Let's meet our presenters for our October 21 virtual event.
Next up, Grayce Halloway, owner of Icing for Izaac.
Grayce is a mom of 4 with one on the way and she's married to her high school sweetheart. She started my business in March of 2019. Her 3rd pregnancy was identical twin boys. She learned in December of 2017 that one of the baby's hearts stopped beating. She was devastated with no choice but to carry them both to term.
On July 12, 2018 she delivered her boys. It was the hardest day of her entire life. Following that day, she struggled with postpartum depression and the grief/guilt of one living identical twin. Zaden was septic at birth but recovered and is a fun loving 3 year old now. She found her trigger was that her son would be forgotten so she decided to start her business in honor of him.
Some people sing, some people run, Grayce found her outlet was Cake Decorating. Pairing the two together, she developed Icing for Izaac. She never intended to be the next Cake Boss, rather she wanted to share their story of survival and bring light to a topic that so many people suffer in silence from: loss, postpartum depression, and mental health in general.
She was given a tragedy, maybe to show others you can survive. Izaac won’t ever be forgotten and that’s all this momma could ask for.
If she wins, she would like to open a grand cake shop here in Fort Wayne, similar to the Cake Bake shop in Caramel, Indiana. The most important part of her store will be the quiet rooms. She hopes to have 2 of them, where people can come in as they need with recliners, positive affirmations on the walls, success stories playing on the tv and brochures for pregnancy loss support groups, postpartum depression support, grief support, suicide support, and addiction support.
What: Fort Wayne SOUP Pitch Event
When: Thursday, October 21
Where: Right here via Facebook live
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-21-fort-wayne-soup-tickets-170147526833
Remember, your ticket = your ability to vote. And your vote could make a difference to one of the 4 people presenting.
fortwaynesoup.org
#fwsoup2021 #fortwayne #NEIndiana ...
Go. Find. Connect.
Whether you’re developing an idea, launching a startup, or growing an existing business, this is the place to connect with organizations and other entrepreneurs that can help.
fortwaynesoup
Oct 15
💥💥 Video pitches for this month's event are LIVE on our YouTube channel. 💥💥
👀 Watch the 4 videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_seYwoJ_lbwSbI7VHPyeeA
⭐ Choose your fave
💸 Purchase a ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../october-21-fort-wayne-soup...
✅ And vote! Voting closes at 6pm on 10/21!
The winning pitch receives all the money raised from ticket sales + matching sponsorship dollars.
SPREAD THE WORD!
#fwsoup2021 #fortwayne #neindiana ...
electricworksfw
Oct 15
Electric Works is generating a new kind of energy in Fort Wayne: jobs! Estimates say that by the time the dust settles, the construction alone will have generated more than 1,900 jobs. Once Electric Works is up and running, it will add an estimated 2,800 jobs to the community! ...
fortwaynesoup
Oct 14
VIDEO PITCHES GO LIVE TOMORROW on Facebook and YouTube!
Be sure to check back tomorrow when our 4 pitches for the October 21 Virtual event go live.
Our presenters are:
Katrina Priest, Lexi's Voice
Ryan Remington, Same City Food Truck
Grayce Halloway, Icing for Izaac
Delaney Baumann, Remembering Rowan Joy, Inc
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-21-fort-wayne-soup-tickets-170147526833
#fwsoup2021 #fortwayne #NEIndiana ...
fortitudefund
Oct 13
Want to make sure you are all up to date with the Fortitude Fund? Subscribe to our email list where you will get the all latest updates from new events, announcements, new cohorts, etc.
You can subscribe by clicking the link in our bio. ...
oysfortwayne
Oct 13
Spotted at @gocwow 😍 #shoplocal #womenentrepreneurs ...
fortitudefund
Oct 12
Happy Ada Lovelace Day! This day celebrates the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Ada Lovelace is considered the world's first computer programmer! #AdaLovelaceDay #WomeninSTEM ...
fortwaynesoup
Oct 12
We are excited to announce our Musical Guest for our virtual event on October 21.
Jess Flame Thrower is a Fort Wayne native who taught herself how to play guitar at 21 and shortly after begin writing and performing. Since then, she’s toured the country, opened for presidential nominee Bernie Sanders, as well as several national musical acts, played the inaugural Middle Waves, Down the Line 2019 at the Embassy Theatre, and countless other events, festivals, and venues.
