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First, she’s a mom to two incredible kids, a role she sees as both a huge responsibility and a powerful opportunity. She’s raising future changemakers in this beautiful, chaotic, wild world — and she’s here for it. Second, she supports leaders — and believes we’re all leaders — in deepening and expanding their impact through the company she founded, Conscious Revolution. Its purpose? To create alternative futures together. Its vision? A way of seeing, being, and doing that continuously emerges toward collective thriving. What better way to spend a lifetime? She sees how we spend our time as bridge-building; from what is, to what’s next. To do this work well, she brings a commitment to staying awake in every area of life, to equity and abundance, and to embracing both polish and mess. She believes being real matters more than being perfect. And sure, she’s got the credentials: 25 years as an HR, Organizational Development, and DEI leader. A degree in Human Resources. A master’s in Organizational Development & Leadership. All the certifications. But these days, she’s more interested in unlearning what doesn’t serve. Many “best practices” she’s seen have done more harm than good — and she’s all about reinvention. Because when humanity is centered, everything starts to make sense. And that’s exactly what she’s here to pursue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/8715e3ae-38c4-4c1a-9b61-6962eb26c02e/Screen+Shot+2025-04-28+at+9.48.36+AM.jpg Events - Burn the Script - “You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep others warm.” — Unknown Image by Mohamed Nohassi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/f118ad82-8c83-4c07-a269-44e0ba5f75d1/lake+and+co.png Events - Burn the Script https://www.heldportland.com/events/motherhoodbrainandbody monthly 0.5 2025-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/b1223d92-b977-4051-b8b0-534e3407194d/jared-rice-NTyBbu66_SI-unsplash.jpg Events - Motherhood Brain & Body - “The changes you feel aren't signs you're broken. They're proof that you're expanding.” – Unknown Image by Jared Rice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/a1b1f752-2989-4093-ba69-de052ecdf171/Ruth.jpg Events - Motherhood Brain & Body - Ruth E. Macy is a pelvic floor physical therapist with seventeen years of experience in the field. She is passionate about working with people to achieve their desired health outcomes, removing bias and exclusion in healthcare, and delivering a compassionate, patient-centered approach that eliminates shame and blame in the ownership of the human body. When she’s not at work, she enjoys smashing the patriarchy, paddleboarding, spoiling her dog, and winning board games with her family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/528d87a0-b53f-4012-a273-6014cf9e615e/Courtney.jpg Events - Motherhood Brain & Body - Courtney Naliboff is a teacher, writer, musician, volunteer EMT, parent, and swimming enthusiast who lives on North Haven, a tiny unbridged island off of Maine’s Midcoast, with her husband and daughter. She is a longtime reporter and columnist for the Working Waterfront and has written about Jewish parenting in small-town Maine for kveller.com, heyalma.com, and the Bangor Daily News. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/d475a17b-8569-44ba-a82a-d853b223725a/RTR_Primary_Sea.png Events - Motherhood Brain & Body https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/391acbd9-6de9-4b79-950f-8bbea61aae4f/220111_chelseaconaboy_1283_3_hor_web%281%29.jpg Events - Motherhood Brain & Body - Chelsea Conaboy is a health and science journalist and creative director at Strewn Wonder, a media production company. Her work has been published by The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Guardian, Mother Jones, Politico, WBUR, The Philadelphia Inquirer and others. Her first book, Mother Brain: How Neuroscience Is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood, has been called "a game-changer" and is set to be published in 20 countries. She lives in South Portland with her husband, their two children, and her own changing parental brain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/e9ecdb3b-2506-4947-9a7d-a32df0c5687c/download.png Events - Motherhood Brain & Body https://www.heldportland.com/events/unlockcreativity monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/0ef8b557-229a-466c-9c3c-1777909d4400/REVEL.png Events - Unlock Creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/ff87080e-69c4-450e-ad9d-974ee0124787/Christina+Bechstein.jpg Events - Unlock Creativity - Christina is the creative director of The Love Lab Studio. As an artist, mama + teacher, she has created and taught in all kinds of spaces. Christina is deeply grateful for her many mentors and visionaries who continue to influence the studio, one in particular, Josephine Herrald Love, Detroit Arts leader – who told her that the job of an artist and teacher is to learn about children and that if all she ever did was make self-portraits with children over and over to learn about them, that would be a job well done. Christina makes her home in Maine with her daughter Melu, Pippy (the cat) and winter surfing, tech