For the Love of Local

Ubuntu, I am because we are.
Mudita, the joy felt for another person's success.
It all started with a dream and a group of friends. Stephanie Caves, Sarah Keyeski, Carla Wiessing, and Stephanie Manley-Kessenich created what will be Willow Tree Wellness Cooperative. They will each take a hand in building the newest business in Lodi. Willow Tree Wellness will offer community members a chance to fill their cup with self-care. These women are strong and intelligent and walk us through the challenges of not only opening a new business, but renovating an old building to its glory. 
More than that these women each have a desire to help others, each in their own form. This dream has been marinating for each of them, proving entrepreneurship can strike when the moment is right! 
The idea of Willow Tree Wellness feels like a deep breath and release after a long day. There is no better way to serve your people. This is a business forged in love and appreciation. 
"There is incredible value of being of service to others." -Elizabeth Berg

Better done than perfect is our montra this week as this is such an important subject we lacked the time to edit to perfection. Women working in a male-dominated industry is a tough conversation, but women have too many strengths to ignore they belong in these growing fields! Tegan gives examples of what it has looked like for her, and why (the oh so scary) feminism should be embraced by all! Your glow doesn't diminish mine! Let's glow and grow together!

Walk through "saying no" to unnecessary commitments with Tegan. Follow Tegan through her journey of navigating motherhood, business ownership, and community responsibility. The art of saying no can be a difficult thing to learn but as an entrepreneur it may be one of the most important lessons. Who can take the kids to practice, run a business, have a relationship with their significant other, and help out in the community? All while continuing to take more on! Is it your season to "say no"? 

Looking to build a team? Find your core values and just keep pushing! Listen as Tegan shares the struggle, obstacles, and ultimately success of growing a team in the grocery industry. 

How do we relate to others? Does it change when you are tired? Or when your customer is upset? How can you keep a positive mindset through it all? Hear stories from Tegan and how she what works for her. Through self care, listening, and the desire to serve Tegan and the crew at Main Street Market working hard to learn everyday what the Mindset to Serve looks like!
Tell us what works for you! We love hearing from our audience!

We did an impromptu sit down with the ladies from Prairie Winds! (Please don’t mind the heavy breathing from my sweet 14 year old who agreed to film! Better done than perfect!) These two wonder moms gave insight to their family business. We covered everything from living in a multigenerational home to where and how they started out! Loved every minute and I hope you do too! Remember to like, comment, and subscribe as it help ALL of our small businesses!

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A big thank you to Kristi McMorris from the Lodi & Lake Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce for sitting down with me to discuss small business climate in the midst of COVID-19 and what we will see with re-opening our community! Get some up to date information on this topic and more at lodilakewisconsin.org! Thank you to Courtney E. Photography for the stunning pictures of Lodi!

Episode 4 we sit down with the gentleman from Brewhaha Roasters of Spring Green to dive into where it all started, their growth, and what’s next for this small, yet growing business! These guys have communication down and it looks like thats not all. Check out what they are doing as they grow to keep improving!