Artists & Small Business Resources
Giving back is important to me. I feel incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by so many creative, brave, “let’s-go-for-it” kind of people. One of my favorite things to do is shine a light on the artists and small business owners in my life who are courageously following their dreams.
Each month, I aim it highlight artists and small businesses I admire and support. I don’t always make it… but hey progress over perfection!
2026
Brute Optimism: Meet Greg, a talented author, illustrator and all around great guy.
Jim Musil Artist: Meet Jim, who I knew as a quiet engineer but, as it turns out, he’s been quietly creating some seriously beautiful art this whole time.
2025
Kiernon James Mystery Playwrite: Every once in a while, you meet someone who quietly carries a brilliant creative mind—and then one day, they decide to share it with the world. That’s my friend, Jamey.
Feed My Starving Children: A nonprofit dedicated to providing life-saving meals to communities facing extreme hunger.
Beauty Spot: Meet Safi, a talented henna artist with a big heart.
Crystal Spoon:
Body Matter: Meet Sarah, a gifted yoga and Feldenkrais instructor.
Billie’s Fabrics: The smallest of the small businesses
Gabella’s Cookies
2024
Energy Express: Meet Kay and Michael, two exceptional healers offering transformative sessions through energy work, sound, and massage therapy.
Amanda Moro Artist / Teacher: Meet Amanda, a talented artist, art teacher and good human!
Sheila Petersen Artist: Sheila is a former co-worker who I recently discovered is an exceptional artist.
Gretchen Weisgram Fine Art:: Meet Gretchen, am amazing watercolorist and one of my very dear friends.
The Yoga Center Retreat: Step into Yoga Retreat Center in Saint Louis Park—a welcoming space for yoga, wellness services, workshops, and more, now also carrying a small collection of my Reiki-infused creations.
Sam St. John Artist: Meet Sam, a self-described Soul Artist whose vibrant, expressive colors awaken emotion and invite you to feel deeply.
Uff Tada! (formally North Delta): Meet Michelle, a thoughtful and sustainable artist whose needle-felted creations turn the worn and forgotten into something beautifully reimagined.
My Father’s List: From an unimaginable loss to an extraordinary act of love, my friend Laura Carney turned her father’s unfinished dreams into a life-changing journey that continues to inspire others.