We make a living by what we get we make a life by what we give

 Lucia’s High School quote: I am going to travel the world and be the last one to marry!!!! (did you get the exclamation points?) Well, she did & continues to travel the world. However, she was the first to marry…to a handsome, energetic USAF Lt. Brian Bell (call sign Taco or Big B)! Lesson learned: never say never☺ The USAF afforded many opportunities to move (9), immerse in new cultures & be a part of the USAF community.  The Bell family of 4 (Erik born in Japan, Kristian in North Pole AK) touched down in Hudson WI 2002. Once settled, Lucia finally was able to earn her Masters degree in Education, the family welcomed daughter/sister Sonja from Korea and then Lucia went onto teaching raging hormones (8th graders) math. Since retiring from teaching, you will find Lucia active in community organizations. Currently Lucia is trained in the Salvation Army National Disaster Response Team…and also here with the POWER of 100+ Women of St. Croix Valley…a community of women who want and do make a difference. Peace-n-Love

Renee, the President of TalentQ, Inc., author of “I Hate Mondays: A Guide to Landing a Job that Makes You Jump Out of Bed,” and former Executive Recruiter at Target Corporation has over 20 years of recruiting experience. With a love for people, natural knack for conversation, and energy that can blow the roof off of any room! Ready to bring a fresh approach to the recruiting industry, Renee founded TalentQ, Inc, a nationwide recruiting firm headquartered in Hudson, Wisconsin. As a recruiting expert, speaker, author, and career coach, Renee clears the noise in hiring on her podcast Careers & Cocktails and educates career professionals through her website Pay Raise and Promotion. TalentQ is proud to be certified as a Women Owned Business and takes pride in providing supplier diversity to the incredible companies they partner with. Renee is also a frequent contributor to University of Wisconsin – River Falls, HMG Strategy’s CIO Summits, Monster.com and Junior Achievement.

Over 15 years ago, Bridget and Tom (her energetic and hilarious husband) spent most summer weekends sailing the St. Croix River. They knew they eventually wanted to move from Uptown and make this beautiful area their home. 5 years later, they moved to North Hudson with their two children, Liam and Lucy (now 14 and 13 years old respectively). While Bridget spends a lot of her time managing their home and driving their kids to basketball, gymnastics, and their countless activities, she is also a marriage and family therapist. She has a private practice in St. Paul, just above WA Frost. She is a local expert in Discernment Counseling and loves to do the challenging work of couples therapy. She also has a deep love for yoga and all its spiritual teachings. She has completed her 500 hour yoga teacher training. In 2019, she had the great privilege of traveling to India to participate in an ancient practice at the Kumbha Mela. It was life-changing! In her spare time (hah! what’s that?) , Bridget loves traveling with her family, hiking anywhere especially Willow River and Perch Lake, and attending music festivals with friends. She loves all forms of music but her current favorite is Trevor Hall! Listen sometime, his music is dreamy! Bridget’s heart is full of gratitude for all the blessings she has had in her life. She is honored to be a part of The Power of 100 here in St. Croix Valley. She welcomes this opportunity to give back to this rich community and to help cultivate an even greater bond amongst its members. She looks forward to meeting each and every one of you!