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Kaczmarski Hearing Services

Kaczmarski Hearing Services

Dr. Beckie Kaczmarski, Dr. Angela Barton, Dr. Brit Daniel, Robyn Strangways, M.A., CCC-A, and Maggie Voelkel, H.I.S. Kaczmarski Hearing Services has proudly served West Michigan for more than 32 years, helping patients hear better and live fuller lives. Founded in...

Ahmé Bovée, BA, CPT

Ahmé Bovée, BA, CPT

Master Instructor | Founder, Bovée Pilates At 51, Ahmé Bovée has experienced what so many women have: menopause, burnout, anxiety, and seasons of depression that no amount of willpower could fix. What carried her through wasn't another program built to push harder...

2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Finalists

2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Finalists

Our lives wouldn’t be what they are without the stellar local establishments found around every corner of West Michigan, from the newly founded to the well-established and everything in between. Those local staples are what the West Michigan Woman Readers' Choice...

Choose Your Own West Michigan Adventure

Choose Your Own West Michigan Adventure

Summer means adventure—getting out there and experiencing all the world has to offer. And even though school is getting back in session and the season is winding down, there’s still plenty of time to fit in a last-minute summer adventure. That means zoos, go-karts,...

Lighthouses Worth the Visit Along the Lakeshore

Lighthouses Worth the Visit Along the Lakeshore

While summer begins to wind down, the lakeshore’s lighthouses endure, offering visitors a look at beauty, history, and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. Read on to learn why August offers some of the best opportunities to climb lighthouse towers, explore the...

Your Back-to-School Guide for a Healthy School Year

Your Back-to-School Guide for a Healthy School Year

As the summer days begin to wind down into a new season, a new school year also comes along with it. But before kids head back to the books, families are tasked with ensuring everyone’s set up for success when it comes to their health and wellness once the first day...

The Girls’ Getaway You’ve Been Meaning to Plan

The Girls’ Getaway You’ve Been Meaning to Plan

Reconnecting with your closest friends doesn’t have to require a plane ticket, months of planning, or an extravagant vacation. Sometimes all it takes is a weekend, a beautiful destination, and the decision to finally make it happen. Just 90 minutes from Grand...

2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Toolkit

2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Toolkit

The West Michigan Woman community has spoken: you're a finalist in the 2026 West Michigan Woman Readers' Choice Awards! To help you spread the word and secure your Round 2 votes, we've created these graphics and badges for you to use in your digital promotions. Be...