05/01/2025
It’s been a full and enriching week for the Soep Painting team. We began with Opening Night, hosted by an evening that brought together professionals from across the industry to connect, celebrate, and set the tone for the season ahead. It was a great opportunity to engage with peers, learn about emerging trends, and reflect on the collective progress within our field.
Midweek, we attended the Women’s Council Wellness Event, which featured journalist and author Maia Szalavitz, who shared her personal journey through addiction and recovery. Her powerful talk shed light on the stigma surrounding addiction and highlighted the importance of harm reduction and compassion-based approaches to treatment. The session offered meaningful insights for both personal reflection and organizational awareness. Following the discussion, attendees participated in gentle yoga and restorative breathing, encouraging mindfulness, relaxation, and an opportunity to reset.
To close out the week, our foremen joined a Wellness Lunch & Learn led by Modern Assistance Programs (MAP). The session addressed critical topics like substance abuse, mental health, and stress management, while working to reduce the stigma surrounding these challenges in the construction industry. Attendees also received valuable Narcan training—underscoring our commitment to safety, awareness, and support at every level.
We’re proud to support a culture that values both professional development and personal wellness.