advisor husband Pete, but she was born in the midwest and lived all over the country growing up. She has taught pre-school children all the way up to college students at places like: University of Detroit School of Architecture and area schools, Kingswood Academy of Art, Interlochen Center for the Arts, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Rhode Island School of Design, Advent elementary School in Boston while doing other community based, public art and collaborative teaching gigs. Most recently, as Associate Professor of Art at Maine College of Art here in Portland. As an artist, she’s shown her work both nationally and internationally and has been fortunate enough to receive awards and grants to help make that possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/8733f859-085a-4edc-95fd-b3e4c8cb5364/Sarah+Madeira+Day.jpg Events - Unlock Creativity - I am a Maine native in love with the outdoors. I draw endless inspiration from the beauty of my surroundings. With a BA in Studio Art and Economic Theory from Wheaton College, I've ventured through various career paths until turning my passion into a full-time profession in 2017. Now, I specialize in creating original canvas paintings and transform them into affordable print reproductions to suit diverse budgets. I firmly believe that art should be a daily luxury accessible to all. 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You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” - Lucille Ball Image by Kelly Sikkema https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/8493dbbf-1048-4f10-89d2-a3684a482a80/image5.jpg Events - Intentionally Cultivating Self-Love - A native of Maine with a background in software and financial services sales, Ashley Tucci took the helm of Aristelle in September 2019 and has since built a team of bra-fit experts who serve a diverse community of women from across the state and the country. Aristelle’s dedication to the customer experience has created an inclusive environment where women can learn about and shop for lingerie and everyday essential bras and underwear in a safe, inclusive, empowering, and uplifting environment. A unique shopping experience that inspires customers to “love what’s underneath.” Ashley knows she cannot control how society makes women feel about their bodies and worth. However, she can control how each woman feels about herself within the four walls of her store and when she walks out the door. That is her mission every day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/f5f78147-ec65-400f-a50d-af2ebc7190ce/Screen+Shot+2025-02-03+at+3.33.56+PM.jpg Events - Intentionally Cultivating Self-Love - Chartreuse Money is a full-time drag entertainer, producer, and choreographer from Portland, ME, with a BA in Dance. Chartreuse was voted Portland’s Best Drag Personality in 2023 and 2024 for the Best of Portland Awards by Portland Old Port. She is the Host/Producer of Batson River Drag Brunch, a cast member of Curbside Queens, and has hosted the Pride Portland Parade for the last 3 years. Chartreuse has worked and performed at RuPaul’s Drag Con NYC and opened for Miz Cracker and Matteo Lane at Cony Island with Stand Up! NY frequents local venues such as The State Theater, Portland House of Music, Empire Comedy Club, and more. Chartreuse has choreographed countless musicals and events around Maine, and their choreography has been nominated and awarded for the Broadway Maine World Awards over several years. Chartreuse also has professional acting credits with The Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine and is proud of their ongoing partnership with Portland Ovations, bringing Drag Story Time to kids all over Portland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/7fd15c8d-6366-4c2c-a975-0e1eadd1901a/unnamed.jpg Events - Intentionally Cultivating Self-Love - Greta Tucker, an Armenian-born photographer, seamlessly weaves her rich cultural heritage into the art of portraiture. Raised in the heart of Yerevan, Armenia, Greta was immersed in a world of ancient traditions, vibrant folklore, and stunning landscapes. These early experiences indelibly shaped her artistic vision, infusing her work with a unique blend of classic elegance and contemporary flair. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Greta is deeply committed to empowering women. She believes that photography can be a powerful tool for self-expression and self-discovery, and she strives to create images that celebrate women's strength, beauty, and diversity. https://www.heldportland.com/events/givingbackandcommuningovercraftbeer monthly 0.5 2024-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/1731630980310-DO24S0OBU0CWC9FLWACJ/DS-Gold.png Events - Giving Back, The Meaning of Community, & Communing Over Craft Beer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/ee64d78d-2723-4b7a-8895-b175a002bf45/L1009711.jpeg Events - Giving Back, The Meaning of Community, & Communing Over Craft Beer Tom Ruff is the founder and CEO of Orange Bike Brewing Company, Portland, Maine’s first dedicated gluten-free brewery. Tom’s vision for Orange Bike goes beyond award-winning, naturally gluten-free beer; it’s about creating a business that serves as a force for