by Megan Marshall | May 2, 2022 | Wellness
If we say that a person is cool, we mean they’re calm, especially in difficult times or situations. Staying “cool” is about managing stress, and managing stress is about retraining your brain. Stress is an unavoidable reality of life. We all have...
by Megan Marshall | May 2, 2022 | Wellness
If you’re constantly overextended with work and family priorities, it’s especially important to invest in your personal wellness. But life gets busy and taking care of yourself can turn into a hassle. You might not have the time to schedule a weekly...
by Kayla Swem | Apr 27, 2022 | Cityscene
Lovers of handmade and vintage goods won’t want to miss the Handmade and Vintage Marketplace, a one-day-only spring event of shopping and dining. Taking place on May 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market in partnership with Vintage in the...
by Kayla Swem | Apr 27, 2022 | Profile
The curtains of Broadway have gone up once more, including right here in West Michigan. The excitement can be felt throughout the region, with families already making plans for which shows they’ll see from the recently announced ’22-’23 Broadway...
by Kayla Swem | Apr 27, 2022 | Financial
Consider these tips for maneuvering through the current candidate-driven job market. Dubbed the “Great Resignation,” a report by Monster.com found 95% of workers are considering changing jobs. Women—disproportionately affected by job loss during the...
by Kayla Swem | Apr 20, 2022 | Cityscene
If you’re musically-inclined (or have always wished you could be), the new School of Rock Grand Rapids should be on your radar. The locally owned and operated performance-based music education school helps aspiring musicians master skills, unleash creativity and...
by Kayla Swem | Apr 20, 2022 | Blog
Several West Michigan businesses have been doing Mother Nature proud, with both their products and practices. As we gear up to celebrate Earth Day, get to know some local businesses who are taking their environmentally conscious efforts seriously. These local...
by Kayla Swem | Apr 13, 2022 | Cityscene
According to National Geographic, the amount of plastic that flows into the oceans every year is expected to nearly triple by 2040 to a staggering 29 million metric tons. Knowing this, there is no way to separate climate change and its tie to plastics usage. In order...
by Kayla Swem | Apr 13, 2022 | Career
Now more than ever, women like Jen Schottke, president of the new West Michigan Construction Institute (WMCI), are challenging the long-held notion that the construction industry isn’t a traditional career path for women. To learn more about how WMCI seeks to...
by Kayla Swem | Apr 6, 2022 | Relationships
Many people are familiar with the concept of “autism awareness,” though they might not be as familiar with the ongoing language shift to “autism acceptance.” To learn more as we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, West Michigan Woman spoke with...
