Rotarian of the Day, Kayla Blount, far left, introduced Nichole Schoonover, Director of the Oklahoma City organization "Health, Wealth and Lipstick". HW&L provides resources for women who find themselves suddenly single due to divorce, death, etc. The primary focus of the organization as Nichole stated is "To get women able to stand on their own two feet". Assistance with banking, insurance, credit, automobile, bills, and other mundane items that the husband may have handled are now the responsibility of the remaining spouse. She may have zero knowledge of how any of the bills are paid, where assets are, or, in the case of divorce, if any assets are hidden or worse. The organization is a group of "Life Coaches" to sometimes struggling women, or those who may just need a bit of advice in some area.
Nichole also stated that the organization was not out to promote divorce, but to give the wife some backing in order to hopefully strengthen and begin recovering and healing the relationship if possible. She stated that "In most cases it is hard to be mad at someone you don't care about." The organization has its roots in California and has gained traction across the nation. The Oklahoma branch is independent and not tied to using the California rules and regulations.
The HW&L organization is looking for professionals (Female and Male) in automotive, finance, tax industries to volunteer to speak and become mentors to women who come to the meetings for assistance. Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month, but the location was not revealed. To learn more go to : https://www.meetup.com/Health-Wealth-Lipstick/
The website information states that HW&L is "Empowering women to make informed, confident decisions at a time when emotions are high. Their events are designed for those seeking to develop new skills they will need as a result of being separated, divorced (or in the process), or widowed. Participants will learn how to better manage their new lives and how to thrive in the new, and sometimes unexpected or unwanted role of "single person." Health, Wealth & Lipstick: Health - from self esteem to physical health, women have to take care of themselves; Wealth - money issues, legal issues, mortgages, buying a car, really all kinds of money issues; Lipstick - beauty both inside and out, women want to look good."