The full WEE Video Collection is now available for purchase!

You’ll receive 10 powerful Widow Health & Wellbeing webinars, recorded live during our one-day virtual event — all designed to help you transform grief into strength, hope, and purpose. Watch at your own pace. Revisit the wisdom anytime you need encouragement. Grow alongside a community that understands your journey.
Purchase Now

When inspiring expert speakers and widows from around the globe come together for one transformative day, something beautiful happens—all accessible from the comfort of your own home.

Impact: She discovers her strength, finds her voice, and reclaims her power as the remarkable woman she's always been. She charts a path forward while lifting others up and honoring the love that continues to guide her. JOIN US!

Speaker

Speaker Bio:

Tara Collingwood is a nationally recognized expert and spokesperson on nutrition, fitness, and health promotion and is quoted in a variety of media including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and websites. She is a past National Media Spokesperson for the professional organization of 80,000 Registered Dietitians, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Tara is the author of Pregnancy Cooking & Nutrition for Dummies (2012) and co-author of Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies (2014) and All In One Pregnancy (2016). She is also the nutrition consultant to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Tara was the team dietitian for the Orlando Magic NBA team and nutrition consultant to University of Central Florida (UCF) Athletic Department for 12 years. Tara is a performance coach at the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute where she teaches senior executives how to manage their energy. She also has a private practice in Orlando, FL. Tara lost her husband Stephen Gidus to cancer in 2012. She married John Collingwood in 2015 and is busy raising her two sons, Basil, Levi, and two stepsons Maxim, and Samuel. Learn more about me at my website. Instagram - @dietdivatara

Tara Gidus Collingwood

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer and Wister

Speaker

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Mari Marquez is a personal growth educator who specializes in personal development and post-traumatic growth following the loss of loved ones. She is an international selling children's book author and holds a Ph.D. in psychology. Through her work, Dr. Mari offers research-backed tools for adaptation and personal growth in both English and Spanish through her workshops, resources, and her "Growth After Loss" podcast. She is a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, and serves as a facilitator for the Resilient Parenting Program through Arizona State University. Additionally, she co-leads a Spanish-speaking support group with the Modern Widows Club. Dr. Mari has received specialized training in post-traumatic growth, grief support, and prolonged grief disorder. She has had the honor of supporting many affected by traumatic losses in navigating their grief. growthafterloss.com Instagram/LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube: @drmarimarquez

Dr. Mari Marquez

Post-Traumatic Researcher & Educator, Ph.D., MBA

Speaker

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Marissa Magsino who knows the effects of grief and loss both as a widowed woman and as a professional physician. Understanding what is physiologically happening in our bodies is important and Dr. Magsino brings a practical guide regarding health issues of Widowhood aim towards disease prevention. From our research data, the physical impact widowhood has on the body in the areas of stress, anxiety, brain fog, PTSD and adrenal fatigue can cause serious illnesses. Come learn the warning signs, and how to address them. Your health in this stage of life requires real advocacy and learning from someone who knows. Dr. Magsino is both an internist and functional doctor who gets to the root of the issues. She’s brilliant and wants to share how to journey through this and create a holistic pathway. IG FB @Dr.Magsino MarissaMagsino.com.

Dr. Marissa Magsino

Medical doctor & 2025 Legacy Widow Award Recipient

Speaker

Speaker Bio:

Donielle Young is a widow, keynote speaker, and identity strategist who turned the most devastating season of her life into a movement. As the creator of the G³ Framework: Grief, Grit, GlowUp®, and author of grief REBUILT me: The Unfiltered Guide to Surviving Loss, Finding Your Grit, and Becoming Who Grief Revealed (available now on Amazon), she helps women navigate the identity collapse that follows loss and rebuild themselves on the other side. She is the founder of MHDS Media, publicly known as The Grief Disruptor®, where she also hosts The Grief Disruptor® podcast available on Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Donielle Young

Identity Strategist and Keynote Speaker

Speaker

Speaker Bio:

Laura Chavez Weintraub is a transformational keynote speaker, author, and founder of the Happy Chip™ Framework, dedicated to helping widowed women navigate life after loss with resilience, clarity, and renewed purpose. She is the author of I’m Not Afraid to Die, but I’m Not Done Living, with her upcoming book What Happened to My Happy? releasing in 2026. She also founded the Live Your Best Life Speaker Series and creates Lyfe Design™ Events. After 30+ years as an entrepreneur and her own experiences of profound loss and reinvention, Laura brings a deeply authentic, compassionate approach to healing and growth. Through storytelling and practical mindset tools, she helps women transform fear into forward movement and rediscover who they are becoming. At the heart of her message is a simple truth: happiness is not something you wait for—it’s something you choose.

