Ashley Tobias has lived in Lincoln for 11 years and is the owner of T Square Movers, which she has led for nine years, and Save Nebraska Local, which she has owned for one year.
Before venturing into entrepreneurship, Ashley built a strong foundation in human resources, spending 13 years mastering personnel management. She also holds an associate’s degree in graphic design and a bachelor’s degree in business and organizational development, giving her a unique blend of creativity and leadership expertise.
At T Square Movers, Ashley leads a team of 10-16 employees, ensuring that customers receive affordable, professional moving services with highly trained and vetted staff. Her focus on quality and efficiency has helped middle-class individuals save money while experiencing top-tier service.
At Save Nebraska Local, Ashley spearheads bi-monthly masterminds and networking events, helping small businesses scale, grow, and become preferred vendors. Through the SaveLocal App CRM, she provides automation tools that streamline operations and enhance business efficiency, ensuring local businesses thrive.
With a passion for leadership and community building, Ashley continues to drive success in both of her businesses. To learn more about T Square Movers, visit tsquaremovers.com or reach out directly at (402)645-4067. To learn more about Save Nebraska Local or the SaveLocal App, go to savenebraskalocal.com, savelocalapp.com or call/text 402-780-8813
Since taking over as owner and executive director in January 2020, Megan Leikam has played a pivotal role in Associates in Counseling & Treatment’s growth and community impact. With licenses in alcohol and drug counseling, disordered gambling counseling and a certification as a domestic violence counselor, Megan leads by example—conducting evaluations, facilitating counseling sessions and advocating for mental health and substance use support in a compassionate and confidential manner. ACT offers a comprehensive range of services, including evaluations (substance use, mental health, gambling use, and co-occurring disorders), intensive outpatient treatment (morning and evening options), outpatient counseling, anger management, domestic violence classes and alcohol/DUI education courses.
The organization accepts various insurances and provides flexible scheduling, including virtual and in-person sessions. A sliding scale fee is available for underinsured or uninsured individuals. “Modern life presents many stresses that can affect people at any stage. Our therapists are here to support individuals and families with mental health, gambling, domestic violence, and substance abuse challenges,” said Megan.
To learn more about Associates In Counseling & Treatment, go online to actnebraska.org or contact (402) 261-6667/information@actnebraska.org.
McGill Law stands out not only as a female-founded, owned, and led law firm but as a powerhouse of legal advocacy and innovation. Breaking barriers in a historically male-dominated field, McGill Law is reshaping the legal landscape by prioritizing compassionate, client-focused representation. With Taylor Matthias and Caitlyn Clary leading the Lincoln office, the firm continues to champion women, families, and individuals seeking independence and empowerment.
As a firm built by and for women, McGill Law understands that family law is deeply personal. From divorce and child custody to estate planning and juvenile law, the firm provides empathetic and strategic guidance. Specializing in collaborative divorce, mediation, and litigation, McGill Law helps clients find amicable, forward-thinking solutions.
While family law remains the firm’s focus, McGill Law also advocates for justice in criminal defense, ensuring that every client receives the same level of fierce advocacy and support.
For more information, visit McGillLawyers.com or call (402) 548-5418.
Nestled in the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, YOUniq Health stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment—a psychiatric and mental health clinic where compassion meets innovation. Every corner of the city echoes with stories of resilience and renewal, and patients, of all ages, find solace in an environment where “you are not defined by your diagnosis.”
Founded by Dr. Amarachi Ogbonnaya-Akpa, a Doctor of Nursing Practice trained and triple-board-certified nurse practitioner, this mental health sanctuary champions the belief that “whole health begins with a healthy mind.” Her visionary leadership is rooted in a deep commitment to accessible care, combining expert medication management with supportive psychotherapy.
Dr. Ogbonnaya-Akpa, together with her team of clinicians and support staff bring expertise and empathy, ensuring that every voice is heard and every journey is respected. They also ensure that treatments are thoughtfully tailored to each patient’s needs.
YOUniq Health is celebrated, not only for its exceptional psychiatric and mental health care, but also as a proud symbol of women-led excellence. Empowering lives daily, YOUniq Health ignites endless, transformative hope and nurtures an atmosphere where wellness flourishes and stigma dissipates, thereby inviting the community to embark on a journey toward balanced mind and body.
To learn more or schedule an appointment call (402) 413-6677 or visit youniqhealth.com.
In 1996, Ahroma Coffee founder, Charlotte Ralston’s husband took a sabbatical from his job to see if they could manage living on the business (R.U. Nuts Co) they were building. With five children in the home, it felt like a big risk, but they were working long hours to keep up with both his full time job and their growing company. Shortly after he quit his day job, they were introduced to the idea of roasting their own brand of coffee. Small batch roasters were rare, and Charlotte didn’t even drink coffee! Being willing to learn and with a lot of research (before google!) Ahroma Specialty Coffee was born. Charlotte recruited Mike to be their roast master, a job he embraced with much enthusiasm.
After testing friends and family with all kinds of flavors, they launched into grocery stores with the desire to “bring the coffeehouse to your house.” Ahroma coffee is still roasted fresh and delivered to the grocery stores each week so you can enjoy a delicious and fresh cup at home.
