by Kelsea Rounds | Jul 25, 2018 | Profile
“I’ve always wanted to help everybody.” The Hon. Sara J. Smolenski was in fourth grade when she knew she wanted to pursue law. Seeing an introverted classmate’s discomfort when he was asked to read, she thought, “I’ll read for...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jul 25, 2018 | Profile
“It’s important to be a disrupter in the community and to make sure that women feel supported and that they can accomplish anything.” Megan Spruit is a huge fan of West Michigan. She recently took over as president of Grand Rapids Metrology—a...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jul 18, 2018 | Wellness
In February, West Michigan Woman hosted the Wine Down panel discussion Youth Mental Wellness: Emotions Matter. On the panel were Valencia Agnew, Ph.D., DBTC, Adolescent & Family Behavioral Health Services; Gregory V. Mallis, Psy.D., Pine Rest Christian Mental...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jul 2, 2018 | Career
Are you doing all you can to get the message of your personal brand out in the community? Kim Bode, Principal at 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications, has some tips for those who want to go further. I had a great conversation this past week with a good friend of...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jul 2, 2018 | Travel
Tired of the same old destinations? Feel like you’ve seen everything Michigan has to offer? Here are four alternatives to the standard go-to locations that will refresh your view of weekending in the Mitten! A Great Lakes Gem Photo courtesy of Christian...
