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Inspiring Panels.

Compelling Stories.

Inspiring Panels. Compelling Stories.

LAB Talks

LAB Talks is where we set the stage to hear from those in our community and their compelling stories and insight. We curate a passionate panel to share their stories that offer different perspectives on making things happen IRL. Be surrounded by other like-minded individuals and take advantage of this energy to jumpstart your day - and your own passion. Learn. Indulge. Apply. Repeat.

LAB Talks: A Design Duo in Conversation

OCTOBER 7TH | 9AM-11AM | GLASS HOUSE

What do interiors and fashion have in common? Both are designed for the parts of ourselves we hold closest. Interior designer Anne McDonald and fashion designer Michelle LeBlanc understand the intersection between their two crafts better than most.

A chance encounter at MILLE years ago sparked a lasting friendship and creative partnership. As both businesses grew, Anne designed MILLE's new headquarters, flagship retail space, and Michelle's family home.

Moderated by Emma Geary, this LAB Talk will explore the relationship between interiors, fashion, and the distinct sense of place created when two multi-hyphenate creatives unite.

As always, this event is FREE and open to all.

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Local Creatives Unite: A Year of LAB Talks

LAB Talks are an opportunity for community members to connect over coffee, creativity, and of course, conversation. The best part? Every LAB Talk is free and open to the public - always. This year, we covered everything from fashion to food. Grab a coffee with us and take a peek inside our favorite mornings of the year.

The Spirit of Survivalism and Reaching the Bamboo Ceiling: Inside our Culinary Experience LAB Talks

This October, the final LAB Talk of our 2024 series offered a chance to celebrate that magic—bringing food, creativity, and conversation together around a free cup of coffee with our community.

Inside a Weekend with Clare Vivier: LAB Talks + Trunk Show Recap

We were thrilled to welcome Clare Vivier and her team from Los Angeles to join us for this panel, where she shared the story of how she went from growing up in St. Paul to creating the iconic Clare V. brand we can’t get enough of.

Inside the Wellness World with MN-Made Brands: A LAB Talk Recap

We were honored to welcome women of Odele, Rae Wellness, Welly, and Sigma Beauty to the stage in conversation with our very own Creative Director, Mollie Windmiller.

A Community in Conversation: 2023 LAB Talks in Review

In 2023, we hosted three LAB Talks at Glass House, all focusing on a different topic centered around our pillars: Create, connect, and collaborate.

“Be Who You Needed When You Were Young” – LAB Talks Cultural Collision Recap

On a crisp fall day at Glass House, over 150 community members gathered to sip on Get Down Coffee Co. brews and connect over style and self.

LAB Talks Recap: Creativity in the Kitchen

In the thick of summer, outdoor dining, and impromptu gatherings, LAB wanted to dive deeper into what the creative process looks like for chefs and home cooks alike in the kitchen.

“To Create with Connection, You Have to Give a Damn” - Takeaways from our March LAB Talk

Whether it’s standing up to impostor syndrome or thinking about how to create warmth in a space, this chilly March morning left an impression on me both creatively and personally.

Alignment + Authenticity: Takeaways from September's LAB Talk

On a sunny fall morning, we gathered at Glass House to host an event we haven't hosted in over two years. LAB Talks are back and better than ever!

LAB Talk: Brand Collaborations for the Greater Good

LAB Talk: How To Design For Life

Moderated by Kate Nelson (Artful Living) with Chris Plantan, Kate O’Hara (Martha O’Hara Interiors), Amy Hendel (Hendel Homes), and Lea Johnson (Creekwood Hill).

LAB Talk: Exploring The Creative Process | Vol. 2

Moderated by Jerrod Sumner (Brandtabulous) with Justin Sutherland (@chefjustinsutherland) and Adam Turman (@adamturman)

LAB Talk: How To Focus Your Passion + Define Your Brand

Moderated by Jerrod Sumner (Brandtabulous) with Stephan Brown (Glitterville).

LAB Talk: Renovate To Rent: You Can't Do It Alone

Moderated by Kelly Kegans (Mpls St. Paul Home + Design) with Heather and Brad Fox (Fox Homes), Mercedes Austin (Mercury Mosaics) and Elise Nicpon (Room & Board).

LAB Talk: Exploring The Creative Process

Moderated by Jerrod Sumner (Brandtabulous) with Diane Moua (Spoon and Stable, Bellecour and Demi) and Ashley Mary (Ashley Mary).

LAB Talk: Navigating the Podcast Movement

Moderated by Levi Weinhagen (Yes, That Levi) with Twila Dang (Matriarch Digital Media), CJ Fortier (Blunt Cuts), Elizabeth Ries (Best to the Nest) and Beth Gibbs (PodMN).

LAB Talk: Feeling Good at Work

Moderated by Doug Marshall (The World of Doug) with Ericka Jones, Nikki Erchul (Lux Hippie Life) and Andrew Nordberg (Moonlight Beverage).

LAB Talk: Keeping it in the Family with Legacy Brands of Minnesota

Moderated by Jerrod Sumner (Brandtabulous, Minnesota Monthly, Rose & Loon) with Jennifer Dalquist (Nordicware) and Jori Sherer (Minnetonka Moccasins).

LAB Talk: Sustainable Fashion Is Having A Moment, But What Does That Mean?

Moderated by Emma Olson (Klar Agency) with Bobbi Barron (Hazel & Rose, Klar Agency), Martha McQuade (MAD) and Cat Polivoda (CAKE Plus Size Resale).

LAB Talk: Build a Path Forward: Going Beyond Being the Best to Being the ONLY

Moderated by Nate Garvis of Studio/E with Anne Spaeth (The Lynhall), Kelly Groehler (Alice Riot), and Mike Duggan (Phillips Distilling).

LAB Talk: Magic In The Middle

Recap of LAB Talks: Magic In The Middle.

LAB Talk: Satya. Work Your Best Life

Featuring Erin Newkirk of Satya (meaning truth in Sanskrit) which uses tools and vision to help others fall in love with their life and their work again.