Q&A: Author Hope Alcocer

Q&A: Author Hope Alcocer

Entrepreneur Hope Alcocer recently published her debut novel, Where Hope Lies—a story that follows the journey of Chloe Repaco, a 20-something college graduate in love with a soldier stationed overseas. It’s a story of love, heartache and pain. And it’s...
Let’s Talk About the Capstone Wardrobe

Let’s Talk About the Capstone Wardrobe

A take on the capsule wardrobe of coordinating staple pieces that every woman should own, the capstone wardrobe takes the same approach—but is geared toward the recent college graduate, with the interview process in mind. There’s no way around it: The suit is...
2017 Dolphin Tank: Call for Papers

2017 Dolphin Tank: Call for Papers

It’s that time of year again—time to apply for the Michigan Women’s Foundation Dolphin Tank Business Plan and Pitch Competitions. Established in 2012 as a gentler version of the hit TV show Shark Tank, Dolphink Tank showcases the entrepreneurial ecosystem...
Girl Boss: How to Run a Successful Female-Owned Biz

Girl Boss: How to Run a Successful Female-Owned Biz

Anyone can run a business, but only few are successful. Over 10 years ago Amy Ritsema and Mary Kline joined and founded OnSite Wellness, a workplace wellness company in Grand Rapids. At a time when employers became more conscientious about their employees health, Amy...
Working with ADHD

Working with ADHD

When it comes to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), jokes abound. Take, for instance, Dug, the talking dog in Disney Pixar’s Up: My master made me this collar. He is a good and smart master, and he made me this collar so that I may ta—SQUIRREL! For...