Flourish in 2022 - THANK YOU TO ALL THAT JOINED US! IT WAS A SPECATULAR DAY!

Found & Shared Workshops will reconvene! That’s right! We are bringing back the all-day workshop to inspire our community. We will have all the great qualities of our classic workshop with a few new features this year.

Two Keynote Speakers and Three Breakout Leaders will share with us important values and tips in our business life.

Lunch will be served.

Keynote speakers -
*Angela Foster from Angela Marcella Group LLC - Comfortably Uncomfortable: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into your Lane
*Robin Walker from Business Women's Workshop - Business Strategy Refresh: Reboot Your Plan to Flourish in Q4

Breakout Groups Leaders - PLEASE CHOOSE ONE
*Lorri Feldt, Regional Director, NW ISBDC - Business Tips and Resources
*Michelle Smith, z&bConsulting - Conquering Challenges

PLEASE EMAIL Pam@FetchingMarket.com TO INDICATE WHICH BREAKOUT GROUP YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN AFTER YOU REGISTER

Sponsors -
Blum - Florals
SoHo Sweets - Coffee

Early Bird Pricing through Sept 13 - $99
Regular Pricing Sept 14- Sept 17 - $124

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Pamela Ellison Dennis of Fetching Market and Breanne Failor of Breanne Failor Social Media Consulting invite you to our 2020 Found & Shared Members holiday party! We look forward to celebrating your 2020 successes and your plans for 2021!

More details to come!

Members only

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

It's time to give back! Join Found & Shared as we volunteer with The Flamini Foundation.

We will donate items needed and assemble Comfort Bags at our meetup. These bags are provided to parents/guardians staying with their critically ill child at a hospital or at a nearby Ronald McDonald House, expectant moms placed on medical bed rest at the Birthing Center at Comer Children's Hospital at the University of Chicago, and parents of babies staying for extended periods of time in the NICU at hospital, all in the Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana.

Items needed - Wish list

• Snacks (non-perishable unopened- ie. boxes of granola bars, crackers)​

•  Breath mints, gum

•  Crossword puzzle books

•  Toiletries ( ie shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, lotion, chapstick, etc)

•  Fleece for handmade blankets (pattern requires 1 1/2 yards of fleece

•  Kleenex or any type of tissue

•  Bottled Water ( 2-16oz bottles are placed in each bag)

•  Blankets (store-bought or hand made)

• ​ Playing cards, Uno cards or any other card games

•  Journals, Composition books, pens

Mom Comfort bag needs -

• Slippers with non-skid bottoms

• Adult coloring books and colored pencils

• Non-fragrant body cream

• Eye mask and earplugs

All money collected for this meetup will be used to purchase items needed for the Comfort Bags.

Price:
$25 for non-members
Free for paid members

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Found and Shared brings you, Jayme Goffin, from Mother Wilma's Marshmallow Factory for our monthly meetup series. Join as at 313 Taproom as Jayme presents:

"Soul Talk for Entrepreneurs"
Be inspired to face fears, embrace uncertainty, conquer overwhelm and learn to love your weaknesses.

Jayme Goffin knew from a very young age that a 9-5 job would never suit me.  I’ve had several businesses - including a wholesale folk art business, and a primitive curtain valance business - where I had a few employees, and sold my goods across the country.  I feel like I finally found my niche with marshmallows.

The event will include a one-hour presentation followed by time to eat, drink, network and get to know each other better.

Price:
$25 for non-members
Free for paid members

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Found and Shared brings you Madeline Henry of Madeline Makes for our monthly meetup series. Join us at Cafe Borgia as Madeline presents:

"Your Next Great Idea"
Creativity works in mysterious and unusual ways. Creativity has been studied by hundreds of scientists all over the world and is still a subject of great inquiry. Acknowledging these actions and keeping them forefront should be a continued undertaking in living a creative life. Although making art is creative, actively living a creative life and always listening to your creative muse will open your mind to boundless ideas. In this seminar, we will journey through several exercises and engage in thoughtful dialogue to help creatives to fully engage their own creative muse to further enhance their inspired life.

Madeline Henry is a Chicago area artist working in multiple mediums but concentrates mostly on
ceramics. Originally, she worked in commercial architecture but found that making her own unique creations was more appealing. After obtaining a kiln and other tools for ceramics, she moved from her crowded kitchen to a juried artist with a studio space at Union Street Gallery. Madeline’s evolution from a kitchen table artist to an exhibiting artist, juror and curator evolved further through her interactions and positions at Union Street Gallery. Madeline also had several handmade products that were sold through retail stores and online retailers. Madeline is currently working on obtaining her Master of Fine Art, concentrating on Ceramics while doing research on creativity.

