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Founder Blog: Transitioning Doyenne Into Its Next Chapter
After nearly 14 years of leading Doyenne, Heather is preparing to step aside and help usher in the organization’s next phase. Read her reflections and learn how you can be part of the journey.
 
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Founder Blog: Transitioning Doyenne Into Its Next Chapter
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Founder Blog: Transitioning Doyenne Into Its Next Chapter
Read Time: 5 minutes By: Heather Wentler In April 2012, my husband, Chris, asked me to join him at Startup Weekend because, as he said, “there will be good food, not crappy pizza” (Thanks Lorin). Chri...
Nov 16, 2025 Brick by Brick
Founder Blog: For every Season there is a Reason
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Founder Blog: For every Season there is a Reason
Read Time: 5-7 minutes By: Heather Wentler September is like a reset button. Let’s take a moment to step back, reflect, plan, and strategize what lies ahead. It’s September, I’m already smelling pumpk...
Sep 16, 2025 Brick by Brick
MEET THE TTVT SPRING 2025 ENTREPRENEURS: Cathy Yerges
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MEET THE TTVT SPRING 2025 ENTREPRENEURS: Cathy Yerges
Cathy yerges of cambridge market For six years, Cathy Yerges has transformed 217 W. Main Street in Cambridge, Wisconsin, into more than just a business—she's created a community gathering place where ...
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MEET THE TTVT SPRING 2025 ENTREPRENEURS: Ashley Erickson
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MEET THE TTVT SPRING 2025 ENTREPRENEURS: Ashley Erickson
Ashley Erickson of Baabe LLC BAABE (Before and After Birth Essentials) is a timeless, thoughtfully designed clothing brand that supports women through every stage of womanhood. As a longtime model and...
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MEET THE TTVT SPRING 2025 ENTREPRENEURS: Bex Hansen
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MEET THE TTVT SPRING 2025 ENTREPRENEURS: Bex Hansen
bex hansen of graphic compass Founded by artist Bex Hansen, Graphic Compass is a creative studio at the crossroads of folklore, symbolism, and storytelling. Bex’s work spans two collections: In the Wa...
Jun 4, 2025 Brick by Brick
MEET THE TTVT SPRING 2025 ENTREPRENEURS: Lulu Azizi
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MEET THE TTVT SPRING 2025 ENTREPRENEURS: Lulu Azizi
Lulu azizi of luxe + lulu I'm Lulu Azizi, owner and artist at Luxe + Lulu Aesthetics and Permanent Makeup in Sun Prairie, WI. With 15 years in the aesthetics industry and as a business owner since 201...
Jun 4, 2025 Brick by Brick
Founder Blog: You're Not Alone: Navigating Uncertainty as a Business Owner
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Founder Blog: You're Not Alone: Navigating Uncertainty as a Business Owner
Read Time: 5-7 minutes By: Heather Wentler Are We Back in April 2020? Lately, there have been moments that feel eerily familiar. No, we’re not scrubbing down groceries or donning masks just to walk ar...
Apr 14, 2025 Brick by Brick
Founder Blog: Celebrating Women's History Month
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Founder Blog: Celebrating Women's History Month
Read Time: 5-7 minutes By: Heather Wentler It’s Women’s History Month. If you’ve read my past blog posts about it, you know I have mixed feelings (to say the least) about what it stands for and who it...
Mar 12, 2025 Brick by Brick
Founder Blog: 3 Words to Support Our Community Right Now
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Founder Blog: 3 Words to Support Our Community Right Now
Read Time: 5-7 minutes By: Heather Wentler There are many times when I feel, “Why do my words matter?” This month is one of those. We have so many messages being thrown at us all day, every day, by mu...
Feb 24, 2025 Brick by Brick
Founder Blog: Embracing Change, Reconnecting with Purpose: A Reflection on Our Entrepreneurial Journeys as We Begin to Close 2024
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Founder Blog: Embracing Change, Reconnecting with Purpose: A Reflection on Our Entrepreneurial Journeys as We Begin to Close 2024
Read Time: 5-7 minutes By: Heather Wentler As entrepreneurs, we often navigate the tension between self-interest and the bigger picture of our businesses. What can we learn from our 7th grade selves a...
Oct 21, 2024 Brick by Brick
MEET THE TTVT FALL 2024 ENTREPRENEURS: Veronica Hereford
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MEET THE TTVT FALL 2024 ENTREPRENEURS: Veronica Hereford
Veronica Hereford of An amazing journey birthing and family services, llc An Amazing Journey Birthing and Family Services aims to address the disproportionate birth outcomes and improve access to cult...
Oct 21, 2024 Brick by Brick
MEET THE TTVT FALL 2024 ENTREPRENEURS: Diane reiner
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MEET THE TTVT FALL 2024 ENTREPRENEURS: Diane reiner
Diane reiner of mainstreet Thrive MainStreet Thrive's workbook and group coaching program is an affordable way for business owners and professionals to find new ways to obtain customers, market their ...
Oct 21, 2024 Brick by Brick
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