Graciousness and Commitment

Graciousness and Commitment

The first time I met Madison Massara she was a 16-year-old, spinning around effortlessly in a humid, crowded ballet class at Grand Rapids Ballet School. I watched her fouetté at the end of class, rotating multiple times with the endurance and poise of a prima...
Pursuing a Post-Grad Education

Pursuing a Post-Grad Education

Some people always knew they wanted to pursue a post-graduate degree. For others, such as Rachel Lopez, Affinity Mentoring development director, the revelation came later, once they were in a leadership position. “It was then that I understood how a...
Q&A: Dr. Jeanne Eyde

Q&A: Dr. Jeanne Eyde

“There is a brighter future ahead.” Jeanne Eyde, D.O., board-certified ENT, Facial Plastic Surgeon practicing Aesthetic Medicine at Grand Pearl Spa, a division of Plastic Surgery Associates, and Medical & Wellness Director at Urban You – Beauty Bar,...
From the Lake to the Lanai

From the Lake to the Lanai

Summertime and the livin’ is easy, right? Let your wardrobe follow suit! These relaxed, casual items are ready to be switched up at a moment’s notice—easy, breezy pieces with a no-worries attitude. Now, where’s that cabana boy? A.K. Rikk’sThis...
Slow and Steady Wins the Raise

Slow and Steady Wins the Raise

There might be times in the business world when flying by the seat of your pants works out just fine. Asking for a raise with no advance preparation isn’t likely to be one of them. Human resources specialists say doing some research ahead of time will pay off in...