Inspiring Women Magazine May 2021

PROFILE
Wellness is Not a
Destination - It’s
a Journey!
Sally Bolinger, member of AIWC
Cologne, has a passion for
educating and empowering
women around the topic of
transition (peri/menopause).
Sally Bolinger
I grew up in Cologne, Germany. I had a great
childhood full of love, laughter and adventure.
My little sister was born when I was five years
old, and I adored her. We made a great team as
she was more rebellious and I was calmer. I
remember many traditions such as Easter,
birthdays and Christmas, that were always
celebrated extensively with family and friends.
My upbringing was quite traditional. Although
my dad was working away a lot, my mum was
home to look after us. Ballet was my big
passion as a child, and several ballet sessions
per week marked my childhood. I truly only
have good memories growing up.
Leaving home
I left home at the age of 20 and moved to
Switzerland to study hotel management. I very
quickly discovered that working in a hotel was
not for me, and after I completed my first
diploma, I decided to switch to the subject of
business administration.
I completed these studies in Paris at the
American University. It was also in Paris that I
had my first job working as a PR assistant for
Lancaster Cosmetics. It was a great experience
with many exciting perks, such as visiting
fashion shows and product launch parties.
Love comes calling
After living in Paris for three years, I moved to
London to work for an asset management
company. During this time, I met my future
Swiss husband. He was living in Switzerland
then, and we enjoyed a long distance
relationship for 18 months.
In May 2005, we got engaged and decided to
live together in Zurich. On my arrival in
Switzerland, I started working for Credit Suisse
bank until the birth of my son Adam in 2008.
Not long after he was born, we moved to
Scotland, where I decided to NOT go back to
work, but stay at home to look after my son.
Our daughter was born two years later in 2011.
I enjoyed some fantastic years as a mum of two
small children. We did all the things you do,
such as toddler groups, baby rugby, birthday
parties and playdates.
Me as a kid!
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