members
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Bailey Aro Hutchence
Companies:
White Spruce Market
Cedar Bound
Bailey Aro Photography
Email: info@baileyaro.com
Bailey is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who thrives turning ideas into creative businesses. See also: New-ish mom. Lover of giant dogs. Homebody meets adventure seeker.
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Karis Boerner
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
karis.boerner@gmail.com
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Stephanie Cooke
momsupnorth@gmail.com
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Allison Crotteau
218 Taphouse
amcrotteau@yahoo.com
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Kate Dean
Essentia Institute of Rural Health
kkatichdean@gmail.com
I am fueled by a passion for learning and discovery, and find joy in sharing knowledge. My greatest satisfaction comes from guiding others to unlock their full potential. I thrive in cultivating environments where curiosity and excellence flourish.
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Lanie Dixon
Essentia Health
lanie.dixon@gmail.com
Multifaceted leader with extensive experience in the healthcare industry fostering a culture of excellence through empathy and compassion.
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Lindsey Dueland
Northwestern Mutual
lindsey.dueland@nm.com
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Monique Forcier
Monique Forcier Spiritual Coacing
LEAP Co-Foundermyforcier5@gmail.com
www.moniqueforcier.com
SPIRITUAL COACH, INTUITIVE ENERGY AND SOUND HEALER, KUNDALINI YOGA TEACHER, Mastermind Leader, Podcaster, REAL ESTATE MAVEN, AND SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR
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Carolyn Haney
Duluth Core Learning
carolyn@duluthcorelearning.com
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Sarah Herrick-Smisek
DLH Clothing
sarah@dlhclothing.com
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Wendy Homstad
Raymond James
wendy.homstad@raymondjames.com
As a Certfied Financial Planner professional, Wendy is dedicated to helping clients pursue their financial goals by putting them and their needs at the center of every engagement. Wendy is co-founder of Homstad & King Wealth Partners of Raymond James and has more than 25 years of financial industry experience. Family & charity are important foundations in Wendy’s life.
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Karen Jeannette
UMD, Instructional Designer
Occasional freelance garden designerkjjeannette@gmail.com
Karen is an instructional designer and consults with educators and subject matter experts on the effective design of online learning experiences to serve the educational needs of college students and adult learners.
Friends might know her better for her interest and passion sharing her horticulture, landscape design knowledge and love of plants, which might also explain why she continually gravitates to opportunities and environments centered around design, learning, growth, and wellbeing.
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Stacy Johnston
Audacity HR
stacy@audacityhr.com
HR thought leader, Stacy Johnston (she/her), provides innovative HR solutions with a mission to support organizations in understanding and engaging their biggest competitive advantage… their employees. As the founder of Audacity HR, she is a licensed attorney in Minnesota and holds the SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional), RYT200 (Registered Yoga Teacher) and CMT-P (Certified Mindfulness Teacher, Professional Level) credentials. Stacy is an experienced talent management and solutions specialist, with a diverse HR and legal background. Her skill sets include recruiting and hiring mission driven leaders, building engaged and inclusive teams, and creating agile HR solutions that strategically align with values and goals.
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Jill Joyce
jilljoyce51@gmail.com
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Christina Kintop
Kintop Chiropractic
2kintop6@gmail.com
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Liz Laine
Bailey Builds
Managing Director
Systematic Collaborative, Coffee Enthusiast, Lover of Nature, Connecter & Coach, Artist
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Teri Larson-Johnson
Essentia Health
teri.larson.johnson@gmail.com
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Anna McGee
AP Training
Fitness coach dedicated to tranforming bodies and unlocking confidence in women over 50.
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Mariah McKechnie
Northland Special Events
LEAP Co-Foundermariah@northlandspecialevents.com
www.northlandspecialevents.com
ENTREPRENEUR, EVENT PLANNER, FLORIST, MASTERMIND LEADER,PODCASTER, AND TRAVELER.
