As a business owner and graphic designers, Tory takes inspiration from her rural Oregon town and its surrounding natural environments. Tory shares about her work and the challenges she’s faced in starting a creative business.

As a coach and consultant, Jalene works with growth-minded leaders and managers to stay focused on what matters most bringing 40 years of business experience and passion to her work!

Jessica’s story about how she launched a confections business in Hood River Oregon because chocolate goes well with wine is entertaining and enlightening. Jessica’s efforts to support her community and causes is especially touching.

Launching a new business can feel like a sprint but once it’s launched it can quickly become more like a marathon. Amarissa has just completed her “sprint” by just opening Wild Coast Running Company in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Learn how Mary decided to get involved in this family cider start up, moving to Bandon, Oregon from California where she worked in the television industry and hear about some of the challenges launching a small cidery on the Southern Oregon coast.

Michelle Mausen, owner of My Petite Sweet, worked on growing her business, despite difficult circumstances.

Robin Christy took her love of dressing up as a child and turned it into a business helping other women looking their best.

Vanessa Spriet’s love for creating community and connecting and engaging community led her to launch HelloMEDIO and pursue her Masters in Digital Audience Strategy.

Stacy loves working with rural teens to help them create and launch their own businesses. Learn how the Mentor Match Program has change teens lives and impacted rural communities.

Jess is a ceramics artist focusing her work on functionality, education, and community building.

Michel Rose, Bellwether Legal, answers questions about trademark and copyright laws along with insight on working from a rural location.

Allison shares how to overcome obstacles: make a SPLASH, find connections, and get online.

Ani Raas, founder of Zenpui, discusses how rural women entrepreneurs overcome challenges while starting their businesses. She encourages us to get out there, be seen, and utilize resources.