Angie Gustafson
• – • Forgotten Star Brewing Co.
About the speaker
Angela Gustafson is a Minneapolis founder and entrepreneur blessed with a head full of ideas, the gumption and tenacity to act on some, and key: a supportive family. She has journeyed from Corporate America, to the US Peace Corps on the Dominican Republic-Haiti border, publishing an award-winning children’s book, starting a youth cycling club, and building a thriving and profitable CPG food brand.
At the top of 2026, she continues to put effort into the development of products, services and gatherings that bring joy to others. For example, ever struggled with a stuck jar lid? That can be eradicated thanks to a local team who joyfully re-created her grandfather’s handy kitchen tool. Eat breakfast? Stayed tuned for a children’s book in ideation right now. Longtime residents of Minneapolis, she and her husband, Brian try to keep up with their four young adult children and run the lakes nearly 365 days a year - to music they attempt to soak in live, as much as possible.
Local partners
Founded in 2019 in Fridley, Minnesota, Forgotten Star Brewing was forged from a building rich with history and defined by Excellence and Efficiency. Today, we incorporate these values into every aspect of our brewery, from our brewing process and taproom space, to our people, atmosphere and beer.
baba’s is best. Palestinian-American siblings recreating family recipes with a modern twist. Thoughtfully-sourced for a healthier and yummier future.
Northstar Kombucha is the elegant fusion of food science and design—our expertise and passion. With meticulous attention to detail, we blend our tart kombucha tea with fragrant herbs and sweet fruit juices to achieve a perfect balance of flavors in every bottle. We carefully brew and nurture each small batch of our kombucha tea using 100% organic ingredients to create an effervescent probiotic drink that is also low in sugar. Bottled in amber glass to help protect the probiotics, Northstar Kombucha is designed to look as great as it tastes. – Dan and Christina Fischer
Minny & Paul was founded with a vision to elevate your gift giving and make it easier to share high-quality local products. Featuring all Minnesota makers and brands in their pre-designed and custom boxes, they aim to make the gifting process thoughtful, easy, charming and with a true taste of home.
Additional details
What is the event like? CreativeMornings is about community and inspiration. Come for both! Sign-in will begin at 8:30am, and we’ll have coffee ready for you. Coffee time is great for meeting the other CreativeMornings attendees. The talk will start at 9 followed by Q&A. We like giving high-fives.
This Month’s Theme: Camino This month’s theme is Camino, chosen by our Oviedo chapter in Asturias, Spain in Mongolia and illustrated by Marta Vila.
Parking? There are free parking lots on both sides of the building (front and back) with entrances on each side.
Location
Hosted at
Forgotten Star Brewing Co.
38 Northern Stacks Drive
Fridley, Minnesota United States 55421
When
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Photographer Kelly O'Donnell
Videographer Lead Travis Johansen
