members

  • 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.

  • Karis Boerner

    Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

    karis.boerner@gmail.com

  • Stephanie Cooke

    momsupnorth@gmail.com

  • Allison Crotteau

    218 Taphouse

    amcrotteau@yahoo.com

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Lindsey Dueland

    Northwestern Mutual

    lindsey.dueland@nm.com

  • Monique Forcier

    Monique Forcier Spiritual Coacing
    LEAP Co-Founder

    myforcier5@gmail.com

    www.moniqueforcier.com

    SPIRITUAL COACH, INTUITIVE ENERGY AND SOUND HEALER, KUNDALINI YOGA TEACHER, Mastermind Leader, Podcaster, REAL ESTATE MAVEN, AND SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR

  • Carolyn Haney

    Duluth Core Learning

    carolyn@duluthcorelearning.com

  • Sarah Herrick-Smisek

    DLH Clothing

    sarah@dlhclothing.com

  • 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.

  • Karen Jeannette

    UMD, Instructional Designer
    Occasional freelance garden designer

    kjjeannette@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.

  • 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.

  • Jill Joyce

    jilljoyce51@gmail.com

  • Christina Kintop

    Kintop Chiropractic

    2kintop6@gmail.com

  • Liz Laine

    Bailey Builds 

    Managing Director 

    lizjean004@gmail.com

    Systematic Collaborative, Coffee Enthusiast, Lover of Nature, Connecter & Coach, Artist 

  • Teri Larson-Johnson

    Essentia Health

    teri.larson.johnson@gmail.com

  • Anna McGee

    AP Training

    apannamcgee@gmail.com

    Fitness coach dedicated to tranforming bodies and unlocking confidence in women over 50.

  • Mariah McKechnie

    Northland Special Events
    LEAP Co-Founder

    mariah@northlandspecialevents.com

    www.northlandspecialevents.com

    ENTREPRENEUR, EVENT PLANNER, FLORIST, MASTERMIND LEADER,PODCASTER, AND TRAVELER.

  • 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.

  • Linda Nervick

    Crepes Amour

    Marketing & Sales

    lindanervick@gmail.com

  • Kathy Norton

    penguinrocksllc@gmail.com

  • Krista Padgett

    Northland Country Club

    krista.padgett11@gmail.com

  • Lori Coda Peterson

    CodaVision
    LEAP Co-Founder

    www.codavisionllc.com

    lori@codavisionllc.com

    Leadership Development Expert, Sales Coach, Nature Lover, Athlete, Clifton Strengths Coach

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Lara Signorelli

    lara.signorelli@yahoo.com

  • Amanda Spilde

    JaneCane Photography

    info@janecanephotography.com

    www.janecanephotography.com

    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. 

  • Ang Stocke

    Ang Stocke Coaching
    LEAP Co-Founder

    hello@angstocke.com

    www.angstocke.com

    creative business coach, speaker, flower maven, host of the brilliant creative podcast

  • 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.com

    Flowers 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.