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.
Live Event Details:
Sept. 15, 2026
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Think Tank
Portland, Maine
On street parking and garage nearby.
Cost:
$35/pp
(includes appetizers, a drink, plus a speaker and networking time)
Group tickets - $25/pp
(2 or more)
Register By:
Sept. 11, 2026
Meet Our Presenter
Erin Flett
Textile Designer & Entrepreneur
Erin Flett is a fine artist, textile designer, and visionary entrepreneur known for her bold, imperfect, hand-drawn style and joyful approach to design.
From her 4,000-square-foot studio in Gorham, Maine, Erin and her team draw, design, cut, sew, and ship every piece in-house, creating one of the few truly locally made lifestyle collections of its kind.
Her work is carried in more than 900 shops worldwide and has been featured in over 100 national and international publications, including O, The Oprah Magazine and Better Homes & Gardens. She has collaborated with brands including L.L.Bean and Anthropologie and won $100,000 through Maine’s Greenlight Maine competition.
Now, Erin is expanding her creative world through The Yellow Field, a 10.7-acre farm where art, nature, community, and intentional living will converge. At the heart of everything she creates is a belief that thoughtful design can bring more beauty, connection, and joy into everyday life.
"The Beautiful Work: Building a Business, a Life, and a Legacy"
A conversation about creating beauty, carrying responsibility, staying connected to yourself, and building something that lasts.
Behind every beautiful business is the real work of bringing an idea to life—and continuing to believe in it through growth, uncertainty, reinvention, and change.
Join us for an intimate conversation with Maine artist, textile designer, and entrepreneur Erin Flett. Together, we will explore Erin’s journey from artist and designer to the founder of a nationally recognized lifestyle brand; the creativity and complexity of building a business by hand; the loneliness, courage, and responsibility of leadership; and her evolving vision for The Yellow Field.
This will be an honest conversation about trusting your instincts, protecting what makes your work distinctly yours, navigating the messy middle, and building something that brings beauty and joy into the world—without losing yourself along the way.
Facilitated by:
Angela Smith
A. Smith Consultancy
Angela Smith is the owner of A. Smith Consultancy, a brand storytelling firm built on the principles of authenticity, integrity, and meaningful work. She specializes in identity and image development across economic development, tourism, health care, education, and sustainability — with storytelling and authenticity at the core of everything she does.
As an independent consultant, Angela partners directly with organizations as an embedded member of their marketing team. She also works extensively with agencies including Huard Marketing and Karla McGowan Public Relations in Portland, Maine, and idgroup in Pensacola, Florida.
Over 15 years, Angela has gained national and regional experience across a spectrum of industries in both the business and nonprofit sectors. Her ability to work under pressure, overcome adversity, and think big-picture translates into successful communications planning and implementation for clients. Learn more about Angela and her services at asmithconsultancy.com.
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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