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I’m in a growth year and working on parties, events, and catering at both my restaurants. As I turn 40, the next generation of our community’s restaurant people look to me and my partner as leaders and mentors. You know what they say…rising tides raise all ships!
- Michelle Hoffman Owner, Preserve & Garten
I think what I would tell my younger self is that no dream is too big, or too “out there,” to come true. Sometimes you have to wait for the stars to align, but if it is a dream that your heart has, it will all come together eventually.... I always say never stop dreaming because that’s where the creativity happens, and the best ideas are formed! “ - Bridget Jones Owner, Wildberry Farm + Market
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When something doesn’t feel right, don’t be scared to make the change.
- Brooke Mihoces Owner, Vintage Views Bar
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Have faith in yourself . This is different from confidence. Confidence implies that you know how to do something, and do it well. Faith in yourself means that you will figure it out, with lots of persistence and curiosity. Almost everything is figure-outable; you just have to be tenacious and resilient.
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I was intrigued by the idea of creating something and building a brand on my own, and my husband had the passion to explore distilling. We combined our abilities and started it all with a “let’s see what we can do” attitude. Every day since, we’ve been moving forward. I have come to love the challenge of pushing myself to see what’s next.
- Jenny Knoepfle Owner, LilaPants
- Meghan Brown Co-Owner and Co-Founder, Gray Wolf® Spirits
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