WiM Illinois | Women of the VIA Event: Elevate Your Life

Join WiM Illinois for 

Women of the VIA Event: Elevate Your Life

Date:
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Time:
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CT

Location:
Royal Fox Country Club
4405 Royal and Ancient Dr 
St Charles, Illinois 60174

Cost to Attend:
WiM Members = $70
Nonmembers = $85

Elevate Your Life: Thrive on Purpose

As president of Rieke Interiors, a state-of-the-art office furniture manufacturing facility in Elgin, Illinois, Melissa Dotson has built more than ergonomic chairs, sleek furniture, and innovative interior design solutions for her customers. Drawing from her leadership experience, she is now redefining personal success and fulfillment in her recently launched book, "Elevate Your Greatness: Choose Joy, Rewire Your Life, and Build a Fulfilling Future."

“Elevate Your Life” is a transformative experience designed to help people stop living on autopilot and start thriving with intention. This talk invites individuals to take an honest look at where they are today and imagine what life could feel like if they were thriving on purpose—emotionally, physically, spiritually, and relationally.

Through powerful questions, clarity-building exercises, and practical tools, Melissa guides the audience to define who they want to be, how they want to show up, and what it takes to build a life filled with energy, fulfillment, and alignment. Participants explore what it means to create supportive surroundings, strengthen meaningful connections, eliminate draining habits and cultivate the daily practices that fuel joy and momentum.

This experience isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about choosing to live with purpose, clarity, and ownership. Attendees leave feeling inspired, grounded, and ready to take the next courageous step toward a life that truly lights them up.

Key Takeaways – Elevate Your Life

Know whether you’re living by design or by default.
Define what thriving looks like for you.
Choose how you want to show up every day.
Align your life with your values and vision.
Commit to one simple action to elevate your life this week.
About Melissa Dotson
Melissa Dotson is a workplace culture expert and president of Rieke Interiors, a locally owned and operated custom design firm and furniture manufacturer based in Elgin, Illinois, that goes beyond building beautiful spaces—they help business leaders create environments where their people truly thrive. She is the author of "Elevate Your Greatness: Choose Joy, Rewire Your Life, and Build a Fulfilling Future" and a contributor to "Today's Inspired Leader, Vol. 2." Her ability to weave stories of resilience, growth, and self-discovery inspires others to reflect on their own journeys. Learn more about Melissa by visiting her website.

Registration includes breakfast and a copy of Melissa's book.

We hope to see you there!