Confessions of Shop Owners: Lessons from the Sales Floor

Confessions of Shop Owners: Lessons from the Sales Floor

Moderator: Jenny Aicher (Fern & Nettle) Panelists: Valeria and Barbara Cerda (La Revo Books), Veronica Lewis (BC Modern), Teresa Olson (Olson House), Jamila Riley (J. Riley Creative), and Erin Thull (Miss Ruby Bridal) Every shop owner has a story—of hustle,...
From Idea to Impact: Event Planning for Entrepreneurs

From Idea to Impact: Event Planning for Entrepreneurs

Moderator: Heather Farr (Heather Farr Events) Panelists: Sam Kassel (Fred’s Frozen Custard and 414 Events), Janelle Meyer-Brown (Story Hill FireHouse), Maureen Post (Culture X Design), JohnRae’ Stowers (JazzyRae’ Jewels & Accessories), and Ebony...
Recipe for Success: Building a Profitable Food Business

Recipe for Success: Building a Profitable Food Business

Moderator: Alesia Miller (Soul Brew Kombucha) Panelists: Adija Greer-Smith (Confectionately Yours), Adra Kusnirova (Alaska Fresh), Emerald Mills (Diverse Dining), and Lupe Moreno (Modern Maki and Cocina Filipina) Turning a passion for food into a thriving business...
Expansion Expedition: Navigating the Leap to Location #2

Expansion Expedition: Navigating the Leap to Location #2

Moderator: Stephanie Melnick (Melnick & Melnick, S.C.) Panelists: Arielle Hawthorne (Twisted Plants), Raynetta Hill (BID 8), Staci Lopez (Allie Boy’s), and Robyn Lucks (Healium Hot Yoga) Expanding to a second location is an exciting milestone—but it comes...
From Busy to Productive: Time Management for Entrepreneurs

From Busy to Productive: Time Management for Entrepreneurs

Moderator: Amanda Schroder (A Key Home Team) Panelists: Meaghan Bertram (Refresh Vintage), Amber Bricco (Denizen MKE), and Joanna Brooks (Embody Yoga) Busy isn’t the goal—impact is. It’s time to ditch the endless to-do lists and start making your time work for you....
Empowerment through Entrepreneurship

Empowerment through Entrepreneurship

Moderator: Kate Duffy (Motherhood for Good) Panelists: LaToya Bates (Wounded Wings), Clintel Hasan (LiberatED Consulting), and Cris Siqueira (Lion’s Tooth) Entrepreneurship isn’t just about profit—it’s about purpose. Whether you’re creating a social...