The event will include a one-hour presentation along with dinner and wine. There is an *additional fee for members to cover the cost of the meal. Dinner will include a choice of one pasta dish and one glass of wine (or up to 4 sodas or specialty coffee), price includes meal, tax & tip.

Price:
$60 for non-members
$30 for paid members

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Found and Shared brings you Julia Huisman, HERE Magazine for our monthly meetup series.
Join us at Sweet Home Indiana as Julia presents:

Rest and Reset: How to avoid burnout and enrich your life and work
Stress, anxiety, burnout. These are all signs that we are not getting enough rest. In this workshop, Julia will share the signs that you may not be getting enough rest, what rest actually looks like, and how allowing for rest can improve productivity and creativity. You'll go home with practical tools on how to incorporate more rest into your life so you can recharge and enjoy life again!

Julia Perla Huisman is the founding editor and publisher of HERE magazine, a quarterly print publication that features the creative people and places of Northwest Indiana. Julia is passionate about telling the stories of her community in a way that is relevant and engaging. She also leads a sales staff that provides advertising solutions for local small businesses. Julia lives in Crown Point with her husband Justin and their three daughters, Isabella, Summer, and Hanna.

The event will include a one-hour presentation followed by time to shop, network and get to know each other better. Light refreshments will be served.

Price:
$25 for non-members
Free for paid members

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Join Found and Shared for a 60 minute all levels Candlelight Yoga Mix Class at Now Yoga Club.
Our instructor for the evening will be Sarah Johnson.

Sarah Johnson began her practice to add variety to her workout.  It didn’t take long, however, for her to realize that yoga offers much more than physical fitness; yoga opened Sarah to a more balanced, mindful lifestyle, and she has never looked back.  After a few years of practicing, Sarah traveled to Costa Rica to complete her 200-hour teacher training in the traditional eight-limbed path of Ashtanga yoga including Hatha flow, vinyasa flow, Pranayama, and meditation.  Although she began her part-time yoga business around teaching and coaching, after the birth of her daughter, Sarah finalized her decision to leave her career as a middle school teacher to pursue her dream of opening Now Yoga Club & Community Center.  Starting the Grimmer Yoga Club with her amazing students and teacher friends back in 2015 led her to realize this dream today, and she’ll always be grateful. 

Sarah feels it is truly a privilege to share the power of the mind-body connection, the value of presence and acceptance on and off the mat, and the importance of self-care.  She is so pleased to share her passion for yoga and mindfulness with yogis of all ages and abilities. Namaste!    

We will enjoy a class together and then there will be an opportunity to network and chat after the class. Light refreshments will be served after class.

Price:
$25 for non-members (includes yoga class)
Free for paid members (includes yoga class)

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Found and Shared brings you Karen Maravilla of Its Just Serendipity for our monthly meetup series. Join us at EAT in Hammond as Karen presents:

"Is Your Business Ready for the Holidays?"
Santa prepares all year long for the BIG day...and so should you!  Karen will share tips on how you can prepare now that will help ensure that your busiest time of the year will yield you the most profits, wow your customers, and give you peace of mind. Don't stress...plan! Result: you'll be able to enjoy the most beautiful time of the year!

Karen Maravilla is the owner of Its Just Serendipity in Downtown Hammond. She opened her store in September 2009. She also tends bar and serves at El Taco Real Restaurant. Karen has worked in the retail and hospitality world for a good portion of her life.  As a young child helping her parents with their family's side business, Maravilla Confections. She also managed the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon at Bloomingdales in Chicago and was a makeup artist at Marshall Field's at the State Street and Water Tower locations in Chicago.  In addition, she managed a local CPA firm for 10 years.  Karen enjoys volunteering and giving back to the community. Her parents are her role models and taught her how important it is to serve the communities where you live. She has served as a board of director and officer on many not-for-profit boards including South Shore Arts and the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, Munster Chamber of Commerce, Books Brushes and Bands for Education, and the Downtown Hammond Council.

The event will include a one-hour presentation followed by time to eat, drink, network and get to know each other better.

