We were so inspired by the talent + presence in the Lake Country online community after hearing the community feedback during our Lake Country #FOLLOWFRIDAY series in November 2018 on INSTAGRAM! To keep that momentum going, @LAKECOUNTRYFAMILYFUN launched Lake Country Currents, a networking group for bloggers, influencers, and creatives in the greater Waukesha County area in January 2019.
Lake Country Currents Networking Series
presented by
Lake Country Family Fun
One of Lake Country Family Fun’s main tenets of its MISSION STATEMENT is to build community. Through our event series, we will be hosting a number of get-togethers and meetups for Lake Country and Waukesha County area based bloggers, creatives, and influencers to meet up, share resources, and laugh.
Our first series was such a success: the Coffee Shop Series. As you know, Lake Country Family Fun has published their Local Coffee Shop Guide annually, and we can’t say enough good things about all the local, independently owned coffee shops sprinkled throughout our area. Thank you to Mama D’s, Roots Waukesha, 1863 Coffee Saloon & Cafe, Milwaukee Street Traders, and Cafe La Belle for hosting us as we kicked off a new venture.
We are so excited to launch the fall 2023 season of Lake Country Currents, upon the success of previous seasons. We are switching it up this year. No membership fees. No ticket sales. The entire fall 2023 season of the Lake Country Currents Networking Series is presented by Lake Country Family Fun and brought to you by Lake Country Aesthetics!
Come along with us as we continually pivot. We can’t wait for you to join, grow, learn, and laugh with us!
Remember at every Lake Country Currents:
- Bring your business cards
- There will be a door prize – must be present to win!
- Beth Boyke Photography will be on hand for candids and our group shot!
Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Schedule
- Saturday, October 7 – “The Potential for Complacency™”
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- Speaker: Lynsey Retzlaff, MSW, LCSW
- Place: Corners of Brookfield Community Room
- Time 8:30 am 10 10:00 am
- Read: Unf*ck Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John Bishop
- Highlighted Cause: The Womens’ Center in Waukesha
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- Saturday, November 4 – “Speaking your Truth”
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- Speaker: Christine Welch, Trauma Coach with The Clarity Collab.
- Place: Keller Williams, downtown Hartland
- Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am
- Read: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski PhD
- Highlighted Cause: Healing Hearts of Southeast Wisconsin
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- Tuesday, December 5 – “The Comparison Trap”
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- Speaker: Karen Johnson, AKA @the21stcenturysahm
- Place: Spring City Winehouse in Downtown Waukesha
- Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
- Read: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do by Amy Morin
- Please dress up to make it festive and fun, business casual or cocktail.
- There will be multiple giveaways for attendees!
- Highlighted Cause: Royal Family Kids
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- Saturday, January 6 – “Daily Choices to Promote Health and Wellness to Live Your Best Life”
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- Speaker: Dawn Galagan-Rodriguez, MSN, RN
- Place: Keller Williams, downtown Hartland
- Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am
- Read: The Cheetah Method by Susan K Wehrley (local Pewaukee author)
- Highlighted Cause: Friends with Food Wisconsin
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- Saturday, February 3 – “Tips and Trends for TikTok ! (That clock app)”
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- Speaker: Ashley Hoover
- Place: Violet Table in downtown Oconomowoc
- Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am
- Read: Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist
- Highlighted Cause: Mom’s Mental Health Initiative
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- Saturday, March 2 – “Blogging for Business, Tips for Creating a Profitable Online Presence”
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- Speaker: Sarah Vanderkooy of Creative Ramblings
- Place: Keller Williams, downtown Hartland
- Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am
- Read: The Gift of Influence: Creating Life-Changing and Lasting Impact in Your Everyday Interactions by Tommy Spaulding
- Highlighted Cause: Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
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- Saturday, April 13 – “Digital Marketing and MORE”
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- Speaker: Erin and Stephanie of Lake Country Family Fun
- Place: Keller Williams, downtown Hartland
- Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am
- Read: Why Simple Wins: Escape the Complexity Trap and Get to Work That Matters by Lisa Bodell
- Highlighted Cause: Gals on the Go Project
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- Saturday, May 4 – “The Cycle of Generosity and How it Can Benefit Your Business” (Working with nonprofits)
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- Speaker: Alley Faith of Kiss FM
- Place: Corners of Brookfield
- Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am
- Read: It Pays to Play, how play improves business culture – Kristi Herold
- Highlighted Cause: Project Bubaloo
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- Thursday, June 13 – Charcuterie Board Workshop
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- Speaker: Boards by Kali
- Place: St. Bruno in Dousman
- Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
- Dress – Bring an apron!
- Read: No book this month
- Highlighted Cause:
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Lake Country Currents Reads
We will spend 5-10 minutes of the event discussing a specific personal development book. No need to read the book to join the discussion.
Lydia Sutton Schleicher has previously made our lists AND she registered LCC Reads as an official book club with Books & Company in Oconomowoc! This means if you want to buy any of the books, you can get them for 15% off. Just tell Books and Company that you are part of Lake Country Currents Reads! If Amazon is more your style, Lake Country Family Fun is an affiliate of Amazon and you can find the books HERE through our storefront.
In fall 2022 into 2023, Claire Lauer has taken over creating our book lists and these are must reads!
Moving into the new year of 2024, Jennifer Hipkiss has taken over creating our book lists and we are so looking forward to these titles!
January – Profit First by by Mike Michalowicz and Gildan Media, LLC
February – Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
March – Atomic Habits by James Clear
April – Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World by
May – Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
October – Unf*ck Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John Bishop
November – The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski PhD
December – 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do by Amy Morin
January – Disrupt Her by Miki Agrawai
February – Contagious by Jonah Berger
March – Thrive by Arianna Huffington
April – Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
May – Girl on Fire by Cara Alwill
October – Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
November – The One Thing by Gary Keller
December – Building a Brand Story by Donald Miller
January – Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin
February – Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
March – Untamed by Glennon Doyle
April – The Go Giver by Bob Burg
May – Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
October – Delivery Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh
November – Sell with a Story by Paul Smith
December – Good Night, My Darling Dear: Prayers and Blessings for You by Amy Kavelaris
January – Getting Things Done by David Allen
February – Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilberg
March – Grit by Angela Duckworth
April – You are a Badass by Jen Sincero
May – 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
August – A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals by Rachel Hollis
September – Can’t Even by Anne Helen Petersen
October – Start with Why by Simon Sinek
November – Indistractable by Nir Eyal
December – Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.” – African Proverb
What happens at Lake Country Currents?
Magic
The magic of women supporting women, of fellow entrepreneurs sharing in each other’s fears and goals, community building, and more! Plus, you’ll always find refreshments, networking abilities, laughs, and new friendships available at the event as well! Not to mention, we always have a photographer on hand to get you candids for your website, blog, or social media marketing.
See you there!!
Past Lake Country Currents Events
Where it all began at Mama D’s in Wales HERE.
February 2019 Lake Country Currents event
March 2019 Lake Country Currents event
April 2019 Lake Country Currents event
May 2019 Lake Country Currents event
June 2019 Lake Country Currents event
August 2019 Lake Country Currents event
October 2019 Lake Country Currents event
November 2019 Lake Country Currents event
December 2019 Lake Country Currents event
January 2020 Lake Country Currents event
February 2020 Lake Country Currents event
March 2020 Lake Country Currents event
April 2020 Lake Country Currents event
Erin,
I’m just seeing this coffee connections event. So sad that it’s sold out. I look forward to the next one.
Lory
Stay tuned for the February event!
I’d love to attend the next event!
We’d love to have you!