Posted By Admin on Jan 29, 2026
1.) Tell us about yourself (whatever you want to say here)
All my life, i’ve been interested in building things. Whether it be ballet or business, the one common thread has always been that the companies I enjoyed working at the most were on the cutting edge in their respective industry.
That’s what I’m trying to do with Edunext - take experiential learning in a new direction, while maintaining the integrity and mission(s) of the organizations we work with as part of our collaboration. We see their mission(s) as a reflection of our own and know that collectively we can make the greatest impact.
2.) Who are or have been your mentors and how have they impacted your lives/business/success - you get the idea.
As women, it is important that we recognize the strength of our own voice and not fear our own empowerment. I was fortunate as a teenager to have a teacher, Linda Roberts, that taught me just that: how to think for myself, how to argue and how to listen. All three inform who I am and what I do, today.
3.) What do you do to stay relevant in your industry?
Edtech is a burgeoning field; the evolving role of technology in education and the myriad of variables which may impact an individuals learning environment make it a necessity to continually reinvest in your mission statement; this reinvestment requires both maintaining a broad appraisal of current events and politics while remaining informed of the most recent academic articles on computer science, educational pedagogy, and human development.
4.) What are the top three tips you recommend to our Girl Empire audience (young women) to be like you some day? THINK BIG LADIES
There are actually four things I think all young women should keep in mind:
- Be Yourself. Fully and unapologetically.
Steve Jobs may have said it best, “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
- Dream big. Thanks to the generations of women who have come before us; we have more opportunities than ever before, so be sure to value who you are, what you want to do, and know no limits.
- Read. Knowledge truly is power. You will enrich your life exponentially with a good book.
- Be Resilient. Every woman is faced with obstacles in their life; remember the thing that matters most is that you adapt and persevere.
5.) Your bio, headshot and website or social links so we can promote your stories, products and services.
After a six-year career as a professional ballet dancer, performing with companies such as, Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Dawn honed her business skills working in recruiting and business development within the hedge fund industry. Currently residing in New York City, New York, Dawn continues to pursue a career in business development and entrepreneurship, while completing her studies as a student of Psychology at Columbia University’s School of General Studies.
Edunext is her first venture.
Twitter Handle: @d_quaker
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Posted By Admin on Jan 23, 2026
When you first look at Brianna Bullentini, you’re already enraptured by her mane of blond hair, and that’s before she opens her mouth. But when she does start talking, you become further engrossed and have to quickly shift gears from admiring her luscious locks to being astounded at how much ground she covers in so little time. She has a dazzling personality that is seemingly endless. That may be in due part to her company RAWBRY, a juice and robbery themed smoothie bar with the catchy slogan “Steal Your Health Back.”
Brianna’s passionate with everything that she does; she nods and jots down notes which then progress to new ideas or outlooks on situations varying from juicing, to an edgy night gym lit by kinetic workout energy, to many many more. Brianna is an authentic person who adds a creative touch to anything she touches and sees potential where others see lifeless old basements—literally. Her new market concept is taking shape in the historical Post Office Downtown, where she is bringing to life a concept very unique for Reno. Located in none other than the building’s otherwise unused basement. Seeing the possibility with the exposed brick and chains, Brianna has taken it upon herself with the help of Bernie Carter and many others under her lead to turn the historical landmark into a soon-to-be funky ‘3rd space’ that will attract Reno’s quickly rising eclectic tastes.
She emphasized that her main objective was ‘to be a rebel with a good cause.’ And that she is, encouraging people to ditch the artificial junk for juice, hosting midnight heists of tree planting while undercover in a bandana, and teaching classes on how to make at home non-dairy milks. Apart from being super cool, Brianna is a vibrant individual who sees, plans, and executes.
We can’t wait to see how everything unfolds, stay tuned for the reveal of the Post Office project and RAWBRY in March. So stay tuned to see more about this heist, and watch out, you might snatch your health back this spring!
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Posted By Admin on Jan 13, 2026
It’s like a muscle, if you practice and flex it, it can turn into a way to live.
A tenant of success in business is relationship nurturing, building, tending and sustaining. Yet in today’s wired world, it’s easy to spend too much time with surface level interactions. One of the many skills that we must maintain is the skills of active listening, authentic conversations and integrity. Easier said than done in today’s world, yet must be a core competency we focus on.
One of my secret ingredients that I share with community managers in my coaching sessions it that of an earnest commitment in your businesses, communities or lives to ensure that people are the base ingredient for your success.
In our practice of daily mantras, meditation or simply during our to do list review, I suggest you ask yourself the following questions:
- Who will you motivate today?
- Who will you recognize?
- How many direct customer, partner and employee conversations can you spark?
- How can you inspire your colleagues, team or company in a new way?
- How can you make the mundane more ‘fun’?
- Can you listen in the moment with your customers, partners, employees or prospects today?
Lauren is an open leadership, social business strategist, consultant, and coach. She is experienced in designing engaging communities, mentoring community managers and leaders, leadership coaching, external speaking, presenting and facilitating. A strong professional foundation with over 20 years of business experience with Fortune 500 and international corporations. You can contact her at
[email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @thelaurenklein
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Posted By Admin on Jul 8, 2025
Grab your pearls and sequins! Tickets are still available for our quarterly League of Ladies networking shindig!
Debbie Sessions
Debbie Sessions with Reno-based VintageDancer.com assembled three looks to get you ready to party like it’s 1922. VintageDancer.com curates and links to vintage-inspired clothing, accessories and shoes across the ‘net. Items are organized by decade and cater to any budget.
Debbie proves that making a living, having fun and following one’s passion can be a successful blend — and that’s why Girlmade hosts League of Ladies. Gatsby-inspired attire is highly encouraged, but like we’ve said before, the best accessory is a great attitude toward meeting local entrepreneurs, politicians, students, industry leaders and more.
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Posted By Admin on Jun 24, 2025
Whether teens contemplate college or embrace the workforce after graduation, they need ways to explore their options. That’s why the Girlmade team has spent this sweltering summer preparing for Girl Empire, a one-day conference about college prep and entrepreneurship for high school girls.
Girl Empire will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 9 at the brand new Whitney Peak Hotel in downtown Reno. Tickets start at $99 if you bring a friend, but you could go FOR FREE! All you have to do is visit the “Win a Scholarship” page on the Girl Empire website and answer the short-answer questions. Tickets include lunch and access to Whitney Peak Hotel’s climbing wall.
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