LAB Talks are an opportunity for community members to connect over coffee, creativity, and of course, conversation. The best part? Every LAB Talk is free and open to the public - always. This year, we covered everything from fashion to food. Grab a coffee with us and take a peek inside our favorite mornings of the year.

This season, we are thrilled to welcome guest writer Betsy Jordan, the Minneapolis-based author of Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Paper and host of the podcast, The Good Day, Good Life.

Today, we’re talking to Maddie Johnson, who utilizes the creative process and her training as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to bring uniquely transformative therapy offerings through founding Heart Space.

Meet Prezzie Gift Co., founded in Edina, MN by Hanna Vanderloo, your go-to gift concierge.

We sat down with Belkis Cruz, owner of Casamia Build and Design Co., to get her perspective on how to mindfully approach this overwhelming process.

Whether you’ve got kiddos of your own or are the auntie who never arrives empty-handed, shopping for kids can feel overwhelming, especially as they grow. Luckily, our friends and Collective Members Erika Olson Gross and Tammy Tanaka Jansen, owners of South Minneapolis’ Kinoko Kids, are here to help.