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Keli Christopher, Ph.D.—a trailblazing leader dedicated to advancing STEM education for students of color—is the 2024 Brilliance Awards Woman of the Year. Dr. Christopher's passion is inherent, as she's a sixth-generation educator whose ancestors started Manassas High...
We don't always see ourselves as others do. As a woman heading her own leadership coaching firm, I've seen this imposter syndrome in my clients, but I've also seen it staring back at me in the mirror. Understanding our worth in the workplace can often go beyond our...
Skin cancer prevention tips during Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. In addition, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than...
Cynthia Kay, President and CEO of Cynthia Kay and Company and past West Michigan Woman cover profile, details proven strategies to beat the odds and grow a business in new book. Cynthia Kay knows that a job well done is about so much more than just the recognition you...
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized of all mental health conditions. Affecting approximately 1.5% of adults in the country, BPD centers primarily on the inability to manage emotions effectively, and often co-occurs...
A financial bridge for Michigan families fighting cancer, born out of the legacy of two special people. Over the course of two months in 2006, Gina Kell and Michael Spehn each lost their spouse to cancer. Both were parents of young children, struggling to make sense...
As a community life insurer, Woman's Life Insurance Society is a unique type of organization. It offers life insurance and annuities designed to help women plan for a secure financial future for themselves and their families with the added benefit of helping others in...
Ninth annual Farmgirl Flea Market's Spring Market is the perfect weekend activity to shop sustainably. Fast-fashion. We hear it everywhere, all the time. Some people say it doesn't matter where your clothes come from. Whether it's Shein or Free People, it's all...
The 2024 Brilliance Awards, an annual celebration of the dynamic talent, spirit and intellect of those who tackle issues facing professional women, took place May 9 at the Amway Grand Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids. As the West Michigan Woman community gathered once...
The Story of West Michigan Woman began in August 2002 with the launch of Serendipity Media, a publishing company rooted in the tour and travel sector. As our business grew, so did our passion for creating meaningful connections. This journey eventually led to...