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-In conversation with Lauren Kroells, Owner & Operator of Leelanau Gourmet LLC Q: You weren’t looking to buy a business. How did you become the owner of Leelanau Gourmet?Lauren: I stumbled across Leelanau Gourmet’s signature roasted walnuts while frequenting the farmers’ market. I would chat with the original owner, hear how walnuts are the healthiest …
Your next girls’ trip to California just got easier-In conversation with Gerald R. Ford International Airport NoMiWoman sat down with Gerald R. Ford International Airport about the new nonstop Allegiant route from Grand Rapids to Santa Ana — a direct way to reach Southern California without the layovers. What should travelers know about the …
Meet the New Cherry Queen Ainslee Hewitt What was the most meaningful lesson you learned participating in this year’s National Cherry Queen Program? To be present in the moment. It may seem simple, but in today’s world, we often find ourselves chasing what’s ahead, constantly being focused on the next moment, step or adventure. There …
We have another cool story to share this week—I’ve been learning more about Impact100, and it actually came from getting to know a woman in our coffee chats. She’s part of both Impact100 and our NoMiWoman Membership group, and she’s shared more about Impact’s vision. I love how it all connects… women with shared visions really do find …
FLIGHT CLUB by Ada Takacs I was excited to retire a few years ago, but it was also a time of many unknowns. Would I continue to spend my days doing things I love? How could I find people with as much passion as my co-workers? Could I continue to be of service to my …
I’m Theresa Hickman. I am 57 years old and married to my husband Jeff. I have three adult children, two daughters-in-law and one wonderful little grandson named Winter! I work part-time for myself, coach middle school girls track and volunteer with the elementary xc ski program. I choose to head outside during the winter months …
“I had to repeatedly report on a story involving a puppy that was badly beaten. Every time I had to read the report, I could feel my eyes swell with tears, my neck tighten and my fingers grip the news desk. I was at a loss for hiding my emotions on live television.” Read more …
NoMiWoman interviewed Denice Weeks, President of Horse North Rescue. What’s the greatest impact Horse North Rescue drives across Northern Michigan? One of our largest goals is simply education. We try to emphasize if you see something wrong, report it to the proper agencies, animal control or HNR. We know how to help horses in need, …
“Last Snow” by Gail Wallace Bozzano …Zoe remembers her father in flashes. She remembers riding high on his shoulders, her fingers buried in his soft springy hair, a deep mahogany brown sprinkled with white. Charles loved snow, used to take her sledding in the park near their house. They had an old-fashioned runner sled and he’d …
“I’ve gone from speaking at conferences to holding an alpaca’s head as we struggle through a difficult birth. My Egyptian cotton sheets are now used for alpaca births. At the end of each day, my feet are dirty and my hair smells of the alpacas I loved on. I’ve packed up my business suits and …