We’ve assembled a group of dynamic women with amazing friendship circles to share with you some fun ideas on connecting with your friends. Our team is going to share their lives with you… good, bad, pretty, and messy! We have mothers, daughters, corporate coworkers, small business owners, wives, singletons, divorcees, AND we all are unified by the title, GIRLFRIENDS!

Liza Atkinson calls herself a crunchy-granola leaning mommy of two and a wife to a fellow foodie. Cooking real food and connecting to nutrition is her life’s passion. In her professional life, Liza is a marketing guru and dedicated volunteer.

 

 
Dara Beevas is a writer, editor and blogger. She is the author of The Indie Author Revolution and is also vice president of Beaver’s Pond Press, a mentoring publisher in the Twin Cities. You can find her blog at www.wiseinkblog.com.

 

 

Lindsey Dickinson is a working mother of a spirited toddler and wife to Mike, who she met through their shared love for cycling. Lindsey keeps her busy schedule balanced by embracing the imperfections life delivers and knowing that when the wheels fall off, just put them back on and keep moving forward.

 

Christy Eichers left a fantastic corporate job to answer her calling as an entrepreneur and when the second calling came to share her amazing wit, wisdom and wellness of friendship, she said yes and created yet another company. Her ideas are endless and she lays claim to her success from her 4-H days, her family and a friendship circle that could rule the world.

 

Marjorie D. Grevious is a Christian, yogi, black woman, spouse, auntie, daughter, and sister: in that order. She has given up a conventional career path to learn to live from her heart, fulfill the longings of her spirit and do the work it takes to embrace joy.

 

 

Wendy Helgeson started Civic Source Inc. in 2007 and encourages business owners, CEOs, civic leaders and elected officials to care about their community. Find out from Wendy about taking care of yourself and your friendships though nurturing, inspiring and insightful ideas.

 

The only continent Kristi Martin has not traveled to is the Antarctica and her years of globetrotting included exploring the best of the world’s music, theatre, art and entertainment.  Kristi will share her local and global secrets to the places, events and experiences that enrich and enlighten the souls of friends.

 

Becky Smith is a self-proclaimed city girl and proud of it.  She loves all things Twin Cities including the stellar music and theater scenes. Coincidently, Becky has a twin brother, so she has had loads of practice in sharing. On nights and weekends, you will find Becky in community kitchens or training for her next fundraising walk, bike or run!