We're excited to host our next Leadership Luncheon for the Young Professionals community!
In this series, you'll get tips and tricks (from local leaders) for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start their own business as well as those looking to grow within their organizations.
Please join us on Tuesday, August 25 from 12-1PM at Duffy's Tavern & Grill! Tickets are $25 and covers the workshop, networking, a lunch buffet and soft drinks. Pre-registration is required.
We are excited to have the following guest speakers:
- Cynthia Walker, Executive Director of Brick Store Museum
- Aidan Madigan, Owner of Siren Studios
Please reach out to Kristin at members@gokennebunks.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Speaker Bios:
Cynthia Walker earned a B.S. in Public History and Middle Eastern Studies at Northeastern University; and an M.A. in History Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program (SUNY). Her Master’s thesis focused on Brick Store Museum founder Edith Barry’s ethnocentrism via photographs and writings in the early 20th century.
She completed two internships at the Museum prior to being hired as the Museum’s Exhibitions Curator from 2010 – 2011; Associate Director from 2012 – 2013; and became Executive Director in February 2014. Prior to the Brick Store Museum, Cynthia held positions at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, Willowbrook Museum Village in Newfield, Maine, and Hyde Hall Historic Site and DeNicola Design in Cooperstown, New York. Cynthia is the Treasurer of the New England Museum Association and has served as a reviewer for the American Alliance of Museums, Institute of Museum & Library Services, Maine Arts Commission, and NASA Museums & Informal Institutions Panel.
In her role as Director, Cynthia oversees the daily operations of the Museum, including fundraising; program development; interfacing with the Board of Trustees, staff and visitors; researching and installing new exhibitions; facilities management; and creating meaningful partnerships with local organizations, people and businesses. Her favorite part of this work is sharing stories.
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Aidan Madigan is the owner and creative force behind Siren Studios, a custom upholstery and soft goods business based in southern Maine. Named as a tribute both to the sirens of Greek mythology and her background as an EMT and firefighter, Siren Studios reflects Aidan’s connection to both the sea and service. She began her career as an apprentice to a master upholsterer, where she spent two years learning all aspects of the trade, including sewing, foam fabrication, materials, and production processes within a full-scale upholstery manufacturing environment.
After being laid off during a seasonal slowdown, Aidan took it as the push she needed to fully step into entrepreneurship. She launched Siren Studios from her home, navigating the startup process independently while building a client base through networking and word of mouth. She quickly identified a niche in marine interiors, recognizing the high demand across Maine’s extensive network of marinas, boat builders, and refit yards. Today, her work focuses on marine upholstery and soft goods, a field that requires durability, precision, and an understanding of the harsh coastal environment where materials must withstand sun, salt, and constant use.
As her business grew, Aidan transitioned from a home-based studio into a dedicated creative workspace in Lyman, Maine called Outskirts Studios. This studio now serves as both her production space and a client-facing showroom, allowing her to collaborate more closely with clients, showcase materials and finished work, and continue expanding her offerings. The space reflects her design perspective—rooted in craftsmanship, functionality, and coastal-inspired aesthetics—and marks an important step in the evolution of Siren Studios.
Aidan lives in Alfred with her husband and is expecting her first child in June 2026. At home, she shares life with two dogs and two cats, and enjoys spending time outdoors—whether walking in the woods with her family or relaxing on the beach in Kennebunkport. Her work is deeply rooted in the coastal lifestyle that surrounds her, and she brings that perspective into every project she creates.
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