Women entrepreneurs
of southern oregon

Nikki is the owner of Green Top Planning, Development, Research — a multidisciplinary land use and geographic information systems consultancy specializing in complex, long-range planning and land development. She works with private and public clients to identify innovative solutions for challenging real estate development.

She loves working with diverse stakeholder groups to identify shared goals and build consensus around projects that benefit our communities and clients.

"Build your team, especially if you are a solo business owner. Surround yourself with experts in the parts of your work that can be outsourced. Focus on the things you deliver that are unique to you and that you can do better than anyone else. Let an outside expert handle those tasks that take time away from the tasks that you are the expert in."

Nikki Hart-Brinkley was raised in a family jewelry business and is certified to grade diamonds. She has a degree in anthropology and worked as an archaeologist after college. She worked in human resources until taking time off to be home with her youngest child. When he was old enough to enter preschool, she pursued a career in GIS, fulfilling a lifelong love of all things map-related.

"WESO has provided a supportive environment from which to grow professionally. I appreciate being surrounded by skilled, ambitious women and enjoy celebrating their accomplishments as they thrive in their businesses."

Nikki is relearning how to stand up paddle board, which she has not made time for in ages. She loves traveling with her family in an RV and connecting with friends over a quiet glass of wine. In the evenings, she unwinds with good books and is currently working her way through a stack of spooky folklore.

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greentoppdr.com
nhart@greentoppdr.com

Hi Everyone,

I'm thrilled to contribute to our local community by offering a free workshop in collaboration with The Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library's Tuesday Lecture Series.

REBOOT: The New Human Operating System For A Busy World

11/12 - 7:00pm RVML - 1757 Ashland St, Ashland

Are you feeling overloaded in our busy world? In a global gig economy, where every system is stretched and the world is upside down, humans are lonelier, more disconnected, and divided. Today’s challenges have left many wondering how we continue to exist and thrive.

Individuals yearn for something more amidst the challenges they face. However, they often struggle to pinpoint the precise questions to ask: How can I foster better relationships with others? What lies at the root of my inner turmoil? How do I effectively traverse this complex landscape? How do I not only survive but thrive in the modern world?

There’s an elusive quality to it—craving something deeper and the practical skills essential for navigating today’s world. People grapple with the biggest existential question: Who am I amidst the complexities of today’s world, and how can I navigate it authentically?

A new level of consciousness is needed, where we are aware of and take responsibility for our impact on ourselves, the environment, and others, inviting us to learn and adapt our behavior, creating societies of agile human beings. This is the new Human Operating System.

See more here: https://rvml.org/event/reboot-the-new-human-operating-system-2/ 

I look forward to seeing you there!

Abigail Stason (she/her/hers) WBENC + LGBTQ Certified

Email: abby@abigailstason.com

Website: https://abigailstason.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailstason/

The Wright Motivation provides tailored Nonprofit Advancement Strategy services designed to help nonprofits grow, thrive, and fulfill their missions. RJ Wright specializes in fundraising development, community engagement, and strategic planning, with a focus on maximizing impact through personalized solutions. Her goal is to empower nonprofits by aligning their values with sustainable, long-term success.

RJ partners with nonprofits who address some of the most complex and pressing issues in our communities. These organizations are at the forefront of finding solutions that ultimately benefit everyone.

"...it’s incredibly rewarding to play a role in advancing their missions. By supporting nonprofits, I’m helping to strengthen the core economy, ensuring that the values of caregiving, trust, and mutual support have a lasting impact."

RJ's expertise spans from rebuilding programs and exceeding sales goals to developing strategic partnerships and leading teams to success. In addition, she has provided executive coaching, project management, and fundraising strategy for nonprofits, consistently delivering impactful results.

"In addition to running The Wright Motivation, I am dedicated to serving my community through various volunteer efforts. I currently serve on the Gold Hill City Council, where I contribute to local governance."

She is trained in Restorative Justice practices and volunteers with Resolve Center’s Choice Point program to teach these important practices to 5th and 6th graders. RJ serves on the Citizens Review Board for Jackson County, Oregon, and helps review cases of children in foster care to ensure their well-being and safety. She donates her time and expertise on Catchafire.org, assisting nonprofits with critical projects.

With over 20 years of experience in leadership, business development, and organizational strategy, RJ has held roles such as Director of Customer Service, Client Solutions Executive, and Community Engagement Coordinator across various industries, including telecommunications, hospitality, and nonprofit sectors.

When she's not busy working and serving our community, RJ enjoys going to any body of water and spending the day, reading, crocheting, spending time with her dogs, and connecting with friends and family.

The Wright Motivation
thewrightmotivation.com
rj_wright@thewrightmotivation.com
541.601.9884

Feeling stressed about how to grow your business?  The SOU SBDC offers a 9-month course in small business management.  Ellen Holub, WESO member, teaches the course.

Banner Bank is offering $100 scholarship to the first 25 businesses that apply & get accepted to the program.

Check it out:  https://sbdc.sou.edu/programs/

The Preschool at Rogue Valley Tutoring Center just might be your answer to prayer! If you have a little one ages 3-5, we'd love to keep them busy in our sweet little preschool so you have time to work (or breathe!).

