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Owner
ACTPhotoMedia
Brilliant Entrepreneur

Aleka Thrash's mission is to cultivate beautiful experiences of authenticity that inspire and influence others through multimedia. Aleka is known for her blog, NaturallyACT, that encourages the importance of self-care both inside and out. She feels privileged to use her gift of noticing the inner beauty in others and portraying that beauty through her multimedia creative agency, ACTPhotoMedia. Aleka is the co-founder of Kinky Hair Connection, an annual event created to support and encourage a natural hair lifestyle. In addition, Aleka serves as a committee member for Our African American Heritage Fund with the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Her goal is to encourage everyone to embrace who they were born to be, naturally!

From this issue

/Just%20the%20Two%20of%20Us:%20Romantic%20Escapes
Whether it's celebrating Valentine's Day, raising a glass to a milestone anniversary, or simply getting away to spend one-on-one time together, a romantic escape with your partner is always a good idea. But you may be at a loss when it comes to planning your next getaway. Keep reading for some of our favorite options!
/Getting%20to%20Know%20Yourself:%20Building%20Confidence%20in%20Your%20Identity%20at%20Any%20Age
When I was asked to write on the topic of identity, I thought I had gone through enough self-exploration that I could probably call on my personal experiences alone.
/Uncertain%20Times%20Call%20for%20a%20Flexible%20Retirement%20Plan
Economic uncertainties are nothing new, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't consider fresh approaches to your retirement plan. According to Laura Corbiani, CFP®, Founder & Lead Financial Planner, Astraea Wealth Management, LLC, we can never truly know what the future markets will hold, much like life itself.
/Think%20Sustainably%20and%20Go%20Green%20This%20Spring
Recent research indicates that 63% of people now say that climate change is a very serious issue compared to 49% in 2003, with 46% of consumers also reporting that they're buying more sustainable products to reduce their carbon footprint.