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A Case for Confidence I have to hand it to our Women to Know—they are gracious, humble and up for anything, including but not limited to wearing more makeup than normal, strutting for the camera along Main Street murals, and admitting they can rap ’90s music (Miranda Paul) or wrap presents like a boss (Heather Karcz). See for yourself how amazing they are on page 8. As someone who is introduced to outstanding local women on a weekly basis, today I want to Photo by Mark Anderson. make a case for confidence. Too often we feel we are not worthy of recognition. I think that’s a natural defense on days we are discouraged, burned out and worried. Sometimes we wonder who could love us when we are crabby and irrational. We wonder if our dreams are selfish. We wonder if our abilities are good enough. As imperfect as we are, I think it would be a damn shame if we didn’t stand by our work, moods and all. We shouldn’t give a feeling or problem more power than it deserves. We are worthy of recognition. Instead of allowing setbacks and exhaustion to feed your self-doubt, imagine standing by who you are and what you do. Literally stand tall with a level chin and proud smile. Go ahead and take a photo with your work, be it a book, small business or mural on Main Street. (You might even put it on your head.) We are more than our failures and stress. Like Green Bay’s Women to Know, we are creative, hard-working and brave. We are leaders, caretakers and often stronger than we want to be. We are ordinary women who become the true heroines every day. While bumming around Pinterest the other night, I happened on this quote: “There’s only one you, and that is your power.” So I say, wield it.

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1. Triangle Pink Stone Necklace, $32.99. hey, daisy!, De Pere. 2. Go Be Lovely “Anemone” Demi Perfume, $14.50. Wild Ginger, Green Bay. 3. Free People Pearl Dress, $300. Besselli, Green Bay. 4. Virtue Encore 5F Bicycle, $600. Pete’s Garage, Green Bay. 5. Leon Bridges “Coming Home” Album on Vinyl, $19.99. Rock N’ Roll Land, Green Bay. 6 | www.greenbaypressgazette.com/you | JULY 2016

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MEET THESE LOCAL INSPIRING, VISIONARY WOMEN They’re inspiring and hard-working leaders, driven by the need to do better for themselves and others. They’re mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, wives and best friends, and our communities are certainly bettered by their efforts. They’re this year’s 10 Women to Know, and we’re in awe of all that they’ve already accomplished—and their visions for the future.

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SCHLEMMER Stacy Schlemmer, 31, is a family law attorney who advises and represents clients going through divorce, custody, child support and other family-related issues. She says she has always had a desire to help people, which she lives out through her career and her commitments to community organizations, including Service League, N.E.W. Friends of Music, De Pere Area Chamber and the Ecumenical Partnership for Housing Board of Directors. Schlemmer also offers free legal seminars on various family law topics for the public. “It’s my way of ‘giving back’ to our community and helping to educate people on their legal rights and options.” Her role model in all that she does is her mother, who passed away in 2013 from duodenal cancer. “Her courageous fight against cancer and her strong faith and determination throughout her three-year-long cancer journey inspired me to stay strong in my faith and work hard, yet enjoy life and never take it for granted,” she says.

[LIGHTNING ROUND] FAVORITE BOOK: The Bible and South

of Broad by Pat Conroy

BINGE-WORTHY TV SHOW: Suits FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCT:

Pneuma Scrub – and sleep! DREAM VACATION: Venice FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD:

Strawberries with Cool Whip HIDDEN TALENT: Playing piano and violin FAVORITE SPOT IN GREEN BAY:

Scray Hill/Ledgeview overlooking the city FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WHOLE WORLD:

Charleston, S.C.

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SHAUNAE TESKE As a wedding and portrait photographer, Shaunae Teske, 25, documents the precious, important moments in people’s lives through the beauty of photography. “I truly love people, and I believe everyone has their own unique, personal story to tell, and I’ve always been fascinated by those stories,” says Teske, who started her business when she was just 20. Teske believes that if you find something you love to do, personally or professionally, it will never feel like you are working. In addition to her business, she leads the Rising Tide Society in Green Bay, a national group that brings together creatives, small business owners and entrepreneurs in the spirit of community over competition. The bibliophile and self-professed cat whisperer says she returned to the area after college in Massachusetts because she adores the community and wants to help it grow and change. “I’m so inspired by the people here,” she states. “In everything I do, I hope I’m lifting others up and helping them realize how truly wonderful they are!”

