Heather Wentler HQ Update: Expanding our reach across Wisconsin through partnerships Doyenne creates communities where women entrepreneurs are recognized for their ventures and economic clout. But it takes collaboration with a lot of partners to get there. Jul 16, 2020 Brick by Brick
Olivia Barrow In the Spotlight: Jessica Norwood, social entrepreneur and founder of The Runway Project Jessica Norwood is redefining what it means to be an investor with her initiative The Runway Project, which hopes to close the racial wealth gap for good. Jul 16, 2020 Brick by Brick
Heather Wentler How to advocate for entrepreneurship at the polls With election season in full swing, it’s a great time to think about how you can use your vote to advocate for a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Jul 16, 2020 Brick by Brick
Olivia Barrow In the Spotlight: Abby Felix Winzenried and Krystle Marks with Lev Apparel This new Madison-based clothing line is working to empower both the women who wear the clothes and the women who make them. Jun 11, 2020 Brick by Brick
Heather Wentler HQ Update: Doyenne is hiring a development director Doyenne seeks to access more sustainable sources of funding in order to support more women entrepreneurs. Jun 11, 2020 Brick by Brick
Heather Wentler 3 conversations you need to have with your partner if either of you are entrepreneurs Clear communication around these three topics will help your relationship survive the pressure cooker of entrepreneurship. Jun 11, 2020 Brick by Brick
Heather Wentler HQ Update: Transitioning members to our new model If you haven’t switched to Doyenne’s new membership model, you are missing out on benefits. May 14, 2020 Brick by Brick
Olivia Barrow In the Spotlight: Meg Bolger, social justice workshop facilitator and educator Meg Bolger has spent the last 10 years helping people figure out how to look more closely at their biases and have conversations about identity, and she has some surprising insights about the challenges organizations must overcome to become more inclusive. May 14, 2020 Brick by Brick
Heather Wentler Why you need to overcome your fear of finances to grow your business I used to get panic attacks before board meetings. Then I asked for help, and it changed everything about how I run my business. May 14, 2020 Brick by Brick
Olivia Barrow IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Michelle Goetsch knows what’s wrong with the recycling industry, and she’s building a solution If you think the clear plastic container you buy spinach in is always recyclable everywhere, you’ve probably contaminated hundreds of recycling bins. Michelle Goetsch is building a data-based solution to solve the great dilemma of the material recovery industry: making sure consumers recycle correctly based on where they live. Apr 16, 2020 Brick by Brick
Heather Wentler HQ Update: How Doyenne continues to fulfill our mission during the crisis Like most businesses, Doyenne's two-month plan went out the window around March 10. But we've pivoted to virtual programming and we're leading a cohort of organizations that are making sure entrepreneurs' needs are shared with local and state officials. Apr 16, 2020 Brick by Brick
Heather Wentler 5 reasons why tech hubs fall short in creating equitable economies Becoming a “tech hub” is all the rage in America’s second- and third-tier cities. But is that a worthwhile goal? Apr 16, 2020 Brick by Brick