good. Guided by a mission to foster inclusivity, sustainability, and social impact, Orange Bike Brewing combines Tom’s dedication to craft brewing with his commitment to positive change. With a foundation in the triple bottom line—prioritizing social, environmental, and economic responsibility—Orange Bike Brewing actively partners with organizations like the National Black Brewers Association and the Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition to support diversity, equity, and restorative justice. Tom also serves on the board of ClimateWork Maine, an organization helping businesses address climate change, where he collaborates with industry leaders to promote sustainable practices. Before founding Orange Bike, Tom led Tom Ruff Executive Search, a successful recruiting firm he established and grew over three decades. Now, with Orange Bike Brewing, Tom seeks to set a new standard for what a purpose-driven business can achieve, creating a space where everyone feels they belong and building a legacy rooted in impact and community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/ff67b7a9-a1d2-4300-9718-965ead7b3552/markus-spiske-qn5iDwvOZgo-unsplash.jpg Events - Giving Back, The Meaning of Community, & Communing Over Craft Beer - “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” - Desmund Tutu Photo by Markus Spiske https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/72fde60a-c444-4eb9-a498-ab5d01f2bfec/download+%281%29.png Events - Giving Back, The Meaning of Community, & Communing Over Craft Beer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/536af32a-71df-43ac-acd4-eefb1edf1148/Kathryn+Sargent+2024+%281%29.jpg Events - Giving Back, The Meaning of Community, & Communing Over Craft Beer - Kathryn Sargent is executive director of the Locker Project, a South Portland-based nonprofit that operates school- and community-based take-home food programs for children and families in Cumberland County. She worked as an academic editor for over 25 years before moving to Maine and taking on her current role. Kathryn holds a B.A. in economics and religion from Bowdoin College, an M.A. in ethics from the University of Virginia, and a graduate certificate in applied research and evaluation methods from the Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/1e572469-3e5f-458f-82a3-5d28e56d7a3d/image.jpg Events - Giving Back, The Meaning of Community, & Communing Over Craft Beer - Meg Batterson is a dedicated social justice advocate at Orange Bike Brewing Company, where she leverages her background in social work to drive the company’s mission of creating an inclusive and equitable space within the craft beer industry. With a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University and certification in relational therapeutic modalities from The Relational Center, Meg combines her expertise in social justice and community outreach to foster impactful partnerships and support restorative justice initiatives. In addition to her role at Orange Bike, Meg has over 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, providing psychotherapy and consulting services focused on relational, gestalt, and mindfulness-based approaches. Her unique perspective, informed by years as a professional dancer, allows her to explore the mind-body connection and support personal development for individuals, families, and communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/49f5705c-bbfd-4978-a3b9-af62cf5337f7/OBB_7-26-24_303.jpg Events - Giving Back, The Meaning of Community, & Communing Over Craft Beer Caroline and her family have been involved in Orange Bike since its inception, including assisting Alan Pugsley in brewing most of Orange Bike's original recipes. Caroline is the founder of Sweet Caroline’s food enterprises. Caroline graduated from James Madison University with a B.B.A. in Business Management, focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship. She is a homebrewer and beer lover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/c04a5f04-8c97-42c5-acf7-d4059bd02307/download.png Events - Giving Back, The Meaning of Community, & Communing Over Craft Beer https://www.heldportland.com/events/satiricalexpressionsofpolitics monthly 0.5 2024-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/3a165aed-c03a-49bf-a556-bc8eb90700d4/AMcKown.jpg Events - A Private Art Tour and Timely Discussion - Ashleigh McKown is the Director of Philanthropy for the Portland Museum of Art. As Director of Philanthropy, she oversees many areas of the philanthropy department to support the museum's annual operating budget. As a team, the department stewards and cultivates growth in membership, annual giving, institutional gifts, and plans engaging donor events and public programs. Ashleigh joined the museum in 2015 and has held previous positions in donor stewardship and event planning. Previously, she was an event planner for AAA Four Diamond Property and large catering organizations. She enjoys building relationships and working with clients to create meaningful events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/cff38f01-e4f2-457d-a5c2-ea83f4f103e0/IMG_1558.jpg Events - A Private Art Tour and Timely Discussion - Ramey is an Associate Curator of American