[LIGHTNING ROUND] FAVORITE BOOK: It’s impossible for me to choose a

favorite. I love reading! I’m so thankful for my high school language arts teacher, Mrs. Carlson, for exposing me to all sorts of literature. The latest book I read was Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert. BINGE-WORTHY TV SHOW: I have many favorites,

but my go-to for years has been Law & Order: SVU. I’ve seen every episode. FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCT: Lipstick! My current

favorite color right now is Wine Sinner by Lipstick Queen. DREAM VACATION: I have always wanted to go to Ice-

land and France. I just want to explore each of those countries and photograph every piece of them! FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: Sushi or Nutella,

depending on my mood. FAVORITE SPOT IN GREEN BAY: I have so many

favorites, but I absolutely love spending time at Baird’s Creek. It’s so peaceful. FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WHOLE WORLD: Whether it’s

the Atlantic or the Pacific, I absolutely love being on the beach and jumping in the water. 10 | www.greenbaypressgazette.com/you | JULY 2016

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MIRANDA PAUL From her writing studio, the “Underground Lair,” author Miranda Paul, 34, writes books for children. She says she has always had a passion for stories, poetry, art and creativity. “Shared stories bring people around the world closer together, and they help us tackle tough issues or spark change in society,” says the award-winning author. Paul finds her inspiration from teachers, librarians, educators and the children they teach. “There is so much heroism to be found inside a school and so many creative ideas to be nurtured,” she states. “Kids are brighter than grown-ups often give them credit for, and they give me much hope for the future. I’m fortunate to be invited to many schools each year where I witness firsthand how intelligent, caring and absolutely hilarious children can be.” Paul, who is celebrating the release of her two newest picture books – Trainbots and 10 Little Ninjas – this summer, says she admires ordinary folks who do extraordinary things. “I often look to leading women in science for motivation and reminders of how wonder, curiosity, and perseverance lead to accomplishment and progress.”

[LIGHTNING ROUND] FAVORITE BOOK: The Giver by Lois Lowry BINGE-WORTHY TV SHOW:

The Amazing Race DREAM VACATION: Okavango Delta, Botswana FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD(S): Mashed potatoes,

mango smoothies HIDDEN TALENT: Rapping ’90s music FAVORITE SPOT IN GREEN BAY:

Baird Creek FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WHOLE WORLD:

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HEATHER KARCZ Finances, organizing and planning has always been easy for Heather Karcz, 43, president of Zuehlke Karcz Financial Group. So it felt natural for her to tie those skills into a career and her community service. “It’s ironic that I help people plan for retirement, but I’m not in a hurry to retire myself because I love what I do,” she explains. “Serving on the not-for-profit credit union board goes handin-hand with providing better financial solutions to community members. I feel I have been blessed by a supportive community and I believe in giving back to that community.” In February 2015, she and her partner opened their own business as an independent financial firm of Raymond James. It’s been a successful endeavor thus far, and Karcz adheres to the idea that success follows when you take the time to listen. “God gave us one mouth and two ears for a reason – use them proportionately,” she states. “Success comes from healthy relationships. Those relationships often grow to a deeper level when one is a good listener.”

[LIGHTNING ROUND] FAVORITE BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life

by Rick Warren

BINGE-WORTHY TV SHOW: None are worthy,

in my opinion FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCT: Gel nail polish DREAM VACATION: Spending a year visiting

all the National Parks FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: Cheesy hashbrown

potato casserole with Special K cereal on top HIDDEN TALENT: Wrapping presents with

elaborate bows and ribbons FAVORITE SPOT IN GREEN BAY: My office FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WHOLE WORLD:

The summer season in Homer, Alaska

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LISA MUELLER Through her work as Senior Kroc Center Officer, Lisa Mueller, 51, has fallen in love with the people of Green Bay. She says she wants to make the Kroc Center a place that makes the whole community of Green Bay healthier—“in body, soul and spirit, the way God intended.” “I consider my initial work within The Salvation Army as a calling from God to devote my life to serve those in need,” she states. “As that has expanded into work in the Kroc Center, God is continually revealing to me how comprehensive and holistic our impact can be. Serving humanity—body, soul and spirit—is the most fulfilling adventure I could have imagined.” An avid reader, Mueller says she tries to learn how to lead better every day. “I don’t take my responsibilities for granted and I feel a very strong obligation to be the best leader to my staff as I can be,” Mueller explains. “I am constantly reading and working toward developing my own leadership skills in order to serve those who work with me better.”

[LIGHTNING ROUND] FAVORITE BOOK: The Bible, and for fiction, The

Story of A Marriage by Andrew Sean Greer BINGE-WORTHY TV SHOW: I love TV!

Probably The Americans right now. FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCT: Lipstick...RetinA. DREAM VACATION: The beach, the ocean,

any one, anywhere! FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: Oh my – ice cream…

I didn’t know I would have to reveal all of this! HIDDEN TALENT: It’s not hidden, but most

don’t know I play piano. FAVORITE SPOT IN GREEN BAY: So far, we have loved

hiking the grounds at UW-GB, but also the downtown Farmers Market. I love everything about it! FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WHOLE WORLD:

So many—the mountains in Colorado, the oceans in Jamaica. Believe it or not, the east coast of Lake Michigan because I grew up there. 14 | www.greenbaypressgazette.com/you | JULY 2016

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TYNISHA D. MEIDL Teachers face an increasingly difficult job in the classroom, and Dr. Tynisha Meidl helps future teachers learn effective methods for the K-12 setting. As Associate Professor of Education and Co-chair of the Teacher Education Department at St. Norbert College, Meidl conducts research on literacy development and service-learning in diverse classrooms in K-12 settings. She also collaborates with surrounding school districts and community partners to support the development of St. Norbert students. Meidl’s journey into education began with her grandfather, whom she says was one of her first teachers and invested in her educational experience daily. “One day I asked my grandfather why he would help me every day and invest so much time, and he responded that ‘It is the special way I teach’ that makes the difference,” she says. “I was always in awe of this special way. At that period, I knew I wanted to teach in that special way and teach others to have the patience and passion in that special way and share my love of learning with others.”

[LIGHTNING ROUND] FAVORITE BOOK: The Bible BINGE-WORTHY TV SHOW: A Different World FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCT: Coconut oil DREAM VACATION: Aruba FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD:

Southern Pound Cake HIDDEN TALENT: I love Zumba. FAVORITE SPOT IN GREEN BAY: Kavarna FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WHOLE WORLD:

New Zealand

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TERESA JO LeCLERCQ Teresa Jo LeClercq, 40, is a career development specialist with The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Green Bay. She leads all aspects of the Teens 2 Work job readiness program at the Club’s west side location, which introduces teens to the concept of goal setting for their future careers. But as LeClercq explains, the experience lends itself to so much more. “I have found that this is a program that gives many youth their first chance at viewing their lives as truly possible for amazing things,” she says. “Granted, it’s not always about directly planning for the future, because frankly, most of these kids are dealing with things on a daily basis that require some immediate attention, or at the very least, a level of patience that means just ‘being’ there with them in the moment and helping get through their day-to-day challenges.” Given those challenges, it goes without saying that the children she works with on a daily basis are her inspiration. “They encourage me to keep learning new things and overcome fears, even as an adult. They remind me that anything is possible…I respect and value them more than I can ever express.”

