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from the
FOUNDER & CEO
Launched in 2017, The KNOW Women began as a way to bring more attention to dynamic women doing remarkable things in the Phoenix metro. We knew there were an outstanding number of women impacting the community and making big strides in their industries. Our goal was to get those women out from behind their computer screens and into the public eye. Thus, we created the KNOW Book, a carefully curated publication that would feature vision-led women in a glamorous and authentic style. As the momentum grew and we recognized the need for more, we launched our Collaborative around the women featured in our KNOW Book. Our mix & mingles soon ensued and we witnessed incredible things happening. We saw our women doing business with each other, creating friendships, supporting each other, collaborating on projects together, and so much more. What started as a fun project to spotlight women, has turned into a full-blown movement. The KNOW Women has expanded beyond its birthplace of Phoenix, Arizona; its aim is to launch in every major city across the United States and Canada.
Sarah Benken FOUNDER & CEO
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COLLECTION We are a collection of highly successful, authentically driven women.
COLLABORATION We collaborate to support one another & build clout that inspires & motivates the advancement for all women.
COMMUNITY We support our local & global communities by actively searching for ways to pay it forward.
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Lift & Rise Follow The KNOW Women for more information: www.theknowwomen.com @the.know.women @theknowwomen hello@theknowwomen.com 2020 5
CONTRIBUTORS RACHEL TARMAN, SHAWNA ENRIGHT, JAMIE SHIBLEY
DESIGN & LAYOUT:
Meet the superstar women
EMMA CATARINO DESIGNS
who bring you 2020 KNOW
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Milwaukee! After countless hours of searching through rolodexes, meeting and connecting with so many multi-faceted women; 2020 KNOW Milwaukee is here! As you flip through the pages, notice the
AMBASSADOR:
amazingly talented women who
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are from all backgrounds, walks of life and levels of experience.
CONTRIBUTORS: RACHEL TARMAN SHAWNA ENRIGHT JAMIE SHIBLEY
They are the leading ladies of Milwaukee who are making their marks through, community service, entrepreneurial efforts,
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and networking opportunities. These women are disrupting the norms within their industries! Big thanks to Rachel Tarman, Shawna Enright, and Jamie Shibley for all their efforts and contributions to 2020 KNOW Milwaukee!
table of contents 12 BEAUTY 16 BUSINESS 43 FASHION 47 FOOD & BEVERAGE 51 HEALTH & WELLNESS
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We snapped hundreds of photos to prepare the KNOW Milwaukee Book...and we had a whole lotta fun doing it!
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AMBASSADOR From the vibrant, eclectic streets of the Third Ward and our beautifully expanding downtown, to the winding, leafy paths through Lake Country, there is an undeniable energy that is Milwaukee. We are a community rich in diversity, steeped in the arts, alive with celebration of culture and cuisine, where sports fans abound and Midwestern work ethic takes root. With four distinct seasons to enjoy and neighborhoods that nourish the soul, it is with great pride that I call Milwaukee home.
To the women of this book: CONGRATULATIONS on being legacy members of KNOW Milwaukee! As I have gotten to know each of you, I am blown away by the level of passion, creativity, and commitment you bring to your businesses and your communities. The pages of this book are filled with a sisterhood of women coming together for connection, collaboration and support. May you be strengthened by these relationships as we celebrate the empowerment of the women who make Milwaukee thrive. Our voices are stronger together when we LIFT + RISE!
I am proud to be on this journey with you.
xo, Katie Soyka PHOTO CREDIT: MICHELLE KUJAWSKI
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WHAT IF YOU COULD CONNECT WITH WOMEN ON A GLOBAL SCALE WHO WANT TO HELP YOU SUCCEED? We have been listening carefully to what you really want in a women’s collaborative. We’ve created the KNOW Women Global Membership with the features that are most important to you. You’ll unlock business development opportunities, publicity and marketing help, outreach opportunities, and the chance to continually connect and grow through collaboration and connection with your global sisterhood.
A MEMBERSHIP LIKE NO OTHER
Online Portal
Member Events
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As soon as you join you’ll have access to The KNOW Women Global portal where you will find all of your members-only resources from CEO chats to connection calls. You’ll unlock business development opportunities, publicity, and marketing help, outreach opportunities, and the chance to continually connect and grow through collaboration and connection with your global sisterhood.
Register to attend a weekly ‘Let’s Have Coffee’ series, a bi-weekly masterclass, or a monthly CEO Chat to help build your business or grow your career. Join the new member meetup or virtual events to connect with female members all over the globe.
Get exclusive opportunities to promote your brand, speak at an event, host a master class, and sell your products through our KNOW Women marketplace.
A CLASS OF LIKE-MINDED BUSINESS WOMEN WHO ARE COMMITTED TO LEVELING UP The KNOW Women Global Membership is built around women who will help you achieve your goals. You’ll be seen and heard, acknowledged, and supported. You won’t ever have to question if you are in the right room or if you have a seat at the table. Our movement is built to help you rise through inclusivity, positivity, and collaboration.
we promise
1. To align you with motivated women from across the globe. 2. Provide access to female industry leaders who will educate and inspire. 3. An opportunity to promote and elevate your brand to a global audience.
KNOW Women Global Membership: KNOW this is where you belong.
www.theknowwomen.com/membership
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KNOW CARES IS MAKING A BIG IMPACT The KNOW WomenTM is excited to unveil its newest initiative called KNOW Cares, a non-profit focused on empowering, educating, and raising funds for women and youth worldwide. KNOW Cares provides emergency relief funds for businesswomen, leadership development, and mentorship opportunities as well as provide grants to aspiring
female entrepreneurs. KNOW Cares also aims to help women in 2nd and 3rd world countries better their lives by ensuring educational opportunities. KNOW Cares will be an extension of The KNOW WomenTM which currently has more than 6,100 members across the globe.
KNOW CARES SUPPORTS We believe that all women and youth should have access and opportunity to engage in leadership development programs.
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We create an educational experience for women and youth focusing on knowledge, problem-solving, leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, health, and well-being.
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We support and educate women in business through our signature program.
We serve & provide financial assistance to local, national, and international communities.
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KNOW Cares mission is to Empower, Educate and Engage women and youth globally through give-back initiatives related to LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, WOMEN IN BUSINESS, COMMUNITY IMPACT, and EDUCATION. To get involved:
hello@knowcares.com To donate:
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BUSINESS BEAUTY Spa in Delafield with her husband, Craig. Stacy Moore became a partner in 2018 and looks forward to continuing the legacy. Craig Berns Salon Spa’s success is due to two core values that Mary Beth and her team have worked over the past 30 years to grow; philanthropy and continuing education.
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Craig Berns Salon Spa is more than your typical salon. This team is a pillar of the Lake Country and Milwaukee Metro communities as well as a place where many stylists achieve their dreams under the loving direction of a passionate owner and community leader.
Philanthropy and Giving Back
Since 1983, Mary Beth Berns is co-owner of Craig Berns Salon
Mary Beth has a motto “Your business should be so valuable to your community that if it were to not be there, it would
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be extremely missed.” The salon hosts multiple fundraising efforts over the course of the year and has a “never say no” policy to 501c3’s asking for donations. The front desk staff is empowered to provide a donation to any organization or event. A Team That Learns Together Guests know when they walk into the salon, they’re receiving the best care and the top techniques. The salon has a unique New Hire Training Program that’s a combination of the training in the latest trends and learning the stylists’ career goals.
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The entire team sets aside every Tuesday morning for continuing education. This may look like an expert coming in to teach, team-led training, or anything the salon should be up-todate on. By continually investing in her team, guests know they are experiencing the best service and they’re excited to keep coming back. Mary Beth is active in the community through various networking groups, volunteering, and mentoring young business owners.
