When is the right moment to chase your dream? Is there one? When do you take the next step towards adventure and the unknown? Our next iteration of makers will inspire you with the knowledge that all journeys are different. These folks remind us that those who wander are never lost.
Jessie Jacobson, Owner of Tonkadale Greenhouse
In 2016, Jessie Jacobson turned her passion for plants into a full-time job and bought the Tonkadale Greenhouse from her grandparents. Between Jessie's ownership and the pandemic, Tonkadale has seen a lot of changes in the last five years. Jessie sees change as an opportunity to continue to grow with the plants around her. She believes that gardening should be approachable so that everyone can experience the joy that cultivation brings.
Emily Kanz, Minneapolis/St. Paul Stylist and Thrifting Expert
You know we love encouraging others to express themselves, which is why we were so excited to collaborate with the self-expression expert, Emily. She's perfected the art of thrifting for a wardrobe that makes you inspired to be your truest self, especially when other stores fail you. "I'm sure most people look at me and wonder what the hell I'm wearing or where the hell I would even acquire such things," she says, "Here's what I say ... don't be the person who says 'I could never pull that off.'"
Tevy Phann-Smith and Ben Smith, Owners of Spinning Wylde
Grapefruit champagne. Green tea cheesecake. Rum and coke. Menu items from a local bistro? Nope – cotton candy flavors that you can get right now at Spinning Wylde. Husband-wife duo Tevy and Ben founded one of the most unique stores we've ever been to with the hopes of inspiring innovation and delight in unsuspecting places. With over 60 surprising, dye-free flavors and recognition of their son Wylde in the company name, these two are living their dream, up in the (cotton candy) clouds.
Stine came to Minnesota from Norway in 2015 with the dream of starting a "The Waffle-lution." Her Norweigan, heart-shaped waffles made their first big-time debut as one of the main vendors at the 2018 Super Bowl and then as a hot-ticket item at the Minnesota State Fair. Discover Stine bringing a piece of her culture across the world and feel the inspiration run through you!
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