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Brico Works We reimagine and revitalize how nonprofits do good, better.

10/13/2026

Let’s unweird the Mystery Meeting.

No agenda. Unclear purpose. Somehow, an hour on everyone’s calendar.

It’s not weird to ask:

• What do we want to leave with?
• How will we get there?
• What do you need from me?

You don’t have to lead the meeting to help give it direction.

You stay weird. Let’s make work less weird.

Duluth, you are just showing off now. After some rainy, windy, foggy days, we hit the glory days. Just in time for Grand...
06/18/2026

Duluth, you are just showing off now. After some rainy, windy, foggy days, we hit the glory days. Just in time for Grandma’s Marathon!! One of my favorite weekends.

The city is full of runners, cheer squads, shakeout runs, sidewalk energy, and a few famous runner sightings. Ahem, Des Linden and Kara Goucher.
Don’t worry, I fangirled respectfully from afar.

But I refuse to not publicly fangirl the 16 brilliant, funny, kind, and overall amazing women who showed up this morning for our first summer Lake Superior Coffee Collective!

We soaked up sun, laughed, learned, connected, and spent the morning with women doing meaningful work across our community.

I’m continually amazed by the women in this region and their willingness to keep showing up for and with each other.

Thanks for showing up. Keep on keepin’ on!

I use music in a lot of my check-ins at Brico.“If you had a walk-up song for this meeting…?”But I also use it constantly...
04/15/2026

I use music in a lot of my check-ins at Brico.

“If you had a walk-up song for this meeting…?”

But I also use it constantly to focus, shift energy, and get through the work.

So I’m turning those songs into playlists.

Brico Beats 🎧

First: Rage + Rise | Spring 2026 Vol. 1
A compilation that’s been circulating among women leaders in nonprofits. Link in bio.
High energy. A little edge. Not clean.

Next up: Deep Work

Drop your go-to focus songs 👇

04/15/2026

No caption needed. Come hang at Lake Superior Impact Collective.

04/13/2026

Good trouble → right this way.
Real conversations. Good people.
Come find yours at Brico.

Vu said he’s never taken a picture like this before…We tried to keep it cool, but we’re clearly big fans. Thank you, Vu ...
04/10/2026

Vu said he’s never taken a picture like this before…
We tried to keep it cool, but we’re clearly big fans. Thank you, Vu Le!

Pick up Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy if you haven’t yet.
And follow along, we’re just getting started digging in.

What a great and inspiring group of folks to be a part of today! Thanks for having us.
03/25/2026

What a great and inspiring group of folks to be a part of today! Thanks for having us.

📚 Next up for Brico Book CircleReimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy by LeIf you know Vu, you know:smart, hilarious, ...
03/17/2026

📚 Next up for Brico Book Circle

Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy by Le

If you know Vu, you know:
smart, hilarious, and very good at calling out the weird things we normalize in this sector.

✨ Plot twist: is joining us live on Zoom. Eeek!!

🗓 April 9
⏰ 12–1:30 pm CST
👋 I’ll be facilitating

Still time to join!

No book yet? The ebook is free on Hoopla through the Duluth Public Library.

Come for the ideas.
Stay for the laughs and the reimagining.

Ever wish you had a room full of people you could ask:“Does anyone know someone who can help with this?”That’s Lake Supe...
03/06/2026

Ever wish you had a room full of people you could ask:
“Does anyone know someone who can help with this?”

That’s Lake Superior Impact Collective.
A gathering space for women and non-binary changemakers in the Twin Ports to connect, share challenges, and tap into peer mentorship. will be joining us!

✨ New connections
✨ Laughter
✨ Good food

📅 Tuesday, March 10
⏰ 12–1:30 pm
📍 Brico Works
🥗 GF + vegan homemade lunch

Link in bio to register

The Art of Defining Your Problems 🎨😌In the fast-paced world of social impact, there’s a pervasive rush to slap solutions...
02/26/2026

The Art of Defining Your Problems 🎨😌

In the fast-paced world of social impact, there’s a pervasive rush to slap solutions on problems like bandaids on a scraped knee. But here’s the kicker: sometimes, we’re not even sure where the scrape is, or if it’s a scrape at all. This enthusiastic but often misguided approach can lead us to solutions that miss the mark, or worse, sprinkle salt on the wound. So, how do we avoid falling into this trap? The answer is deceptively simple and devilishly difficult: define the problem. Really define it.

Defining the problem is like mapping out the treasure hunt before you start digging. It involves understanding not just the “what” but the “why,” the impact, and the constraints we’re operating under. This isn’t just busywork; it’s the cornerstone of effective problem-solving. Let’s break it down.

🕵️‍♀️ Identify the Problem: Imagine you’re a detective (hat and magnifying glass optional). Your first step? Naming the culprit.

🌷 Understand the Root Cause: Now, dig deeper. What’s really causing the problem? This might involve some data-digging and analysis.

📝 Define the Impact: Gauge the problem’s effect on your mission.

📍 Identify Constraints: Every superhero has their kryptonite, and every problem has its constraints. Time, budget, resources – what’s holding you back? Knowing this shapes your battle strategy.

🗣️ Formulate a Problem Statement: Craft a statement that encapsulates the problem, its roots, its impact, and its constraints.

💌 Communicate the Problem: Share your problem statement far and wide (well, at least with all relevant stakeholders). Ensure everyone knows what dragon you’re all setting out to slay.

Here’s to our shared journey of problem-solving. May our definitions be as clear as our convictions, and our solutions as impactful as our intentions.

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Duluth, MN

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Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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+12184618480

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