Unbound - Collaboration Over Competition

10/19/2026

Our October gathering was utterly magical last Tuesday! We had four new amazing ladies in the room, made space for the conversation that was needed in the moment, practiced gratitude doodling, and made some beautiful and unique mini vision boards with our intentions for this season.

My favorite part was all the incredible synchronicities that came out of the meeting. It was as if we were all meant to be in exactly that place, at exactly that moment in time, to have that exact conversation. It gave me full-body chills (in the best way!).

Thank you to Stella for leading a meditation and doodling, and to everyone who showed up, made space for one another, and contributed to the magic of the evening. I’m grateful for each of you.

Mark your calendars for our next gathering on Tuesday, November 10th. We’ve got something super special in the works and I can’t wait to share more with you soon 💗

10/13/2026

Sending a huge thank you to everyone who was able to attend the 100+ Women Who Care Itasca Area event this evening. Nearly $30k was raised between the event attendees and a surprise donation, and two local nonprofits received funding. Congrats to Itasca Life Options and Mission Restart! What a beautiful opportunity to witness community in action.

AND, don’t forget to come on down to Old Central School tomorrow night (Tuesday, 10/13), from 6-8 pm for our monthly UNBOUND gathering. We’re going to let our creative justices flow, eat some snacks, and fill our cups. See you tomorrow 🤗

10/10/2026

Oh hi, hello! I helped with a big amazing event this week, and amidst all the hustle and bustle, I forgot to post a reminder about our upcoming UNBOUND meeting. So here I am, with Friday hair and slightly crazy eyes, reminding you about all the fun we’ve got planned for next week:

Monday, October 12 | 5-6:30 pm | Timberlake Lodge
Our giveback opportunity for the month is the 100+ Women Who Care - Itasca Area event. It’s going to be an incredible evening to show up and make a big impact in our community. AND as a bonus, we get to celebrate Adrianne Reiners birthday 🥳

Tuesday, October 13 | 6-8 pm | Old Central School
Our October UNBOUND meeting is going to be creative and crafty! We’re going to do a fall recharge activity, and Stella will also be facilitating gratitude doodling. It’s going to be super chill and fun.

Hope to see you all next week on both Monday & Tuesday. Can’t wait! 💗

10/05/2026

Hello friends!

We wanted to remind you that as part of our Unbound - Collaboration Over Competition October giveback, we are encouraging our members to attend the upcoming 100+ Women Who Care event on Monday, October 12th, 5-6:30 PM at the Timberlake.

Check out the 100+ Women Who Care - Itasca Area page if you have any questions about the event.

This is an incredible opportunity to make a big impact in our community, and we hope to see many of you there!

⏰ One Week to Go! ⏰

In just one week, we'll gather for the next 100+ Women Who Care Itasca Area event on October 12!

Together, we'll learn about local nonprofits, hear inspiring stories, and make a collective impact right here in our community. Every voice matters, and every contribution helps create meaningful change across the Itasca area.

Can't attend? You can still make a difference!

💚 Make a donation to support our efforts.
💚 Share this post and help spread the word to friends, family, and colleagues who may want to join us.

Whether you attend, donate, or simply help us reach more people, you're part of the impact we're creating together. Learn more at www.100wwcitasca.com

09/22/2026

It’s already been two weeks since our September UNBOUND gathering. We had a small, intimate group (with a couple of additional ladies joining us after the photo op), and we had an incredible time chatting about things worth passing on. There were family recipes, helpful productivity tools, an infant CPR demo, songs, stories, an impromptu astrology lesson, and so much more!

Here’s the info for our upcoming meeting:
📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏱️ 6-8 PM
📍 Old Central School

Theme: Rest & Renewal Art 🎨
Think a playful take on vision boards + gratitude doodling, led by Stella Alpina Leone)

October Giveback: We’re encouraging everyone to attend the 100+ Women Who Care Itasca Area event at the Timberlake on Monday, October 12

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of creativity, connection, and a little room to breathe ✨

09/07/2026

My grandma was an incredible cook and baker. She rarely had a recipe when she cooked and instead went off whatever happened to be available to her and her impeccable instincts.

But she had actual recipes for her baking, and we treasure those as a family.

A few years ago, I had one of my grandma’s recipes, in her own handwriting, transferred onto a wooden cutting board and gifted it to my mom for Mother’s Day. It was a tangible piece of her we could see in everyday life.

There are certain things we all cherish. Recipes from loved ones, traditions we’ve developed, nuggets of wisdom, life hacks, and little pieces of knowledge that someone shared with us and that stuck.

Tomorrow evening, we’ll have the opportunity to share some of the things we value with the UNBOUND community.

