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Décor Diva

10 Financial Facts 11 Reflections 12 Book Corner 13 Business Coach 14 Fashion & Beauty 15 Creative Soul 16 DIY Quick Crafts 17 Feature: Mayoral candidates 18 Local Women 26 Recipe 28 Feature: Q&A with Tiffany Dowling 29 Tri County Events 34 My Community

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Seasons of change As the summer of 2017 has winded down, I’ve spent a great deal of time reflecting on the whirlwind of activities that transpired both personally and professionally. It was a season of excitement, change, growth and challenge, and I always find it interesting to be at an age where you think things are in stability mode, but you realize soon after that there may not be such a thing.

Many of you may know that I embarked on a major — for me — development project to renovate a church built in 1892 into our new M3 Group headquarters. Although the result has been magnificent and prideful, the process was difficult and challenging. For someone who likes to be in control at work, this project was a journey of cost overages and unforeseen delays. I can say that, even though, I do not want to do this type of project again, I learned so much about development, tax incentives, historic renovation and, of course, myself.

Because my team is moving into our new building this month, we put our current buildings up for lease.

They say it’s not the best idea to use your heart when making real estate decisions, however, I have come to love the buildings that we have grown up in as a work family. Therefore, I’m hoping that other small company owners will want to grow their businesses with one of these buildings; if you’re interested, stop by and check them out.

This past spring, we opened a Detroit office and spent the summer fanning the flames of potential growth in the region. I love the Detroit area; my grandparents lived downtown, and I spent time there as a child. I have great memories of walking everywhere with my grandma, who never learned to drive. And now is an exciting time to join the Motor City. The energy is amazing, and we’re coming through the summer with clients and activity that supported our desire to expand.

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In the meantime, my children were expanding their own horizons. My oldest son, a senior at Michigan State University, decided to study abroad in London. He was gone for four weeks this summer and had the time of his life. Getting him ready to go — and worrying for his safety in this context — was indeed a new experience for me, but I’m thrilled that he could have an adventure and learn something in the process. I also moved my youngest son into Olivet College, where he has the opportunity to join the collegiate golf team, which is a dream of his. All in all, having two kids in college is a new adventure in itself.

Lastly, WLAJ ABC 53 and Capital Area Women’s Lifestyle Magazine have partnered to launch a TV show called “Capitol View,” which features group commentary and two-minute informational segments. You’ll see an ad showcasing information in this magazine issue. And as soon as the premiere date is announced, we’ll let the CAWLM family know. Based on segments shot this summer, you’re in for a treat. Great community, amazing women and valuable information — be sure to stay tuned.

I hope your summer was eventful and relaxing.

With 17 years of experience serving successful women and their families in the Lansing area, Stephanie uses her comprehensive approach to financial planning to provide advice for women who want to be empowered and informed as they make complex decisions about their future.

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WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Do you have a business or personal milestone announcement relevant to women of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties?

Please submit it to info@cawlm.com by the first of the month prior to the issue you wish it to be printed in. CAWLM reserves the right to edit all submissions for style, grammar and length. We look forward to sharing your good news!

The Davies Project The Salvation Army – Lansing surpasses 1,000 Capital Area welcomes new officers rides provided and The Salvation Army – Lansing The Irvines have three sons: Capital Area is proud to welcome Nathan is the director of youth its new officers, Majors Jim evangelism and discipleship 100 children served and Pat Irvine. The Irvines for The Salvation Army in As of this month, The Davies Project (TDP) has provided 1,064 rides to medical appointments for 105 children in MidMichigan, with the help of 28 volunteer drivers. These are important and exciting milestones to recognize as TDP enters its third year of operation — a testament to the strength and commitment of TDP’s small but dedicated staff, volunteers and community partners.

With the number of rides provided and children served growing every week, TDP is making a strong push to recruit more volunteer drivers to continue meeting the need for its services in the community. TDP strongly encourages community members with a passion for helping kids stay healthy to visit thedaviesproject.org to apply to become part of its volunteer driver team.

TDP is fiercely committed to providing transportation and nonmedical support for families facing serious, long-term health challenges with a child. When a car is unavailable and public transportation is a poor option, TDP helps refer families by providing free rides to and from medical appointments. ​TDP’s team of 28 volunteer drivers work closely with their families in ways that enhance community ties while breaking through the significant isolation they experience when caring for their seriously ill child.

With a 60 percent missed appointment rate for children on Medicaid who use local subspecialty clinics, the need in the community for affordable and reliable transportation to medical appointments is great; therefore TDP has extended its services to include rides to prenatal appointments for expecting moms and trips for parents with children in the NICU.

have been appointed to lead The Salvation Army – Lansing Capital Area effective July 1, 2017. They succeed Majors Alan and Kim Hellstrom.

the Chicago Metropolitan Division and is married to Danielle, doctor of optometry.

