Fairygodboss Of The Week Judy Weaver

Fairygodboss Of The Week Judy Weaver This week, we salute Judy Weaver, the Co-Founder of Connected Warriors, Inc. She uses her years of corporate operational experience to bring yoga and other wellness programs to servicemembers across the globe. Weaver inspires individuals across the globe with her message of health and hope.Fairygodboss of the Week Judy WeaverCo-Founder, Connected Warriors, Inc.Fort Lauderdale, FLFGBTell us about your career. How did you get to where you are now?JW When my husband was stationed at Langley in Virginia, I started out working for a CPA/tax attorney learning the technical aspects of accounting, taxes, estate planning and small business operations. I took a controller ort with a small insurance company in Florida when he separated from the Air Force and within two years was promoted to VP Operations overseeing IT, accounting and general operations for five locations with over 200 employees.When I stopped working in the corporate world in 2001, I got cer tified to teach yoga in San Francisco and have continued to study with several master yoga teachers, physiologists, functional movement, doctors and other therapists I have become a teachers teacher and a yoga therapist. Utilizing my business/operations background, my love of research and passion for teaching and empowering my students I started Connected Warriors, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with a seestreitkraft Vietnam veteran, Ralph Iovino, in 2010 to provide worldwide Trauma-Conscious Yoga programs to servicemembers, veterans and their families at no cost to them.FGB What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?JWExpanding Connected Warriors, Inc. from one weekly class in south Florida to over 150 weekly classes in 24 states, Washington D.C. and seven countries.FGB What is a challenge that youve faced and overcome?JW A continual challenge is being taken seriously as a woman in this male-dominated demographic the military. We are being taken seriously now and hav e been able to contribute to the change in the Department of Defenses perspective and acceptance of our programs.FGBWhat is the 1 career tip youd like to share with other women who want to have successful careers like you?JW What do you do if you arent afraid?FGB Why do you love where you work? JW It is my passion and its wonderful to collaborate with those who choose to work in the non-profit space - because its not about money its about heart.FGB Who is YOUR Fairygodboss? Why? JW Jan Savarick. She is an advisor to Connected Warriors and she is doing this pro-bono because she believes in our mission. This woman has heart, passion and an incredible work ethic she has been one of the most successful fundraisers in the local area.FGB What do you do when youre not working?JWSpend time with friends and family, practice yoga, make jewelry, travel, scuba diving, reading, antiquing and exploring.FGB If you could have dinner with one famous person dead or alive who would it be?JW Dalai La ma.Lightning Round FGB What is your karaoke song?JWHello by Adele.FGB What is your favorite movie?JWFast Times at Ridgemont High.FGB What book would you take with you on a desert island?JWPower of One.FGB What is your shopping vice?What would you buy if you won the lottery?JWShopping vice shoes. Lottery 3 Cartier love diamond bracelets.Fairygodboss is all about women helping other women - so each week, we celebrate a woman who made a difference in another womans career. Is there a woman who has made a difference in your career?Celebrate her and thank herbynominating her here.