2026-2027 FLOurish Scholarship by Dream Big Darling

DREAM BIG DARLING: FLOurish Scholarship Application

Are you an up-and-coming woman in the wine and spirits industry ready to take your professional journey to the next level?  If so this opportunity is for you!

The FLOurish scholarship program is a personalized professional coaching series featuring free (with a value of $6,500 per recipient) one-on-one career sessions with The Millinger Group and Dream Big Darling. The funded, six-month program is designed to coach and mentor emerging women leaders in the wine and spirits industry through personalized assessments, insights, group mentorship sessions, and one-on-one coaching.

Co-created by Rona and Dream Big Darling founder Amanda Wittstrom-Higgins, FLOurish is named in honor of Rona’s professional mentor, Florence Pramberger, a former human resources leader for Seagram’s, Beam and Mast-Jägermeister—where she was known as the “FLOmeister.”    

HOW IT WORKS:

The FLOurish program begins with a comprehensive Caliper Assessment, the most accurate and predictive personality assessment on the market. Next comes a debrief of assessment results and a review of focus items, followed one-on-one “Insights into Actions” coaching and peer mentoring sessions. Along the way, participants also enjoy peer insights sessions, mentoring from industry influencers, and group networking. The program is virtual, providing easy access to all.

Along the way, we work closely with each scholarship recipient and coach them through every step of the FLOurish program. We will discern what comes naturally to each woman and highlight where their focus could be in matters pertaining to communication; interpersonal dynamics; problem-solving and decision-making; organization and time management; and handling adversity.

Each scholarship recipient will focus on critical areas of development for their career within the industry. They will work directly with their coach to create an action plan for achieving success.

WHO SHOULD APPLY:   Up-and-coming women in the wine and spirits industry who are eager to learn, grow, and make meaningful contributions to the industry. Cohort size is typically 15.

How participants describe the program: The program helped me identify my strengths, and my coach provided excellent support through insightful questions, helping me craft solutions that suited me perfectly. We worked together to ensure accountability. The group dynamic added a unique layer of enrichment; despite each participant focusing on different areas of professional growth, we all engaged in the same developmental process. My coach didn't simply offer advice; instead, the program equipped me with the tools necessary for continuous advancement throughout my career. The benefits of the program continue to impact me even after its conclusion.

FULL PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND TIMELINE: CLICK HERE

TESTIMONIALS: CLICK HERE to hear what past recipients have to say about the program.

HOW TO APPLY:  Click the button below to complete your application by December 4th 2026.  Selected applicants will be announced December 21st 2026.

 ***ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A 60 SECOND VIDEO AND BE WILLING TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM.

NOTE: There is a $250 administrative processing fee for all SELECTED applicants to participate in the program.

LEARN MORE:

About Dream Big Darling Our mission is to engage, inspire and mentor the next generation of leaders in the wine and spirits industry. Visit DreamBigDarling.org

About The Millinger Group The Millinger Group is a full-service woman-owned human resources consulting firm. Visit TheMillingerGroup.com