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During the January mentor event, we were mesmerized by the enchanting sounds of Sound Bowls at the Yoga Loft, led by Leisl Dolls, the owner of Bombshells and Brows. The soothing vibrations and calming tones of the Sound Bowls created a tranquil atmosphere, allowing participants to relax and rejuvenate. Leisl’s expert guidance and serene presence […]

January’s Women Inspiring and Networking (WIN) meeting at the Willmar Conference Center was truly inspiring! We welcomed guest speaker Harley Schiefelbein from Odyssey Excursions, who shared her travel expertise, and enjoyed a lively social hour and buffet dinner. Theresa Pattock also presented Connections, a potential program to expand mentoring for girls in Kandiyohi County—so exciting! The

Join our WIN Monthly meeting on January 21st at the Willmar Conference Center starting at 5:30 pm. Hear our guest speaker, Harley Schiefelbein, share her travel tips. The evening includes networking, a short meeting including the latest WIN happenings, travel presentation and a buffet meal. Dinner is $15. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/MpQx6S8wfN5Wzb6b8 by January 13th at 3 PM.

We had an amazing time at our holiday get-together, where the girls wrapped presents and made delicious cookies! It was a heartwarming time filled with laughter, creativity, and festive spirit. The joy of giving and spending quality time together truly made this holiday season special. A big thank you to everyone who participated and made

We had a wonderful time celebrating the holidays together, filled with joy, laughter, and festive spirit! A special highlight of the evening was our collective effort in giving back to the community. We proudly donated $200 to Safe Avenues and collected $70 in donations for our mentees. Thank you to everyone who contributed and made

Jessica Smith has worked at TPI Hospitality for the last 4 years and is currently the Sales Coordinator for the Willmar Conference Center. She has been married to her husband, Brandon, for 10 years. They live on a 4th-generation family farm north of Raymond. Jessica has a 23-year-old daughter who lives in Raymond and has

The Women Inspiring and Networking (WIN) organization has named Vicki Henle, a semi-retired teacher/coordinator with Willmar Public Schools in special education and early childhood, as their 2024 Woman of the Year. Henle was honored with the award, flowers, and a donation to the charity of her choice at WIN’s monthly meeting on November 19, 2024,

Dr. Lily Woods grew up in Redwood Falls but now lives on Green Lake in Spicer. She has three adult children and three little “teddy bear” dogs she loves dearly. Lily has two Masters degrees – the first in Adlerian Psychotherapy & Counseling and the second in Software Engineering. She also has two PHD’s (clearly

The mentor group had a wonderful time attending the Sr. High play, Annie, for their November group activity. It’s always fun to see the talent we have at the high school and to spend time together! The play was a fantastic display of creativity, hard work, and dedication from the students and staff. Our mentors

Community Service! Teaching our girls to give back to their community is an invaluable part of their growth and development. Through hands-on involvement in various community service projects, they learn the importance of empathy, responsibility, and making a positive impact. We are proud to see our girls embody the spirit of giving and work together