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JOY VERTZ DRYBAR Joy Vertz knows that a great hair day can make any woman ready to conquer the world! As the Milwaukeearea franchise owner of Drybar, it is her mission to see every woman who walks out of her door is confident and ready to tackle the day ahead, and she lives by the first core value of Drybar “It’s the Experience.” She is passionate about serving her clients and her entire team in a meaningful way. As an experienced entrepreneur, Joy also owns and operates Shoot the Moon Photography, a prestigious portrait studio in the north shore for the past 18 years and routinely is involved in many charitable organizations - living out another Drybar core value of “Make a Difference.” Joy lives in the north shore with her husband, Tim, and two sons, Flynn and Sawyer. PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
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243 E. Buffalo Street Milwaukee
@mkebuttercup
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SHAWNA ENRIGHT SKW EXTENSIONS When asked by others what Shawna’s best quality is, majority will answer her passion. Shawna’s passion is what has driven her to offer the best, unique services to her clients. Shawna knew there was something missing in her clientele services, thus beginning her hair extension education journey. She became a pioneer in her area as she traveled the country, training to become a certified hand-tied hair expert. Challenges were presented, hurdles were overcome and in one short year Shawna was nominated “SKW Extension Artist of the Year” at the Tied Together conference in 2019. Shawna’s success has brought her many opportunities. She successfully opened up a chair rental extension salon named “Kalon Salon + Extension Bar”, became a mentor, worked NYFW, opened up a second business in Phoenix during this pandemic, became a SKW educator, and will be launching her very own mink eyelash line, Kalon Extensions. Shawna feels strongly about the word Kalon, which means “beauty that is more than skin deep”. It has connected her passion for all things extensions and desire to build a community of confident clients and educated stylists around the country. shawnaenright.com shawna.enright@yahoo.com @shawnaenrighthair PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
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ALLISON EMM WISCONSIN MUSIC VENTURES
Allison Emm is a musician and teacher who founded Wisconsin Music Ventures in 2019. The WMV mission is to provide patronsupported live music experiences featuring local musicians in distinctively Wisconsin settings. Alongside providing performance opportunities for area musicians, in 2020 Allison began hosting the podcast “The Musician’s Venture,” geared toward those working in the music industry. Building community through music, and music through community is what Allison strives to do in her work each day.
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AMY BRANDENBURG GRANT THORNTON LLP
Amy is a Business Development Executive at Grant Thornton. She has a track record of success in complex sales environments, and most recently, was Managing Partner at Brandacy Staffing Solutions, where she worked with key influencers and decision makers to place high level accounting and finance professionals. Previously, she had significant business development responsibilities at Amphion Medical Solutions, a revenue cycle management firm help-ing healthcare administrators improve overall performance. While at Amphion, she led a sales and marketing team to achieve 25% average annual growth and created 4 new lines of business. Amy earned her degree at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with all her boys: Elvis (4), Drake (2), husband James and terrier Kenzo. PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
amy.brandenburg@us.gt.com
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“You can take control and make use of whatever is holding you back.” This is at the core of Ariel Kopac’s philosophy that drove her to start a business coaching practice focused on mindset and limiting beliefs. While working as a trainer and coach in financial services, Ariel became determined to crack the code on how to break through the mental blocks that were holding people back from the business and life they desired. This drove her study of limiting beliefs, as well as becoming a Certified Practitioner of Myers-Briggs and of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Ariel launched Harness Your Hindrance in 2019, which is now a nationwide coaching practice serving business owners and sales professionals across the country. In 2020, in addition to growing her coaching practice, she launched a podcast and founded a collaborative group for abundant-minded coaches. Ariel continually finds new avenues for shifting mindsets to greater abundance and growth. PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
ARIEL KOPAC Harness Your Hindrance harnessyourhindrance.com
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ariel@harnessyourhindrance.com
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ANN RIPHENBURG RECOLLECT2 COMPANY There are people who see a need and there are people who do something about it. Ann developed a small-scale recycling solution that’s functional as well as motivational. She created the reCollect2 recycling receptacle for hotel guestrooms and interior eco-inspired spaces. Her product is used in hotels and commercial workspaces throughout the country and internationally. Working alongside various businesses also allows Ann to educate and encourage them that taking small steps leads to impactful results. Her passion for respecting earth, protecting humankind and making a difference is evident in everything she does. All products are manufactured right here in Wisconsin and her efforts to fight human trafficking are at the core of Ann’s personal vision, “to simply take care of what was given to us.” Ann and her husband of 20 years work together at reCollect2 Company. She is a Mom to their two teenage boys, a French bulldog, and Doberman.
recollect2recycler.com 262-527-9375 ann@recollect2recycler.com PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
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ASHLEY FENDERSON MODERN WOODMEN FRATERNAL FINANCIAL Ashley is a second-generation financial representative. She grew up watching her father grow his business and decided, after several years in healthcare, to pursue the same passion for helping people cover their day-to-day expenses while still being able to save for tomorrow’s dreams. Ashley has built her business on the 4 core values of authenticity, honesty, integrity, and compassion. Empowering individuals, of every walk of life, to take control of their own, unique financial needs sets her soul on fire! Ashley takes pride in focusing on a holistic financial planning strategy in order to maximize small business growth, best leverage assets, protect clients’ family, and ultimately ensure that they achieve their financial goals. Outside of “the office,” Ashley places a strong priority on community engagement and family. After a battle with Ovarian Cancer, she’s used this platform to inspire other fighters, survivors, and families. She uses her faith to overcome adversity and approach life with a positive attitude! PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
ASHLEY FENDERSON Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial 262.902.9476
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ashley.l.fenderson@mwarep.org
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CARLEY SANFILIPPO LAMMI SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Born and raised in the Milwaukee area, Carley Sanfilippo is passionate about her work. With more than 5 years of experience in the sports world, she feels she has just scratched the surface of her aspirations. Carley joined the Lammi Sports team while finishing her degree at UWMilwaukee with Business Marketing and Event Planning. Upon graduating, she was hired on with the intention to grow the events division and accomplished just that. Carley leads the coordination and execution of 20-30 events annually ranging from 15-8,000 people. Her events vary from galas, corporate grand openings, charity events, sporting events and camps throughout the country. In addition to events, Carley manages athletes and operations including PR strategies, endorsement deals, speaking engagements, media opportunities and foundations. She prides herself in building relationships with the athletes and their families. Carley serves on the board of various charities and enjoys donating time to her community.
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Chelsea Roessler is the Marketing & Events Director at The Corners of Brookfield, a newly developed shopping and town center in Brookfield, WI. Chelsea specializes in experiential marketing and has actively shaped The Corners of Brookfield to be a part of the community through public relations, charitable partnerships, and onsite and offsite events. The goal of each activation at The Corners is to create human connection and a sense of belonging within the community, a winning combination in this ever-shifting retail landscape. Chelsea graduated from the University of WisconsinMadison with a teaching degree and found her permanent home and career within Marketing over the past five years. She has a witty sense of humor, and truly loves learning and connecting with difference makers in her community. Chelsea and her husband, Ryan, live in a farmhouse they recently renovated, just north of Brookfield, with their new son, Jack and German Shepherd, Makita.
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CHELSEA ROESSLER The Corners of Brookfield chelsea.roessler@improperties.co.uk
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EMILY A. GILDERS SERENDIPITY LABS-WAUWATOSA As the Director of Sales at Serendipity Labs-Coworking, Emily sets the tone for the exceptional hospitality that you will receive as a member of Serendipity Labs. Emily is a Wauwatosa native and moved back to the area after completing her Journalism degree from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She has over fifteen years in recruiting, managing teams, business development, and building communities. What matters most to Emily is people, and that is exactly what the Serendipity Labs brand strives for. Emily connects her community by putting people and their needs first. She consults and gives proper solutions that maximize members’ potential in life and in the workforce. Not only does Emily have a gift of gab, but her passion to make a difference in the community truly makes her a natural connector. Emily enjoys giving back to local charities, traveling, and being with her family and rescue dog!
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Jamie believes the key to growing and sustaining a successful business in today’s high-tech world is by nurturing strong customer relationships through personalized, thoughtful expressions. From a young age working in her grandfather’s floral shop, Jamie inherently understands the influence of a meaningful gift. Her company, The Expressory, curates highquality, signature gift designs to help businesses develop long-lasting customer relationships. As a relationship marketing expert and gift strategist, Jamie has designed memorable customer experiences for numerous clients across the country, making it simple for companies to stand out and make a lasting impression. Her gift designs have been featured in publications and media outlets including Entertainment Tonight. In 2018, Jamie was recognized as an eWomenNetwork Woman to Watch for her role as the Executive Managing Director of the Milwaukee Chapter.
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JAMIE SHIBLEY The Expressory jshibley@theexpressory.com
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@theexpressory
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JANDELL HERUM THIRD EYE LOCAL
Jandell Herum has proven to demonstrate creativity, coupled with a strategic approach, throughout her career in marketing and sales. She is a Co-Founder & Partner of a boutique marketing agency, Third Eye Local, LLC., that provides marketing and advertising services for small to midsized businesses. Her 25+ years in the media, marketing and retail industries has equipped her firm to offer a ‘full agency’ experience with each client. Jandell has spent countless hours studying the economic impact local businesses have on the community and loves to explore how to use digital marketing techniques to expand this network of local businesses. She has an eye for great design, and the ‘know-how’ to implement creativity into result-driven marketing campaigns. Jandell believes that Third Eye Local is only successful when clients see results from the programs uniquely designed for their businesses. Jandell’s love of shopping, and her intent to buy locally, developed her love of helping small-to-medium sized businesses.
