BOSS
The Business-Owner Sisterhood Society
The Business-Owner Sisterhood Society
BOSS is a networking series for women small business owners in Maine to find connection, support, and inspiration. Come be part of a growing community of women entrepreneurs who are on their path to achieving their dreams.
Meet Our Presenter
Mary Axelsen
Founder of WeMaax Consulting
Going For It: A Conversation on Risk, Guts, and How To Stop Playing It Safe
What if the thing standing between you and your next big leap isn't the lack of a plan— it's simply a fear you've been socially conditioned to carry?
Mary Axelsen has taken plenty of leaps in our impressive career - from leaving corporate at the height of a pandemic 5 years ago, to building a thriving career as a consultant, she's done so by staying fiercely true to her values, no matter the risk.
In this candid, conversation-driven session, she'll help us rethink risk and the stories we tell ourselves as women — and why that social conditioning doesn't have to define your next move.
New speaker info coming soon...
Topics she'll cover:
Calculated risks are not gambles:
Learn how incremental steps can lead to bold outcomes.
Failure does not = defeat:
How you can reframe setbacks as your greatest strategic assets.
Why your values should be your compass:
Identifying your guiding principles will make the hard "no" easier.
Get To Know The Organizers
Julie Spugnardi
Co-Owner\Marketing Lead
Kate Clark
Co-Owner\Design Lead
Julie and Kate are the co-owners of Bootstrap Marketing and the hosts of the BOSS (Business Owner Sisterhood Series) Networking event, where they bring their passion for supporting and connecting female entrepreneurs to life.
Julie has 20+ years of experience in corporate B2B marketing and a talent for storytelling, helping businesses communicate with clarity and impact. Kate is a branding specialist with nearly two decades in design and SEO, creating strong visual identities and growth-focused brand strategies for small businesses. In 2023, they came together and founded Bootstrap Marketing.
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