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HerVenture Grows with Purpose: One Provider’s Journey to Opening a Childcare Center 

March 18, 2026

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, WomenVenture proudly recognizes the women who have taken ownership of their future by launching a business. These entrepreneurs have broken through barriers and defied …

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From Ghost Kitchen to a Kitchen of Her Own: Sou’s Journey to Uptown Minneapolis 

February 17, 2026

In the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, a new seafood boil restaurant is just days away from its grand opening.  Babii Cajun, owned and operated by Sou, is a women- and Asian-owned restaurant …

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A Year of Impact and Progress: Reflections from WomenVenture’s Leadership

January 15, 2026

Closing out 2025, WomenVenture reflected on a year marked by bold progress, unwavering resilience, and meaningful momentum. The year brought transformative change: new entrepreneurs stepping boldly into business ownership, long‑standing …

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Cool Trash: Creativity Meets Sustainability in the Twin Cities 

December 16, 2025

Cool Trash, based in Minneapolis, MN, was born from Emma Crutcher-McGowan’s creativity, a love for colorful bits of trash, and a mission to reduce plastic waste. Within her business, Emma recycles waste plastic into unique products such …

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Sweet Success: How Alicia Glover is Baking Her Way to Empowerment

November 19, 2025

In Maple Grove, Minnesota, Alicia Glover is doing more than baking—she’s building a legacy of creativity, resilience, and empowerment. As the founder of Creativa Demi/Taste Good Treats, her journey from …

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Unboxing Confidence: The Talk Toolbox’s Mission to Educate 

October 10, 2025

The Talk Toolbox is a parenting aid for every guardian. Once Keely Wolter, a mom of two and Founder of The Talk Toolbox, began to research sex-education offerings among schools, …

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