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jandell@thirdeyelocal.com
262.395.4387
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JENNA TORRES PELLA WINDOWS & DOORS OF WISCONSIN For a while, Jenna was the only female replacement consultant in Wisconsin. Backed by the most recognized brand in the industry, Jenna is a field agent running in-home consultations throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Jenna specializes in designing & providing Pella-installed windows, patio doors, and entry systems. As she starts her third year with Pella Windows & Doors, she owes her passion and pride to the year she spent in Pella, Iowa at Pella’s corporate headquarters and wood manufacturing facility. “Knowing how our premium products are made in the Midwest, helps me explain to my clients why there is truly a solution for everybody’s home.” As the company manufactures wood, vinyl, and fiberglass solutions, Jenna listens and helps her clients make replacing a breeze. Pella’s Customer Experience Center in Brookfield, WI also allows her to host clients so homeowners can get a closer look at the products Pella offers. Request a quote!
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262.853.0646
19030 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI
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JEN WICKLUND JUST ENGAGE NATURALLY
Jen Wicklund is the Founder of Just Engage Naturally, a professional development consulting business focused on empowering career driven women to show up confidently and authentically. As a Fortune 500 HR professional, Jen has learned to navigate the politics of Corporate America, to not only gain a seat at the table but to also use her voice to make a difference for others. With a goal to change the narrative of HR’s approach to people, this selfassured woman focuses on encouraging other women to speak up and share their great ideas too. Just Engage Naturally offers resume, cover letter and LinkedIn construction; as well as interview and career coaching. In addition, there is a branch focused on connection, known as Wine Down Wednesdays. Currently meeting bi-weekly in book club format, the platform is aimed to give women a space to discuss topics in life and career.
jenaturally@gmail.com @justengagenaturally 507.250.7304 PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
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JENNIFER BUCHHOLZ
Best-selling author, entrepreneur, coach, and engaging geek Jennifer Buchholz has worked in higher education, training, and development for over 20 years. When she realized that traditional methods weren’t helping her students thrive—she founded Excel & Flourish. Based in Milwaukee, Excel & Flourish helps organizations and teams improve productivity and reduce frustration with Microsoft Office products through fun technical skills training. The result? Amped-up collaboration and better success across every aspect of their business and work.
Jennifer is an award-winning connector who consistently goes out of her way to help others succeed. Her passion is bringing people together so they have the tools, support, and resources they need to be successful. She is actively involved in numerous organizations throughout the city; including MMAC, The Brookfield Chamber, Local First Milwaukee, Women’s Entrepreneurship Week, eWomen Network, The Wisconsin Technology Council and more.
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KATHERINE GRAMANN LAKE EFFECT CO
Katherine Gramann is a Soul Mentor and founder of conscious apparel brand, LakeEffectCo.com Through her lifestyle and business pursuits, it’s Katherine’s purpose to inspire people to discover and attune to their soul, bravely stepping into their vision for an aligned life, thus creating a ripple effect since healing people can do more good. She utilizes NLP, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom & TIME Techniques, Life/Success coaching (pursuing Master-level certifications), and Human Design. Since she believes nature is our best healer, she also studies and uses floral & fern medicine, astrology, water-healing theory, and looks to the wisdom of spiritual practices from Indigenous and various ancient cultures with deep reverence. Through Lake Effect Co, she offers respectfully-sourced retail, aiming to connect people with the beauty, adventure, and healing power of nature, while also encouraging us to return reciprocal support to the Earth and its inhabitants through our lifestyles and conscious efforts. PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
katherine@lakeeffectco.com
katherinegramann.com
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Kelli Sample is a Sales and Business Strategist. She works with entrepreneurs, small businesses and professionals to help them unleash their inner sales potential-so they don’t have to think about what to say next and just be present in their sales interactions. Her clients learn how to express the thoughts that they have stuck inside their heads so their prospects understand what they do and how they do it, which creates confidence and clarity for the client. She has been a corporate sales trainer in B2B and B2C sales situations for the past 10 years. Kelli’s experience includes developing sales processes, sales training, branding, product development, launches, and sales strategy. Kelli is a lifelong learner and can see the bigger picture even when her clients can’t see it themselves. She uses her knowledge, experience, and intuition to get extraordinary results with her clients. PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
KELLI SAMPLE kellisample.com
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262.333.0618
letstalk@kellisample.com
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Kelly Noyes is a litigation shareholder and co-chair of the class action litigation section at von Briesen & Roper, a woman-led law firm. Kelly pairs her knowledge of the law with a passion for understanding her clients’ businesses, so she can achieve cost-effective resolutions to clients’ problems, both in and out of the courtroom. She works with businesses of all sizes – from small start-ups to Fortune 100 companies – and has particular experience in the health care sector, working with both providers and vendors to resolve disputes and implement procedures to avoid future litigation. Kelly also loves mentoring female lawyers, including through her work with the Association for Women Lawyers. Outside of the courtroom, Kelly is deeply committed to improving her community. She serves on the Board of the Milwaukee Ballet, volunteers for Elmbrook Humane Society, and fundraises for brain tumor research at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
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KELLY J. NOYES von Briesen & Roper, s.c. knoyes@vonbriesen.com
414.287.1522
vonbriesen.com/professional-profiles/1072/kelly-j-noyes
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KIMBERLY WARNER FEARLESSLY AUTHENTIQUE
Kimberly Warner is a creative designer, serial entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. After 10 years as a stay-athome mom, Kimberly started a career in direct sales, rising to become a top performer, while overseeing a large national team. Along the way, she continued to inspire and train other women and men through her retail boutique - Authentique of Kenosha, WI. Recently, Kimberly created Fearlessly Authentique, a podcast and online community aimed at empowering women and helping to foster the next generation of female entrepreneurs. She shares her experiences - in her life, family, and business to inspire women to push past their fears and roadblocks in their own lives. Despite life’s challenges, Kimberly has learned how to overcome the barriers and channel those energies to live life on her terms. Now, she’s helping others to do the same. Join the online community, and let’s help each other be FEARLESSLY AUTHENTIQUE.
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fearlesslyauthentique.com
@fearlesslyauthentique
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LISA GEASON-BAUER | EVOLUTION MARKETING, LLC Lisa Geason-Bauer is the president of Evolution Marketing, a Wisconsin based woman-owned Certified B CorporationÂŽ specializing in the area of global sustainability consulting and storytelling, environmentally responsible creative design, and ethical marketing. When Geason-Bauer founded Evolution Marketing in 2007, she made the strategic decision to operate the firm in a triple bottom line manner. Since then, she has publicly shared the challenges and unique opportunities presented when one implements environmental and social
sustainability strategies, practices into a professional service business. For more than a decade Lisa has played an active role in shaping the discussion within the business world regarding adoption of strategic sustainability strategies and the inclusion of corporate social responsibility programs into day-today business operations. As a practitioner of sustainability initiatives and a leader in the business for good movement, Lisa is proud that Evolution Marketing can offer their professional services in a carbon neutral manner. PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
lisa@evolutionmarketing.biz
greenmkting.com
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LORI WOOD & CHERYL LITVIN / FIRST ASSOCIATED | MANGEN-KLOTH INSURANCE As licensed risk management advisors and co-owners of a fourth-generation insurance agency located in Brookfield, Lori and Cheryl take pride in developing personal relationships with their clients. Whether it is personal insurance or a complex business, they are able to implement strategies that best protects their client’s assets by providing detailed risk analysis and mitigation approaches to achieve innovative and comprehensive solutions. Striving to provide the best customer experience, Cheryl and Lori believe in transparency and the development of partnerships, including educating their clients which provides them with the power to make informed insurance decisions. As independent insurance agents, the personal and professional relationships that have been cemented over a half a century, allow Lori and Cheryl to provide customized insurance plans unique to each client regardless of their individual complexities.
Along with running their family agency, they have developed MKI Training Solutions. Businessowners have access to over 200 online training and compliance courses, these along with customizable documentation and manuals, allows each business to develop and strengthen their greatest asset, their employees. Cheryl also consults, certifies and teaches General Industry OSHA classes. Lori and Cheryl have earned several recognitions for their excellence in community outreach and service. Lori was named the Oregon, Illinois Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year; Cheryl was awarded the Department of the Army Commanders Award for Civilian Service. Currently they are active members of the Rotary, Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, Waukesha County Business Alliance and eWomen Network.
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firstassociated.com
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A veteran of marketing, branding, and entrepreneurship—and founder of the Milwaukee-based digital agency Keystone Click—Lori’s passion is to help others sort through their own bewildering array of digital promotion options and find ones that work for their business. She does this through a number of unique ways including, hosting a podcast (Social Capital Podcast) to help others share their stories, educating through workshops and speaking engagements, and consulting one-on-one with businesses to support the task of building a solid strategy that focuses on helping them achieve their business goals. Learn more about Keystone Click at www. keystoneclick.com or more about Lori Highby at www.lorihighby.com.