Join us on Facebook on Thursday, October 21 at 7:30 pm to catch a live set by Jess.
And don't forget to get tickets for the event so you can vote for your favorite pitch:
Katrina Priest, Lexi's Voice
Ryan Remington, Same City Food Truck
Grayce Halloway, Icing for Izaac
Delaney Baumann, Remembering Rowan Joy, Inc
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-21-fort-wayne-soup-tickets-170147526833
#fwsoup2021 #fortwayne #neindiana
fortwaynesoup.org ...
fortitudefund
Oct 11
Have you bought a ticket to Kibwe Cooper's Podcast Creation Bootcamp yet? Kibwe is one of our amazing grantees, who founded Kibwe Kreative Inc.
During this Bootcamp, you will learn how to:
- Develop your Podcast: From idea to reality
- Product: Live hands-on software tutorials and Q & A
- Brand: Logs, Brand identity, marketing strategies
- Distribute: Hosting platforms, content creations, distribution strategies
Join him on October 16th from 10 AM - 4 PM at Come As You Are Community Church. You can purchase a ticket by clicking the link in our bio! ...
fortitudefund
Oct 11
Check out some 📸 highlights from our Dekalb County Social. Lots of connections, laugher, and interactions were made. A big thank you to everyone that could make it out, we loved seeing you there! ...
fusenei
Oct 11
The Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center offers free consulting services to those who want to start or expand their business. Visit their website at the link in our bio to schedule your free consultation. Cheers to taking the next step! 🍾 #FortWayneSmallBusiness #FortWayne #NEIPride ...
fortwaynesoup
Oct 11
The 4 pitches for the October 21 event will go live on Facebook this Friday!
Be sure to grab your ticket so you can cast your vote.
What: Fort Wayne SOUP Pitch Event
When: Thursday, October 21
Where: Right here via Facebook live
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-21-fort-wayne-soup-tickets-170147526833
Remember, your ticket = your ability to vote. And your vote could make a difference to one of the 4 people presenting.
fortwaynesoup.org
#fwsoup2021 #fortwayne #NEIndiana
Start Fort Wayne ...
electricworksfw
Oct 8
So far, workers at Electric Works have poured 4,896 cubic yards of concrete. If that was ice cream, it would be a scoop 51' wide, 51' long and 51' tall.🍦
They have also replaced more than 286,000 sq. ft. of roofing – the equivalent of almost five football fields. They have also restored more than 119,533 sq. ft. of masonry on the facade – that’s almost two-and-a-half football fields.🏈 ...
fortitudefund
Oct 7
Today is the day of the Dekalb Social Event! We can't wait to see everyone tonight starting at 5 PM. We are looking forward to celebrating our amazing entrepreneurs and hearing their stories! 🎉
You can still RSVP by clicking the link in our bio! ...
fortwaynesoup
Oct 7
Let's meet our presenters for our October 21 virtual event.
Next up is Katrina Priest, founder of Lexi's Voice. Katrina knows firsthand the devastating effects that abuse can have on a young person. Even after she found a way to leave her family’s abuser, she watched her youngest daughter, Lexi, completely shut down, rarely speaking, and withdrawing from those around her. In time, Lexi did improve, thanks to counseling, the unending support of her family, and—most surprisingly, the special relationships she maintained with her pets. Katrina noticed that, even when Lexi attempted to shut people out, she clearly took comfort in her pets and the consistent, nonjudgmental affection they gave her. Committed to the desire to support other young people who are struggling to overcome trauma, Katrina and Lexi founded Lexi's Voice in November 2017.
What: Fort Wayne SOUP Pitch Event
When: Thursday, October 21
Where: Right here via Facebook live
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-21-fort-wayne-soup-tickets-170147526833
Remember, your ticket = your ability to vote. And your vote could make a difference to one of the 4 people presenting.
fortwaynesoup.org
#fwsoup2021 #fortwayne #NEIndiana
@startfortwayne ...
fortitudefund
Oct 6
Have you had the opportunity to visit Fresh Food Hub? They serve food, drinks, and have produce products for you to purchase!