Ahroma has also grown to supply independent coffee shops across the Midwest with freshly roasted coffee and all their menu needs as a “one stop shop”. From menu development, and free beginning barista training, to all the syrups, sauces, chai, and smoothie products a café may need, Ahroma is a major wholesale distributor in the region. Still only roasting “specialty grade” which is the top 5% of all coffee grown, Charlotte now drinks coffee! Anyone who wants to carry our coffee, can contact us a sales@runutsco.com for products and services, and our whole line of items can be ordered at www.ahromacoffee.com.
Sherri Tafoya founded of Custom Blinds & Design 25 years ago, in 2000. Sherri was on a quest for something that truly fueled her passion while supporting her family, and voila—a creation from scratch. Blinds have consistently been the pathway, but the ultimate aim has always been to honor and glorify God. Shining their light with their team and their clients is always front and center. Sherri empowers the Custom Blinds & Design team to make someone’s day joyful. What started as a part-time business from home has morphed into two showrooms (Lincoln and Omaha), and 19 team members in place to make your day. Sherri treats her team like a family! They’re all in this together and are united by a shared goal: to make sure you get custom treatments, made simple.
Selecting the right window treatments is exciting, and they’re here to guide you through your options so you have window treatments you love—while having fun in the process. Custom Blinds & Design will be celebrating 25 years in business in 2025 and they can’t wait to spend many more years giving you the custom treatment you deserve! To learn more visit customblindsdesign.com or stop by their Lincoln showroom at 6101 S. 56th St.
Venue 5 Twenty-Two is a premier event space designed to bring unforgettable moments to life. Founded by passionate women entrepreneurs, this stunning venue offers the perfect setting for weddings, corporate events, and special celebrations.
With a modern aesthetic and versatile layout, Venue 5 Twenty-Two allows clients to customize the space to fit their vision. The team is dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring that every event is executed with care and attention to detail. From small gatherings to grand celebrations, Venue 5 Twenty-Two’s elegant design and personalized touch make it a standout choice.
As a woman-owned business, Venue 5 Twenty-Two is built on creativity, resilience, and a commitment to excellence. More than just a venue, it’s a space where meaningful moments unfold and lasting memories are made.
R. U. Nuts Company started as a home based business in the 1980’s, as a way for Charlotte Ralston to make some extra income so she could be a stay at home mom. R.U. Nuts was chosen as a fun, easy to remember name, with no expectations that the business would actually grow to what it is today, or she probably would have picked something different! R.U. Nuts stands for Ralston Unlimited Nuts Company and is a regional wholesale snack food distributor of bulk and packaged nuts, candy, gourmet chocolate, dried fruit, trail mixes and roasts Ahroma Specialty coffee.
With the help of her husband and growing family of five sons, the business that started in Charlotte’s dining room moved to their garage, then a mini storage where they also began roasting coffee in small batches under the Ahroma Specialty Coffee label. Eventually they built a warehouse where they added another small batch roaster to support their growing base of coffee shop customers. Since then, they’ve added on to make room for additional packaging equipment and inventory for custom packing and labeling.
It is somewhat unusual to find women owners in the coffee roasting and grocery wholesale industries, but by God’s grace she has been able to learn what is necessary to provide quality products and top notch service to their customers. As a mom, wife, mother and now a grandmother, Charlotte is grateful to her family and the many employees who have worked in the company over the years. Building a company wasn’t a journey that she planned for, but God had a plan, and she continues to trust Him for the future. Our bulk products are available at Super Saver and Russ’s markets, or see our complete line at www.runutsco.com or call (402) 475-5282.
Laurie Fraser is the proud owner of Doorstep Diner Catering
Doorstep Diner Catering is a locally owned catering business located in southeast Lincoln. Established in 2015, we take pride in being the largest woman-owned catering company in the area. Our passion for creating exceptional culinary experiences drives us to offer a diverse range of catering services, including corporate events, special occasions and elegant weddings. We build community by breaking bread and this is our driving force.. creating memorable experiences for our clients and their guests can spend time celebrating life’s moments.
Food insecurity is near and dear to Laurie’s heart and she partners with local nonprofits to provide food. An avid supporter of the Gathering Place you can find Laurie serving as a volunteer. She also fills the Little Pantries and works with other nonprofits to help them fill people’s bellies and nourish their souls. Laurie is active in the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Junior League, Rotary 14, Centersphere and the Lincoln East Business Association. She believes a rising tide raises all ships and assists small business owners with strategy, networking and sales.
Laurie’s spirit, resilience, and entrepreneurial heart are what get her up each and every day. You can connect with Laurie by calling (866) 505-2456. Learn more about her businesses online at www.doorstepdiner.com / www.countryslicedhamandcafe.com
Abby and Ang started their escape room journey as most escape room journeys start, on a dark and stormy night in Scotland. During a trip filled with fall festivals and ghost tours, they were looking for something different, something challenging, and that’s exactly what they found. After working through their first Scottish escape room with two minutes to spare, they made a decision: they were going to bring this incredible activity back to Lincoln, and that’s exactly what they did. Now, as they enter their tenth year, they couldn’t be more proud of the business they were able to create and the team they were able to build.
It’s a business started by two friends and one that has a focus on bringing people closer together. Bring adventure to life by cracking their puzzles, uncovering clues and racing against time to make a thrilling escape! Are you up for the challenge? Book a room now at escapelincoln.com or call (513) 500-4475.