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The 2021 West Michigan Women Brilliance Awards will take place on August 31. This year we are happy to announce that we will be celebrating the Brilliance Awards in person and we invite you to join us! A ticket for the event includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner and a drink...
While we think moms deserve to be celebrated all year round, Mother's Day is an ideal opportunity to do something truly memorable to show you care. Whether you want to celebrate your mom, grandma or other special maternal figures in your life, here are a few ideas to...
Security breaches aren't uncommon. Remember when more than 530 million Facebook users' personal data was lifted in a breach sometime during 2019 and subsequently made available in a public database? Instances like this demonstrate how vital it is to be prepared in the...
Around Easter time, it's not uncommon to see bunnies everywhere—from chocolates, to coloring books, stuffed toys and more. But Caledonia-based Lavender Life Company is giving a whole new meaning to these furry friends with their therapeutic Xander Bunny. The company,...
It was never my goal to become the poster child for mental health. What I have set out to do or hope to do by telling my story, is to eliminate the stigma around depression, anxiety, etc. This never-ending pandemic has given mental health visibility and acceptance...
When we think of good leaders, we think of people who are strategic, knowledgeable, fair, creative, and who communicate and listen well. And certainly, good leaders have those qualities. But we now know that the best leaders also have a high level of awareness that...
Though Teacher Appreciation Week isn't officially until the first week in May, we think it's always a good idea to show the teachers and afterschool professionals in your life they're appreciated—especially right now! We asked some educators what they'd love to...
Though overwhelmed with joy to welcome their twins to the world at the start of the year, Tammy Myers and her husband, Jordan Myers, are facing adversity as a result of an outdated and little-known Michigan law. But that isn't the only reason their journey to expand...
The top baby names of 2020 include many longtime favorites. Step right up, Eleanor and Leo. You've joined the big leagues now. The two names claimed spots on the top 10 lists of baby names at the Family Birthplace and Natural Birthing Suites at Spectrum Health...
The beginning of a new year is always looked at as a fresh slate and time of goal setting—even during the COVID-19 crisis. But as we start anew in 2021, should we change how we approach our resolutions? I strongly vote YES on this one. My wellness goals going into...