by Kelsey | Mar 18, 2025 | Wellness
The American Heart Association shares smart swaps & budget-friendly ingredients for heart-healthy meals. Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. A June 2024 public opinion poll from the American Heart Association and...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 11, 2025 | Career
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we look back on the remarkable women whose stories have shaped our understanding of leadership, resilience and progress. Trailblazers that didn’t just break glass ceilings—they redefined what leadership looks like for...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 11, 2025 | Wellness
Reading is on the rise! Which is wonderful for a number of reasons, from improving sleep quality to fostering creativity and more. This Reading Month, we connected with an expert to learn exactly what benefits reading and audiobooks offer. According to Shannon Wilson,...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 11, 2025 | Cityscene
Blandford Nature Center will celebrate maple syrup season during its 55th annual Sugarbush Festival on Saturday, March 15. Sugarbush occurs each year when Blandford’s sugar maple trees begin to produce the sap that is used to make maple syrup. The festival...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 10, 2025 | Career
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. To Enter: Visit https://westmichiganwoman.com/peoples-choice-award to vote for the People’s Choice Award and then register for the...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 10, 2025 | The 2025 People's Choice Award
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...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 10, 2025 | The 2025 People's Choice Award
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...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 10, 2025 | The 2025 People's Choice Award
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,...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | The 2025 People's Choice Award
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...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
Director of Personal Giving, Samaritas | Co-Founder, The Fundraiser’s Collective Alexandra Wilson is passionate about connecting others and serving the community. She is the Founder of Drinks and Development, a free networking group for fundraisers. A proud Rotarian...
