Who we are.

The Ember Society is a networking group like no other. A collection of like-minded, badass women who strive to support, inspire, and empower your dreams unlocking a world of possibilities for personal growth and connection. As a member, you'll gain access to an array of excellent benefits to help you grow your community, make more sales, nurture meaningful clients and connections, learn about fantastic opportunities happening in our hometown, and further your reach through our online network, our exclusive directory, and our one of a kind events!

What People Are Saying

“The community inside Ember is legit. I posted sponsorship opportunities in our member slack channel and filled every single sponsorship within hours. It’s more than a networking group, it’s real-life business support and community.”

“It’s important to me as a leader in our firm that we create meaningful connections and opportunities in the community, especially for our female employees, that’s why we chose to invest in The Ember Society corporate package, so anyone on our team has the ability to join this powerful networking group.”

“I don’t own my own business, and was unsure if Ember would be right for me. IT IS! I’ve met incredible women, learned so much more about Lincoln, and it’s helping me get out of my daily work circle, and exposing me to so many more people, I otherwise would never have met.”

Inside our Exclusive Networking Community:


Start building powerful connections with fellow women founders, women in business, and leaders in our community while getting exclusive access to our private community platform.

Learn how members are securing clients, increasing revenue, and expanding their brand reach through strategic connections and high-value opportunities.

Discover how to put your business in the spotlight—from a featured event sponsored by Ember in your space, tell your story while the Ember members fill your space, purchase, and amplify your brand with their robust networks. Additionally, you’ll experience potential opportunities for additional amplification on our social channels, website exposure, exclusive directory, and our intimate inbox touch point.

Meet current members and hear firsthand at our monthly member Coffee Meetups, Happy Hours, and Networking nights. The Ember Society helps our members gain support, visibility, and real business growth.

Meet the Founders

Alicia and Jill co-founded The Ember Society in 2019. They are incredibly passionate about igniting change in the arena of working women. Creating a movement where women feel supported to challenge the status quo of when and how to work in a patriarchal society. Through Ember, they foster collaboration, connection, and empowerment, proving that success isn’t confined to traditional norms but is instead built through passion, purpose, and a strong community.


  • Alicia Reisinger is the founder/owner and artistic director of Wax Buffalo Pure Soy Candle Co.

    Married and a mama to four incredible kids, Alicia is a documentary filmmaker and storyteller by trade with a deep entrepreneurial spirit. She started Wax Buffalo as the sole employee in her kitchen with $100 and a late-night work ethic to pour candles. At the same time, her four children slept–and has grown what was once a side hustle to a 7 figure business, a thriving retail and event space, candle lab, and cocktail bar.

    Wax Buffalo is sold on the shelves of wholesale partners across the world, including Whole Foods.She believes in working in a way that suits us as individuals rather than robotically pumping out work within an allotted time frame. She was doing this long before the pandemic challenged working norms, proving this model can and does work in retail, in business, and in life.

    Alicia believes there is power in getting great minds, talents, and passions together in one place to foster collaboration and a sense of belonging outside the traditional norms. Ember is that place, and as it continues to grow, so does our power as women in the workplace and ultimately in our community.

  • Jill Jacobs is the founder and owner of Jill Jacobs Bookkeeping, LLC. Married to James and a devoted mother to their son Jack, Jill grew up in rural Nebraska near the small town of Meadow Grove. With a farmer for a father and a retired high school guidance counselor for a mother, she learned the value of hard work, integrity, and community from an early age. Jill graduated Magna Cum Laude from Peru State College and has since gained experience across various industries, including construction, public accounting, rental properties, and non-profits.

    Jill founded her bookkeeping business after recognizing a need for affordable, reliable, and professional financial services tailored to startups and small to medium-sized businesses. She treats each client’s business as her own, pouring her whole heart into helping entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality. Her passion lies in building solid financial foundations for her clients, ensuring they have the confidence and peace of mind to pursue their ambitions without the burden of financial uncertainty.

    Jill believes that when small businesses have the right financial foundation and a supportive community, they can build businesses that thrive on their own terms. Jill Jacobs Bookkeeping is more than just numbers—it’s a partner in empowerment, helping entrepreneurs gain the confidence and clarity to grow their businesses and create lasting impact.