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Vonnie Woodrick: Encouraging Others to ‘Be The One For Someone’
August / September 2024
Investing in Your Home: Up Your Home’s Value with These Wise Improvements
Home renovations can range in scale from the simple and budget conscious to the complicated and expensive. So how can you tell which improvements and projects are worth your time and money in the long run? According to Kristin Siebers, Realtor and Seniors Real Estate...
Paola Carlson: Sharing Her Colombian Culture, One Dish at a Time
Paola Andrea Carlson, Owner and CEO Pochis Sweet Designs and Pochis Colombian Cafe, arrived to the U.S. from Colombia six years ago with a bag of luggage, her daughter Gabriela, dog Yoda, and a heart full of dreams and ambitions. After a few years of being at home and...
Dr. Keli Christopher: 2024 Brilliance Awards Woman of the Year
June/July 2024
Christy Buck: 2024 Legacy of Brilliance Award
Christy Buck is the 2024 recipient of the West Michigan Woman Legacy of Brilliance Award. With over 36 years in the mental health field, Christy Buck's passion for transforming and saving lives through mental health education led her to develop two mental health and...
Keli Christopher, Ph.D.: “I Cover All the Ground I Stand On.”
Keli Christopher, Ph.D.—a trailblazing leader dedicated to advancing STEM education for students of color—is the 2024 Brilliance Awards Woman of the Year. Dr. Christopher's passion is inherent, as she's a sixth-generation educator whose ancestors started Manassas High...
Small Business, Big Success: Cynthia Kay Tackles Small Business Strategies in New Book
Cynthia Kay, President and CEO of Cynthia Kay and Company and past West Michigan Woman cover profile, details proven strategies to beat the odds and grow a business in new book. Cynthia Kay knows that a job well done is about so much more than just the recognition you...
A Spectacular Showing of Greatness: 2024 Brilliance Awards in Review
The 2024 Brilliance Awards, an annual celebration of the dynamic talent, spirit and intellect of those who tackle issues facing professional women, took place May 9 at the Amway Grand Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids. As the West Michigan Woman community gathered once...
2024 Brilliance Awards Photos
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