FUEL FOR THE FUTURE 

Why We Started The Women in Business Series was conceived to give Montana women business owners an opportunity to share their stories in...

Shelby Humphreys was in digital marketing for ten years before deciding to step into the world of entrepreneurship. Now, she offers a...

Jenna Nord first fell in love with photography in 2011 after taking community classes.  Now, fourteen years later, she is using her...

Amber and Cassie Coburn didn’t set out to own a restaurant. In fact, they swore they wouldn’t. But today, the sisters co-own The...

In Central Montana, nestled between the mountains and hot springs, one family is making waves by preserving a legacy and creating new...

For Ivette, the founder of Ive & Co . , creating beauty isn’t a business strategy—it’s a way of life. Based in Huson, Montana, just...

When Keely Morrison launched her social media management agency, Planina Social, she wasn’t just starting a business. She was stepping...

A Sweet Start When Leslie Grotjohn signed up for a bake sale to support her stepdaughter’s competitive cheer team, she didn’t know she...

Centering People in the Workplace Bonnie Bishop is a public health professional, trained storyteller, and founder of Mazí Health, a...

Jessica Catron is a professional cellist, teaching artist, and founder of Grow Music Missoula, a youth-centered music school offering...

April Werle is a Missoula-based painter with a passion for storytelling through art. From an early interest in architecture to a...

In the heart of Montana’s wilderness, Chandra Brown has built a business that bridges education, adventure, and creativity. As the...

In the heart of Billings, Montana, Micayla D'Ambrosia is weaving more than just chunky yarn blankets—she’s weaving a story of resilience,...

From Childhood Creations to Business Success Emma Jacquelyn is a lifelong artist with a natural entrepreneurial drive. From selling...

Morphos Homes isn’t just a cleaning business—it’s a testament to resilience, adaptability, and community-driven entrepreneurship. Founded...

Sustainability and sentimentality are at the heart of Superbloom Gear Repair, a business born out of Marijke Stob’s vision to reduce...

Maria Isabel Bonilla Uribe, the spirited Colombian entrepreneur behind Blue Mare Equestrian Services in Billings, Montana, embodies the...

Ariel Sohn Brand is a homemade kimchi maker, and she really loves cabbage (although there are many other kinds of kimchi), falling more...

Supporting Indigenous art is more than a transaction. It is an act of reciprocity and respect for the knowledge, history and identity embedded in every creation. Indigenous artists are knowledge keepers, storytellers, and culture bearers, weaving generations of teachings into every bead, brushstroke, and carving.  

In this episode of Next Gen Matriarchs, host Mariah Omeasoo sits down with Cheyenne Robinson, a dedicated advocate and leader working to empower Indigenous communities across Montaan. Cheyenne's work as a Co-Op Specialist at the Montana Cooperative Development Center and founder of Indigenuity Consulting reflects her commitment to fostering resilience, sustainability, and self-reliance for Native communities.

Welcome to the Launch of Next Gen Matriarchs, a podcast highlighting the journeys, challenges, and achievements of remarkable Montana women in leadership. In each episode, host Mariah Omeasoo sits down with trailblazing women to uncover their personal stories and impactful work. We're thrilled to introduce Episode 1: Breaking the Silence with special guest Haley Omeasoo, a dedicated forensic anthropologist and advocate for Indigenous communities.

In this episode of Next Gen Matriarchs, host Mariah Omeasoo welcomes Mariah Gladstone, a visionary leader in Indigenous food sovereignty. As the founder of Indigikitchen, Mariah has dedicated her work to revitalizing Indigenous food systems, reconnecting communities with traditional knowledge, and fostering healthier, more sustainable futures for Native people. 

As we approach International Women's Day on March 8th and prepare to honor Women's History Month throughout March, it's a perfect time to...

A new statewide credential registry will make Montana's educational credentials, skills, and career pathways more transparent and...