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LORI HIGHBY Keystone Click keystoneclick.com
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lorihighby.com
socialcapitalpodcast.com
BUSINESS Maureen is an entrepreneur and executive search professional. She is recognized as a great connector and trusted resource by her friends, colleagues and clients. She founded Core Business Solutions in 2001 which is continually recognized in the Top 20 Retained Executive Search Firms in Milwaukee. Maureen is known for her integrity and excellence in business. She is passionate about finding the best leaders to help her clients succeed. Equally important to her professional work is giving back to the community. Maureen serves on the nonprofit Board of the Christian Women’s Leadership Circle, which supports young women’s growth in servant leadership. Maureen also facilitates a monthly roundtable for Christian executives and is an Ambassador for The Fellowship of Extraordinary Women (FEW). She enjoys inspiring hope by sharing her life challenges, business successes and faith journey. Maureen is married with twin boys who keep her active! She is intentional about supporting women through faith, family and business.
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MAUREEN HURD Core Business Solutions maureen@coreconnects.com
262-347-0575
coreconnects.com
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RHONDA NOORDYK, CDFA® THE WOMEN’S FINANCIAL WELLNESS CENTER, LLC
Understanding that divorce can be a complicated and painful journey, Rhonda Noordyk left the financial industry in 2014 to pursue her passion of helping women achieve financial justice in their divorce. Cue the Women’s Financial Wellness Center! It offers a different kind of divorce financial experience; one that leads to empowering moments and living a fulfilled life, post-divorce. Today Rhonda and her team are partnering with women from all over the country to provide financial coaching, consulting, and analysis. In addition to being the CEO, Rhonda also hosts a podcast called Divorce Conversations for Women. Her dynamic and inspirational style leaves women with a sense of empowerment. To connect with Rhonda, check out www.wfwcdivorce.com or email Rhonda@wfwcllc.com.
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BUSINESS
RACHEL LAMANTIA Masterpiece Bookkeeping, LLC
Business finances can be personal and emotional. Many entrepreneurs don’t know if their numbers are correct or how to use them strategically. Rachel serves as a partner, coach, and sounding board, and aims to turn an apprehensive area of business into one that empowers clients to make informed decisions. She created a unique company that specializes in bookkeeping. Her incredible team focuses on leveraging the latest technology to make things simple and efficient while maintaining a boutique level of service. They love helping clients build their business masterpieces. A math-loving Wisconsin girl, Rachel has a heart for entrepreneurs. She’s owned and operated multiple businesses and is fascinated by what makes them succeed. Music is a big passion and she plays every chance she gets. Rachel also spearheads volunteer efforts to donate handmade items to the less fortunate. She enjoys spending time with her husband, being out in nature, and whiskey neat.
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BUSINESS FASHION ROXANNE CARLSON / MILLIKEN FLOORS Fierce, authentic and passionate are just a few words to describe Roxanne Carlson, both personally and professionally. She has combined her degree in interior design with her perseverance and unrelenting positive attitude to become a true brand ambassador and top performing salesperson for Milliken Floors. No project is too small and no obstacle too great for this dedicated professional who believes that bringing flooring solutions to her clients supports better commercial interior environments. Milliken Floors is committed to solving everyday problems with innovative solutions and Roxanne champions that mission. She is proud to represent a company that strives to care for our planet and positively impact the world around for generations to come. Roxanne has a long list of Milliken sales success stories and accolades, including consecutive years as a Top Sales Performer. She is honored to work for a remarkable organization and cherishes every moment with her loving husband and daughter.
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Stephanie Melnick specializes in helping business owners and entrepreneurs start and grow businesses by protecting brands, drafting and negotiating contracts, and structuring business entities and relationships. When disputes arise, she works with clients to resolve them through negotiation, mediation, and litigation. Stephanie has practiced law in the Milwaukee area for over 25 years and owns Melnick & Melnick, S.C. – a law firm in Mequon catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. In 2017, Stephanie launched her passion project, She Stands TallŽ, to provide female professionals with opportunities to support and learn from one another, through networking, social, and educational events.
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STEPHANIE MELNICK Melnick & Melnick, S.C. melnickmelnick.com
262.241.8900
smelnick@melnickmelnick.com
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TAREN SARTLER TICK TOCK IT’S ABOUT TIME, LLC
Lover of life and all of the simple things that make it great, Taren Sartler works hard when she has to so she can play hard when she wants to and teaches others to do the same. Taren is a “mom-preneur” and recovered workaholic with over 25 years of sales and self-employment experience. All while raising two amazing children. Taren’s mission is to em-power other women and busy sales professionals to find their own success, whatever their definition, by teaching them to get more done in 20 hours a week than they’ve been doing in 40. She won’t promise that you’ll never be late again, but she will promise to make you more productive in your work, more efficient in your day, and teach you to make more money in less time so you can get back to enjoying life. Tick Tock… It’s About Time!
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Chelsey is a life loving Wisconsinite residing in Milwaukee. Her passions include spreading enthusiasm, fashion, and the indulgence of pizza one gram’ at a time. Follow along on her social channels for style tips, lots of fun, and the occasional life advice. Chelsey does all this while serving as the Vice President of a nonprofit agency. Chelsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in substance abuse and trauma informed care. For Chelsey, her greatest life’s ambitions has always been to help people, whether that be through improving their mental health, or their fashion!
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CHELSEY WASIELEWSKI @misschelseylee
misschelseylee
misschelseylee.com
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KARA RANKIN / SCOUT & MOLLY’S
Kara is the owner of Scout and Molly’s, a women’s clothing and accessories boutique in Brookfield, Wisconsin. After taking a hiatus from the work world to raise her two children, Kara was looking for a new challenge. She found it three years ago in the franchise – Scout & Molly’s. Kara loves people. She gets energy off of being around and interacting with others. That’s why she gets such a rush any time she helps a woman find that perfect outfit. At Scout & Molly’s, she strives to make her boutique warm, inviting, and just flat out fun for all women. Her saying is that “shopping here is like shopping in your best girlfriend’s closet”. Being a small business owner is equal parts exhilarating and terrifying. Kara feels so grateful for the opportunity to share it with her staff, her great customers and the rest of Southeastern Wisconsin. PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
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brookfield@scoutandmollys.com
@scoutandmollysbrookfield
FASHION LAUREN HENESY Lauren Henesy is a full-time modern mom, local influencer and freelance creative director. After 10+ years of interior design, styling and visual merchandising in Chicago, she moved to Milwaukee and settled down to start her family. New city meant new endeavors for Lauren, and she began sharing her personal style and green lifestyle on her blog, Henesy House. While building her brand as a blogger, Lauren also built relationships with many local photographers, influencers and businesses
which led to her transition into creative direction and taking photo shoots to the next level. She now continues her freelance work styling photo shoot sets, styling and directing social media content sessions, product styling for MKE Lifestyle Magazine, visual merchandising and social media influencing. Lauren can usually be found taking care of her family at the Henesy house, working at her studio in River west, sipping a latte and fearlessly helping others “trend lightly� and be true to themselves.
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@laurenhenesy
henesyhouse.com
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RIVA TREASURE WHAT RIVA WORE
Riva Treasure, a name as unique as the woman, is most notably a leading Milwaukee-based fashion and lifestyle blogger. Named, ‘Blogger to Watch,’ in Milwaukee’s premier lifestyle publication, MKE Lifestyle Magazine. She has partnered with companies such as BMO Harris, Milwaukee Art Museum, Kendra Scott, and Kimpton Hotels. Currently Vice President of Client Engagement at a marketing firm and previously Marketing Director at a major downtown real estate management firm, Treasure is thoroughly MKE which is where she was born, grew up, and graduated from college. When not designing and implementing strategic marketing plans for clients or inspiring her blog followers to go ahead and pair a $20 blouse with a unique jacket while carrying a $1300 handbag, Treasure can be found teaching Irish dance, or helping her husband in the renovation of their 1911 farmhouse, or enjoying all the amazing places to dine, drink, or hang out in Milwaukee. PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
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@what.riva.wore
FOOD & BEVERAGE When Kasey Gusho began baking macarons for friends and family, she had no idea that her passion for these little sweet treats would turn into a business. In 2018 Kasey’s hobby evolved into what is now Kasey’s Confections. Her creativity and attention to detail are what makes her business unique. She is able to provide a dessert designed specifically for each events’ needs that is sure to be a conversation piece of the party! From macaron towers to novelty shape macarons, Kasey can make it happen! From humble beginnings of orders from friends and family to corporate events and weddings, this entrepreneur is not slowing down.
