Workforce Specialist, Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center A mom at 15 years old, Cynthia Owens knew she wasn’t going to let teen mom stereotypes hinder her dreams. After graduating on time and 15 consequential years of steady factory work, Cynthia started working at...

Founder and CEO, Armentality Group Laura Armenta is a Mexican-born choreographer, interdisciplinary movement artist, keynote speaker, and the Founder and CEO of Armentality Group. With a career spanning four decades, she has dedicated her life to exploring and...

President and CEO, Broadway Grand Rapids Meghan Distel is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in arts management, community engagement, and marketing. As the President & CEO of Broadway Grand Rapids, she drives the organization’s vision, overseeing...

Co-Owner, Spreader of Sparkle, Shopkeeper, Blended Furniture Market Along with her husband Jason, RandiLynn Talsma developed a different furniture shopping experience in the Norton Shores area. Since opening Blended Furniture Market eight years ago, her daily goal is...

President and CEO, Symplicity Communications, Inc. Catherine Ripley is a trailblazing entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for women in technology and business. Overcoming immense personal challenges, including homelessness as a young mother, she built a thriving career...

CEO, Delight In Designs Jessica Crosby is a visionary entrepreneur who built a multi-million-dollar remodeling and design business from the ground up in just five years. As the founder of Delight In Designs, she has redefined home transformations with her...

Founder, ADHD Center of West Michigan Dr. Tamara Rosier has worn many hats throughout her career—college administrator, professor, leadership consultant, high school teacher, business owner and ADHD coach. These diverse experiences have given her a deep understanding...