10/10/2026
Blessed. Honored. Grateful.
Being part of the 1 Team 1 Dream Lake County Taste Makers Competition has been one of the greatest honors of my life. From the very first application to the workshops, the pitch labs, and now standing on this stage with a screen full of our Grounded Roots story, I’ve felt nothing but support, encouragement, and genuine belief in what we’re building.
This organization is special and will forever hold a special place in my heart. Maryann, Olga, and the entire 1 Team 1 Dream team have created something so much bigger than a competition. They’ve built a community where small business owners are seen, lifted up, and given the tools and CONFIDENCE to grow. The relationships I’ve formed with the other entrepreneurs are people who pour their hearts into their food, their drinks, and their communities, have been a true gift. We may be competitors for a day, but we’re teammates for life.
I am so blessed and so honored to represent Grounded Roots Coffee House and Hidden Valley Lake in this program. Thank you for believing in us, for walking alongside us, and for reminding me why community matters so much.
Wherever this journey leads tomorrow, I’m already grateful. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!