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KASEY GUSHO Kasey’s Confections kaseysconfections@gmail.com
@kaseysconfections
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JESSIE PUZACH BIRCH & BANYAN COFFEE
Jessie considers herself one of the lucky few that have been able to turn their dream into reality. Her first job was as the original employee of a coffeeshop in her hometown, and from then on her dream was to open her own place. After working in digital marketing on both the corporate and the agency sides, she decided to quit her job to pursue her dream. Jessie now owns Birch & Banyan Coffee, going strong for almost four years. She is active in the community, sitting on the boards for both the local Chamber of Commerce and the Business Improvement District. Birch has become a hub for the village and a place where personal relationships are built. A shop where brides want to have their wedding photos and toddlers want to have their birthday parties. A spot everyone can call their happy place. This summer Jessie and her husband Adam welcomed a baby girl to the family, named Charlotte. They also have two energetic dogs, Dexter and Beckett.
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MOLLY SULLIVAN MISS MOLLY’S CAFE & PASTRY SHOP
Molly has known since the age of 8 that she wanted to own a neighborhood cafe. The idea became an obsession once she returned from studying abroad in Paris. She graduated from culinary school in 2009 and the rest was history. Molly has worked in cafes and fine dining restaurants in the Midwest and on the West Coast. Molly returned to her Milwaukee roots in 2012 and founded Miss Molly’s Pastries, a boutique dessert and wedding cake company. She grew her business to the point of opening Miss Molly’s Cafe & Pastry Shop in 2017, just a few blocks from her childhood home. Miss Molly’s Cafe & Pastry Shop serves fresh, seasonally inspired meals and scratch made bakery. The cafe also offers party and corporate catering options available for breakfast and lunch. For Molly, the best part of owning her business is the opportunity to provide a welcoming space for people to gather. 414-249-5665 hello@missmollyscafe.com @missmollyscafe PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHYY
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DENISE SCHAMENS
DENISE THOMAS
Good Friend, Inc. | a 501(c)(3) public charity
President/Owner The Effective Communication Coach, LLC www.realcommcoach.com
Creative Director/Co-Founder www.sgoodfriendinc.com/
Denise Schamens, Co-founded Good Friend, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to creating autism awareness, acceptance and empathy. She has served as its co-founder, vice president, and creative director, providing training to more than 52,000 K-10th grade students since 2007. A 4-time short film director/ editor and Sibshop facilitator.
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Denise Thomas is the President and Owner of The Effective Communication Coach, LLC, a consultancy focused on transforming emerging and existing professionals into extraordinary leaders by mastering the art of effective com-munication. With 19 years of experience within Fortune 500 companies, Denise has honed the ability to deliver and receive mes-sages across language, cultural, and communication-style barriers. Denise continues her focus on empowering peo-ple by traveling and teaching effective communication to professionals worldwide including Egypt, China and Israel.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Alison Tierney, MS, RD, CD, CSO created Wholesome LLC to spread the power of nutrition and a healthy lifestyle to combat chronic disease. As a board-certified registered dietitian specializing in oncology, Alison focuses on evidence-based nutrition to educate and empower individuals to take health into their own hands not only after diagnosis but before. Using plant-based nutrition and a focus on whole-person health, Alison also overcame her own health struggles, including infertility and PCOS. Now, she is on a mission to foster a community dedicated to the prevention and management of chronic disease through individual and group nutrition coaching, wellness seminars, and online courses. Join Wholesome to get back to the powerful basics of food as medicine! PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO CREDIT: STONE BANK FARM MARKET
ALISON TIERNEY Wholesome LLC wholesomellc.com
support@wholesomellc.com
@wholesomellc
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JUSTINE SLOAN HEALTH & MINDSET COACH BOSS LADIES MKE
Justine Sloan is a Health & Mindset Coach, and the Co-Founder of Boss Ladies MKE. Her mission is to empower women to feel confident in their bodies, and stop dieting- forever! Justine worked in the fitness industry for a decade as a personal trainer and fitness model. The tremendous pressure of fitness modeling took a serious toll on Justine’s health. In 2014, she reached her “rock bottom turning point,” after being diagnosed with adrenal fatigue and thyroid dysfunction. She decided to focus on what made her feel happy and whole. After that, Justine transitioned from fitness to coaching, and created her unique approach to help women find a healthy, sustainable balance. She believes in taking the drama out of eating- and that feeling awesome in your body can be natural and fun. Justine helps women make lasting transformations, so they can stop stressing over food and start living life to the fullest! @thejustinesloan justinesloan.com justinesloanllc@gmail.com PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
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JOANN BROWNE VILLAGE PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS
JoAnn is a Nurse Practitioner with a passion for personalized healthcare and bridging gaps in healthcare. She knew there must be a better way of meeting patients’ needs and took healthcare back to the basics. She opened Village Primary Care Providers with the mission to offer affordable, accessible, quality healthcare to all. In spring she saw the needs of the people being set aside because of fear and decreased services. She found creative ways to reach her patients while limiting risk and was a leader in early testing and management of COVID patients. VillagePCP stayed open, seeing patients who needed care while others closed their doors, often seeing patients in their homes or outside to avoid spread. Currently, she is championing COVID care needs in her community by mass-testing and opening a COVID clinic so that anyone can receive timely care without overloading emergency services or putting others at risk.
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262.239.7070
villagepcp.org
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DR. KYLEE STEVENSON STRIVE CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Kylee Stevenson has quickly become one of the top chiropractors in the greater Milwaukee area. Dr. Kylee and her husband have built Strive Chiropractic from the ground up, after years of mentorship from some of the world’s best chiropractors. Strive Chiropractic was founded on state-ofthe-art chiropractic technology, built on excellent service and has grown through exceptional patient results. Dr. Kylee’s passion and energy comes from her ability to help her patients achieve a healthy, pain-free lifestyle. She loves to share that passion with her community by speaking to small and large groups alike. “You must practice what you preach” is a phrase Dr. Kylee takes to heart as she raises her family in a way that puts health first.
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@drkyleestevenson
262.649.7876
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Monica Rodriguez LPC, MAC, MA is the owner and founder of On Purpose Psyche (OPP), a mental health clinic in Lake Country Wisconsin operating with a steadfast commitment to heal community with community. OPP serves a variety of clientele and is dedicated to making behavioral health more accessible, approachable and utilized by everyone. It is OPP’s unique business model that allows Monica and her fellow clinicians to flourish in business while aiding the community in an unparalleled manner. Her model and mission inspires mental health providers to facilitate a strong platform of entrepreneurship and community with one another while simultaneously providing more accessibility to the community. Monica has a firm belief that if we are going to work together to end the negative stigma associated with seeking mental health support, a business model that can support the professionals is vital.
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MONICA RODRIGUEZ On Purpose Psyche monica@onpurposepsyche.com
onpurposepsyche.com
262.200.1454
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THRIVE ACUPUNCTURE SUNNIE SABOL Sunnie Sabol MSOM, L.Ac is the Owner & Clinic Director of Thrive Acupuncture & Integrative Health. Her passion for Chinese medicine came from her own health and infertility challenges. After seeing first hand how acupuncture was able to help her become a mom, she knew she wanted to help other women who were searching for answers. She focuses on women’s health and autoimmune diseases. She believes the ancient teachings of Chinese medicine are the best way to help people improve their health. Sunnie blends Chinese medicine with the latest research on nutrition to empower her patients to make the best choices for themselves. She is a licensed Acupuncturist with a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine and Bachelors of Science in Nutrition from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, with 9 years of clinical experience. When Sunnie is not seeing patients, she loves to spend time with her husband and two children. She also enjoys Milwaukee’s many festivals throughout the summer. Regardless of where you are in your journey, Thrive is ready to support you! Don’t just live Thrive!
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MORGAN S. KELLY-HUBER MORGAN SHEA HEALTH AND WELLNESS Health and Wellness has been a longtime passion of business owner Morgan Kelly-Huber. The inspiration to open her new private practice in Shorewood, WI came from a desire to provide a higher quality of health care in the community. Consider Morgan your local musculoskeletal expert. Her background in sports medicine as a Certified Athletic Trainer and Personal Trainer has given her a deeper understanding of the body and it’s relation to movement. Morgan has a special interest in working with athletes in combat sports, being active in the jiujitsu and MMA community herself. Her home office offers a wide range of services including sports massage, stretching, dry needling, myofascial decompression (cup therapy), and NormaTec compression therapy. She has future plans to complete her yoga teacher training to provide a variety of classes and private instruction as part of her holistic approach to care.
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HOME & LIFE
Local Keller Williams realtor, Aletha Champine has a knack for interior design, architecture, and sales. She prides herself on helping her clients envision themselves in homes at all price points; showing them the potential of a home, and how they can make the home their own. Her slogan “your future starts at home” is really the core of her business. Aletha believes that a home is the backdrop of one’s future. Adapting her business to what her clients need, learning new markets in order to ensure they are making the most educated decision possible. Recently, Champine made her first hire, a Director of Operations, and formed A|G Realty Group. She looks forward to growing the business to better serve her clients. Her goal is to provide a concierge real estate experience to all the groups’ clients, no matter their budget. Working with Aletha, and A|G Realty Group, ensures your future is in the right hands.
