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Empowered and Unconditionally Supported

Empowered and Unconditionally Supported

Stacie Thomas, owner and master trainer, The Barre Code Grand Rapids, first discovered The Barre Code while living in Chicago. "Working out has always been an important part of my day but I was in search of a place that served a bigger purpose in my life," said...

Emily Loeks: Champion of the Underdog Story

Emily Loeks: Champion of the Underdog Story

The Loeks family has created a 75-year legacy in West Michigan with Celebration Cinemas. Emily Loeks is the Director of Community Affairs for Studio C & Celebration Cinemas. While she did not initially see herself in the family business, Loeks found herself...

Seen. Supported. Heard.

Seen. Supported. Heard.

When women and girls fall on hard times, more often than not, essential needs like bras and hygiene products are low on the list of items people think to donate. I Support the Girls seeks to change that. ISTG collects and distributes essential items, including new or...

Adding Character to Your Home

Adding Character to Your Home

How does your home show character? It's all in the details that shout creativity. Do you have fun with color? Are you creative with your art pieces? From the moment someone walks into your abode, does your home tell them that you're funny, classy and have charisma? Or...

Farah Merhi

President/CEO Inspire Me! Home Decor Brilliant Entrepreneur Farah started Inspire Me! Home Decor In 2012 and has subsequently grown the brand to include 5.7 million followers, appearances on QVC, and features on Forbes and House Beautiful, and to be the most-followed...

Theresa Mosley

Owner Mosley School of Cosmetology Brilliant Tenacity Early life came with challenges, including learning and a teenage pregnancy, yet Theresa was determined to overcome them. After graduating high school, she obtained her Bachelor's in Business Management and later...

Chris Andrus

Owner The Mitten Brewing Company Brilliant Best Supporting Man Chris is an advocate for everyone he meets. From a small startup, he now runs a $4 million company with 100-plus employees. Chris is a believer in giving back to the community, with more than $250,000 in...

Shawn Newhouse

Senior Vice President of Traditional Undergraduate Academics Cornerstone University Brilliant Team Player Shawn has been instrumental in ideating and executing the implementation of several key initiatives at Cornerstone that have helped the university gain a...

Kathy Bart

Director of Sales and Event Services ASM Global (DeVos Place) Brilliant Team Player Whether it’s a co-worker, staff member, or one of her many clients and partners, Kathy is always finding ways to lift them higher and encouraging them take every opportunity to grow,...

Yuka Oba

Company Member Grand Rapids Ballet Brilliant Tenacity Currently in her ninth year with Grand Rapids Ballet, Yuka has overcome injuries, personal losses, language barriers, culture shock and professional disappointments to become the prima ballerina of Michigan's only...