The Future is Female

The Future is Female

“Gender equity is not a fad,” said Amber Snow, Lead Talent Development Specialist at Amway. What began in 1908 as a march of 15,000 women through the streets of New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights has transformed into...
Why Faces Are So Important to Our Identity

Why Faces Are So Important to Our Identity

It’s obvious when a woman feels good about herself: She shows it. She carries herself with more confidence. She smiles. She is open to the world around her. She exudes warmth and friendliness. All simply because she’s happy about her appearance....
Forced Couple Fun: Nonna’s The Trattoria

Forced Couple Fun: Nonna’s The Trattoria

I recently had a breakfast meeting at Nonna’s in downtown Ada. As most of you know, downtown Ada has had quite a bit of change. When I walked in to the restaurant, my breakfast companion wasn’t there, which seemed odd. I then remembered I was in the...
Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Winter in Michigan is breathtakingly beautiful, and the parks and trails that we love to visit in the warmer months are transformed into new venues that allow us to explore the outdoors in myriad ways. All too often, however, once the holidays have past and the...