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ALETHA CHAMPINE AG Realty Group - Keller Williams alethachampine@kw.com
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414.737.2427
205 East Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay
HOME & LIFE
CHRISTINE CLARK OLIVE YOU NANNY
With over 15 years of professional nanny and teaching experience, Christine has gone from the Kindergarten Classroom to starting her own small business in Milwaukee. She is well skilled to serve Milwaukee area families in the process of finding exceptional nannies to help make busy lives easier. She knows how important the nanny/family relationship is and prides herself on the personal approach Olive You Nanny uses to get to know both families and nannies. When Christine is not matchmaking around Milwaukee, she enjoys testing out every new restaurant the city has to offer with her fiancĂŠ. Christine looks forward to using her expertise and passion for children to ensure a wonderful match is made each time!
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christineclark@oliveyounanny.com,
@oliveyounannymke
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ERIN GUENTERBERG LAKE COUNTRY FAMILY FUN
Born and raised in Southeastern Wisconsin, Erin Guenterberg is the owner of Lake Country Family Fun (LCFF, LLC), a resource website for local family fun. She went from social worker, to stay-at-home mom, to Lake Country Family Fun enthusiast and sales manager, to owner. Since taking over in 2016, Erin has grown a team of women. The business thrives at creating community (both on and offline), supporting local businesses, and promoting and hosting amazing local events such as Hartland Kids Day. In 2019, Erin and her team identified a need for online creatives, bloggers, and entrepreneurs to learn and grow together on the local level. Thus, “Lake Country Currents” was born bringing over 50 budding and established entrepreneurs together. In her free time, you’ll find Erin and her family enjoying all of Wisconsin’s seasons - boating and paddle-boarding in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter.
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lakecountryfamilyfun.com
@lakecountryfamilyfun
HOME & LIFE
KARYN GIMBEL YOUSO FIRST LOOK FAMILY LAW, SC
Karyn Youso is a low conflict divorce attorney and mediator in practice since 1992. During the first twenty years, most of her time was spent in high conflict litigation. Life experience taught her that high conflict is unhealthy for families. The decision to transition to a low conflict caseload inspired her to open First Look Family Law in 2018. She is a strong advocate of Collaborative Divorce (settling all issues without going to court), as well as mediation. Lowering conflict means lowering cost, both financial and emotional. Karyn served on the Boards of the Collaborative Law Foundation and the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, and is currently serving on the Wisconsin State Bar’s Family Law Section Board. A longtime fundraiser for various non-profit organizations, she most recently began supporting Faith, Hope & Love, whose charitable goal is to provide health and wellness supplies to children in crisis.
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262.788.5335
kgyouso@firstlookfamilylaw.com
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KATIE SOYKA KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
Katie Soyka believes when women invest in themselves through professional photography they step into their power and raise their voice. She understands that quick buying decisions are made based on visuals, and photography is a powerful way to build the know, love, and trust factor. Katie helps businesses connect to their ideal clients through strong branding and stunning images. A Wisconsin native, Katie graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in marketing and worked for a Fortune 500 company for 6 years. Her love of photography prompted her to create her own business. Though her early focus was weddings and families, Katie soon built a thriving branding business. As a brand photographer, her positive energy and encouraging nature, combined with a passionate eye for the creative and beautiful, have found their perfect home. Katie’s clients receive a level of service beyond what you might expect. She consults with businesses to develop a clear focus on the essence of their brand to establish a vision for consistent messaging. She then guides them through the branding photography process, so they feel prepared, confident, and delighted with the experience! Clients receive a comprehensive set of images to elevate their brand in print, on a website, and on social media. Katie’s work has been featured on Amazon.com, Wayfair.com, and in publications such as MKE Lifestyle Magazine, DFW Familia, and McKinney Magazine. She is honored to showcase the amazing ladies of the inaugural KNOW Milwaukee book! When not behind a camera, Katie’s world revolves around her children: Evelyn, Henry, and Nathan (and dogs Olive and Rosie)! She loves traveling with her husband, Dan, and is her happiest when relaxing at the family cottage “Up North.” katiesoykaphotography.com katie@katiesoykaphotography.com @katiesoykaphotography 2020 65
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KENZIE GROH KENZ GROH COACHING Kenzie Groh is a health and life coach, NLP Practitioner, and energy healer. She started Kenz Groh Coaching after struggling with her own health journey and constantly feeling over-whelmed. She knew that she was not alone and other women could relate. What started as a passion to help corporate women ditch dieting and love their bodies has blossomed into a passion for helping women excel in all areas of their lives. Kenzie uses Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) to help women overcome their limiting be-liefs and surpass the boundaries they have set for themselves and excel in life. Kenzie’s coaching is unique in that she’s also an energy healer. She uses reiki, hypnosis, and inner child work to help women heal on an energetic level. Kenz Groh Coaching is successful because it isn’t just a physical change but a whole mind, body, energetic transformation.
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@kenzgroh
kenzgrohcoaching.com
HOME & LIFE
KIMBERLY GREENSPAN NMLS #281495 FIRST FIDELITY HOME MORTGAGE OF WISCONSIN, LLC NMLS #279615
Kimberly Greenspan is the Owner and Senior Loan Originator of First Fidelity Home Mortgage of Wisconsin. Kimberly’s mission is to help home buyers or refinancing clients achieve their financial goals and ownership dreams. Her expertise with Veterans, business owners, and buyers with less-than-perfect credit have made her the go-to mortgage broker in Southeastern Wisconsin. Kimberly started her mortgage broker company 24 years where she not only survived but grew her business during and after the mortgage crisis of 2008, when others failed. She said being a broker gave her more options and solutions to offer her clients that they were not finding at other traditional institutions. Not everyone fits in the box, she says, nor should their loan program. Her attention to detail, and infinite knowledge of programs available allows her to customize financing for her clients. Decades of creating lasting relationships with both her clients and lenders has led to a thriving and successful home mortgage business. PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
@kimgreenspan
kim@wesayok.com
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ALLISON MICKE ORLOVSKY Relationship & Intimacy Coach forloveofyou.com
AMANDA COAKLEY Flora + Font @floraandfont
IVY MCCONNELL Ivy’s Illustrations ivymcconnell.com
DANIKA TRAMBURG Perfect Your Purpose perfectyourpurpose.com
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BRITTANY WOHLFEIL Batter battermke.com
CLAIRE LAUER CL Content Marketing clcontentmarketing.com
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JENA EHLERS The Wellness Resolution thewellnessresolution.com
JENNIFER RUNDELL Rundell ReDesign rundellredesign.com
KAMI STRUNSEE Timber Lane Studio timberlanestudio.com
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KATIE REIS Katiereishair @katiereishai
ERIN SEEBY Seeby Designs enseeby@gmail.com
TIFFANY MITCHELL DETVAN, AAMS ® Financial Advisor / Edward Jones edwardjones.com/tiffany-mitchelldetva
VESILE YILMAZ DoEbru Marbling Art LLC doebru.com
LIZ WATSON The Impact Trail lizwatsonimpacttrail.com
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MARY BETH FRECKMANN AT HOME IN LAKE COUNTRY KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Mary Beth considers her profession as a Realtor to be focused on service, not salesmanship. Her clients love to work with her because at her core she believes success comes from having patience, discipline, passion and a sense of humor. She insists these qualities are paramount to every successful closing. Mary Beth enjoys creating relationships with her clients and being their trusted adviser. While buying or selling a home can be stressful, Mary Beth prides herself on creating as smooth of a transaction as possible and, more importantly, providing her clients with peace of mind. When deals get stressful, as they can, some may lose their temper, but as a licensed Realtor, Mary Beth’s objective is to keep calm and gain perspective. With a background in social work, Mary Beth has honed her listening and problemsolving skills to give her clients a smooth and enjoyable real estate experience.