[LIGHTNING ROUND] FAVORITE BOOK: Although I truly appreciate each book

I read, one that stands out from my youth is The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss. The take away? There is value in having faith in the process. BINGE-WORTHY TV SHOW: Too many to mention, since

the onset of Netflix. FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCT: Estee Lauder Advanced

Night Repair serum or Smashbox Photofinish Primer. DREAM VACATION: How about an “Around-the-World

Dancing, Coffee and Cats” excursion with an openended return date? Yes, that’s it! FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: Pizza: cheesy, lots of sauce,

chicken, pineapple, tomatoes, spinach and broccoli. HIDDEN TALENT: Shower and car singing FAVORITE SPOT IN GREEN BAY: The Fox River Trail,

Pamperin Park or UW-GB Cofrin Arboretum trails. FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WHOLE WORLD: The dance

floor, San Gregorio beach, Mount Shasta (where it can be hot and sunny down below and snowy at the top), National Yosemite Park or anywhere snuggling with my fur-babies. 16 | www.greenbaypressgazette.com/you | JULY 2016

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KERRY GEOCARIS After the death of her father from pancreatic cancer, life coach and motivational speaker Kerry Geocaris, 37, reached a turning point in her life. As Geocaris explains, her father was never dying, but instead, always living. “My father’s death saved my life,” she says. “It was a catalyst for my personal transformation and awakening.” During her father’s final year of life, she found her key to happiness through him. He showed her what living authentically and purposefully looked like. Geocaris then developed a process to help teach others how to self-heal and reconnect with who they are. Simply Kerry is a life coaching and consulting business for personal and entrepreneurial growth. The transformational work is founded on the Simply Kerry signature method, The Process, which teaches people self-healing and functional elevation. “I help people get back in character, and rewrite their script so they can live the life they were meant to have.”

[LIGHTNING ROUND] FAVORITE BOOK: Life Colors by Pamala Oslie; When

Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron; You’re not Going Crazy, You’re Just Waking Up by Dr. Michael Mirdad. BINGE-WORTHY TV SHOW: I rarely watch TV, but used

to be obsessed with Parenthood. FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCT: Coconut oil and a dry brush. DREAM VACATION: Holistic retreat with hiking, medita-

tion, good food, scuba diving, adventure and exposure in other cultures. FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: Lately, sugar snap peas—I

can’t get enough! HIDDEN TALENT: I don’t hide my talents, I share

them. I’m great at playing and coaching soccer. I’m creative. I’m athletic. I’m compassionate. I’m artistic. I love to dance, sing and play. FAVORITE SPOT IN GREEN BAY: My home—it’s my

sanctuary. Allouez Cemetery gives me perspective and clarity (where my dad is buried). East River Trail—I feel close to my dad as we used to walk there. I have great memories of this place and time with him. FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WHOLE WORLD: Cozumel,

Mexico. It was where I started my spiritual journey.

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CATHY A. DWORAK As director of community outreach and player/ alumni relations for the Green Bay Packers, Cathy Dworak, 48, is a familiar face in Green Bay and across the state. Dworak helped take the community outreach department’s impact in the community from $1.5 million in 2002 to more than $7 million in 2016. “Supporting others has always been a passion of mine,” says Dworak. “I get a thrill of being able to see that the support makes a difference to an individual or an organization.” The key to professional success, Dworak says, is to empower and cultivate the potential in others, and take a proactive approach by being organized with a well-thought-out plan. The key to personal success, she adds, is communication and relationship building. “In our fast-paced social world of Snapchat, Twitter, texts, emails, etc., we tend to forget the simple things in life like face-to-face communication. Communicate with others more by actually looking individuals in the eyes—you just may like what you see!”

[LIGHTNING ROUND] FAVORITE BOOK: The Giving Tree by Shel

Silverstein. Great little story of affecting interpretation of the gift of giving.

BINGE-WORTHY TV SHOW: Person of Interest FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCT: Clinique Happy DREAM VACATION: Repeat a childhood family

vacation to the Redwoods with my parents and three sisters. FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: Pasta HIDDEN TALENT: Recognize and cultivate

the potential in others. FAVORITE SPOT IN GREEN BAY: Los Banditos (East) FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WHOLE WORLD:

My parents’ home

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GRACE KAO-ADLER Grace Kao-Adler has held many titles during her time as a volunteer with Green Bay Area Public Schools. Whether it was enrichment coordinator, reading incentive program coordinator, diversity program coordinator, math team coach, Destination Imagination team manager or through various roles with the parent teacher organization, they complement the strides she has made in her career. Kao-Adler, 48, also works part-time in a corporate support role with Foth. “The organizations I support revolve around education with the desire to enrich, challenge and supplement student learning,” says Kao-Adler. “My professional work is linked to my educational degree in electrical engineering.” Kao-Adler says she is lucky to have people around her who encompass traits she admires and strives to emulate. “My friend Sarah teaches me about honoring others; my daughter’s strong sense of self and creativity teaches me to be more sure of my capabilities; my son teaches me to trust my instincts as a parent; my husband teaches me to be more selfless; but perhaps, my mom’s voice is in my head more frequently in all situations of life,” she states.

[LIGHTNING ROUND] FAVORITE BOOK: Harry Potter Series BINGE-WORTHY TV SHOW:

Anything on Food Network FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCT: Burt’s Bee lip balm DREAM VACATION: Tour through South East Asia;

Maldives Island FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: Chinese food,

mashed potatoes HIDDEN TALENT: Oil painting FAVORITE SPOT IN GREEN BAY:

Home with my family FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WHOLE WORLD:

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successful, and I wanted it so bad to work that I just worked and worked and worked,” she adds. “And here we are, 11 years later.” Pierquet also started her own line of handbags, upcycled from used men’s ties, jackets and other articles of clothing. “I have been sewing since the age of 13,” she says. “I collected all my babysitting money, bought my own sewing machine and I taught myself to sew. I love to design things. It’s just something I’ve always had in me. I thought, since I’ve got this talent, I’m just going to start to make things for my store.” Her one-of-a-kind designs are sold under the Josie T. Designs moniker, and they often mean more to the recipient than just another handbag. “We’ll have customers who lost a husband or a father, or a grandfather, and I have women bring me their ties and I design something for them and make them into a purse,” she explains. Reflecting on what makes entrepreneurship worth the hard work, Pierquet says owning her own business has given her the opportunity to be more involved with community. “I had no clue what goes on in Green Bay,” she says. “Because I’ve had to get out and I’ve had to network, I cannot believe the different organizations that are around. I volunteer a lot of time, and I have met so many people that I would have never met in a million years if I was at my other job.” Pierquet says there are perks to being your own boss, though the hours are long. “There are not too many people who can say that they shop for a living, and enjoy what they do,” she says. “I gave up a lot. I had a really good job, but you know what? I’m happier. I’m a lot happier. I went through a lot to get where I am and it was very, very stressful, but it all worked out. “You get what you put in,” she adds. “You get out what you put in.”

JOSEPHINE’S ATTIC IS A CREATIVE OUTLET FOR PIERQUET STORY BY MEGHAN DIEMEL | PHOTOS BY MIKE PETERS Gift shops each try to have their own personality, style and intended audience. For Josephine’s Attic in Green Bay, owner Tina Pierquet has infused the store with her own style of fashion and design creativity. Creativity and an eye for design helped Pierquet make the leap from working for a distribution company for 18 years to owning her own business in 2004. She and her husband Chris bought the 1950s era home built by her grandfather, and owned previously by her late aunt and uncle, and turned it into Josephine’s Attic Gifts and Décor. The store, named in honor of her grandmother, specializes in unique gift ideas, including women’s apparel and fashion accessories, jewelry, handbags, scarves, wine, gourmet foods, candles, lotions and seasonal décor. Pierquet also specializes in meaningful gift baskets for customers and corporate clients. “It’s a place to come if you’re looking for that unusual gift that you’re not going to see everywhere else,” Pierquet says. During the business’ infancy, Pierquet worked for three additional years part-time for her former employer, Jonas Service & Supply, while running Josephine’s full-time. When the recession hit, Pierquet says she learned hard, but valuable, lessons about business. “The one thing that really hurt me is I didn’t have any marketing experience,” she explains. “You really need to know marketing when you’re starting a business. I learned as I went. I started joining organizations, talking to people and meeting different business owners. It really was a trial and error. “I had a passion for what I was doing, and I wanted to be 20 | www.greenbaypressgazette.com/you | JULY 2016

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