June/July 2019
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Meredith Bronk: Today, I Know Who I Am.
Meredith Bronk, CEO & president of OST, appeared on West Michigan Woman's cover in June 2014. Authentic, purposeful and determined, she'd recently become president of the technology company. She's since added CEO to her title, grown staff from 150 to 250, become...
Live Boldly. Love Big. Pass It On.
Kelly, Carl, Samantha and Tommy Jandernoa use their time in a variety of ways—among them swimming in the pool or teeing off on the golf course. But the one thing the whole family is sure to do each and every day? Spread joy and kindness! Learn more about the Jandernoa...
Making Gender Equity a Priority
Supporting women in the workplace is not only good for business, it's the right thing to do. Our male counterparts should be change agents who elevate the presence of women leaders related to business equality. West Michigan Woman sat down with Michael Cazer, COO at...
Ringing in Spring (For Good, Hopefully)
Is it safe to say that spring is here? There may be the occasional snow day in the third week of April, but we think the number of Chacos and Birkenstocks we're seeing out on the streets is a telltale way of Michiganders saying that spring is here—whether the weather...
A Longstanding Family Business Arrives in West Michigan
After 80 years in business in Metro Detroit, Hagopian World of Rugs and Cleaning Services is now extending its unique services to the West Michigan community. West Michigan Woman sat down with Edmond Hagopian to learn more about why family is important and how the...
11 Emotions Everyone Feels While Spring Cleaning
Even though it's technically spring, winter just won't seem to take the hint. One thing that always makes us feel optimistic about the inevitable supply of sunshine and flowers is some good ol' spring cleaning. But it's not always as simple as it seems in our heads....
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April/May 2019
From City to Country: Creating a Simpler, Softer Lifestyle.
You may have seen a recent news story on Vic and Vickie Bennett's Xander Bunnies. Stuffed animals don't normally make headlines, yet these are special: For each purchased, the Bennetts give one to become a calming companion to a child in foster care. There's another...