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We’re incredibly grateful to our Women Rising sponsors. ❤️
Their generous support helps bring this day of connection, learning, and inspiration to life—and allows us to create an experience designed to support women in their careers, leadership, and wellbeing.
Thank you for believing in Women Rising, investing in women, and helping us make October 16 possible. We’re so grateful to have you alongside us.

#womenrising #vermontsmallbusiness #vermontbusiness #vtwomenpreneurs

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Yesterday, we showed you the room. Today, we’re sharing one of the reactions we carried home. 💚

Watching Leslie Parker discover what Aligna could make possible and seeing that joy on her face was one of our favorite moments at @aipoweredwomen.

Because the mental load doesn’t have to live in one person’s head. It can be seen, understood and shared.

Ready to feel the difference?

Search “Aligna App: Family Harmony” on the App Store or Google Play.

#UseAligna #AIPoweredWomen #MentalLoad #HouseholdHarmony #ShareTheLoad #EmpatheticAI #WomenInAI #FamilyLife #FamilyTech

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This past weekend at MIT @aipoweredwomensummit we connected, collaborated and celebrated our women-hood, AI transformation and our role in shaping the future. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase Aligna App as one of just 20 companies selected for AI innovation showcase. We are excited for our beta launch with such strong energy and visibility. Try Aligna app for free during beta until the end of October. Aligna app is available on both Apple and Google Play stores.
#aipoweredwomen #startupjourney #usealignaapp #womeninai #householdharmony_

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Spent the afternoon w/ @itsbethkruger at @lawsonsfinest celebrating Women in Agriculture, and I’m still thinking about the wisdom and inspiration that filled the room. 🍓

The event was hosted by Lawson’s CEO, Adeline Druart. Adeline is smart, grounded, relatable—and a fierce advocate for her people. It’s clear that culture isn’t just something she talks about, it’s something she lives. 🙌🏻

She introduced the keynote speaker, Allison Hooper, co-founder of @vermontcreamery and one of her mentors. Allison was a true trailblazer, building what are arguably some of the best cheeses in the world right here in the small but mighty state of Vermont.

One of my favorite takeaways from Allison:
While it’s best to keep naysayers to the side, skepticism can actually provide really valuable data. 🙌🏻

Then came a panel of incredible women sharing their own journeys.

@caractobin co-owner and head chef of @honeyroadrestaurant shared that when she was opening the restaurant, a business advisor told her to temper her expectations—because only a handful of restaurants in the area ever reach $2M in revenue.

🎤 drop: Honey Road did over $2.5M in its first year. 🙌🏻

@theninster , owner of @healthy.living.market , said something that had the whole room nodding:
“I’m over proving myself. I bring results.”

Hell yes.

Thank you Trishia Gasseling of @gasseling_ranches_hops for sharing the incredible care & dedication that goes into growing the hops found in @lawsonsfinest delicious beers and beyond 🍺

And Amber @susucommunityfarm left us with a beautiful invitation:
Be as audacious as a strawberry.
A strawberry starts as a tiny seed, yet it has the audacity to believe it can grow into something extraordinary—spreading across vines, creating abundance, becoming something vibrant and nourishing.

Grateful to have spent the afternoon surrounded by women building incredible things right here in Vermont.

The wisdom, vulnerability, and boldness in that room was a reminder of what happens when women gather, share their stories, and lift each other up. 💛

Let’s all be audacious strawberries 🍓

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Don’t let old boots hold you back from having an epic Ski Season! Our friendly professional bootfitters are here to help fit and customize the perfect boots to keep you going from first chair to last call!

We love when customers come back and tell us how their new boots reignited their love of skiing!

#optalpine #shoplocalvt

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We’re a boutique advisory firm laser-focused on helping small business owners like you unlock sustainable revenue growth through government contracting and alternative sales channels.

✅ Save Time: We simplify complex government processes so you can focus on leading your business.

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Our proven process is straightforward:

1️⃣ We Listen to understand your business goals.

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3️⃣ We Deliver customized solutions that fast-track your success.

From strategy to execution, SUSTAINVT empowers you to navigate the world of government work with ease—saving you valuable CEO time and money along the way.

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Networking doesn’t have to be awkward and uncomfortable.🚫

It’s all about connecting.

Why not incorporate it into the things you ❤️ doing!?

Thanks @vtwomenpreneurs for an incredible morning of movement 🚵and connection!

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