Art at the Portland Museum of Art. She specializes in art of the Americas from the nineteenth century to the present day, focusing on cultural exchange, expressions of place, and the intersections between U.S. and Indigenous art. Her curatorial practice is dedicated to expanding and reimagining the field, notably through the reinstallation project Passages in American Art (2023) and the exhibition Jeremy Frey: Woven (2024). Before joining the PMA, Mize was the Lois and Arthur Stainman Research Assistant in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing, where she supported the exhibition Winslow Homer: Crosscurrents (2022). In 2020–21, she was the Met’s Douglass Foundation Fellow and participated in the Center for Curatorial Leadership / Mellon Foundation Seminar in Curatorial Practice. Previously, she held curatorial positions at the Colby College Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Her research and curatorial work have also been supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Center for Craft, the Thoma Foundation, and the Terra Foundation for American Art, among others. She holds a BA from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, an MA from the Courtauld Institute of Art, London, and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/7765146f-6f30-465c-a034-8a0291a5aea9/Peggy%2BBacon%2B%28Howland%29.jpg Events - A Private Art Tour and Timely Discussion - “Biting, never Bitter represents a timely and noteworthy solo presentation of Peggy Bacon’s wry observations of her social, professional, and artistic networks during the 1920s and 1930s.” Isabella Howland (United States, 1895–1974), Peggy Bacon, undated, charcoal on laid paper, 16 1/2 x 11 9/16 inches. Portland Museum of Art, Maine. Museum purchase with support from Roger and Katherine Woodman, 1988.20. Image courtesy Petegorsky/Gipe Photo https://www.heldportland.com/events/artofgathering monthly 0.5 2025-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/76f8f7fc-4396-42da-8d4a-52fc9e4112aa/held+art+of+gathering Events - The Art of Gathering and Entertaining - “Gatherings crackle and flourish when real thought goes into them, when (often invisible) structure is baked into them, and when a host has the curiosity, willingness, and generosity of spirit to try.” -Priya Parker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/61604c20-6aad-4b9a-84a8-204bfcc32f7e/Eva+Mrak-Blumberg.jpeg Events - The Art of Gathering and Entertaining - Eva is the chef and owner of Spoondrift Kitchen, a personal chef service based in Portland, Maine. She uses food as a vessel to create community and ritual in our lives. Her cooking highlights locally sourced ingredients that shine in their simplicity. Eva cooks to tell stories -- inspired by her travels, ancestors, and the farmers who grow the ingredients she uses. Join Eva at the table for a collective experience that nourishes, inspires, and connects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/18cfaa6f-786a-478f-9b2b-a798d31072fd/CheeseShop_Shoot1-334.jpg Events - The Art of Gathering and Entertaining - Mary spent the early years of her career working in Northern California’s wine industry, both in direct-to-consumer sales and production. During her winemaking era, she worked on wine harvests for prestigious wineries such as Hirsch, Cobb, Merry Edwards, and Kamen Estate. Looking for a way to apply her passion for food and gatherings to a new industry, she joined the Wholesale Sales team at Tomales Bay Foods, the wholesale and import arm of the world-famous Cowgirl Creamery. After moving back to New England, where she was born and raised, Mary received her master’s degree in Gastronomy from Boston University and ran the e-commerce arm of Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge for several years. A love for working directly with customers led her to ask for shifts working on the cheese counter. There, her plans for opening her own cheese shop began to take shape. In 2018, she and her husband, Will Sissle, launched The Cheese Shop of Portland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/4638bb31-4589-45d2-8f29-2511ed0bd000/XmSZa6OA.jpeg Events - The Art of Gathering and Entertaining - A special thanks to Mai Vino, a female-founded company for donating their organically grown and beautifully balanced wine pouches. Find them at a store near you! https://www.heldportland.com/events/hormonalregulation monthly 0.5 2024-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/afcab760-517a-4ca2-b3c1-252531d2300e/Anita+head+shot+2023+%282%29.jpg Events - Hormonal Changes and How to Regulate the Imbalance Anita Nicholson is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a robust 30-year background in healthcare. She specializes in women's hormone health. Her extensive experience includes hospital medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, and integrative medicine. She focuses on understanding the complexities of hormonal changes that women experience throughout their lives. Anita is dedicated to empowering women to take control of their hormonal health through education and personalized care. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and completed the Critical Care Nurse Academy at Dalhousie University in Canada. Anita also holds a Master’s in Science Nursing and a Certificate of Graduate Study in Nursing Education from the University of Southern Maine. She has advanced certifications in Integrative Medicine and Hormone Health. Anita’s passion lies in improving women's health span and quality of life by promoting informed decisions around hormone health, sexual well-being, and overall wellness. Through her work, Anita fosters a culture of respect and excellence in healthcare, advocating for women's health issues and providing compassionate, evidence-based care https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/9aa47cb5-ed8e-40e5-b821-94225547985f/images.jpeg Events - Hormonal Changes and How to Regulate the Imbalance - “I feel there is something unexplored about woman that only a woman can explore.” - Georgia O’Keeffe Grey Lines with Black, Blue and Yellow by Georgia O’Keeffe, Courtesy of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/f5dba81c-2e1a-4081-8901-35985f92ccfe/Abbie+Bio+.jpg Events - Hormonal Changes and How to Regulate the Imbalance - Abbie Gross is an herbalist, postpartum doula, holistic natural foods chef, and creator of Illustrious Herbal Wellness. Abbie has been cooking professionally for over 12 years, offering health-supportive and nutritious meals to families and individuals. The path to her interest in herbal medicine began with utilizing plants for natural dye. She began to see that the plant world around her had many secrets and magic. From this deep curiosity, the path of herbal medicine began to unfold. She has been studying clinical herbalism for over five years and offers herbal consultations virtually and in person. After the birth of her daughter, Abbie felt passionate about becoming a postpartum doula to help support others during the fourth trimester. Abbie brings her unique background to her doula work, as she is passionate about using food and herbal elements as a tool to heal during the postpartum period. The common thread throughout all the pillars of Abbie’s offerings is that she is passionate about supporting women in all phases of their lives and helping them achieve their specific wellness goals. https://www.heldportland.com/events/favoritemainedestinations monthly 0.5 2025-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/d9397038-ce0a-4cbc-855d-5cc1701bedba/most-beautiful-places-in-maine-moosehead.jpg Events - Convos & Candy - Oh, the Places We (Should) Go! Sharing our Favorite Maine Gems. - “Maine is a beautiful place that I paradoxically want to hoard to myself and share with everyone I meet.” – John Hodgman Sunset at Moosehead Lake, Photo by Lee Coursey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/01154859-3085-4657-954a-5130dbf28913/chelsea-diehl.jpg Events - Convos & Candy - Oh, the Places We (Should) Go! Sharing our Favorite Maine Gems. - Chelsea is a graduate of Emerson College with a degree in Acting and Theatre Education. In 2008, she founded My College Audition, which was acquired by Acceptd in 2019. As a college audition coach, Chelsea was a contributing author for Samuel French, Smart College Visit, Nerd Wallet, College Express and the Performing Arts Network. She has lectured on the subject at several locations, including Destination Broadway, The Drama Book Shop, and the New England Theater Conference. Chelsea stepped away from her role at My College Audition 2022. Occasionally, you can find her acting on the stage or screen. Chelsea is also the founder of Gadabout Maine, a Maine-focused story-telling platform. Her debut travel memoir, Just Up The Road, was published by Islandport Press in October 2023. Chelsea continues to actively share her adventures throughout Maine in her popular Substack Newsletter, Gadabout Maine. In the travel writing space, Chelsea has been a contributing author to Down East Magazine, Visit Portland and has been a featured guest on NPR's Maine Calling and News Center Maine's 207. She lives in South Portland, Maine with her husband, daughter and rescue pup. To follow along on her adventures in Maine, be sure to follow @gadaboutmaine and subscribe to her newsletter here. https://www.heldportland.com/events/entrepreneurshipbootcamp monthly 0.5 2024-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/dddc34ae-7d16-4f2b-ad10-3382cfe7fe1a/MumbaitoMaine.jpg Events - The Roux Institute at Northeastern University x held Entrepreneurship Bootcamp - Mumbai native Cherie Scott left India at the age of 16 and moved to Vancouver, BC. After a few stops in New York City and New Jersey, Cherie has been anchored in Boothbay, Maine for over a decade. In 2015, she launched her culinary blog. Cherie is a guest chef instructor at the Milk Street with Christopher Kimball Online Cooking School, Boston. As the host of “Talking Food In Maine,” Cherie interviews notable culinary pioneers who have made a substantial contribution to the culinary arts in the state of Maine. In 2020, Cherie hosted and produced a podcast showcasing some of Maine’s most accomplished culinary tastemakers to celebrate Maine's bicentennial and gastronomic talent. In the heart of the pandemic, Cherie launched her signature line of gourmet Indian simmer sauces. Mumbai to MAINE, LLC, is Maine’s first Indian-inspired and award-winning culinary brand, available nationwide on the Mumbai to Maine site and across specialty stores in New England. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/6fa2c85e-c196-4f89-95d8-42dbb471b953/Screen+Shot+2024-05-15+at+1.42.29+PM.png Events - The Roux Institute at Northeastern University x held Entrepreneurship Bootcamp - After years of coordinating photoshoots for small businesses and creatives, Jenny noticed a need for flexible and functional production space. So, she opened The Kitchen & Photo Studio to serve the Northern New England photography and video production market. The rental space bridges the gap between a residential kitchen and a classic studio and can accommodate almost any project or event. As the photo studio evolved, so did Jenny's passion for providing the community with the props she loved to curate and photograph. In 2020, she launched Viand Vintage out of her photography studio with seasonal pop-ups around Maine. A few years later, Jenny opened the brick-and-mortar Viand Mercantile on 470 Fore Street in downtown Portland, Maine. Viand Mercantile is a home goods store that offers both new and vintage items in a variety of home categories by artists, makers, and brands from across the globe. Married to a small business owner like herself, Jenny is passionate about connecting and supporting small businesses and female entrepreneurs. This summer, she will teach a photography course at Maine Media. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/1783cd8e-9a20-4ea2-8169-19a4ff1d8016/IMG_3040.jpg Events - The Roux Institute at Northeastern University x held Entrepreneurship Bootcamp - “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” - Thomas Edison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/a8259526-87bc-43ab-8cd3-c548ce788268/IMG_20230317_171836_598+%281%29.jpg Events - The Roux Institute at Northeastern University x held Entrepreneurship Bootcamp - Lisa Jones is the principal and founder of the proprietary booking engine Worldwide Group Travel & Events, and the innovator behind Jamaica Fit Trip, Black Travel Maine, Black Travel Marketing, and Leisure Group Tech. Her journey in the travel industry began with humble origins at American Airlines, later transitioning to a robust 18-year tenure at LibGo Travel, where she held numerous managerial positions and earned their prestigious President’s Award. In 2020, Lisa relocated from Long Island, New York, to Maine, amidst the global challenges of COVID-19 and personal upheavals, including a divorce after 16 years of marriage. Invited by a friend, she was immediately struck by the state's stunning landscapes and the genuine warmth of its community. This profound connection inspired her to establish Black Travel Maine, Black Travel Marketing, and Leisure Group Tech, marking a significant pivot in her career towards fostering tourism and technology-based solutions in her new home. Lisa has collaborated with celebrities, major television networks, and some of New York City’s top radio stations throughout her career. Her work has been featured in publications like Black Enterprise and Contemporary Bride, and on television segments such as Good Day New York. Her commitment extends beyond professional achievements; as a former member of PayPal’s government relations lobbying team, she contributed to critical discussions on digital marketing and internet business legislation in Washington, DC. Lisa’s extensive experience and innovative approach make her a respected voice in the travel industry. She continually pushes the boundaries of what is possible in travel and event planning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/1715965709231-F8EO3PZ2RPOREMYQUZ2Q/GSB_Sunrise_Stacked_RGB+digital+%282%29.png Events - The Roux Institute at Northeastern University x held Entrepreneurship Bootcamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/1715965734918-HJK90FHYNCRBUDQ3W9GL/hmp.png Events - The Roux Institute at Northeastern University x held Entrepreneurship Bootcamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/44a1f895-2f56-43c6-9e5d-a95db6aaa418/KP-Mercy-profile-IG.jpg Events - The Roux Institute at Northeastern University x held Entrepreneurship Bootcamp - Kathy Palmer is the owner and President of The Fish & Bone, an independent pet supply store. A degree in philosophy did not open many professional doors in the late 80s and early 90s. But combined with years in the early farm-to-table restaurant industry, including a successful launch of her own - it formed a great base for the creative problem-solving needed for small business entrepreneurship. Since 2000, Kathy has been translating her love for animals, indie business, and food into a vibrant pet supply company based in Portland, with a second location on Newbury Street in Boston. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/ec7e9ecd-27fd-4931-a1f6-07df599f7239/Terra+Dunham_2023+%282%29.jpg Events - The Roux Institute at Northeastern University x held Entrepreneurship Bootcamp - Terra Dunham has been a New Englander in spirit since her childhood family vacations, which introduced her to the region’s crisp air, abundant nature, and kind, hardworking people. In the summer of 2023, she moved to Maine from Florida after stints in Boston and Denver to continue her entrepreneurial journey in a place she knew she would love. Terra grew up with an entrepreneurial father and always knew that she’d follow in his footsteps. In 2019, while working at a tech startup in Denver, Terra was inspired by a business idea, so she quit her job, sold her house, and moved back to Florida to start Book + Bottle - a bookstore/wine bar/coffee shop. Within three years, she had the business self-sustaining enough that she was able to escape Florida and move “back home” to New England, where she’s currently working as an entrepreneurship program manager at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute while she ponders her next entrepreneurial endeavor. https://www.heldportland.com/events/communicationandsexualempowerment monthly 0.5 2024-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/a2058d0c-70e0-4b7d-8924-216dc63ffe7a/Screen+Shot+2024-03-23+at+3.03.33+PM.jpg Events - Communication and Sexual Empowerment - “Play is state of mind that one has when absorbed in an activity that provides enjoyment and a suspension of sense of time. And play is self-motivated so you want to do it again and again.” - Dr. Brown, author of play https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/81b72c64-a373-4ba3-a543-b693282ee711/jennifer+weissner.jpeg Events - Communication and Sexual Empowerment - Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, sex educator, couples therapist, and consultant in Maine. She has a private therapy and sexual health consultation practice and sees couples, groups, and adult individuals. She created and facilitated the Girls on Fire workshops for teens and the popular Raising Sexually Healthy Children workshops and parent consultations to educate parents, medical providers, and educators on why talking to youth about sexuality is a healthy, necessary, and regular part of life. Along with being a sex and faith educator and public speaking on healthy sexuality in hospitals, schools, colleges, and social groups, Jennifer provides non-therapy individual and couples consultations to get them on track with their sexual selves. Jennifer was the 2023 winner of Maine Family Planning's Significant Contributor Award for Sexual Health Education. Jennifer is a mom to two teenage sons and partnered with Greg of 25 years, all of whom inspire her to do her work. https://www.heldportland.com/events/convosandcandyletsplay monthly 0.5 2024-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/9d854201-b4cb-4e44-90e3-2573309c56b8/Jess+Barzell+as+a+small+child Events - Convos & Candy - Let’s Play! - “Play is state of mind that one has when absorbed in an activity that provides enjoyment and a suspension of sense of time. And play is self-motivated so you want to do it again and again.” - Dr. Brown, author of play https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/5a82468b-a804-469d-88bb-d0dac9b478be/310440735_599105151913435_2948671239513071971_n.jpg Events - Convos & Candy - Let’s Play! - Born in Canada, Jess embodies the Canadian approach to life with sensibility and a sense of humor. This attitude has helped her build a private and group Pilates business, starting in Washington, DC, New York City, Boston, and now Portland, Maine. In her movement classes, she creates a fun and supportive experience, combining compassion and spiritual practices with the latest in anatomy and biomechanics to reveal her students’ highest potential. Jess is also a ceramic artist. Years of improv comedy prepared her for a medium that thrills her just as equally: ceramics. All her attention is needed on stage to stay close to what is unfolding so that she can make in-the-moment decisions. Jess brings this influence to her art creations. Rather than getting stuck in thought (an uncomfortable place to be on and off stage), she remains with her breath and body, letting the forms of pinch pots, nerikomi bowls, and porcelain jewelry reveal themselves. https://www.heldportland.com/events/gettingpersonalaboutfinances monthly 0.5 2024-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/4dea86c6-56cc-4b58-81d7-3f561ec1a701/molly-reinfried-headshot.jpg Events - Personal Finance - a Framework and Steps to Build Wealth - Molly C. Reinfried, CFP®, is a Portfolio Manager, Financial Planning Group Chair, and HM Payson board of directors member. Molly grew up in the Hudson Valley area of New York and entered the financial field after completing her undergraduate degree at Providence College and pursuing her CFP® studies at Boston University. Molly’s responsibilities at HM Payson include working closely with clients to understand what's important to them, coordinating with the HM Payson team and outside advisors, overseeing financial planning to ensure a comprehensive approach, and contributing to strategic planning and leadership within the firm. Her passion for the work is driven by intellectual stimulation and the ability to build meaningful client relationships. She excels at simplifying financial concepts and enjoys empowering women to make informed decisions, take practical steps toward their goals, and achieve true financial security. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/81fff001-bf2a-42ca-80a0-82aea5b657ec/Maggy+Bassingthwaite.jpg Events - Personal Finance - a Framework and Steps to Build Wealth - Maggy Bassingthwaite was born and raised in Gorham, Maine. She spent fifteen years competitively dancing at her local dance studio. From jazz, ballet, tap, and hip hop, she fell in love with all dance genres and spent her weekends traveling throughout New England to compete and take classes from esteemed dancers and choreographers. Maggy graduated with a degree in psychology from the University of New England and went on to train as a Pilates instructor and now teaches mat and reformer Pilates at Salud in Portland, Maine. Reflecting on the feeling of togetherness and empowerment dance brought her over the years, Maggy’s teachings incorporate the value of movement and connection through community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/24999e4c-97c8-4f68-9a57-5eb86923868b/michelle-santiago-headshot.jpeg Events - Personal Finance - a Framework and Steps to Build Wealth - Michelle R. Santiago, Esq., CFP®, is HM Payson's Chief Trust Administrative Officer. Michelle grew up in central Maine and earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Maine Orono. She later earned her J.D. at the University of Maine School of Law. In her current role at HM Payson, Michelle works directly with clients and their families on various trust, estate, and financial planning matters and oversees the administration of trusts. She values the opportunity to work with multi-generational families as a part of their broader teams, collaborating closely with clients’ estate planning attorneys, CPAs, and other key advisors. Michelle believes financial literacy allows women to be independent by building their confidence to take on new challenges and providing them with more flexibility in their personal lives. https://www.heldportland.com/events/sharingyourintentions2024 monthly 0.5 2024-07-31 https://www.heldportland.com/newsletter daily 0.75 2025-09-22 https://www.heldportland.com/newsletter/a7e3zee9we8l9lgnzx8flebja2hcsa monthly 0.5 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/5d593f5f-3bdc-4662-bd64-f35285f20983/Screen+Shot+2025-05-28+at+12.41.18+PM.png Newsletter hello from held - Let's put down the measuring stick. - Make it stand out America Ferrera’s monologue in Barbie, an iconic moment that said exactly what so many of us have felt but rarely say out loud. https://www.heldportland.com/newsletter/34s5cy7txtscwbdlrndbrpstashjlk monthly 0.5 2025-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/f0af9a6d-2796-4ddb-9c15-b2dd6a4ece3d/db417105-31c5-41bf-b594-063aff3bc536_533x380.jpg Newsletter hello from held - This Mother’s Day, skip the bouquet and let's start the revolution. - Make it stand out Image by Gabro Izso https://www.heldportland.com/newsletter/5rs4wjzwpgd8c7jcgxh2f8pwftpbxc monthly 0.5 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/616e6a1a-d972-4684-8027-c9aa140d8c9d/Screen+Shot+2025-04-09+at+11.06.26+AM.jpg Newsletter hello from held - The Creativity We Forgot We Had - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.heldportland.com/newsletter/c6dycf4elr9pfjthca8z2r97ygkxfn monthly 0.5 2025-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/06d162f6-31cf-4749-b196-50e03b648f61/photo-1498673394965-85cb14905c89.jpeg Newsletter hello from held - held is ONE! - Make it stand out Photo by Cristian Escobar on Unsplash https://www.heldportland.com/newsletter/heldportlandcom/newsletter-5 monthly 0.5 2025-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/d480c4b4-0478-41f1-978f-b91be9fa40fd/01262022-SLL.png Newsletter hello from held - A Better Sense of Self (love) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/85e33bf5-99de-43f5-83ca-4b9a480b9d3a/image5.jpg Newsletter hello from held - A Better Sense of Self (love) - Make it stand out Ashley Tucci, owner of Aristelle, Lingerie Store https://www.heldportland.com/newsletter/heldportlandcom/newsletter-4 monthly 0.5 2025-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/c1a0a01f-5596-42b0-98a8-333ac4b8cf29/Screen+Shot+2025-01-07+at+9.05.17+PM.png Newsletter hello from held - New Year, New Experiences - Make it stand out Chef Tara Cannaday at Pot + Pan Woodfords Corner https://www.heldportland.com/newsletter/heldportlandcom/newsletter-3 monthly 0.5 2025-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/1ae3b6ef-384f-481e-b4b0-e8d23da88bcd/photo-1628236879201-783fa93fe7bd.jpeg Newsletter hello from held - Nurturing Community - but what does that even mean? Potato, Potahto? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.heldportland.com/newsletter/heldportlandcom/newsletter-2 monthly 0.5 2025-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/657202fccfa9491680b9ac93/bae904dc-a520-4f5a-bf7a-7a45501edcfd/Peggy%2BBacon%2B%28Howland%29.jpg Newsletter hello from held - Biting never bitter...Sweet never sassy...Mind your manners and more - Make it stand out Isabella Howland (United States, 1895–1974), Peggy Bacon, undated, charcoal on laid paper, 16 1/2 x 11 9/16 inches. Portland Museum of Art, Maine. Museum purchase with support from Roger and Katherine Woodman, 1988.20. 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