Price:
$25 for non-members
Free for paid members

We ask that you consider purchasing drinks or food to support our location host.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Found and Shared brings you Maggie Russo of Maggie Russo Photography for our monthly meetup series. Join us at Toluka Paperie + Gifts as Maggie presents:

"Smartphone Photography for Social Media"
In this Found & Shared Workshop, Maggie will be sharing her knowledge of classic photography and how to apply it to create beautiful photos with your phone. She will touch base on lighting, angles, editing, how to remain consistent with your brand & hopefully help you find a love for photography too.

Maggie Russo graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in photography. She began her journey for fun in the darkroom and now photographs professionally all over Chicagoland full time. She feels super lucky that she gets to have her dream job! In her Found & Shared Workshop, she will be sharing her knowledge of classic photography and how to apply it to create beautiful photos with your phone. She will touch base on lighting, angles, editing, how to remain consistent with your brand & hopefully help you find a love for photography too. 

The event will include a one-hour presentation followed by time to shop, network and get to know each other better. Light refreshments will be served.

Price:
$25 for non-members
Free for paid members

Found and Shared brings you Katie Reinschreiber Sannito, The Gourmet Goddess for our monthly meetup series. Join us at Rooms4kids of Crown Point as Katie presents:

”Stop Apologizing & Start Thinking”
Do you find yourself over apologizing?  Saying "I'm sorry" for almost anything that isn't going quite right, but is it what you truly mean to say?  Chronic apologizing is something that plagues many people, but women especially tend to carry this burden more heavily.  Let's talk about what saying "I'm sorry" really means and the message it sends to others when there really is nothing to be apologizing for.  Then, let's focus on what to say instead of I'm sorry that actually expresses gratitude and appreciation for others that you interact with both personally and professionally. When we communicate from a more positive perspective and do not undermine our own message, deeper, stronger relationships can be created. 

Katie Sannito, The Gourmet Goddess, specializes in preparing gourmet food and providing first class service to help her clients effortlessly and elegantly entertain in their home or small business. Prior to starting her business in September of 2012, Katie was an account manager in the healthcare industry for 12 years honing essential client relationship and project management skills that have been a crucial element in growing her business. In addition to cooking for clients, her artisan biscotti can be found in several local specialty shops and boutiques in Northwest Indiana and some Chicago suburbs. She recently kicked off a series of workshops to share the art of building a gorgeous cheese board. Katie lives in Munster with her husband Tom (also affectionately called Mr. Goddess) and her 10-year-old son, Anthony. 

 The event will include a one-hour presentation followed by time to shop, network and get to know each other better. Light refreshments will be served.

Price:
$25 for Non-Members
Free for Paid Members

Join us for a bonus virtual meetup where Breanne Failor will present:

Hitting the Reset Button: Tips to reset your 2020

Breanne will share how she had had to hit the reset button in personal and business life (multiple times) and give you tips to help you reset your 2020.

This meetup will be held via Zoom in the comfort of your own home, it will include a 30-minute presentation and time to network and chat with our tribe.

Zoom Link for the meetup: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9919034299

Price:
Donation Based Meetup pay what/if you are able
Free for Members

Donations can be made via Venmo at @FoundNShared

Found and Shared brings you Gina Bombin Wilk of Market St. Design for our monthly meetup series. Join us at 313 Taproom as Gina presents:

HOW TO GROW YOUR RETAIL BUSINESS
Learn tips from five different areas including social media, collaboration, merchandising, branding and customer service.

Gina Bombin is the founder of The Market @ 119, a home decor store in Whiting, IN.  She recently closed the brick & mortar and moved on to a new venture naming it Market St. Design.  Gina is a furniture artist, expanding her business into a home and room design specializing in home staging.   

The event will include a one-hour presentation followed by time to eat, drink, network and get to know each other better.

Price:
$25 for Non-Members
Free for Paid Members

We ask that you please consider purchasing drinks or food to support our location host.

Let's begin 2020 by Eating Well to Be Well. 

Most of us KNOW what we should eat to be healthy, but why is it SO HARD to put into practice? Between excuses (not enough time, it is too expensive) and the overwhelming amount of information (recipes, diet plans, quick fixes, short-cuts) available, it is no wonder we have a hard time.

In this workshop, presented by Cheryl Dornberg, we will cut through all the noise and give you simple, practical and actionable ways to make better food choices and achieve better health!

Topics to be covered include:
*Key nutrition principles and how to incorporate them into your diet
*Why food is the most important ingredient to health
*Strategies to cook more and stress less
*Tools to make meal planning and prep faster and more efficient
*Suggestions for dealing with difficult eaters
And more!