Laura Chavez Weintraub

Speaker, Author, Founder Happy Chip™ Method, Founder Live Your Best Life Speaker Series

Speaker

Speaker Bio:

Cindy Price brings over 35 years of experience through Price Financial Services in Central Florida, specializing in the unique financial challenges widowed women face. Recognized nationally as one of AdvisorHub Magazine’s Top 100 Advisors to Watch (2024), Cindy has been a vital financial educator within the Modern Widows Club® community for over 12 years. Her work bridges complex financial concepts with practical solutions, addressing how grief impacts women’s financial security and long-term stability. Cindy is the author of The 7 L's of Financial Planning and is deeply committed to empowering widows through informed decision-making. She lives in Longwood, Florida, enjoying family life, philanthropy, and ministry.

Cindy Price

CFP® Price Financial Services

Speaker

Speaker Bio:

Megan combines her background as a math teacher, widow, solo parent, and caregiver to guide widows and caregivers toward financial security and freedom. As co-founder of the Cape Fear Community of the Modern Widows Club and current Board Chair, Megan brings passion and insight to her work, helping widows align their money with their life values. She cherishes time with her two grown children, enjoys Salsa and Bachata dancing, reading, and traveling. Megan’s holistic approach integrates personal experience with professional expertise to support widows in living fulfilling, empowered lives.

Megan Kopka

CFP, RLP

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Carolyn Moor is the Founder and President of Modern Widows Club® | The Movement for Widow Care, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and public health charity empowering widows and their families to thrive through resilience, leadership, and renewed purpose. A TEDx speaker, author of four books — including 31 Heartfelt Prayers for Widows and Legendary Widows: Stories of Legacy — and podcast host, Carolyn has spent over 15 years transforming personal tragedy into a global movement featured on NPR, CBS Sunday Morning, AARP The Ethel, The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Wall Street Journal, and Psychology Today. In 2025, she was appointed to the national Bereavement Support Advisory Council at New York Life Foundation. Learn more at modernwidowsclub.org.

Carolyn Moor

Modern Widows Club Founder

Testimonials

“I want to learn from widow speakers who have their own widowhood story of grief to growth who have now become mentors, leaders and advocates for widows' causes. ”

Laura

“I'm a completely different person after losing my partner. I'm bummed I have to rebuild my life, but I want to do it well! One that is focused on finding purpose and meaning.”

Jan

“Becoming a young widow felt very out of order and isolating. I want to find my tribe of strong, wise and empowered women to guide me towards what the future holds. This event didn't just give me support—it gave me back my belief that I could not only survive this, but eventually thrive again.”

Becky

“I felt completely lost and isolated until I joined the Modern Widows Club virtual event. Hearing other widows share their stories of resilience changed everything—I realized I wasn't alone and that there was hope for a meaningful life after loss. The speakers gave me practical tools I still use, and the community connections became lifelines. For the first time in months, I believed I could not only survive this, but thrive again.”

Nancy

FAQ

  • Have questions about WEE 2026 Virtual?

    Email us at [email protected].

  • How many widows will attend WEE 2026 Virtual?

    We don't know for certain, but 300-500+ widows around the world registered for this event in the past. The event is virtual, so the sky's the limit!

  • What if I can't stay the whole day? Will the event be recorded?

    Absolutely, YES! Although many attendees are able to stay for the full 5 hours, we know many could not!! All recordings will be available shortly after the event, so you can catch up and stream it 24/7/365. We've got you covered.

  • What if event day comes and I'm unable to attend the virtual event LIVE?

    Things happen, we get it! The bummer part is you'll miss winning some of our giveaways, and won't be able to participate in the Speaker Q&As. But you'll have access to recorded sessions so you can receive all the important educational content, community and connection. Don't miss out on that!

  • How many Widow Scholarship virtual tickets can I purchase?

    When purchasing using the "Purchase Now" button, just one. However, if you wish to purchase a scholarship for more than one widow (wow!) email us at [email protected] or call 844-4- A WIDOW. We will make it happen! This 501(c)3 tax deductible donation applies to any amount. Thank you for your generosity. It matters.

  • Is my WEE 2026 Virtual ticket refundable or transferrable?

    WEE 2026 Virtual tickets are not refundable but are transferrable to another widow, so remember to mark your calendar to attend LIVE on September 26th, 2026 (we'll send a reminder)! And after the event, all registrants can enjoy the recorded sessions at their convenience.

  • What are the ages of widows attending the event?

    Widows from their 20's to their 80's attend our events. All it takes is a smartphone, tablet, or computer to easily access the live virtual event or watch later. Curiosity, passion, and purpose are key, not age.