First Thursday Women's Networking Group

08/26/2026

Tell us:
✨ Your name
✨ Your business (or career)
✨ One thing you’re excited about this month

07/07/2026

Business Spotlight: Curly Girl Face Painting

At our last First Thursday Women’s Networking event, Christina Hron with Curly Girl Face Painting went home with one of our door prizes - a fun little card holder shaped like a magic wand. We couldn’t help but think it was the perfect fit!

Just like that little wand, Christina brings a little extra magic wherever she goes. Through Curly Girl Face Painting, she helps make birthdays, festivals, community events, and special celebrations even more memorable with her creative face painting and colorful designs.

If you’re planning an upcoming event and want to add some fun and excitement for your guests, be sure to keep Curly Girl Face Painting in mind!

We’re so grateful to have Christina as part of our First Thursdays community and love celebrating the incredible women-owned businesses that make our networking group so special. 💜

07/03/2026

✨ What an incredible way to kick off July! ✨

This evening, a wonderful group of women entrepreneurs gathered at Pullman’s to connect, collaborate, and support one another. We were excited to welcome both familiar faces and some amazing new ones to our First Thursdays Women’s Networking community!

💚 Meet this month’s attendees:

Jill Keller – The Wellness Company (Co-Admin of First Thursdays)
Jill helps individuals and families make healthier, more informed choices for their homes by providing cleaner, wellness-focused products. If you’re looking to swap out everyday products for healthier alternatives, Jill would love to help!

Merritt Jezwinski - Thrivent
Merritt works with individuals and families on all aspects of financial planning, including life insurance, income protection, retirement planning, guaranteed income, and investments. She’s passionate about making financial conversations approachable, comfortable, and empowering.

Megan Selenka – Kalon Skin and Wellness
Megan is a licensed esthetician and Certified Acne Specialist offering customized facials, acne programs, microneedling, and body waxing to help clients look and feel their best.

Jessica Williams – Whimsical Celebrations LLC
Your celebration extraordinaire! Jessica helps bring life’s biggest moments to life through wedding coordination, party planning, and event rentals - making every occasion unforgettable.

Christina Hron – Curly Girl Face Painting
Christina brings smiles to events of all kinds with her talented face painting services, creating fun memories for kids and adults alike.

Nicole Serrano – Painting With Light
Nicole captures life’s special moments through photography and is currently leading her inspiring 40 Over 40 Project, celebrating incredible women who prove that age is just a number and beauty, confidence, and strength only grow with time.

Jessica Ellen – Budgets & Coffee Bookkeeping LLC
Jessica provides bookkeeping services for businesses, specializing in helping service-based businesses stay organized, confident, and financially on track.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us tonight! These evenings are about building genuine relationships, supporting local businesses, sharing referrals, and cheering each other on.

💜 We’d love to have YOU join us at our next First Thursdays Women’s Networking event! Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or professional looking to build meaningful connections, there’s a seat at our table.

07/02/2026

Networking Myth or Fact?

“You have to be outgoing to be good at networking.”

👍 = Myth
❤️ = Fact

Tell us why in the comments! We love hearing different perspectives, and we’d love to meet you at our next First Thursday Women’s Networking event (tonight at Pullman’s)!

First Thursday July 2nd at Pullman's in Appleton

07/02/2026

Before the burgers hit the grill and the fireworks light up the sky… take one hour for YOU.

Join us tomorrow evening for our First Thursday Women's Networking Group! ✨

Because the best sparks don’t just happen on the Fourth of July, they happen when incredible women come together to share ideas, make connections, and cheer each other on. ❤️🤍💙

Whether you’re a business owner, professional, entrepreneur, or simply looking to meet amazing women in our community, we’d love to welcome you.

🇺🇸 Start your Independence Day weekend by investing in yourself and your network!

Bring a friend, your business cards (if you have them), and come ready for great conversations, new opportunities, and plenty of laughs.

Tomorrow – Thursday, July 2
We can’t wait to see you!

Who’s joining us? Tag a business you’d love to network with! 👇

First Thursday July 2nd at Pullman's in Appleton

05/19/2026

One of our members (Sarah Metko) company is hosting a women’s night out!

Who’s joining me at this phenomenal event at Shifting Tides Chiropractic?

Something special is planned for the moms in our community.

Join us for a relaxing evening of connection, wellness, and time to unwind at our Moms’ Night Out at Shifting Tides Chiropractic.

Enjoy light refreshments, charcuterie, wellness experiences, and a cozy night with friends.

Save the date:
May 29 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Registration details available through the QR code on the post.

05/15/2026

Spot Cattail Creek Creatives vehicle, book a session, and win a little perk! ✨

05/07/2026

⭐️Return on InvestMEnt⭐️
End-of-Season Celebration and Empowerment Exchange!

We’re Switching Things Up for Our Final PWC Meeting of the Year!
As we wrap up an incredible season investing on ourselves, we’re trading in our usual professional development speaker for something a little different… a celebration! This month’s meeting will be all about reflecting, connecting, and recognizing the growth we’ve each experienced since last September (both personally and professionally) together. We’re still putting the finishing touches on the details, but one thing is certain…it is going to be fun! Mark your calendar, bring your story, and come celebrate with us. You won’t want to miss it!

💜Own Your Win: Show & Tell
Bring an item that represents a meaningful highlight from your year…big or small. It could be something that tells a story about a win, a challenge you overcame, or a moment that mattered! There is power in your story, and we want you to show it off!

💜Book Swap: Finished a personal/professional development or inspiring book recently and ready for your next? Bring in a book to swap with someone else!

💜Cost: Just $10 for everyone (members and non-members), lunch included!

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate ~ Oprah Winfrey

05/07/2026

Which friend are you?

Crispy potato tartine + iced matcha
or
Brown butter oat streusel coffee cake + salty pistachio latte

Tag your bestie if you already know what they’re ordering!

The Drinkery is open 6 days a week inside the Trout Museum of Art:
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday & Friday: 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 9 AM – 4:30 PM