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Thank you to Jodee Okins for sharing her remarkable journey on starting her business, Bittersweet Autumn. It’s an incredible craft business that she started by sewing dolls in her home and expanded to her products being featured in national magazines, sold on QVC and shipped all over the world. It has grown into a home […]

Exploring Cultural Delights with Our Mentorship Program! As part of our commitment to providing enriching experiences for the girls in our mentorship program, we recently visited some amazing restaurants on Litchfield Avenue in Willmar. These culinary adventures allowed us to immerse ourselves in different cultures and savor delicious cuisines from around the world. Here are

Welcome to our newest WIN member, Casey Ilgen! Casey is the director for the YMCA Early Learning Center in Willmar. On the weekends she also works at the Kwik Trip on E Hwy 12.  She lives in Kandiyohi with her sister, Kaitlin. When she’s not busy working she likes to spend as much time as possible with her

Save the date for the WIN Girlfriend’s Night Out event on June 7th! Gather your friends and join us for a delightful evening on picturesque Green Lake!

Thank you, Mark Stier, for leading our WIN Mentor group on the topic of mindfulness. Your session on relaxation techniques and embracing our attributes was truly incredible. It reminded us that even in the face of adversity, we have the power to learn and grow, and to shine through these experiences! After this wonderful engagement

Megan Merschman is from Anoka, MN and moved to the Willmar area two years ago. She has a BA in elementary education from the University of Minnesota-Morris and an MA in Education, Curriculum, and Diversity from Augsburg University in Minneapolis, MN. She lives in Willmar with her puppy, Peach. Megan is a Title I teacher

Tanya Dingmann and her husband Adam live in Belgrade with their amazing kids, 4 horses, a chocolate Lab, and many barn kitties. It’s a priority for Tanya to adventure as a family and enjoy the gorgeous sunsets of country living.  Her career includes leadership and business operations, currently 13 years at Westaff, now Market Manager

Tiffany Thompson lives in Spicer with her husband, Andrew.  Together they have 2 biological children and multiple foster children.  They also have 3 dogs, a cat, and a rabbit to round out the zoo!  Tiffany has both an MBA and an MS in Supply Chain Management and works as a project and program manager for

We are often times inspired by the individuals who share with us their story, but Donna Brau brought many to tears at our March WIN meeting. Her strength & courage through her tragedies and her will to continue moving forward and making the world a better place is unbelievable. Her son, Robert J Brau, lost