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....
Use Your Voice

Use Your Voice

Stacy Stout began her career in higher education and moved into community-based nonprofit work, public schools and philanthropy. Today, she serves as Assistant to the Grand Rapids City Manager, working to address structural racism and advising on authentic...
Put an Oar in the Water

Put an Oar in the Water

If someone had told Amna Seibold 30 years ago that she would be mayor of East Grand Rapids, she would’ve said, “No. Not me.” After graduating from Albion College with a degree in biology, Seibold wasn’t certain which direction her career would...
Stay True to Your Mission

Stay True to Your Mission

AM is a complete experience—an asana studio, meditation studio, 365 program, teAM and community events. It’s yoga for the people. Anywhere and everywhere. And that’s exactly what co-owners Ashley Yost and Mali Jane wanted. What prompted your decision to...
Don’t Just Make a Meal. Make a Difference.

Don’t Just Make a Meal. Make a Difference.

Whether you’re practiced in making risotto or can barely make macaroni and cheese from a box, the Downtown Market’s new Cook for a Cause program offers an opportunity to learn new skills, make a meal and lend a hand. Private and corporate event groups can...