Meeting Day
WCGL
Monday, November 16, 2026
Sponsored by:
Guest Speaker: Toni Jacaruso
President & Founder, Jacaruso Enterprises Inc.
Pay Attention: The Quiet Things That Make a Meaningful Life
What if the things that matter most in life aren't the big accomplishments or carefully made plans, but the quieter moments we almost miss?
In this personal and engaging conversation, Toni Jacaruso explores two forces that have shaped her life: learning to trust the quiet voice of intuition and investing deeply in relationships with other people. Through stories, humor, and a little audience participation, she'll explore what happens when we pay closer attention to the inner voice that tells us when to go, stay, speak up, reach out, say yes, or say no, and to the people who make our lives meaningful.
It's a conversation about trusting yourself, showing up for the people you love, and not waiting for a crisis to remind you what matters most.
Biography:
Toni Jacaruso is an entrepreneur, speaker, wife, friend, mentor, and lifelong student of what makes people tick. As the founder and president of Jacaruso Enterprises, she has spent nearly two decades building a company centered on the belief that relationships and meaningful connection matter. Toni believes some of life’s most important lessons happen far outside the workplace. Her experiences have taught her to trust her intuition, invest deeply in the people she loves, laugh often, tell the truth, and pay attention to what really matters. She brings humor, vulnerability, and plenty of real-life stories to conversations about creating a life that feels meaningful, not just one that looks successful.
Please join us in welcoming Toni Jacarusco to our general meeting on November 16th. She will share her remarkable success in the hospitality industry, spanning over 25 years.
EVENING GATHERING - PROGRAM
Evening Gathering Program
Barton Springs Mill - Nadia Rodriguez
Inspired by my grandmother's ability to share love and bring people together through food, Nadia Rodriguez began her culinary journey in 2014 at Austin Community College. Since then, she has continued to grow her craft through years of training and hands-on industry experience, developing a passion for creating meaningful experiences through cooking and baking.
Today, Nadia serves as Assistant Director of the Education Department at Barton Springs Mill, where she shares her knowledge through cooking and baking classes, fostering a deeper connection to ingredients, culinary traditions, and the community that gathers around good food. In her role at Barton Springs Mill, Nadia leads:
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Educational experiences— that connect people to the history, craft, and community behind our food.
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Guided mill tours— sharing the journey of grain from field to flour.
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Nixtamal classes— teaching the traditional process of transforming whole corn kernels into fresh, flavorful masa.
Additionally, she teaches a variety of cooking and baking classes, including desserts, parent and kid classes, handmade pasta, and pizza, while bringing her Puerto Rican heritage to the forefront through classes that celebrate the flavors, techniques, and culinary traditions of her culture.
Through these experiences, Nadia hopes to inspire curiosity, preserve food traditions, and create meaningful connections between people, ingredients, and the stories they carry.
Nadia will share her journey as a chef, from the early influence of cooking with my grandmother to building a career in the culinary industry. She will speak about the power of food to bring people together, the importance of preserving cultural traditions through cooking, and how important maintaining a connection to our food and the ingredients we cook with is to our health.
Nadia hopes to inspire women in the community to pursue their passions, embrace their unique stories, and recognize the impact they can make by sharing their knowledge, culture, and creativity with others.
Future dates:
January 25, 2027
March 22, 2027
WCGL
Monday, September 26, 2026
Sponsored by:
Guest Speaker: Karen Shultz
President, Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce
Karen Shultz brings a wealth of experience for large, small, and non-profit business to the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Shultz has served as the President and CEO of the LT Chamber since October 2022. Having worked in and around technology companies for over twenty-five years, she has been the co-founder and owner of several businesses such as Specialty Software, CMG Computer Products, QuestLink Technology, Brilliant Ideas Group and TLC Home and Pet Services of Lake Travis.
Shultz has extensive management experience successfully leading teams in a wide range of areas including marketing, corporate communications, sales, business development, operations, finance and non-profit boards. Shultz has held senior management positions with companies such as Philips Semiconductor, AMD, Applied Materials, and California Devices Incorporated.
Shultz has served and chaired fundraising committees for organizations such as the Center for Child Protection, Tomorrow’s Child Foundation, Austin Smiles, Susan G. Komen, Austin Children’s Shelter, American Youthworks, GenAustin, Seton Associates, Patriot Fund, Safer71, and the Silicon Hills Charity Ball. She is a strong supporter for Golden Ribbon Rescue.
Over the years, Shultz has reached far into the local communities by serving on the board of directors for the Center for Child Protection, Austin Smiles, Leadership Texas, Susan G. Komen Austin, American Youthworks, and Tomorrow’s Child Fund. In 1996, she founded Wired for Kids to give underserved children access to computers and the Internet. Shultz previously served as the Executive Director for Susan G. Komen Austin, creating unique fundraisers, galas, and overseeing 18,000 participants, 1000 volunteers and committees for the Annual Race for the Cure.
Ms. Shultz serves as a mentor to young entrepreneurs and business owners in the Lake Travis and Austin area, particularly focused on helping women build businesses. Since 1997, she has been a longtime resident of Lakeway and the surrounding Lake Travis area. Shultz currently resides in Spicewood with the sweetest and most precious Golden Retriever, Annie.
EVENING GATHERING - PROGRAM
Evening Gathering Program
Poetry and Song Mediation Sound Bath: A Special Experience
Womanhood is a profound state of being and becoming, and poetry’s nuanced truth-telling is up to the task of interrogating it thoroughly.
Bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow, or whatever makes you most comfortable, for a meditation in song and verse that will restore your wonder and joy across multiple facets of shared experience.
Todd Boss is an Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated lyrcist, poet, children’s author, and film producer from the Wisconsin heartland. On his podcast, There’s a Poem in That, called a “holy wellspring” by LA Weekly, he writes healing poems for total strangers.
WCGL
Monday, March 23, 2026
Sponsored by:
Morning Meeting - Speaker
Guest Speaker: Steph Wagner
'Fly!': A Women's Guide to Financial Freedom and Building a Life You Love
Steph Wagner is a nationally recognized thought leader in women's wealth and financial empowerment.
Ms. Wagner serves as the National Director of Women and Wealth at Northern Trust, where she leads an advisory practice for women and oversees Elevating Women—a national platform grounded in community, inspiration, and education. Through this work, we are creating intentional space for women to connect, share, and grow—building lasting confidence in their wealth, their voice, and their future.
Join us in welcoming Steph Wagner to our next general meeting on January 26th where she will share her personal story and promote her new book, Fly! Which provides invaluable insights to help you:
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Uncover the roots of your relationship with money
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Evaluate your current financial landscape and learn how to make confident decisions around your wealth
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Set transformative goals and craft a comprehensive plan to turn your vision into reality
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Cultivate an empowering, supportive network
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Discover how financial independence can enhance your relationships and unlock exciting new opportunities
This book is for every woman ready to take control of her financial life. Fly! is a call to action: a journey not just about money, but about seizing new opportunities, pursuing your dreams, and living life on your own terms.
'A Woman’s Guide to Financial Freedom and Building a Life You Love.'
Ms. Wagner will have books available at the event for purchase but if you would like to purchase a book in advance, please go to the following link: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fly!/Steph-Wagner/9781637747650
We look forward to Ms. Wagner's personal and heartfelt presentation.
EVENING GATHERING - PROGRAM
Evening Gathering Program
'Ageless Beauty: Hair, Makeup & Skincare SECRETS for Women of a Certain Age'
Join us for a fun and uplifting evening dedicated to celebrating beauty at every age! Our guest experts –professional hairstylist, makeup artist, and licensed plastic surgeon – will share simple, practical tips tailored specifically for mature women..
Enjoying engaging presentations:
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Flattering hairstyles, between wash and volume techniques for mature hair
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Modern makeup tricks for eyes, brows, and lips
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Skin care that actually works for aging skin
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Live demos, makeovers and plenty of laughter
Whether you're looking to refresh your look update your routine, or simply enjoy a girls night out, this interactive session will leave you inspired, confident, and feeling your best!
WCGL
Monday, January 26, 2026
All events canceled due to extreme weather conditions.
WCGL
Monday, September 22, 2025
Sponsored by:
Guest Speaker
September Speaker:
Amy Bryan
Parenting & Grandparenting:
Navigating Multi-Generational Family Involvement
Each generation has its own ideas about parenting. And it can be difficult to navigate these differences. Yet, there are numerous benefits to families when multiple generations engage meaningfully with one another. Our presenter, Amy Bryan, will discuss the joys, benefits, and challenges of multigenerational family involvement. She'll offer research-based tips for navigating tensions and celebrating the contributions of family members of all ages.
Bio:
Amy Bryan is an Associate Professor of Practice in Human Development and Family Sciences at UT Austin and the Director of the Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory. Dr. Bryan holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Learning and Development (Early Childhood Education), a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, and a doctorate in Human Development and Family Sciences. She has taught a variety of undergraduate courses in Human Development and Family Sciences. Outside of her work at UT, Dr. Bryan is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor in private practice. Previously, she enjoyed successful careers in teaching, school counseling, and social work. Dr. Bryan’s research and clinical interests include early childhood development, education, and mental health—especially understanding and strengthening caregiver-child relationships.
WCGL
Monday, November 17, 2025
Sponsored by:
Guest Speaker
November Speaker:
AnJi Maddox
Tales of a Private Eye
Bio:
Growing up, Anji Maddox, owner and operator of She Spies Private Eye, Inc., was not your typical little girl in a lot of ways. While most girls her age were playing with Barbie Dolls and practicing ballet, Anji was hanging out at libraries. While this may sound atypical to you, to Anji it was perfectly normal as she greatly enjoyed playing the role of an investigator in training, helping her mother,a genealogy expert, investigate and track down people from the past. While Anji’s friends and classmates were reading Nancy Drew books, Anji was a real-life Nancy Drew!
She grew to love the projects that her mother would assign to her and the satisfaction that came with unraveling a mystery. And when it was time for Anji to go off to college, choosing her major was an easy and natural decision. Anji earned her degree in criminal justice. While she was earning her degree she was strongly encouraged by one of her professors to consider becoming a probation officer. Her professor helped her land a job in Adult Probation, writing pre-sentence investigation reports, which were vital in helping judges determine the appropriate sentence for defendants. This job required extensive investigative skills, resourcefulness and the ability to be exceptionally detail-oriented.
Anji then did her college internship with the Victoria County Juvenile Probation Department where she cut her teeth as a Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO). She loved it and found that the kids responded very favorably to her compassionate approach. She loved it so much, in fact, that she accepted a permanent job as a JPO and spent the next seven years refining her skills and developing a real passion for helping the challenged and at-risk youth that she was appointed to work with.