Bacchus Insurance Group

08/29/2026

💜 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY | WOMEN ARE BUILDING WHAT COMES NEXT

The economy is changing and so is the way women must think about careers, business, relationships, and opportunities.

For years, women were encouraged to climb the corporate ladder, build professional relationships, and establish careers within traditional systems. But what happens when the ladder is pulled away?

What happens when opportunities become harder to access, positions disappear, businesses restructure, and women find themselves pushed out of career spaces they worked hard to enter?

We NETWORK.
We COLLABORATE.
We CREATE.
We BUILD OUR OWN TABLES.

This Small Business Saturday, Mindful Mondays MKE (MMM) is focusing on the owner of Exotic Blends Cigar Lounge, Lynette Patterson by taking that conversation directly into the community at her and her spouse's establishment:

'No More Waiting for a Seat: Women Building Businesses & Networks'
📅 - Thursday, September 3rd
⏰️ - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
📌 - End of Summer Jam at Exotic Blends Cigar Lounge
8320 W Beatrice Ct
Milwaukee, WI 53223

Lady Elle will be gracing the stage, DJ Netta will be on the 1’s and 2’s, and The Network Effect Podcast host, Shantel S Bacchus will be hosting the conversations. We will be line dancing, stepping, sipping, smoking and laughing all evening long! Oh and ladies wear something pink 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

We’ll talk about entrepreneurship, business ownership, networking, collaboration, and creating opportunities in this new economy.

🫵🏽 Tag a Woman who should be in the room!

Because networking should not stop when the job ends.

📍 Check the flyer in the comments for all of the event details.

This is bigger than one event.

This is about creating a NETWORK EFFECT~where one connection leads to another, one resource leads to an opportunity, and one conversation can change someone's trajectory.

MindfulMondaysMke is where dreams meet action and collaboration breeds innovation and is brought to you by Shantel S. Bacchus of Bacchus Insurance Group, Fred Robinson Jr of Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, Inc. and our beloved brother in power, Derrick Nelson of Team Snot Box !

Let's Collaborate!

LIKE • SHARE • COMMENT • CONNECT • COLLABORATE

08/25/2026

Pivoting Is Part of the Process. 🔄

We’re shifting our focus~but not our mission.

Professional development networking remains at the heart of what we do, while we also recognize that too many women have been pushed out of professional relationships, opportunities, and business networks.

As we pivot, we’ll be sharing resources, connections, and opportunities designed to help women navigate the transition, rebuild their networks, and move forward with purpose.

We’re starting with this powerful reminder from the NAACP Image Awards: sometimes, the pivot is necessary for the next level.

Stay connected. We’re building what’s next—together.

08/19/2026

This storm damage is at 6212 W. Girard Avenue in Milwaukee. That is right off of Appleton Avenue.

WISN 12 NEWS

08/18/2026

Commercial Insurance Rates Are Declining Across Most Lines. Are You Taking Advantage of the Current Market?

Recent market data shows decreases in commercial property, general liability, business owners, auto, and umbrella coverages, while workers' compensation continues to trend upward. Understanding these shifts can help businesses make informed decisions and potentially reduce their total cost of risk.

Read the article below and see what these trends could mean for your organization. Contact me for a comprehensive policy analysis:

Year over year, average U.S. commercial premium renewals for July increased in all lines except workers’ compensation, according to the Ivans Index.

08/18/2026

Happy Mindful Mondays MKE!

What an incredible weekend we experienced celebrating Andre Lee Ellis and his wife, Angela, on their birthdays! 🎂

The Network Effect Podcast was honored to be part of this special celebration and witness the iconic Light the Hoan illuminated in their honor—a beautiful Milwaukee moment recognizing two people who continue to make an impact through service, mentorship, community, and love.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate, support, and share in this memorable occasion. Your presence helped make the weekend truly special!

Congratulations, Andre & Angela! 🥂✨ Here’s to several years of purpose, impact, and continued blessings.

This is what community, connection, and meaningful relationships look like.

MindfulMondaysMke is where dreams meet action and collaboration breeds innovation and is brought to you by Shantel S Bacchus of Bacchus Insurance Group , Fred Robinson Jr of Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, Inc., and our beloved brother in power, the late Derrick Nelson of Team Snotbox!

Let’s Collaborate!

HoanBridge Community Networking Mentorship Celebration PurposeAndImpact

08/13/2026

Listen to David Crowley and get travel insurance.

08/06/2026

Today, we're celebrating by recognizing one of our incredible past The Network Effect Podcast guests, Kay Complexity . 🎨

Kay continues to inspire our community by using her passion for art as a powerful tool for healing, self-expression, and empowerment. Her work is a reminder that creativity has the ability to transform lives and strengthen communities.

We're honored to have highlighted her journey and look forward to seeing her continued impact.

🎥 Watch her podcast episode and more by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

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Mindful Mondays MKE is where dreams meet action and collaboration breeds innovation and is brought to you by Shantel S Bacchus of Bacchus Insurance Group, Fred Robinson Jr of Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, Inc. and our beloved brother in power, the late Derrick Nelson of Team Snot Box .

Let's Collaborate!

07/23/2026

Good morning, Sunshines!

If you’re up early like we are, catch us on FOX6 News Milwaukee Weekend Wake Up with Bria Jones this morning LIVE at 7:15a, 7:45a, 8:15a, 8:45a.

Mindful Mondays MKE will be discussing our in-person professional development networking event tailored to the 1st Responders Industry on Monday, July 6th at 5:30 pm with special guest, Milwaukee Firefighter, Frederick Andre Coleman Muhammad!

Reserve your spot today:

https://www.mindfulmondaysmke.com/event-details-registration/mmm-professional-networking-beyond-the-badge-sirens-supporting-those-who-serve

You don't want to miss this!

MindfulMondaysMke is where dreams meet action and collaboration breeds innovation and is brought to you by Shantel S Bacchus of Bacchus Insurance Group, Fred Robinson Jr of Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, Inc. and our beloved brother in power, Derrick Nelson of Team Snot Box!

Let’s Collaborate!