“I really wanted to show my daughter what a woman could do. It was really important for me to show her that we can be strong and independent.” - Brenda Fleer Sometimes in life you have the pleasure of meeting people that strike you in such a way that you walk away from a conversation… Continue reading The Feature is Female: Brenda Fleer
“Be the leader you need.” - Jenna Crabtree Never underestimate the power of fate. Our lives have a funny way of taking us to places that we never intended, expected, or even wanted to be. For this month’s Feature is Female honoree, Jenna Crabtree, that unexpected path was a role in leadership. As the Dean… Continue reading The Feature is Female: Jenna Crabtree
“I love being able to do this with my daughter.” - Jamie O'Neal Ah. Mothers and daughters. A truly dynamic pair of women with a connection as pure as it gets. That connection was on full display as I sat down with The WearHouse’s Jamie O’Neal and Emma Cookson to discuss business, advice, and of… Continue reading The Feature is Female: Jamie O’Neal & Emma Cookson
“They say it takes a village to raise children, but I think it takes a village to run a successful business.” - Kayla Huber What do a former fair queen, an accountant, and an owner of the area's premium dress shop all have in common? They’re all this month’s Feature is Female honoree, Kayla Huber.… Continue reading The Feature is Female: Kayla Huber
“I think that as a mom, a wife, a boss, and even as an insurance agency, it is my job to lead people everyday.” - Melissa Mann Think back to your early twenties. For many of us, it’s a time riddled with anxiety, a lot of self discovery, and many, many mistakes. The thing about… Continue reading The Feature is Female: Melissa Mann
“I think it’s very rewarding to own your own business and be successful as well. It really does help build your confidence.” - Montanna Altmix There is power in a memory. Although they may seem small, our memories hold the power to will us into great things. Like local baker Montanna Altmix. For her, baking… Continue reading The Feature is Female: Montanna Altmix
“Embrace your ambition, and be the best you.” - Casey Casey How many times in life have you tumbled out of bed, stumbled to the kitchen, and poured yourself a piping hot cup of ambition? Many times I’m sure. Let me ask you this. How many times has that sequence of events inspired you to… Continue reading The Feature is Female: Casey Casey
“I want our business to be date night, family night, daycare day, just really memories made for people.” - Jenna Knuffman Life can hit you when you least expect it. There are many times where we as human beings can find that we’ve become so complacent with where we are, what we’re doing, and who… Continue reading The Feature is Female: Jenna Knuffman
“It’s fun being an entrepreneur, but it’s also tough. Believe in yourself, and keep moving forward.” - Mindy St. John Do you smell that delicious scent wafting through the air? No it’s not the intoxicating scent of a long summer day. It’s the sweet smell of Mindy’s Cookie Creations. In 2017, Mindy St. John started… Continue reading The Feature is Female: Mindy St. John
“Go ahead and do it!” - Cindy Haxel If the saying “life’s a dance, you learn as you go,” has any truth to it, that truth could be found in Cindy Haxel. When Vancil Performing Arts Center opened their doors in 1979, there was no telling what impact it would have on the lives of… Continue reading The Feature is Female: Cindy Haxel
Rethink Out of The Box 