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Extraordinary Perseverance

Extraordinary Perseverance

Doreen Bolhuis began teaching sports skills to young girls in her backyard. As a fourth grader. "That's when I discovered I have the heart for teaching, coaching and mentoring," Bolhuis said. By seventh grade, Bolhuis knew she wanted to teach physical education,...

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Pretty Darn Successful

Pretty Darn Successful

Cynthia Kay, president and owner of Cynthia Kay and Co. Media Production and co-author of Stop Wishing. Stop Whining. Start Leading: A No-Nonsense Guide for Women Who Aspire to Lead, worked in broadcasting for 13 years—and she was "pretty darn successful." Kay...

Updates According to Mimi

Updates According to Mimi

A hub for the West Michigan food systems. A place for local farmers and food producers to connect with diverse customers. Opportunities for entrepreneurs. Education about farming, food, nutrition and healthy lifestyles. Mimi Fritz, president and CEO of the Grand...

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We need your help to make West Michigan Woman even more interesting and informative for readers like you. The best way to accomplish this is to understand our readers. We invite you to tell us about yourself and your preferences in our easy online reader survey that...

Inforum

Inforum

Accelerating Careers for Women and Boosting Talent Initiatives for Companies Inforum was founded in 1962 as the Women’s Economic Club to serve as a speakers forum for women because women were not allowed to belong to business organizations—and they certainly were not...

Create the Career or Business You Want

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 | 5:30-8pm | City Flats Hotel - Downtown Grand Rapids If you’re a woman seeking to lead (and you don’t mind being challenged), then you’ll want to attend West Michigan Woman’s “Wine Down” event on...

The Greater Good

The Greater Good

Tammy Myers is the 2016 speaker for West Michigan Woman Wine & Wig. She's an advertising art director, photographer, designer and breast cancer survivor. Follow her Forgotten Fighters campaign and read her blog at www.mypersonalpinktime.org. How has your life...

Spaces Inspired by ArtPrize

Spaces Inspired by ArtPrize

Every fall we're inspired by the variety of entries at ArtPrize. As an interior designer, I'm always looking for new artists to work with on my projects: Original art is such a joy! Before ArtPrize wraps up, get out and find ways to feel inspired for your own home....

A Seriously Hairy 5K

A Seriously Hairy 5K

The Great Beerd Run at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Facial Hair, A Fun Run & Beer. The Great Beerd Run will be held on November 12, 2016 at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. The untimed run celebrates all things Beer and Beard with on-course beer tastings provided...