Book the Photoshoot—You Deserve It!

Book the Photoshoot—You Deserve It!

Recently, I had the pleasure of having a photo shoot with Elise Kutt, Photographer and Owner of Mod Bettie Portrait Boutique—something I’d been wanting to do for years. I’d marveled at the many gorgeous images shared by my friends and acquaintances over...

Jasmine Bruce: Art Is a Tool for Healing

A visual artist from Grand Rapids and Public Arts Coordinator at Lions and Rabbits Center for the Arts (LRCFA), Jasmine Bruce has made leaps and bounds within the artist community. In 2020, Bruce—who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from GVSU and works with mediums like...
How Saving for Your Retirement Has Changed

How Saving for Your Retirement Has Changed

Retirement isn’t what it used to be, which means we need a new way to plan for it. As employer-funded investments and government plans disappear due to a changing global economy, it’s crucial to personally save for retirement. Not sure of the best way to...
Don’t Sleep on These Lash and Brow Services

Don’t Sleep on These Lash and Brow Services

When it comes to primping your brows and lashes, the possibilities are truly endless, thanks to a bevy of innovative services. From the subtle enhancement to the all out glamorous, take a look at some of the options available. MICROBLADINGLasting 12-18 months,...
Your Work Doesn’t Have to Define You—And That’s OK

Your Work Doesn’t Have to Define You—And That’s OK

It’s no secret that women have plenty on their plate and are giving of themselves constantly in both a personal and professional way, with many women increasingly examining the specific relationship between their occupation and overall identity. Ponder the...
Cleaning House and Donating with Intention

Cleaning House and Donating with Intention

You’ve finally done it. You’ve successfully taken on the task of clearing out unwanted items from your closets, cabinets and basement. From appliances to clothing and everything in between, it feels good to round up what no longer serves you to make room...
An Empty Nest: Now What?

An Empty Nest: Now What?

Twenty-six years ago, my world shifted forever the moment I held my 7 pound, 8 ounce, 21-inch-long baby boy. I knew right then that I would do everything I could to raise this tiny human, whom I already loved deeply, to be the best version of himself. I think most...
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Heart Health

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Heart Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., killing 314,186 women in 2020 and one person about every 34 seconds in the U.S. today, according to the CDC. And while February is dedicated to shining a spotlight on heart health, it’s a subject...
Sonja Forte: Showing Up for the Community

Sonja Forte: Showing Up for the Community

Personally and professionally, Sonja Forte takes pride in being someone others can count on; a person who actively and fully shows up for other people. As Executive Director of Baxter Community Center, Forte puts these attributes into practice daily, leading a team...