Bring something if you have something to share, or just come and participate in the conversation. There’s no wrong way to do it!

📍 Old Central School, 2nd Floor
🗓️ Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 6–8 PM

And a reminder that this month we’re supporting Mackenzie (Lindquist) Selliers and Save the Boundary Waters as our giveback opportunity.

You can contribute to Mackenzie directly via the QR code, or bring cash to the meeting tomorrow and we’ll make sure it gets to her.

See you tomorrow!

09/02/2026

Our next UNBOUND gathering is coming up in just under a week!

Join us Tuesday, September 8 from 6–8 PM for a cozy evening of Things Worth Passing On.

Bring a recipe, a story, a favorite book, a life lesson, a tradition, a skill, a song, a brilliant little life hack, or simply something you think other women should know about.

We’ll share, swap, snack, and spend some time talking about the things women pass along to each other that don’t always get the credit they deserve.

And our September giveback is extra special this month too.

UNBOUND member Mackenzie (Lindquist) Selliers is running the TC 10 Mile in support of Save the Boundary Waters, so we’ll be collecting donations at the meeting to cheer her on and support the work of protecting the Boundary Waters.

Come hang out. Bring a thing worth passing on. Leave with a few new things worth knowing.

📍 Old Central School, 2nd Floor
🗓️ Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 6–8 PM
✨ All are welcome!

Psssst: Want to contribute something but unable to attend the meeting? Email [email protected]! We’ll compile all shareable submissions into a document and send out to the group ☺️

07/14/2026

Community isn’t built by having everything in common. It’s built by showing up, sharing our stories, asking for help when we need it, and offering what we can in return.

Our Needs & Offers Exchange is a simple reminder that every person has something valuable to give, and every person has permission to receive.

Maybe you’ll leave with a new walking buddy. Maybe you’ll meet someone who can help you tackle a project you’ve been putting off. Maybe you’ll simply leave knowing a few more people in your corner.

We’ll also be giving back to our community. This month, we’re supporting the Supporting Our Grand Rapids Area Library Fund. The community has already met the incredible $30,000 matching campaign, but donations are still making a difference and helping ensure our library continues to thrive

Whatever happens, we hope you’ll leave feeling a little more connected than when you arrived.

🗓 Tonight (July 14)
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Old Central School, 2nd Floor

Come as you are. We’d love to save you a seat!

07/08/2026

What does community really look like?

Sometimes it’s gathering around a table for honest conversation. Sometimes it’s showing up for a neighbor. Sometimes it’s asking for help. And sometimes it’s offering it.

For our July gathering, we’ll explore the power of community through a Needs & Offers Exchange.

Maybe you’re looking for:
💛 A walking buddy
💛 Gardening advice
💛 Someone to proofread your résumé
💛 A hiking or kayaking partner
💛 Accountability for a goal
💛 New friendships

Or maybe you have something to offer:
✨ Graphic design skills
✨ Gardening knowledge
✨ A listening ear
✨ Resume or interview help
✨ Homemade sourdough starter
✨ A favorite hiking trail
✨ A willingness to grab coffee with someone new

The possibilities are endless, and chances are someone in the room has exactly what you’re looking for… or is looking for exactly what you have to share.

As always, we’ll also be giving back to our community. This month, we’re supporting the Grand Rapids Area Library Fund, which was established to help preserve library staffing following recent budget reductions.

🗓 Tuesday, July 14
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Old Central School
💛 Free to attend

We can’t wait to see you all next week!

06/08/2026

Some of the best moments in community happen between the planned activities.

The conversations that continue after the meeting ends. The stories shared over snacks. The unexpected connections that turn strangers into friends.

That’s exactly what tomorrow’s UNBOUND gathering is all about.

Instead of our usual format, we’re creating space to simply gather, eat, mingle, and connect. No presentations. No agenda. Just an evening to slow down, deepen relationships, and spend time with the incredible people who make this community so special.

📍 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
🌿 Old Central School Lawn
🥨 Bring a snack to share
🪑 Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket

If Mother Nature decides not to cooperate, we’ll move indoors to our regular meeting space at Old Central School.

As always, we’re also highlighting a community giveback opportunity. This month, we’re supporting the Free Range Food Co-op and their Community Investment Campaign. There are just 3 days left to participate in their matching campaign, which means every dollar invested is currently being matched.

The campaign has already raised more than $20,000 toward the $25,000 match goal, with less than $5,000 remaining. If you’ve been thinking about supporting this incredible community resource, now is the perfect time to maximize your impact.

Donate here: http://www.freerangefood.coop/invest

We can’t wait to spend the evening with you. Bring a friend, bring a snack, and come be part of the this special evening 💜