In this episode of The Community Cast, Dottie Chalmers Cutter sits down with Heather Nyquist, wedding and branding photographer and director of Maine Women in Business. Heather shares how her creative work and experience as an entrepreneur led her to build a growing community centered on connection, support, and collaboration.

They talk about the power of showing up authentically, building confidence, and creating spaces where women feel seen and valued—both in business and beyond.

In this episode of The Community Cast, Carissa Chipman sits down with Crystal Brown, Community Marketing Manager for Maine and New Hampshire at Aroma Joe’s and Chair of the AJ Cares Foundation.

Crystal shares how she’s built a career rooted in connection and bringing Aroma Joe’s mission to “positively impact people” to life every day. From empowering baristas in their first jobs to building meaningful community partnerships, Crystal gives an inside look at what makes the brand more than just a coffee stop.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Tenaya Britton and Mary Beth Golden, co-founders of Held Portland—a community initiative helping women connect through intentional gatherings. They share how Held was born from friendship and a shared desire to build meaningful connection, the power of storytelling, and how creating space for vulnerability is transforming lives in Portland and beyond.