We host in-person events for business owners and solopreneurs in the Twin Cities to form actual human relationships.
Empathy Field Trips
Novel networking experiences that evoke new perspectives and delight our senses for deeper connections.
Solo Circuit Retreat
Cake, DIY trophies, and a 90-day plan to focus your business in the New Year.
Empathy Field Trip: Storefronts! - October 9, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
10am-2pm
In person, starting at Gaviidae Common on Nicollet Ave in downtown Minneapolis
Free!
This is a FREE event but plan on paying for parking, lunch, and any shopping.
Who this is for:
Small and solo business owners looking for novel ways to network
Entrepreneurs interested in opening a retail storefront
Supporters of small business and economic development
What's it like to have a brick-and-mortar business in downtown Minneapolis?
Let's learn from our friends at the City of Minneapolis’ Chameleon program, an initiative that provides BIPOC business owners a downtown retail platform where inclusive communities are fostered, diverse entrepreneurs can thrive, and small businesses are celebrated.
Solo Circuit Retreat - December 11, 2026
A day for you to reflect, celebrate, and plan actionable goals for the first 90 days of the New Year. Because caring for yourself and your business deserves your time and focus...even for a day.
Friday, December 11, 2026
9am-4pm
In person at in TBD location in the Twin Cities
$350
Registration will be posted in October
Ooooooooo here’s what you get:
A pre-retreat worksheet to prepare for the day
A digital and printed activity book to guide and contain your retreat work in one place
Lunch, snacks, and CAKE at the retreat
DIY trophy
Your personalized 90-day plan for the New Year
Check-in emails 7, 30, and 90 days post-retreat
Past Empathy Field Trips
Can Can Wonderland, Spring 2026
The “Can Can Wonderland” Empathy Field Trip was a higher energy experience, bringing small business owners into the quirky whimsy of an artist-made mini golf, arcade games, and carnival food. We kicked off our networking by asking, “What brings us joy and delight, even when life feels heavy?”
This group included business owners in real estate, software and tech, consulting services, marketing, interior design, and brand photography.
Museum Sage, Fall 2025
The “Museum Sage” Empathy Field Trip brought small business owners into the warmth of Minneapolis Institute of Arts (Mia) on a chilly fall day in Minnesota to experience Museum Sage, a guided experience that empowers art to help us navigate life’s big questions.
We practiced empathy through introspection and lifting each other up to rise above the challenges we face in our complex world.
This group included business owners in financial planning, creative arts, consulting, writing, genealogy, digital product design, catering, and home fragrance.
Llama Farm, Summer 2025
The “Llama Farm” Empathy Field Trip brought small business owners outside and in the company of LLAMAS!
We practiced empathy by learning how Llamas go about their day and what they like, don’t like, and how they differ from Alpacas.
This was a beautiful day in Minnesota to network with business owners in creative arts, video production, music, coaching, photography, SEO, branding, and marketing.
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