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"I've known I was trans since I was 5 years old," said Ellie Webster, vice president of the Grand Rapids Pride Center, an organization that empowers the city's LGBTQ community through social and support groups, education, and advocacy. After more than two decades...
You've navigated downtown Grand Rapids juggling a walking taco, wedge of baklava and Boba smoothie. You've marveled at the scores of West Michiganders who have flocked to the city to join in the festivities (and secretly wondered where they all came from). You've...
Missy Black, freelance writer extraordinaire, has been writing for West Michigan Woman from its very beginning. Missy dreamt of being a writer as a young girl; today, her byline is a stamp on various publications within the West Michigan community. You've pored over...
Renee Tabben's financial services career goes back 20 years, beginning as an advisor with her own practice. She believes everyone—regardless of assets or experience—deserve honest, straightforward financial wellness advice. A year after she joined Merrill Lynch, Bank...
"When I get out of bed, I appreciate the opportunity to live life as my best self. I am really excited about living my best life!" Stacie Behler grew up in the Detroit area, with her older brother and parents. Dad was an appliance service man; Mom was a dental...
Meet Morgan Craig. Morgan joined Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream as the product development scientist in October 2016. In other words: she's the woman behind the flavors and creamy texture of the iconic West Michigan treat. "How do you get a cool job like that?"...
"I've been around art my whole life," said Cindy Awrey, 2018 Tulip Time® Festival Poster Competition winning artist. Her painting "Together" was selected from a total of 99 works from 47 artists. "My mom was a self-taught artist," Cindy said. "She had this little...
Sandra Gaddy was born and raised on Detroit's east side. She's a J.W. Finney High School graduate. Her dad was a pastor and a Chrysler autoworker; her mom started a home daycare when she was 7. Sandra is the second child and first girl among three sons and three...
Jeanne LaSargeBono, Metro Executive Director, has been with the American Heart Association for about a year. She works closely with Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa counties and the broader West Michigan area up to Traverse City, increasing awareness of cardiovascular...
That's not the most creative headline, but it's the first thing we wanted you to read. Now is the time to learn about Crowned Free's purpose of mixing a serious cause with fun fashion for a winning combination. Crowned Free is an online clothing line with a mission of...