JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL LIVE EVENT

Roots & Branches,
The Live Experience

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • 9:30am – 2pm
Farmington Gardens, Farmington, CT

A CHAC Pathways to Wellness Signature Event

Roots & Branches from BloomTV

Where stories take root, voices rise, and what’s next begins

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Where Stories Take Root,
Voices Rise, and
What’s Next Begins

Roots & Branches, the Live Experience is a CHAC Pathways to Wellness annual event that brings together community, conversation, and holistic growth in an elevated, intentional setting.

Centered around Season 1 of the Bloom TV Roots & Branches podcast, attendees can look forward to a powerful panel discussion, keynote presentation, and curated community experience designed to honor personal growth and inspire what comes next.

Rooted in the experiences of women and open to all, this event is a living expression of CHAC’s mission of GROWTH, CONNECTION, VISIBILITY & ALIGNED EVOLUTION.

The CHAC Pathways to Wellness Autumn Gathering, featuring Roots & Branches: The Bloom Experience, is a space where stories are honored, voices are elevated, and what’s next begins to take shape.

It is both a closing chapter and an opening doorway—where community, conversation, and expansion come together in one shared experience.

Meet Roots & Branches Host, Christine Mola, Founder of The Bloom Group

On Episode 1 of the Roots & Branches podcast Christine shares her own journey through transition, leaving behind familiar identities, navigating uncertainty, and learning to trust the quiet spaces in between.

MEET THE PANELISTS

Learn from Leaders in Women’s Health & Wellness

Mikki Parker

Managing Director of the eWomen Network of Greater Hartford, CT

Featured on Episode 2,
“Releasing the Chameleon: The Armor We Outgrew”

Stephanie Stanton

Founder & Owner of High Vibe Chicks in Canaan, CT

Featured on Episode 3,
“The Leadership of Healing: Serving with Heart & Boundaries”

Naomi Rafalowicz

Professional Life Transition
& Life Purpose Coach

Featured on Episode 4,
“Returning Home to Yourself: Identity, Worth and Belonging”

Typhanie Winfield-Alexander

Coach at Momentum Life Mastery Coaching, Plainville, CT

Featured on Episode 5,
“The Fear of Being Seen: Visibility After the Silence”

RitaFaith McRae

Coach & Spiritual Counselor at StarLight Logic, Greater Hartford, CT

Featured on Episode 6,
“Ancestral Echoes: Healing Forward”

Darlene Listro

Founder of Just Breathe Yoga & Wellness, Greater Hartford, CT

Darlene is the featured guest on Episode 7,
“Regulating to Integrate: Nervous System Wisdom for Modern Women”

Dr. Beata Harasim

Holistic & Integrative Doctor at Radiant Health & Wellness

Dr. Harasim is the featured guest on Episode 8,
“Sacred Cycles: Seasons of Growth, Rest & Renewal”

Tina Kadish

Career Development Coach
at From Job to Joy, Danbury, CT

Tina is the featured guest
on Episode 9,
“The Courage to Choose Yourself”

Our Keynote Speaker

Hilary Russo

Award-winning journalist, holistic mental health practitioner, health coach, international speaker, author, and host of the globally top-rated podcast HIListically Speaking

FEATURED IN AND SEEN ON

EVENT AGENDA

Season Finale Day at a Glance

Morning: Rooted Conversations

• Live panel featuring Roots & Branches Season One guests

• Professionally recorded as the Season One Finale

Midday: The Gathering Table

• Curated luncheon experience

• Intentional networking & connection

Afternoon: The Rise

• Keynote speaker:
Hilary Russo, host of Hilistically Speaking

• Expansion-focused closing message

Throughout the Day: The Vendor Village

• Curated vendor experience

• Aligned businesses & offerings

Secure Your Seat

Don’t Miss the Roots & Branches LIVE, in-person experience in Farmington, Connecticut!

Presented by CHAC Pathways to Wellness

EVENT DETAILS

Everything You Need to Know

Date & Time

Thursday,
September 23, 2026
Program & Luncheon
9:30am – 2pm

Venue

Farmington Gardens
999 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT
a premier setting for focused learning, interactive sessions, and networking

Pricing

Early Bird Admission
$89

(Available thru Aug 5)

General Admission
$109

(Available Aug 6 – Sep 22)

At-the-Door Admission
$129

(if available)

Above Pricing Includes:
• Keynote Presentation
• Expert Panel Discussion
• Vendor Village Access
• Luncheon
• Networking & Community Connection

Early Bird Pricing

VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES

Showcase Your Products & Services to Connecticut’s Vibrant Community of Women Entrepreneurs

CHAC Collective Arts Community Logo

CHAC Pathways to Wellness events cater to a conscious community rooted in connection, collaboration and collective good.

VENDOR +
FULL EXPERIENCE

$197

  • Vendor Display Space
  • One Event Admission
  • Lunch
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Promotion in Event Materials

This year’s CHAC Fundraiser Recipient

bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC)

bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC)

Bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC) is a private, non-profit, 501(c)3, United Way funded organization established in 1957 at a time when education, services, and employment were not available for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

BARC is comprised of professionals, parents, educators, business leaders, and volunteers who are dedicated to providing services to and improving the quality of life for the people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the greater Bristol area.

BARC’s mission statement is: Advocating personal growth and community inclusion for all we serve.

Bristol Adult Resource Center

The BARC residence day program holds a very special place for CHAC Program Director, Christine Mola. Her daughter Ashley lives and thrives with Autism thanks to BARC and their fabulous team. This center has become a vital part of her life and family for over a decade.