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Navigating the Virtual Networking Landscape

Navigating the Virtual Networking Landscape

Coffee dates, happy hours, quick lunches, post-work events—all once commonplace networking opportunities that have taken a backseat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Without these in-person meetings in our networking toolkits, how can we stay connected with our existing...

Beauty Beat: Ivana Rivera

Beauty Beat: Ivana Rivera

Owner, Founder & Sole Crafter | KOKI What are your top five beauty tips? Drink lots of water. Keep your skin hydrated from the inside out. Always use natural/organic skincare products. No need to buy super expensive skincare products that promise your wrinkles...

Q&A: Dr. Abha Varma

Q&A: Dr. Abha Varma

"This is how I was made." After 20 years in medicine, Dr. Abha Varma has launched a website, blog and cooking channel, all while continuing to work as a primary care physician for the underserved at Cherry Health. She takes great pride in her Indian origins and...

Add Some Spice! (We’re Not Talking About Cooking.)

Add Some Spice! (We’re Not Talking About Cooking.)

We get it! Talking about spicing things up isn't always a natural conversation to have. However, communication (especially in this realm) is absolutely necessary. "Acknowledge the awkward, have the conversation, and enjoy how that evolves," said Nisha McKenzie, PA-C,...

Upping Your Partner Communication with the Power of Enneagram

Upping Your Partner Communication with the Power of Enneagram

Romantic relationships require more work than looking up your partner's date and time of birth to see if their star chart aligns with yours—though the Universe works in mysterious ways, so who are we to say? Understanding not only your partner's personality but also...

Say ‘Goodbye’ to These Sex Stigmas

Say ‘Goodbye’ to These Sex Stigmas

Even in 2021, sex stigmas abound. To move toward throwing these unfounded myths in the bin, let's get past the awkwardness and address them honestly—head on.   via GIPHY Speaking of awkwardness ... Nisha McKenzie, PA-C, CSC, NCMP, IF, Women's Health Collective,...

Show the Educators in Your Life They’re Appreciated!

Show the Educators in Your Life They’re Appreciated!

Though Teacher Appreciation Week isn't officially until the first week in May, we think it's always a good idea to show the teachers and afterschool professionals in your life they're appreciated—especially right now! We asked some educators what they'd love to...

A Fight for Updated Surrogacy Laws

A Fight for Updated Surrogacy Laws

Though overwhelmed with joy to welcome their twins to the world at the start of the year, Tammy Myers and her husband, Jordan Myers, are facing adversity as a result of an outdated and little-known Michigan law. But that isn't the only reason their journey to expand...

Don’t Be Left Behind

Don’t Be Left Behind

Today I rolled up my sleeve and received the COVID-19 vaccine. As a physician, I welcome this medical development. I am eager to do whatever I can to help halt the scourge of this virus in our community. That tiny poke infused me with hope, gratitude and relief. At...

It’s Not Too Early to Celebrate Spring’s Arrival

It’s Not Too Early to Celebrate Spring’s Arrival

Though the world is still full of uncertainty, millions of tulips have been planted in Holland and will burst forth this coming spring during Tulip Time, a well-loved tradition for over 90 years. The festival, set to take place from May 1 – 9, 2021, will continue to...