Fresh Food Hub was founded by one of our fabulous grantees, Denise Hoff. Make sure you head on over to her cafe and store in Auburn! ...
fortwaynesoup
Oct 6
Let's meet our presenters for our October 21 virtual event.
Next up, is Ryan Remington, Director of Partner Engagement for Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network. He, along with his wife and two cats, moved to Fort Wayne from Muncie in December of 2020. Ryan has taken the lead on the @samecityftw Same City Food Truck program and has been at every service since the truck’s inception in June of 2021. In total, Ryan and the truck have served over 300 individuals experiencing homelessness.
What: Fort Wayne SOUP Pitch Event
When: Thursday, October 21
Where: Right here via Facebook live
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-21-fort-wayne-soup-tickets-170147526833
Remember, your ticket = your ability to vote. And your vote could make a difference to one of the 4 people presenting.
fortwaynesoup.org
#fwsoup2021 #fortwayne #NEIndiana
@startfortwayne ...
fortwaynesoup
Oct 5
Let's meet our presenters for our October 21 virtual event.
Next up, Grayce Halloway, owner of Icing for Izaac.
Grayce is a mom of 4 with one on the way and she's married to her high school sweetheart. She started my business in March of 2019. Her 3rd pregnancy was identical twin boys. She learned in December of 2017 that one of the baby's hearts stopped beating. She was devastated with no choice but to carry them both to term.
On July 12, 2018 she delivered her boys. It was the hardest day of her entire life. Following that day, she struggled with postpartum depression and the grief/guilt of one living identical twin. Zaden was septic at birth but recovered and is a fun loving 3 year old now. She found her trigger was that her son would be forgotten so she decided to start her business in honor of him.
Some people sing, some people run, Grayce found her outlet was Cake Decorating. Pairing the two together, she developed Icing for Izaac. She never intended to be the next Cake Boss, rather she wanted to share their story of survival and bring light to a topic that so many people suffer in silence from: loss, postpartum depression, and mental health in general.
She was given a tragedy, maybe to show others you can survive. Izaac won’t ever be forgotten and that’s all this momma could ask for.
If she wins, she would like to open a grand cake shop here in Fort Wayne, similar to the Cake Bake shop in Caramel, Indiana. The most important part of her store will be the quiet rooms. She hopes to have 2 of them, where people can come in as they need with recliners, positive affirmations on the walls, success stories playing on the tv and brochures for pregnancy loss support groups, postpartum depression support, grief support, suicide support, and addiction support.
What: Fort Wayne SOUP Pitch Event
When: Thursday, October 21
Where: Right here via Facebook live
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-21-fort-wayne-soup-tickets-170147526833
Remember, your ticket = your ability to vote. And your vote could make a difference to one of the 4 people presenting.
fortwaynesoup.org
#fwsoup2021 #fortwayne #NEIndiana ...
fortitudefund
Oct 4
Join us for a night of celebration and storytelling with these bright founders, delicious snacks and drinks, and hear some exciting announcements!
RSVP by clicking the link in our bio! ...
fortwaynesoup
Oct 4
Let's meet our presenters for our October 21 virtual event.
First up, Delaney Baumann, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Remembering Rowan. Delaney is a Fort Wayne native whose heart was stirred to serve bereaved families in Northeast Indiana after the stillbirth of her third child, Rowan Joy, in August 2017.
Delaney works as a Family Nurse Practitioner and enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. Funds donated are used to provide financial assistance for families experiencing the death of their baby by paying for funeral costs and medical expenses.
Learn more:
https://www.facebook.com/RememberingRowan/
What: Fort Wayne SOUP Pitch Event
When: Thursday, October 21
Where: Right here via Facebook live
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-21-fort-wayne-soup-tickets-170147526833
Remember, your ticket = your ability to vote. And your vote could make a difference to one of the 4 people presenting.
fortwaynesoup.org
#fwsoup2021 #fortwayne #NEIndiana
@startfortwayne ...
fusenei
Oct 4
FUSE NEI connects entrepreneurs to local resources. Visit our website at the link in our bio to see what resources we have to help your business grow. ⬆️
Whether you are a side hustler 🏃♀️, a full time entrepreneur 💼 a savvy creative 🎨 or an analytical problem solver 📊, we have resources for your dream. 🤔💭 ...