We offer a faith-based, half day preschool program for kiddos who are fully potty trained. You can learn more at our website. http://www.roguevalleytutoringcenter.com/preschool and you can text or call us for a SPECIAL friends and family discount. 541.779.2010

We only enroll 10 students, our teacher is beyond qualified and our students are nurtured and supported to have an amazing first experience at school.

Schedule: M-Th 8:30-12:00 (2 and 4 day programs available).

Located in North Medford near the airport.

Scholarships available.

Thank you for spreading the word and supporting our locally and woman-owned business!

Mary Fitzsimmons

The Preschool at Rogue Valley Tutoring Center

Hi Everyone,
I'm thrilled to contribute to our local community by offering a free workshop in collaboration with Ashland CO-OP.

A Matter of Trust: Responding With Ability
8/28 - 6:00pm
CO-OP Community Classroom - 300 Pioneer St, Ashland

In establishing trust, specific fundamental principles are necessary for responsiveness and dependability. With these basic elements in place, trust can flourish in everyday interactions. Join us for a workshop exploring the complexities and nuances of “trust.”

Click here to register.

Learn more about trust in my blog: A Matter of Trust - Responding with Ability vs Reacting

Reach out with any questions.
I look forward to seeing you there!

Abigail Stason (she/her/hers)
WBENC + LGBTQ Certified

Email: abby@abigailstason.com
Website: https://abigailstason.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailstason/ 

Thinking about attending an OSF production this summer?  Jackson County Library System is here to help!

For July only - get 10% off tickets for three OSF productions:  

• Much Ado About Nothing
• Macbeth
• Coriolanus

Learn More

Siskiyou Vital Medicine (SVM) is a primary care clinic that offers fast and effective solutions to most health problems, acute and chronic. SVM provides affordable health care to the community without long wait times, and with personalized service. They are a membership-based clinic and, while you don’t have to be a member to use SVM, members are granted priority access to appointments.

Without insurance dictating what modalities they can employ, SVM’s staff is determined to get to the root cause of an illness and get their patients back to optimal health quickly. SVM has the ability to change a patient's life by getting them answers they had been hoping to find, getting them the support they were looking for in their healthcare ally, and by creating community. Sandra Duncan loves it when patients share that they're able to live a healthy and pain-free life again after seeing an SVM provider.

Siskiyou Vital Medicine also has the Vital Edge, which is a network that employers can sign their employees up under. Sandra orchestrates it all, along with the VITAL EDGE virtual urgent care.

WESO has given Sandra the opportunity to meet other like-minded business owners that are passionate about what they offer to the community. SVM sees a lot of employees from all trades ̶ from construction to real estate, teachers, politicians, counselors, and law enforcement. One of their goals is to provide integrative healthcare to small and medium-sized businesses. Our WESO members are welcome to purchase SVM memberships for themselves and their families/employees.

Sandra has lived in Italy, Germany, and Austria, but she feels most at home here in Southern Oregon. She holds a degree in holistic nutrition and published a book on home birth in Germany. Previously, Sandra managed a busy health food store and was an international sales manager while living in Italy, interfacing with German, Italian and British clients. She also taught English and German to students at a military base in Northern Italy.

When Sandra is not working, she hikes with her 4 legged companion, Summit, and is always looking for waterfalls and hikes with a view. She loves hot yoga and sitting in the sun while reading books in Italian, Spanish and English. As a spiritual practice she weaves woolen mandalas and plays in the dirt in her garden, and she recommends weeding as one of the most meditative activities.

Contact Sandra Duncan & Siskiyou Vital Medicine

Email: sandra@siskiyouvitalmedicine.com
Website: www.siskiyouvitalmedicine.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/siskiyouvitalmedicine
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siskiyou_vital_medicine

Cheri Lasota
Author's Assembler

"Throughout my career, it has been an honor to serve and consult a wide variety of businesses, from solopreneur authors to local small businesses to traditional publishing houses to multi-national companies with upwards of 50 thousand employees."

Through Author’s Assembler, Cheri Lasota offers business consultation and various services within the realm of the publishing industry, including ad/social media graphics, marketing/publishing consulting, book formatting, and book cover design. 

Cheri helps clients with:

• productivity and automation workflows
• digital and physical file organization
• social media and graphic design projects
• book publishing and formatting
• stock art and cover design needs

Cheri most enjoys guiding individuals to learn about their unique needs and processes so she can help them cultivate greater efficiency in their projects and their businesses as a whole.

"I love seeing others thrive and succeed! My hope is to both share what I’ve learned and learn from other WESO members, and I very much look forward to sharing and learning in the WESO HEART Program. WESO is an outstanding group of women succeeding in a variety of fantastic industries. The possibilities are boundless for this group!

It was a privilege to be invited to teach WESO members about protecting their businesses during the rise of AI. That led to further opportunities to speak about AI at SOU and the Jackson County Library..."

While Cheri has been a solopreneur/freelancer for most of her life, she's also worked in the film industry, for an economics non-profit, and for McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. When she is not designing or counseling authors, Cheri is reading about neuroplasticity, practicing advanced techniques in 3D modeling, and doting upon her Miniature Schnauzer, Tristan. 

"Feel free to send me an email at cheri@authorsassembler.com. I’d love to connect with you!"

WEBSITES: 
AuthorsAssembler.com - Graphic design and consulting services
WayFlowHub.com - Advice and tutorials on tech, business, productivity, and more.
SeekerStockArt.com - Boutique custom designed stock art site.

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