This is the story of how Ken Voigt of Freedom Ink became a Wisconsin artist. Decades ago, Ken was working with a local printer when he was exposed to a degreasing solvent. This exposure caused damage to his central nervous system resulting in tremors. After rounds of various medications, Ken experienced memory lose resembling amnesia. …
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Embracing failure has its perks. If I said I was destined to be a portrait and wedding photographer, I’d be lying. Although, it’s no coincidence I started this business. Friends and family insisted I photograph them. And, I’m grateful they did. I have to be honest with you. Embracing failure is hard. It’s taken me several years…
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Jordan had the courage to chase a dream, Honey And Ace is the result. I met Jordan while she was working as a kitchen and bathroom set designer for the Kohler Company. After she made the brave decision to become her own boss and start Honey And Ace, I asked if she would do me…
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Holly Brenner illuminates the Fond du Lac community. We are sharing the Illuminating Women exhibition online so you can feel inspired. Holly Brenner is a visionary who is living a life of integrity. She is an inspiration to all who cross her path. Holly is illuminating… Holly Brenner Holly Brenner is a life-long resident of…
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Sister Stephen Bloesl of Cristo Rey Ranch is compassionate and kind. Sister Stephen and I have had several conversations about following your calling. In addition to motivating me, she boosted my self-confidence. As a result, I continue moving forward on my journey of discovering my life’s mission. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!…
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What better time than the present to illuminate our beautiful community. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Judith Berger O’Brien’s strong intuition guides her entrepreneurial spirit. She believes in the power of education and gives back to the community in countless ways. Judith is illuminating… Judith Berger O’Brien Judith…
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What better time than the present to illuminate our beautiful community. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Sandy Hardie of Mahala’s Hope is driven to make the world a better place. She is illuminating… Sandy Hardie Sandy Hardie grew up near the beautiful Apostle Islands. She experienced significant trauma. She…
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The Illuminating Women Project highlights 30 inspiring women from Fond du Lac County. We’re sharing this exhibition online so you can feel inspired. This week we’re highlighting the owner of Park Ridge Organics, Robyn Calvey, because she is illuminating… Robyn Calvey Robyn Calvey owns Park Ridge Organics, an organic farm on the beautiful Niagara Escarpment…
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The Illuminating Women Project highlights 30 inspiring women from Fond du Lac County. We’re sharing this exhibition online so you can feel inspired. This week we’re highlighting the Canon Precentor at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Mother Ezgi Saribay Perkins. Mother Ezgi Perkins now serves St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Ripon and St. Mary’s Episcopal Chapel in…
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There is such a thing as a transition period in life. I know this because I’m going through one right now. This probably doesn’t come as much surprise to those of you who know me. Would you believe I’ve been going through this transition for the past four years? Let me explain… Each of us…
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