by Emily | Jun 3, 2024 | Cityscene
Pride is growing across West Michigan as more and more communities want to promote inclusivity and equality, showcase the region’s diversity, and just have a gay ol’ time! Multiple towns in the area have started up their own festivals in just the past year...
by Emily | May 31, 2024 | Cityscene
You’ve mostly likely heard of saunas and cold plunges on their own. But have you heard of combining the two into one cohesive experience? You may be surprised to learn exactly how far back each of these traditions stretch. Dating back potentially thousands of...
by Emily | May 31, 2024 | Wellness
Come along as we explore alternative wellness treatments involving salt, sweat and ice—along with what potential benefits await. According to the Salt Therapy Association (STA), salt therapy—also known as halotherapy—has origins dating back to the salt mines and caves...
by Emily | May 31, 2024 | Wellness
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing—also known as EMDR—has continued to grow in popularity in recent years. Initially developed for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, EMDR therapy, according to Cleveland Clinic, involves moving your eyes a...
by Emily | May 31, 2024 | Profile
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...
by Emily | May 31, 2024 | Relationships
The conversation around difficult family relationships usually ramps up around major holidays, when we’re more likely to be at the table with an array of relatives, all with their own personalities and (often conflicting) beliefs. But, many people—women...
by Emily | May 31, 2024 | Wellness
Spending more time outdoors is always something to look forward to with the arrival of the warmer months. And while simply getting some fresh air and safely soaking up some vitamin D does wonders, there’s also a benefit to getting active for your heart health in...
by Emily | May 31, 2024 | Profile
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...
by Emily | May 30, 2024 | Career
We don’t always see ourselves as others do. As a woman heading her own leadership coaching firm, I’ve seen this imposter syndrome in my clients, but I’ve also seen it staring back at me in the mirror. Understanding our worth in the workplace can...
