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Whether you're a new business owner looking to start your dream job or a long-time business just looking to improve, the Wisconsin Women Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) can help.

WWBIC provides individuals with financial resources, education and training. They specifically focus on women business owners and minorities, however everyone is welcome.

To learn more about WWBIC and its services, visit www.wwbic.org.

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It seems like everything is going virtual these days, but if you're planning on hosting a virtual event, how do you prevent virtual meeting fatigue? How can you build a community online when everyone seems to be trying to do the same thing?

The Nest, a female co-working space in Green Bay, Wisconsin has successfully created an online community that is thriving, despite the current pandemic's impact on businesses and events. We're speaking with Jess Hopp and Alex VandeHei, two of the four women who co-own The Nest together on how they're doing it in episode 17 of Sole Source.

To learn more about The Nest, visit https://thenestcc.com/.


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Are you finding your patience is wearing thin? Is your partner getting on your nerves? How about your kids, are they a little stressed out?

Quarantining with your family is great for a while, but as the pandemic lingers on, people's fuzes are getting shorter. We spoke with Laura Demetrician, licensed couples therapist on how we can get along with each other and not end up splitting up when this is over.

To contact Laura for an appointment, visit https://laurademetricianlmft.weebly.com/.


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In episode 15 of Sole Source we're talking to our listeners and showcasing two sides to a heated debate that has taken the world by storm. How many people are wearing face masks? Why are people choosing to go out and not wear masks despite medical advice? Which side are you on?

For these answers and more, we go straight to the people, in this week's episode of Sole Source.


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June is Dairy Month and dairy farmers are undergoing a huge change right now. The way people eat and consume products has changed, possibly forever. What is that doing to the food industry? What can lawmakers do to help farmers continue to move product forward? Do we have a food shortage in the U.S. and will it be a problem for shoppers at the grocery store?

Amy Eckelberg with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation breaks it all down in the second installment of Dairy Month Part 2 on Sole Source.


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Are we facing a food shortage? Why were grocery store shelves across the U.S. empty and will that happen again? Is there enough food to go around?

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation spokesperson and a farmer's daughter, Amy Eckelberg breaks it all down for us in episode 13 of Sole Source.

To learn more about the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, visit https://wfbf.com/.

For the mental health resources for farmers Amy mentions in this podcast, visit https://wfbf.com/rural-resilience/ or https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Growing_WI/FarmCenterOverview.aspx.


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Small businesses are facing more pressure than they ever have before and it's changing the landscape for small business owners, particularly female small business owners. Red Shoes Inc.'s owner and president, Lisa Cruz is talking about this monumental shift in the way small businesses operate and celebrating 12-years of being a small business owner herself. Lisa's business, Red Shoes Inc, a leading communication agency specializing in crisis communications, public relations and social media is the company that makes Sole Source possible.

Additionally, Sole Source is sharing a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for women-owned business owners.

Learn more about Red Shoes Inc. and its services here: https://redshoespr.com/.

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In episode 11 of Sole Source we're talking about the millions of people who are out of work and what job searching and interviewing looks like in a world where nearly everything has gone virtual. Where are the opportunities? Where are the setbacks? We break it all down with owner of The Essay Expert and published author of, "How to Write a Killer LinkedIn Profile", Brenda Bernstein.

Connect with Brenda on LinkedIn or Facebook below:
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/brendabernstein

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEssayExpert/.


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Coming out of quarantine and dealing with the stress of the past few months has taken a toll on all of us and one of the biggest battles besides trying not to get sick has been trying not to gain the dreaded COVID 15. Those pesky pounds that seem to creep up is the topic of episode 10 of Sole Source. We're talking with Devan and Kevin, husband and wife duo and owners of Journey Active Kettlebell Studio in La Crosse, Wisconsin about ways you can shed those pounds or prevent gaining them all together.


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In this episode of Sole Source we're talking with a spokesperson from a domestic abuse shelter about how state Safer at Home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic don't necessarily mean everyone is safer at home. We're also talking about procedures in place at domestic abuse shelters to keep victims safe during this pandemic and resources available for those in need.

If you or someone you know needs help, contact Harbor House at harborhousewi.org or call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.


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