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 $4,000 per recipient) one-on-one career sessions with Rona Millinger of The Millinger Group 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, Millinger will work closely with each scholarship recipient and coach them through every step of the FLOurish program. She will discern 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 OPEN JULY 1st


 

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

 
 
 
 

6 MONTHS

PROGRAM

1 : 1

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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