What does it take to walk away from something you've spent years building and find the courage to begin again? At our October Women & Wine gathering, entrepreneurs Gretchen Heinen and Meghana Helder shared their journeys of pursuing purpose, embracing change, and navigating the sacrifices of entrepreneurship. Their stories reminded us that starting over takes courage, but we don't have to do it alone. Discover how vulnerability, connection, and community give us the confidenc

Join the Women & Wine community as Minnesota ambassadors share highlights from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum’s inaugural Making History Network Summit in Washington, D.C. From Unhidden Heroines and groundbreaking National Zoo scientists to trailblazers like Rose O’Neill and Equality Now CEO Mona Sinha, discover the women whose stories—and work—are shaping history today.

Our August Women & Wine gathering reminded us that meaningful connection begins with serving others. Together at MATTER, we assembled Hope Kits, supported an incredible nonprofit making a global impact, and then gathered to reconnect, share stories, and strengthen the relationships that make our community so special. Read more about an evening filled with purpose, generosity, and the power of women coming together.

There are some evenings that stay with you, and our recent Women & Wine gathering was one of them. I’m deeply grateful to Randy Larson, Hilde Cardenas and the Shinebox team for opening their beautiful Minneapolis office to us for this special event. Their excitement to welcome us downtown helped create such a warm, vibrant atmosphere, and our Women & Wine community was proud to add to the energy and buzz of the city. I’m also so thankful to Janeen Vogelaar and Teresa Harlan f

Women, daughters, and community leaders came together at BI WORLDWIDE for an inspiring evening focused on connection, legacy, and making history. Through meaningful conversations and insights from the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum, we were reminded that each of us has the power to preserve women's stories and shape the future for generations to come.

Our February Women & Wine gathering brought together women and allies for an evening centered on health, community, and giving back. Through authentic conversations, CPR awareness, and support for the American Heart Association, we experienced firsthand the power of showing up for each other.

As we closed out the year, our Women & Wine Holiday Gathering gave us the opportunity to celebrate something truly special: the incredible talents and passions of the women within our own community. Our first Holiday Marketplace created space for deeper conversations, stronger connections, and meaningful support.