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mbfreckmann1
HOME & LIFE
NANCY TOWLE HEALTHMARKETS INSURANCE
Meet Nancy Towle who will always offer you a bright smile and a funny story along with some pretty amazing skills at helping you navigate all of the confusion around Medicare and Health Insurance. Nancy is a late in life career changer (Just 6 years as a licensed Insurance Agent with HealthMarkets Insurance). In the past, when offered Insurance type positions throughout her working years, Nancy always said “not a chance“would I ever sell insurance. She is eating her words as she makes her way through the community, enjoying all aspects of educating, facilitating and protecting her clients with Choice, Convenience and Counsel. Nancy loves to share what she has learned with a goal to save her clients money and to get them protected from those unexpected surprises in life. With HealthMarkets Insurance, Nancy can offer a multitude of products to cover you “head to toe” but she strives to be a trusted resource when it comes to Medicare and personal coverages in the state of Wisconsin.
healthmarkets.nancy.towle healthmarkets/ntowle ntowle@healthmarkets.com PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
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Being organized doesn’t mean becoming boring or giving up all your possessions. It’s about getting clear on what you truly want out of life. Rhonda Burger is CEO, Chaos Eliminating Organizer, of Help Me Rhonda, LLC, a professional home and office organizing firm dedicated to helping busy moms and professionals do just that. A creative problem solver, Rhonda has been a professional organizer to individuals and businesses since 2010. Discreet and kind, clients appreciate her nonjudgmental and compassionate approach. Her passion is seeing clients become happier and more productive, spending time on what’s most important to them instead of scrambling through piles. Clients have recovered money, keys, documents, and—above all—their time and sanity. Rhonda declutters and redesigns your environment to work for you instead of against you—so you get out of the stress and overwhelm mode, and back to living the life you are meant to live.
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RHONDA BURGER Help Me Rhonda, LLC helpmerhondaorganize.com
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414.483.6385
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STAR MCMURTRY TAYLOR DESIGN & STATIONERY
Star McMurtry is a 33 year old Data Engineer and Analyst by trade and has been in the IT and Supply Chain field for over 8 years. She is also the owner and founder of Taylor Design & Stationery and specializes in events (invitations, signage, place cards, programs etc. for wedding, corporate events, birthdays, baby showers) and personal stationery (journals, planners, etc.). She also has a deep passion for data. When she’s not working, she’s spending time with her husband Karlos and 14 year old daughter Taylor, her family and friends.
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TANYA MURPHY CRUISE PLANNERS
“Who uses a Travel Advisor anymore?” Tanya Murphy asked the same question even as she considered owning a travel agency. During her 16 year corporate career, she always took every vacation day, every year. And for a long time, that was enough. Until it wasn’t. She explored the opportunity, and once she realized how many people were coming back to personalized travel planning, she knew she’d found her calling. In her spare time, you might find Tanya on a golf course, maybe at a poker table, perhaps trying her hand at stand up comedy, hanging with her Husband of 20 years and their fur babies, or deep in the ocean somewhere with a SCUBA tank on her back. Tanya thrives on memorable experiences and new challenges, and it’s the desire to help others do the same that drives her business and her life.
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Stephanie Rodgers grew up in South East Wisconsin. After graduating from the University of Miami Stephanie had the privilege of working for both Equity and Non-Equity Theatre Companies around the country before deciding to dedicate her time to teaching the next generation of theatre enthusiasts. Stephanie has taught theatre to students from New York City to the Island of Granada and so many wonderful places between. As the founding director of Brookfield Center for the Arts’ Young Actors Company, Stephanie believes that all young people have a voice and should be heard. Watching students grow into creative humans who stand strong knowing how valuable they are is why Stephanie is dedicated to making sure Children’s theatre is thriving. Young Actors Company is one of Wisconsin’s fastest growing Children’s Theatre Programs and Stephanie is so proud to be providing students a safe place to make big choices, take risks and fly!
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STEPHANIE RODGERS Brookfield Center for the Arts stephanierodgers.bca@gmail.com
262.923.7107
lovebca.com/theatre0
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Since 2008 Elizabeth Kay has been waking up Milwaukee on her morning radio show on 99.1 The Mix! She also hosts her women’s lifestyle podcast, 50 Shades of Kay and can be seen on camera at WISN 12 News. Elizabeth understands her platform provides a unique opportunity to reach others, promote generosity, and improve the community. Elizabeth has participated in numerous charity events at schools, businesses and at community gatherings including the state’s largest one day food drive, Stuff the Bus, with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin which has collected over 3.69 million meals! Elizabeth was awarded with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s “Best Morning Show” in 2013 and 2019. She was recently the first female alumna to be inducted in to her high school’s Hall of Fame. She has also appeared on several talk shows, including Good Morning America, HBO’s Last Week Tonight With John Oliver and The Steve Harvey Show. PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
ELIZABETH KAY 99.1 The Mix elizabethkayradio@gmail.com
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@elizabethkayfm
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TOYA WASHINGTON WISN 12 ABC
Mom, wife and award winning journalist, Toya Washington has been with WISN for 18 years and co-anchors 12 News at 5:00. Raised in Minneapolis, (she’s still a Vikings fan) Washington “crossed over” to graduate from UW-Madison and is now on the Board of Visitors for UW’s SJMC. Washington is also passionate about her work with Hope Street where she serves on the Board of Directors. When she isn’t in your living room, Washington is watching her daughters play sports, working out, cooking, traveling and finding ways to “upcycle” anything from jewelry and clothes to furniture. Washington says she’s, “genetically predisposed to bargain hunting” and has a slight Pinterest addiction, which is fed by her obsession with secretly wanting to be an interior designer. While she and her husband Brian are both accomplished in their careers, what they’re most proud of are their two daughters, Alivia and Maya.
@toya_washington @wisn12toyawashington twashington@hearst.com PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
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Mariah Haberman is a TV host, writer, speaker and social media maven. She covers a wide variety of topics on her blog, mariahhaberman.com, from the very best Wisconsin road trip ideas to how to kill it at your career. As the lead on-camera host and brand director of Discover Wisconsin, she also travels the state to bring Wisconsin’s best foods, festivals, sights and activities to smart phones and TV screens of more than 700,000 loyal fans across the Midwest each and every weekend. Mariah received her bachelors degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2010. She was selected to In Business Magazine’s list of 40 Under 40 and is a four-time Chicago/Midwest Emmy® nominee. When she’s not on the road with the Discover Wisconsin crew, Mariah can probably be found hitting the trails with her spunky mini goldendoodle, Josie.
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MARIAH HABERMAN Discover Wisconsin mariahhaberman.com
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@mariahhaberman
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EMMY MYERS LACEY’S HOPE PROJECT, INC.
Emmy Myers is a business leader, public speaker and source of knowledge and inspiration for others. After her own experience, she founded Lacey’s Hope Project, a local 501c3, to help end the social justice issues of sex trafficking and represent the promise of change, restoration and healing. Over 15,000 people across multiple states have learned signs to recognize those who are being affected by sex trafficking, as well as how to be part of the solution, thanks to Emmy’s guidance. In addition to founding and leading Lacey’s Hope, Emmy is also a certified Crisis Intervention Specialist, Caregiver and Executive Director of two local assisted living facilities.
@laceyshopeproject P.O. Box 375, Jackson laceyshopeproject@gmail.com PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
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WGIRLS MILWAUKEE | NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WGIRLS Milwaukee is a philanthropic organization with the
benefiting and spreading awareness for a different Milwaukee
mission to empower women and children in underserved
nonprofit. With 30 members and growing, WGIRLS can also
communities through fundraising, volunteerism, and outreach.
provide a range of volunteering services.
Established in 2009, WGIRLS brings together like-minded women
Whether you are looking to become a member or are an
who share their passion for giving back to the community.
organization seeking fundraising or volunteer support, start your
WGIRLS hosts several fundraisers throughout the year, each
search with WGIRLS Milwaukee. PHOTO CREDIT: KATIE SOYKA PHOTOGRAPHY
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KRISTA HULL REDEEM & RESTORE CENTER
Krista is the founder and executive director for Redeem and Restore Center. RRC’s mission is coming alongside women escaping sex trafficking and helps them build a foundation of healing- ultimately through a restorative care home. She is inspired by the courage and resiliency of women survivors, and believes that together with God’s help, we can restore women to a life of freedom! Fueled with compassion, Krista’s desire to help hurting women stems from being a survivor of child sexual abuse and abandonment. She knows God’s great love, power and justice in her life. With that, she perseveres in honesty, vulnerability, integrity and strength as a passionate speaker and chaplain. She is a Crisis Intervention Specialist, and an alumna of the FBI Citizens Academy and Waukesha County Sheriff Citizens Academy. She is married, and a mother to two young adults. In her free time, Krista enjoys adventure in the outdoors!
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VALERIE VIDAL META HOUSE
Shortly after becoming a mom herself, Valerie Vidal’s mother passed away from complications related to a lifelong battle with substance use disorder. In honor of her mother’s memory, Valerie left a successful legal career in 2018 to pursue her passion for helping women, particularly those struggling with the same disease. She now serves as President & CEO of Meta House, a nonprofit that seeks to end the generational cycle of addiction by healing women and strengthening families. Founded in 1963, Meta House is a nationally-recognized treatment program offering compassionate and holistic substance use disorder services to women and their families. Its comprehensive continuum of care includes residential treatment, outpatient services, and transitional housing for women in early recovery. Meta House empowers over 500 women each year with the tools they need to thrive in recovery. Annually, through its family-centered approach, Meta House also provides therapeutic services to approximately 250 children.
