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.
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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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