaluable growth tool that will teach me for years to come. Between the actionable, data-driven Caliper Assessment that identified my strengths and weaknesses and then reflections and working sessions with Rona Millinger, I was able to feel confident in my potential, refine my processes and identify areas to become a more formidable leader in the industry.”

Caitlin Burdick

“I learned so many things about myself as a professional and how to apply those attributes to better myself and my career. The tools and insights I learned and developed over the last six months are extremely valuable and are things that I will carry with me for years to come.”

Jenalyn Johnson

This program helped me discover my superpowers and learn how to channel them and use them to strengthen the areas that needed focus. Participating in the FLOurish Scholarship was not only beneficial for my career, but it has also resulted in a new level of self-confidence that is benefitting all aspects of my life.