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AMANDA BRAUN UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – MILWAUKEE Amanda Braun is in her seventh year as the Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is the first-ever female to hold that post at Milwaukee.
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abraun25@uwm.edu
She was named to the post in March 2013 before officially taking the reins of the department on May 1, 2013. In her tenure on campus, she has helped Milwaukee to new heights, starting by playing the lead role in bringing Panther men’s basketball contests back downtown. She also was instrumental in helping the University secure naming rights for UW-Milwaukee Panther @mke_adbraun
Arena. The department also received its first-ever $1 million gift under Braun’s watch in Fall of 2016, the largest ever made to Milwaukee Athletics at the time. A former basketball player at Siena College, Braun graduated summa cum laude with a degree in psychology. She later earned a master’s in sports administration from the University of North Carolina. Braun is married to Kelly Braun and resides in Whitefish Bay. @abraun5150 2020 85
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AMY WALBERG PRESS SELTZER Amy recognized opportunity in a chance wish for “seltzer with a little something.” Inspired, she channeled her advertising acumen, international savvy, and mission to serve women into founding PRESS Premium Alcohol Seltzer. Her innovative seltzer cocktail has taken the male-dominated beverage industry by storm. Amy developed the first PRESS flavor profiles in her kitchen with women in mind, brewing up sophisticated flavor combinations inspired by her global culinary explorations. She brought PRESS to market in 2015, when the hard seltzer category was nonexistent. Naysayers only fueled Amy’s determination to market her elegant seltzer. Five years later, Amy’s is the only woman-owned seltzer among the top-10 brands in a now burgeoning beverage category. PRESS has national distribution, glowing media accolades, and the backing of Constellation Brands. As her star rises, the sparkling taste of PRESS continues to reflect Amy’s belief that all of life’s delicious moments are meant to be savored.
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NOTABLE KAREEDA CHONES AGUAM MILWAUKEE BUCKS Celebrating her 21st season with the Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum, Kareeda Chones Aguam is the VP of Partner Strategy and Management. Overseeing a team that successfully integrates and manages entitlements for over seventy (70) Corporate Partners; responsibilities include being closely aligned with the management team in the construction and development of the new 500M Deer District in downtown Milwaukee. Chones Aguam, a free-lance voice talent artist for over 17 years including her newest project as the voice of Fiserv Forum, home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, will launch her free-lance voice-over company, Aguama Productions LLC. in 2020. Chones Aguam community involvement is vast, Board of Directors for the Penfield Children’s Center of Wisconsin and Board Director for Employ Milwaukee; former member of the Women’s Fund Board of Greater Milwaukee; 2016 Marquette Athletic Department Young Alumnae of the Year Award. Kareeda was celebrated as one of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s Women of Influence 2019 for mentorship and was also honored as one of the 2019 Milwaukee Magazine’s Women of Distinction. Chones Aguam is also a member of the TEMPO Milwaukee professional women’s organization and in November 2020 she will co-chair the organizations annual leadership event and host an exclusive interview on equity and empowerment with the incomparable Gabrielle Union! Most recently, Kareeda was selected as a Sports Business Journal’s distinguished “Game Changer Recipient- Class of 2020”. Kareeda’ s most cherished role is being a wife and mother, she and her husband Ryan have two children, daughter Averie-9 and Carter-6.
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KAREEDA CHONES AGUAM Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum kchones@bucks.com
aguamaproductions@gmail.com
aguamaproductions.com
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index BUSINESS
CATEGORY
PAGE
Dry Bar
BEAUTY
12--13
Craig Berns Salon Spa
BEAUTY
14
SHAWNA ENRIGHT
SKW Extensions
BEAUTY
15
ALLISON EMM
Wisconsin Music Ventures
BUSINESS
16
AMY BRANDENBURG
Grant Thornton LLP
BUSINESS
17
ANN RIPHENBURG
reCollect2 Company
BUSINESS
18
ARIEL KOPAC
Harness Your Hinderance
BUSINESS
19
ASHLEY FENDERSON
Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial
BUSINESS
20
CARLEY SANFILLIPPO
Lammi Sports
BUSINESS
21
CHELSEA ROESSLER
The Corners of Brookfield
BUSINESS
22
EMILY GILDERS
Serendipity Labs
BUSINESS
23
JAMIE SHIBLEY
The Expressory
BUSINESS
24
JANDELL HERUM
Third Eye Local
BUSINESS
25
JEN WICKLUND
Just Engage Naturally
BUSINESS
26
JENNA TORRES
Pella Windows and Doors
BUSINESS
27
JENNIFER BUCHHOLZ
Excel & Flourish
BUSINESS
28
KATHERINE GRAMMAN
Lake Effect Co.
BUSINESSS
29
KELLI SAMPLE
Kelli Sample
BUSINESS
30
KELLY NOYES
Von Briesen & Roper
BUSINESS
31
KIMBERLY WARNER
Fearlessy Authentique
BUSINESS
32
LISA GEASON-BAUER
Evolution Marketing, LLC
BUSINESS
33
LORI HIGHBY
Keystone Click
BUSINESS
36
LORI WOOD/CHERYL LITVIN
First Associated
BUSINESS
34-35
MAUREEN HURD
Core Business Solutions
BUSINESS
37
RACHEL LAMANTIA
Masterpiece Bookkeeping, LLC
BUSINESS
39
RHONDA NOORDYK
Women's Financial Wellness Center
BUSINESS
38
ROXANNE CARLSON
Milliken Floors
BUSINESS
40
STEPHANIE MELNICK
Melnick & Melnick, S.C.
BUSINESS
41
TAREN SARTLER
Tick Tock It's Time
BUSINESS
42
CHELSEY WASIELEWSKI
Influencer
FASHION
43
KARA RANKIN
Scout & Molly's
FASHION
44
JOY VERTZ MARY BETH BERNS
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BUSINESS
CATEGORY
PAGE
LAUREN HENESY
Lauren Henesy
FASHION
45
RIVA TREASURE
What Riva Wore
FASHION
46
JESSIE PUZACH
Birch & Banyan Coffee
FOOD & BEV
47
KASEY GUSHO
Kasey's Confections
FOOD & BEV
48
MOLLY SULLIVAN
Miss Molly's Bakery
FOOD & BEV
49
ALISON TIERNEY & LAUREN LUEDEKE
Wholesome LLC
HEALTH & WELLNESS
51
JOANN BROWNE
Village Primary Care Providers
HEALTH & WELLNESS
52
JUSTINE SLOAN
Health + Mindset Coach
HEALTH & WELLNESS
53
DR. KYLEE STEVENSEN
Strive Chiropratic
HEALTH & WELLNESS
54
MONICA RODRIGUEZ
On Purpose Psyche
HEALTH & WELLNESS
55
MORGAN S KELLY-HUBER
Morgan Shea Health & Wellness
HEALTH & WELLNESS
56
SUNNIE SABOL
Thrive Acupuncture
HEALTH & WELLNESS
57
ALETHA CHAMPINE
AG Realty Group - Keller Williams
HOME & LIFE
58
CHRISTINE CLARK
Olive You Nanny
HOME & LIFE
59
ERIN GUENTERBERG
Lake Country Family Fun
HOME & LIFE
60
KARYN YOUSO
First Look Family Law
HOME&LIFE
61
KATIE SOYKA
Katie Soyka Photography
HOME & LIFE
62-63
KENZ GROH
Kenz Groh Coaching
HOME & LIFE
64
KIMBERLY GREENSPAN
First Fidelity Home Mortgage of WI, LLC
HOME & LIFE
65
MARY BETH FRECKMANN
At Home in Lake Country-Keller Williams Realty
HOME&LIFE
70
NANCY TOWLE
HealthMarkets Insurance Agency
HOME & LIFE
71
RHONDA BURGER
Help Me Rhonda Unlimited, LLC
HOME & LIFE
72
STAR MCMURTY
Taylor Design & Stationery
HOME & LIFE
73
STEPHANIE RODGERS
Brookfield Center for the Arts
HOME&LIFE
74
TANYA MURPHY
Cruise Planners
HOME & LIFE
75
ELIZABETH KAY
99.1 The Mix
MEDIA
76
MARIAH HABERMAN
Discover Wisconsin
MEDIA
77
TOYA WASHINGTON
WISN 12 ABC
MEDIA
78
EMMY MYERS
Lacey’s Hope Project, Inc.
NON-PROFIT
79
KRISTA HULL
Redeem & Restore
NON-PROFIT
80
SAMANTHA MLINAR
WGIRLS Milwaukee
NON-PROFIT
81
VALERIE VIDAL
Meta House
NON-PROFIT
82
AMANDA BRAUN
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
NOTABLE
83
AMY WALBERG
PRESS Seltzer
NOTABLE
84
KAREEDA CHONES
Milwaukee Bucks
NOTABLE
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