Inspiration

I had the joy of attending the 3rd Annual Maker Retreat hosted by Makewell at Stiklestad Lodge near Fort Ransom, North Dakota. Makewell was founded around the need for a local community of makers + dreamers.

Mission: This year’s retreat will give an in-depth look at your greatest asset: You. Reflect on your inner reality to get clear about who you are and where you’re going. Let’s go beyond goals and get to expressing your authentic entrepreneur.

They created an environment open for vulnerability and connection. I left the weekend connected to an amazing, unique group of people energized to start a new year.

Art Buddies, based in the Twin Cities, is a creative art mentor program for children. It is an after school program where volunteers are matched with a child and create a costume to foster creativity, imagination and confidence. I have had the joy of participating for two sessions. After weeks of creating with your art buddy, with donated supplies such as cardboard, fabric, and paper, they are able to show off their creation with a parade through the school. The school’s drum line sets the energy for the parade, it is a great joy to see all of the costumes and smiles.