Have you seen ModernWell member Jen Gilhoi in the press lately? We have and we are so excited about it!
At ModernWell, we believe in celebrating the achievements of our members because each success story enriches our community and inspires us all. Today, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Jen, a valued member who has been a ModernWell since Day 1 and has recently achieved remarkable milestones in her career.
Jen is a compassionate storyteller who shares personal experiences to help others discover their own sense of belonging and self-sufficiency. In 2014, she moved on from active addiction and began a sober lifestyle. As she’s been more vocal about her journey since 2017, she’s carved out an advocacy role to rethink drinking culture and reimagine our social spaces without alcohol at the center. See her TEDx Talk here.
Speaking on her personal journey and experience, Jen has recently been published in the StarTribune and a guest on WCCO Radio. Given these incredible accomplishments, we asked Jen if she wouldn’t mind sharing with us some of her thoughts on her recent media attention regarding NA options. Here is what she shared with us:
“Since May 2022 and co-founding Zero Proof Collective, my work in the nonalcoholic space has been awareness, advocacy, and education-driven. I don’t have a nonalcoholic product I produce or sell, so I really enjoy highlighting and working with brands and NA beverages I personally love. It’s rewarding to offer these beverages as nonalcoholic options at events to those who choose not to drink alcohol for whatever reason.
In the past two years, my co-founder and I have had media appearances, interviews, and inclusion in print locally and nationally (see ZPC Media). And as the NA Movement is growing in popularity with 34% of Americans identifying as mindful drinkers, it’s time event hosts and establishments, and curators of social spaces offer elevated nonalcoholic options. The recent press received is a call out to these curators to respond to what consumers (employees, attendees, etc) want: a delicious low cal, low sugar NA beverage served in respectable drinkware and with enthusiasm.
Thank you to Julie Burton for supporting NA offerings at ModernWell, my co-working space and
community for over six years now, and giving me the microphone and stage at events to open others up to what’s possible when alcohol isn’t at the center of gathering. On the heels of this momentum in the Star Tribune and WCCO Radio, I’m grateful that the media are willing to have these conversations. If the message of mindful drinking and the positives of a sober celebrated lifestyle can help anyone open up to making better choices, it’s a win in my book!”
Here at ModernWell, we take pride in fostering an environment where creativity, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Jen’s achievements reflect the spirit of our community—a place where women empower each other to reach new heights and make meaningful contributions to their professions and the world around them.
Join us in wishing Jen a celebratory decade of an alcohol-free lifestyle at an NA hour Thursday, August 22 from 12:00-1:00 at ModernWell. Jen will be launching her new brand, — taking flight from Jen Gilhoi — and announcing new NA Forward consulting services for corporate culture and events. There will be a short program 12:00-12:15 and sipping, sampling, and sharing in an NA Cheers showcasing the latest nonalcoholic brands and bevies she loves, many in partnership with The Wine Co!
As we celebrate Jen’s success, we are reminded of the incredible talent within our community and the importance of supporting each other’s journeys. Jen, we are immensely proud of your accomplishments and excited to see where your journey takes you next!
