Dining with Deb: A Celebration of Women

Elise Schenck Data News Weekly Contributor This month as we celebrate Women’s History Month, it is chockfull of events. One example of this was held recently; Dining with Deb was a VIP experience with renowned Women’s Health Advocate Dr. Sharon Malone, in advance of the highly anticipated release of her new book “GROWN WOMAN TALK Your Guide to Getting and Staying HEALTHY.” Dining with Deb was created by women, for women, to celebrate women. Developed by Deb Grant (formerly Elam), a retired president of the GE Foundation and now President & CEO of the New Orleans-based consulting firm, Corporate Playbook, Dining with Deb is an experience that brings together professional women deliberately crossing racial, religious, and political barriers, driving meaningful conversations & connections. The book is a practical guide to aging and health for women who have felt ignored or marginalized by the medical profession. Dr. Malone is a leading OB/GYN and expert on menopausal and post-reproductive health, and her book aims to address topics that are often taboo and not spoken about. While today’s relationships are often built via a LinkedIn conversation or email, Dining with Deb encourages women to turn off their phones, unplug their laptops, and block...