Why She Built a Wellness Collective for Women w/ Verginiya Burgess

Every woman deserves a place where she feels heard, supported, and connected.After more than a decade of serving women through Espa Aesthetics and Wellness, Verginiya Burgess realized she wanted to create something that went beyond traditional services. She envisioned a space where women in Northwest Indiana could come together, ask questions, find encouragement, and build meaningful relationships with others on similar journeys.In this episode, Verginiya shares the inspiration behind the Wellness Collective, a growing community focused on holistic wellness, education, and authentic connection. She explains the vision for free and affordable workshops, menopause support, yoga, breathwork, and other resources designed to help women heal, connect, and support one another. If you've ever wished for a community where collaboration comes before competition and women genuinely lift each other up, this episode offers a look at what's being built and the heart behind it.Connect with Verginiya:Espa Esthetics & Wellness - https://espa-wellness.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/espa.esthetics.wellness/Chapters:00:25 Why the Wellness Collective was created01:20 Creating a space where women feel heard02:15 Menopause support, yoga, and breathwork 03:15 Why collaboration beats competition04:15 An invitation to the Northwest Indiana communityThis podcast is brought to you in partnership with Liz Chapman & COUpcoming Events:Napa Retreat - October 5-8, 2026 - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/cetj223rsrGrowth & Connect Events - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/hb2a0mwbqwSave 25% with Flodesk - https://flodesk.com/c/OR8VKLLet’s Stay Connected: → Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurennajar → Learn more or work with me: www.laurennajar.com → Follow Business Over Cocktails on IG: www.instagram.com/businessovercocktails → Attend Growth & Connect retreats & events: www.instagram.com/growthandconnect🎧 Subscribe & Review: Love the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs a business boost and a good chat over a cocktail.