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When Shandra Steininger was 18, couch surfing felt safer than home. And then she met Audrey. "I, at a young age, realized the power that someone has to change your life," Steininger said. Growing up in an unstable home environment in a small Indiana town,...
West Michigan Woman thanks you for taking the time to nominate someone for the August/September 5th Anniversary issue of West Michigan Woman Magazine. Your input is greatly appreciated. Instructions: Complete the nominee/nominator information in the form below by...
The first painting Michele Gort and her husband of 31 years bought as a couple was a signed Tulip Time poster. When it happened, she never thought that one day, her signature might be branded on the festival's poster. Yet it is. Gort is the winning artist of the 2017...
February/March 2017
Stacy Stout began her career in higher education and moved into community-based nonprofit work, public schools and philanthropy. Today, she serves as Assistant to the Grand Rapids City Manager, working to address structural racism and advising on authentic...
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Zoe Bruyn's younger cousin Wyatt has Down syndrome. As a child, he's fun, engaging and likes to bake, saying, "stir it up, stir it up." As an adult, research shows he'll be an important asset to a business or company by being one of the most loyal employees an...
Office dressing isn’t what it used to be—and busy schedules demand more versatility than ever before. We’re bringing you the best suggestions for navigating your professional life in style from the fashion experts at Leigh’s during West...
Quitting, jumping the gun, following the wrong lead: Mistakes may have gotten these women down, but they certainly weren’t out. There’s no “in spite of” here. These women used their blunders and miscalculations to forge sounder careers and...
If all entrepreneurial success stories share certain similarities, Maggie Feil's story has them in spades. Bravery, risk-taking, making a dream come true? Check. A tough first year followed by exponential growth and eventual success? Check. Incredibly supportive...