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Catherine Ripley—a trailblazing entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for women in technology and business—is the 2025 Brilliance Awards Woman of the Year. Ripley comes from a long line of very strong women. "I like to say that's where I get my courage, but it's really...
Have you tried Grand Rapids' original Korean BBQ yet? We caught up with "Oma" Myong Sun Yoon Holloway, co-owner of K-Rok AYCE Korean BBQ and Karaoke Restaurant, to hear more about growing up in Korea, how her culture has influenced her approach to food today, advice...
April/May 2025
Jenn Gavin, CPDT-KA, FPPE, has always known that she wanted to work with dogs. After all, she's been training and rehoming them in various capacities for over 30 years. But after growing up in Midland and attending Hope College, Gavin worked first as a paralegal...
Anne Marie Hillary first joined the Junior League in 2006 in Chicago and transferred her membership to Grand Rapids in 2012. Over the past 19 years, she's held various leadership roles within the organization, and today, as Junior League of Grand Rapids (JLGR)...
In the heart of Grand Rapids, Atelier Woodways is redefining kitchen design—bringing authentic Italian craftsmanship to West Michigan homes. While many companies offer Italian-inspired products, Atelier Woodways has chosen a different path—partnering directly with two...
Attorney and Founder, Sadek Law, PLC Nichole Sadek was raised by entrepreneurs and do-it-your-selfers. She’s also married a business owner, who’s from a family of business owners. Nichole quickly realized that law firms, in her own words, are actually “no fun to work...
Agency Operations Director, Leverage Marketing Sam Rutherford is a passionate advocate for women, marginalized communities, and small businesses in West Michigan. As a marketing professional, she believes in elevating brands without stripping away what makes them...
MI Prevention Community Risk Reduction Chief, MI Prevention State of Michigan – LARA Saving lives and preventing the cause of everyone’s “worst day” is part of who Kymberly Pashkowsky is. A mother of five and a Master of Public Health, she spent over 30 years in fire,...
Vice President of Programming, Kids’ Food Basket Austin Roelofs began his career with Kids’ Food Basket in 2008, first as a college volunteer and intern, and now sitting on the leadership team. He’s overseen the expansion of Sack Supper programming from 1,400 to...