@courtney_invision is an Executive Wedding Planner with Invision Events. She shared what it means to build, serve and grow during an uncertain time, thereby educating, empowering and encouraging your audience.

You can find Courtney on Instagram at @invisionevents and @courtney_invision

@nylons Nancy Lyons is the CEO of @clockworkinteractive, an entrepreneur, and all around good human who speaks about the intersection of leadership, entrepreneurialism, technology, and people. Through her candid writing and speaking, she explores the many facets of life at work and champions human-centered approaches to business. Her new book: #WorkLikeABoss is in pre-sale next week and is sure to be a @nytimes Best Seller!

@amyscupcakeshoppe has found ways to be bigger and better during these challenging times and took a moment to share those ways with us. Amy Brace’s vulnerability and dedication to her team proved to be the right ingredients for growing her bakery in to a national presence.

@kathybackpocket is a business strategist, dynamic speaker and fierce advocate for busy professionals, with a passion for helping entrepreneurs. Her high energy personality and honest perspectives make her a sought after speaker and advisor as she talks candidly about the real and difficult issues people face in this 24/7 work environment. Our conversation was wild and fun and one you won't want to miss.

Kaycee Stanley is the founder of The Reel Hope Project @thereel_hope. It is their goal to make a video for every child in Minnesota who is waiting to be adopted. They are the bridge between Church and State, working with counties and adoption agencies to mobilize the faith community to bring foster kids into forever families.

Deanna Kallin is the founder of @deoestdesigns and Full Abundance. She shared her experience working with survivors of sex trafficking through the art of jewelry design and the impact it is having on their lives. Survivors are finding confidence in themselves to be bold and begin selling their own designs to help build an income that is helping them to rebuild their lives.

Nicole Putzel of @putzelkitchen joins us to share her new cookbook #TheSeasonedPlate and showed us how to make Beet Hummus Tortillas. She is offering our viewers a special discount when they order the cookbook at www.putzelkitchen.com and DM her to mention you saw her on our IGTV series!

@anuragdandiya, Founder and CEO of @anthrosinc, joined us to discuss how his company is providing human capital management to his clients and their employees during this challenging time. He also shares how he finds clarity, strength and determination to continue leading his team through ritual, routine and spirituality.

@tcbmag editor @alishops joined us to share how she is editing a business magazine from home, continuing to record her podcast @byallmeans virtually and spreading humor and retail news from @mytalk1071. All of this  while home schooling her two sons, laughing with her husband and walking their new dog, Larry.

Fitness and lifestyle expert @chrisfreytag joined us to share how staying fit and eating right while at home can be easier than we all think. Routines are the key to making it work and Chris's gethealthyutv.com is a great place to start.

Destination wedding photographer @sarahroshanphoto joined us to share how she is finding ways to help others and celebrate the little things during these challenging times.

Emily Silberman of @thecocktailcube joined us to mix things up with her delicious cocktail cubes that can be delivered on dry ice anywhere in the United States.

Honored to welcome @gavinkaysen to talk about the Heart of the House Foundation and what he is doing to lead the charge in Minnesota on behalf of the independent restaurant community.

Robyn Frank, founder of @thumbscookies and the MN HERO SNACK PACK! joined us to share how she and fellow Minnesota makers are teaming up to provide snacks for those on the front lines fighting COVID-19. Robyn can be found on Instagram @thumbscookies and Facebook @thumbscookies

Fitness instructor extraordinaire @lauravanbellinger joined us today to share ways we can keep moving seven days a week while at home. Laura is a personal trainer and fitness expert @thefirmmpls who finds ways to motivate even the clients with the most creative excuses for not making time to get fit (ahem...insert finger pointing at myself).

Instagram @lauravanbellinger

@anjawinikka, founder of @EditorinChiefMedia and former web editor of @theknot shared how she works to live a purpose driven life by focusing on family, the causes she is passionate about and helping other small business owners develop their stories to share with the world.

@repdeanphillips joined us to share how he is working on behalf of the 3rd Congressional District in the great state of Minnesota and share his newly proposed bill to ensure voters can safely get to the polls during this crisis. Dean also talks about the ways he finds joy during this unprecedented time and what we as citizens can do to have our voices be heard.

@5thavenueweddings joined us to share how she is currently working with Annie Lee of @daughterofdesign to help raise funds, gather fabric and materials and sew masks for our first responders in NYC. Meena is also assisting with home cooked meals for those on the front lines, like her husband, a member of the NYPD on the overnight shift.

Benny Strauss, owner of @ptownkicks23, shared how we has grown his online sneaker business to a worldwide following at the age of 21 and how other young, motivated entrepreneurs can use this time to ignite their passion and create a side hustle that sustains them in the long run.

Heather Arnold has a passion for enhancing the beauty every woman already has and began helping her client’s showcase their best features, making them feel confident and beautiful. She can be found @beautybyheatherarnold and provides great tips to use every day.

Erin McLean shared ways she is staying organized by using block scheduling and how she finds the greatest inspiration from her clients when planning their events. You can find Erin Instagram @Mcleanevents

@chowgirlscatering joined us to share how their catering company pivoted their business model and teamed up with Loaves & Fishes and Second Harvest Heartland to create the Minnesota Central Kitchen, providing nourishing meals for neighbors in need during the COVID crisis.

@vanessaslife.style shared how she supports small businesses and Latin American artisans by selling their accessories and clothing in her online store, Vanessa Style Shop. Tune in to hear her amazing singing voice and visit her website: www.vanessastyleshop.com and use the code: Quarantine20 for 20% off select items on her site.

@pureluxebride joined us today to shared how she is keeping her clients positive as they reschedule their events and how she finds comfort in cooking, her @peloton community and a little bubbly to toast the day. You can find find Francesca on Instagram at @pureluxebride and @mrsfdf (personal)

@alistentertainmentmn owner, Becky Salita, joined us to share how she and hear team of creative party starters are preparing to celebrate again when these challenging times are past us.

Creative Director, Stylist Extraordinaire, Craft Guru and Florist @erinfurey shares her tips for making paper flowers out of crépe paper at home and crafting our way through quarantine. Find Erin on Instagram @erinfurey @chapeaupatrick and @budbuds

Jewelry designer @guildedgrey joined us to share her tips for layering jewelry you have at home and how she built two small businesses that are thriving today. Her newest business she started with her two sons sends inspiring messages in our Roam pendants. www.louieandharry.com.

Event designer and producer @jacinfitzgerald joined us to create a beautiful floral arrangement using floral almost entirely from her own backyard. Jacin also shared floral from @3porchfarm and encouraged viewers to check them out and order online. You can find Jacin on Instagram @jacinfitzgerald

Despite technical difficulties and the entire world getting kicked out of @instagram today, here is a chunk of our conversation with the uber talented @eliesajohnson who is the owner of four small businesses and is finding joy by helping freelancers and spending time with her husband and newborn baby girl, Florence!