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By: Emma Traun (2025 Dot Ambassador) Spaghetti by Beyonce opens with a line that says, “Genres… they’re a funny little concept, aren’t they? In theory, they have a simple definition that’s easy to understand, but in practice, well, some may feel confined”.  Weirdly, this is what came to mind when asked how I balance personal […]

Why Buying a Home in Minnesota Might Be the Most Empowering Move You Make This Year By: Ellie Breitbach, 2025 Ambassador Hey friend, Ellie here! I’m a local mortgage loan officer in the Twin Cities and an ambassador for The Dot. I’ve helped a lot of people buy homes, and one thing I’m especially proud […]

By: Maura Koelsch (Ambassador 2025)  Becoming a parent is one of life’s most transformative experiences. It shifts priorities, redefines identity, and adds new layers of responsibility. Juggling career aspirations with the demands of raising children requires a reevaluation of what success and productivity look like, at home and in the workplace. I knew I wasn’t […]

By Shirley Lakpa (2025 Ambassador) Hey ladies. Get in close.Closer.No, closer.There you go. Settle in, put your feet up, and grab a warm cup of chamomile tea. Get comfortable because what I’m about to say may be a little uncomfortable. If you’re like me, you love comfort. You may even be built for it. But […]

Grace Steinhagen – Project Management at Turnberry Solutions What Keeps Me Going? (Resilience & Motivation) Resilience to me is rooted in my purpose. Aligning my work and personal life with what truly matters—helping others, fostering connections, and continuing to grow—keeps me moving forward. My personal values, like friendships, well-being, and self-growth, serve as anchors, reminding […]

State of The Dot: Celebrating Two Years of Connection, Growth & Impact Happy 2nd Birthday to The Dot Twin Cities With Love, Anne & Rachel Three years ago, The Dot Twin Cities was just an idea—an ambitious vision to create a space where professional women across the Twin Cities could connect, grow, and elevate one another. […]

My First Month as a New People Leader and Lessons Learned By Shelby Manson, The Dot Ambassador Just a month ago, I found myself standing at the threshold of a new chapter in my career. After years of hard work and dedication, I was promoted to a people leadership position with Comcast. The excitement of […]

By Co-Founders, Rachel Kurth & Anne St. Amant Dear Dot Community, Happy 1 year of The Dot! Whether you’re new to The Dot or have been around since the beginning, please allow us to re-introduce ourselves as a lot has happened over the last year: We’re Rachel & Anne and we’re two young women attorneys […]

Alyson Kriz, Ambassador for The Dot I participated in pageants for several years. Through this experience, I met amazing people and learned important lessons. My experience in pageantry taught me lessons that would extend beyond the crown to my career”   Here’s what I learned: 1.“Different judges, different day.” Every contestant has her own set of […]

By: Brielle Bierman, CPA, Ambassador for The Dot “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin, 1789 As we’ve all heard before, there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. […]