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KRISTIN MONTGOMERY
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
And Vice President/Wealth Advisor for Bell Investments at Bell Bank. She has worked as a comprehensive financial planner and advisor for families, individuals and businesses for 15 years. Kristin, along with her husband Derek, founded the Montgomery Sports Foundation in 2024 - a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to removing the financial barriers so all youth in the city of Duluth have equal access to recreational team sports.
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Linda Nervick
Crepes Amour
Marketing & Sales
lindanervick@gmail.com
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Kathy Norton
penguinrocksllc@gmail.com
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Krista Padgett
Northland Country Club
krista.padgett11@gmail.com
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Lori Coda Peterson
CodaVision
LEAP Co-Founderwww.codavisionllc.com
lori@codavisionllc.com
Leadership Development Expert, Sales Coach, Nature Lover, Athlete, Clifton Strengths Coach
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Kimberley Sannes
Public Solutions Group, Inc
kimmysmailbox@gmail.com
Civil engineer consultant performing support services on highway and bridge construction projects. Currently working on the Southwest Lightrail project and the I-494 reconstruction from the airport to Edina. Recently bought my urban cabin in Duluth where the magic really happens!!
Project and public information management for heavy civil construction.
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Sarah Seidelmann
healer & artist
sarahseidelmann@gmail.com
Sarah Bamford Seidelmann is a 4th generation physician, accomplished author, and artist. Her celebrated and unconventional work aims to restore the soul.
“Sarah Seidelmann is a true medicine woman and everything she creates is good for what ails us.” - Martha Beck, New York Times bestselling author of The Way of Integrity.
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Lara Signorelli
lara.signorelli@yahoo.com
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Amanda Spilde
JaneCane Photography
Fresh 48, Newborn + Family Photographer
Since launching JaneCane Photography in 2012 I have had the honor of telling countless stories - engagements, wedding days, first hours at the hospital and growing families.
I have turned a business into a career and created a brand built on trust + integrity.
As a photographer, I pride myself in cultivating meaningful relationships with my clients, providing a photo experience worth investing in. 2025 will mark 13 years for JaneCane Photography and I am so humbled by the community that has continued to support my small business.
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Ang Stocke
Ang Stocke Coaching
LEAP Co-Founderhello@angstocke.com
www.angstocke.com
creative business coach, speaker, flower maven, host of the brilliant creative podcast
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Kathy Thomas
Yarn Harbor & Flowers On The Rocks
Yarn Harbor: Duluth's local yarn shop offering fibers and supplies for your knitting , crocheting, felting and weaving needs.
Classes are available
wool@yarnharborduluth.com
yarnharborduluth.comFlowers on the Rocks: A gardening service with an organic focus. Design, install, and maintain flower gardens. Kathy also specializes in container gardening.
Consultations available
Kathy.flowersontherocks@gmail.com kathy.flowersontherocks.me
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Meg Thoreson
Certified EOS Implementer
meg.thorson@eosworldwide.com
As a Certified EOS Implementer Meg helps business owners & leadership teams shift from working in their business to working on the business so they can get the “important stuff done.” Meg brings the simple tools and disciplines of the EOS process to teams. Through coaching and facilitation, she guides them to get the results needed to grow and scale – ultimately transforming the entire organization.
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Michelle Wall
Infinity Massage & Wellness
mwallmassage@gmail.com
Our passion and hope is to help people feel better. Whether it be through our services, education, or the products we offer, our goal is to have every client leave our space feeling better than when they came in.
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Tiersa Wodash
Brick & Mortar Design
tiersa@brickandmortar.design
https://www.brickandmortar.design/
Brick and Mortar transforms commercial districts, one storefront at a time. We design memorable experiences that tell stories worth sharing.
Interior and exterior architectural design services for commercial renovations and improvements. We are also part of the Entrepreneur Fund Expert Network - allowing us to help small business owners through their grant program.