We met in 2013 when we both joined a business training academy that focused on the systems and structure of building a business. Lori had just gone through a divorce. Heidi had just turned 40 and ended a business partnership. We understood the power of networking and connection as well as education and training when starting a business. We both loved coaching and strategy, and soon decided to partner up and create a business around teaching goal setting through a workshop model.

While it was successful, we decided after 18 months to pursue other opportunities in our individual and growing businesses.

Lori started and grew Utah Leading Ladies , a monthly gathering for education and networking. She certified as a Business Made Simple Coach, and built a consulting business for 6 figure business owners.

Heidi started and grew 100 Humanitarians International, and took a few hundred people to Kenya. She certified as a John Maxwell Team member, and built a consulting business as a fractional CTO/CMO for small businesses.

We both worked with hundreds of women entrepreneurs in strategy sessions, coaching and consulting.

We navigated the pandemic, pivoted, and had the foundation in business to thrive.

Then, in 2023 after a few white board sessions, we landed on an idea to take everything we have learned over our careers in finance, technology & entrepreneurship, combine forces again, and created The Business Blender.