The Spirit of Survivalism and Reaching the Bamboo Ceiling: Inside our Culinary Experience LAB Talks
This October, the final LAB Talk of our 2024 series offered a chance to celebrate that magic—bringing food, creativity, and conversation together around a free cup of coffee with our community.
Inside a Weekend with Clare Vivier: LAB Talks + Trunk Show Recap
We were thrilled to welcome Clare Vivier and her team from Los Angeles to join us for this panel, where she shared the story of how she went from growing up in St. Paul to creating the iconic Clare V. brand we can’t get enough of.
Inside the Wellness World with MN-Made Brands: A LAB Talk Recap
We were honored to welcome women of Odele, Rae Wellness, Welly, and Sigma Beauty to the stage in conversation with our very own Creative Director, Mollie Windmiller.
A Community in Conversation: 2023 LAB Talks in Review
In 2023, we hosted three LAB Talks at Glass House, all focusing on a different topic centered around our pillars: Create, connect, and collaborate.
“Be Who You Needed When You Were Young” – LAB Talks Cultural Collision Recap
On a crisp fall day at Glass House, over 150 community members gathered to sip on Get Down Coffee Co. brews and connect over style and self.
LAB Talks Recap: Creativity in the Kitchen
In the thick of summer, outdoor dining, and impromptu gatherings, LAB wanted to dive deeper into what the creative process looks like for chefs and home cooks alike in the kitchen.
“To Create with Connection, You Have to Give a Damn” - Takeaways from our March LAB Talk
Whether it’s standing up to impostor syndrome or thinking about how to create warmth in a space, this chilly March morning left an impression on me both creatively and personally.
Alignment + Authenticity: Takeaways from September's LAB Talk
On a sunny fall morning, we gathered at Glass House to host an event we haven't hosted in over two years. LAB Talks are back and better than ever!
LAB Talk: How To Design For Life
Moderated by Kate Nelson (Artful Living) with Chris Plantan, Kate O’Hara (Martha O’Hara Interiors), Amy Hendel (Hendel Homes), and Lea Johnson (Creekwood Hill).
LAB Talk: Exploring The Creative Process | Vol. 2
Moderated by Jerrod Sumner (Brandtabulous) with Justin Sutherland (@chefjustinsutherland) and Adam Turman (@adamturman)
LAB Talk: How To Focus Your Passion + Define Your Brand
Moderated by Jerrod Sumner (Brandtabulous) with Stephan Brown (Glitterville).
LAB Talk: Renovate To Rent: You Can't Do It Alone
Moderated by Kelly Kegans (Mpls St. Paul Home + Design) with Heather and Brad Fox (Fox Homes), Mercedes Austin (Mercury Mosaics) and Elise Nicpon (Room & Board).
LAB Talk: Exploring The Creative Process
Moderated by Jerrod Sumner (Brandtabulous) with Diane Moua (Spoon and Stable, Bellecour and Demi) and Ashley Mary (Ashley Mary).
LAB Talk: Navigating the Podcast Movement
Moderated by Levi Weinhagen (Yes, That Levi) with Twila Dang (Matriarch Digital Media), CJ Fortier (Blunt Cuts), Elizabeth Ries (Best to the Nest) and Beth Gibbs (PodMN).
LAB Talk: Feeling Good at Work
Moderated by Doug Marshall (The World of Doug) with Ericka Jones, Nikki Erchul (Lux Hippie Life) and Andrew Nordberg (Moonlight Beverage).
LAB Talk: Keeping it in the Family with Legacy Brands of Minnesota
Moderated by Jerrod Sumner (Brandtabulous, Minnesota Monthly, Rose & Loon) with Jennifer Dalquist (Nordicware) and Jori Sherer (Minnetonka Moccasins).
LAB Talk: Sustainable Fashion Is Having A Moment, But What Does That Mean?
Moderated by Emma Olson (Klar Agency) with Bobbi Barron (Hazel & Rose, Klar Agency), Martha McQuade (MAD) and Cat Polivoda (CAKE Plus Size Resale).
LAB Talk: Build a Path Forward: Going Beyond Being the Best to Being the ONLY
Moderated by Nate Garvis of Studio/E with Anne Spaeth (The Lynhall), Kelly Groehler (Alice Riot), and Mike Duggan (Phillips Distilling).