A healthy buffet dinner with wine will be available from 6-6:30p followed by the
workshop presentation from 6:30 to 8:30p.

Workshop price - $65 includes Buffet Dinner with wine and recipe informational packet of recipes, tip sheets and planning templates.
Location - Mrs. Dornberg's Culinary Experience
2106 45th Street, Highland, IN 46322
SOLD OUT

Join us for an evening together - networking, eating, and learning.  

Join us for an opportunity of friendship, support, ideas, sharing, inspiration, and more! This is a casual evening designed for you to meet new people, rekindle friendships and strike up some collaborative ideas! No pressure evening though. It's all about an evening out. 

There's power in networking! 

We will just do a quick presentation at 7P. 

Toluka Paperie + Gifts will be offering special pricing for our guests during the evening
Fetching Market will prepare nibbles and nosh as well as special beverages. 

Special pricing in advance online. $20 through Oct 4
$25 at the door and can not promise to be added to specials and giveaways. 
Tickets on sale now! 

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

Join us for an opportunity of friendship, support, ideas, sharing, inspiration, and more! This is a casual evening designed for you to meet new people, rekindle friendships and strike up some collaborative ideas! No pressure evening though. It's all about an evening out. 

There's power in networking! 

We will just do a quick presentation at 7P. 

Evilena's Red Dresser will be providing special pricing to our guests for the evening. 
Fetching Market will prepare nibbles and nosh as well as special beverages. 

Special pricing in advance online. $20 through August 23
$25 at the door and can not promise to be added to specials and giveaways. 
Tickets on sale now! 

Join us for an opportunity of friendship, support, ideas, sharing, inspiration, and more! This is a casual evening designed for you to meet new people, rekindle friendships and strike up some collaborative ideas! No pressure evening though. It's all about an evening out. 

There's power in networking! 

We will just do a quick presentation at 7P. 

Have you ever want to start or belong to a Mastermind Group where you can confidentially express concerns, provide & receive accountability and support for others? This might be the place to meet and connect with a few special people to start that with.

Loulou Belle will be providing special pricing to our guests for the evening. 
The Gourmet Goddess will prepare nibbles and nosh as well as special beverages. 

Special pricing in advance online. $20 through July 19
$25 at the door and can not promise to be added to specials and giveaways. 
Tickets on sale now! 

Join us for an opportunity of friendship, support, ideas, sharing, inspiration, and more! This is a casual evening designed for you to meet new people, rekindle friendships and strike up some collaborative ideas! No pressure evening though. It's all about an evening out. 

There's power in networking! 

We will just do a quick presentation at 7P. 

Have you ever want to start or belong to a Mastermind Group where you can confidentially express concerns, provide & receive accountability and support for others? This might be the place to meet and connect with a few special people to start that with.

Troost Coffee & Tea will be available for limited beverages at special pricing. 
The Gourmet Goddess will prepare nibbles and nosh as well as specialty beverages. 

Special pricing in advance online. $20 through Jun 14
$25 at the door and can not promise to be added to specials and giveaways. 
Tickets on sale now! 

Manage Your Business Through Your Personal Strengths – understand your weaknEsses

with Renae Fentress | shopkeeper | Troost Coffee & Tea

Jacqueline Fisch is a writer and writing coach for business owners who want to sound human and sell more (because humans buy from humans). She helps them ditch the jargon so they can relate to and connect with their perfect clients using engaging online copy that sells.

Writing about yourself is hard.

Imagine:
A few killer sentences that sum up exactly who you are and what you make.
A bio that stands tall, like you. A bio that boldly states what you stand for.
Social media profiles that stand out, and sales emails that connect with your customer—and sells!
A website that shows off your talent.

This Web Writing Workshop, will be a time of real website writing for makers and creators who love their craft, but don’t know how to talk about it.

WHAT WE'LL DO:
Get clear - on who you are and why you do this work. What lights you up and what makes you angry. How you want people to FEEL when they read your website.
Get creative - With all the creative minds in the room, you’re going to get some juicy words.
Get inspired - With writing prompts to get your writing to flow. With manifesto ideas that make you scream, HELL YES!
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. We’re going to push edges a little. It will be hard, but it will be worth it.

Join me as I welcome Jacq to the Found & Shared Tribe as a guest speaker for this exciting workshop.

nibbles, coffee & tea will be provided

$65 per person | early bird through 12/31
deal: bring a friend - 2 for $100

$75 per person | through 2/1
deal: bring a friend - 2 for $135