They’re the proud parents of the Irvine’s first grandchild, Judah Daniel. Jeremy is a Now in their 24th year as recent graduate of Purdue commissioned officers and University in criminal justice MAJORS ordained pastors of The and is currently employed as JIM & PAT IRVINE Salvation Army, the Irvines a corrections officer in the have served in a variety Pittsburgh area. Chris is a of assignments throughout the central U.S. recent graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a including local corps and community centers and degree in biblical studies and is just concluding administrative positions. Major Pat will serve a summer-long mission trip with The Salvation as the Lansing Citadel Corps and Community Army in Costa Rica.

Center officer. Major Jim will serve as the Lansing Capital Area coordinator overseeing The Salvation The Salvation Army – Lansing Capital Area Army’s tri-county service area — Clinton, Eaton serves the tri-county area by providing numerous and Ingham — in addition to its two Lansing individuals and families in need with access to locations at 525 N. Pennsylvania Ave. and 701 W. food assistance, personal needs, baby items, Jolly Road. While the Irvines have a proven track haircuts, community meals, utility assistance, record in administrative leadership, their hearts mortgage/rent assistance and church events. For and passions are deeply rooted in service to local more information about The Salvation Army community ministries.

Capital Area, visit salansing.org.

LAFCU appoints corporate marketing strategist LAFCU has announced the appointment of Shelley Davis as corporate marketing strategist.

In this position, she will manage LAFCU marketing campaigns and strategic initiatives, including advertising, sales promotions and business development.

“Shelley’s depth and breadth of marketing experience will serve LAFCU members well as she helps the credit union enhance its competitive position in the markets it serves,” said Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, LAFCU senior vice president of marketing.

firm that provided training programs, customized product offerings and education on strategies and the value of service alignment. Most recently, she led a team of more than 20 marketing representatives across the states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Massachusetts as local development manager for K12 Inc.

Davis is well known to the Lansing and Jackson communities through two media shows: She cohosted the SHELLEY DAVIS weekly women’s TV show “In Her Shoes” that aired on My 18 For nearly eight years, Davis was TV and hosted “Professional director of marketing and business development Presence,” a weekly podcast on the Michigan for Financial Health Credit Union in East Lansing.

Business Network that provided personal and She also founded and managed an image consulting professional fulfillment motivation.

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BUSINESS PROFILE encyclopedia of knowledge and, better yet, has gained a lot of experience.

BY ADAM LANSDELL

“This business was an opportunity I didn’t seek out, but it just fell into my lap. Did I know anything about flooring? No. Did I know retail? Yes — that is my trade,” Weaver said. “I was born and raised in Germany where your interest in a career requires you to become educated in that field to become successful.

Whether you are a doctor, a waitress or work in retail, you tailor your training for that industry.

So, I’m educated in retail therefore that aspect of the business comes natural to me. Thankfully, I have been surrounded by experts and supportive employees that have helped me learn the rest.”

While the Weavers play a leading role in the business, considering everything from managing the sales team to curating the seemingly endless selection of eye-catching flooring options, she is the first to let you know that she couldn’t do it on her own and this perhaps is the true aspect of the business’ success.

“What makes my business so successful, or any business, is the people you surround yourself with. I think it is so important because what keeps employees around and working for you, is you treat your employees well and you pay them well,” mentioned Weaver. “You support them any way you can and give them an opportunity to succeed. Do the best you can, because without your employees your business is nothing. Our employees have been in the business longer than I have. It will be a challenge to find a future generation of sales staff that has the same knowledge and attitude.”

Yvonne Weaver, co -owner of American Flooring of Okemos.

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LAYING THE FOUNDATION

FOR SUCCESS Home renovations are not rare for most and when the occasion arrives, there is no question that the flooring project can be one of the most daunting and stressful experiences for any homeowner. Even smaller updates and refreshers begin to add up, so, it would be nice to have an expert to guide you along the way — enter American Flooring.

Located at 5100 Marsh Road, American Flooring of Okemos has been answering the call of homeowners since 2010. Owned by Yvonne and Ed Weaver, the store graciously serves the community with a level of customer service that is often unheard of within the home improvement industry. Unlike big box stores, this team of experts customizes your experience based on your flooring needs to ensure you are not just being sold on something, you are being introduced to something you will love. Weaver and her team take a hard look at each customer’s scenario by identifying aspects of their lifestyle: pets, children and more.

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“We are here to help the customer understand what they are purchasing. We educate them not to expect the impossible,” said Weaver. “When we enter a job site, we want to make sure that we make things right and we don’t think of it as selling. We use our knowledge to help the customer recreate their vision. We ask several questions to help identify what the customer desires and then we fill the gap with the right product.”

New flooring isn’t cheap: there are a lot of unknowns and, simply put, if you don’t know what you are getting into, you could make some significant mistakes. Think about it, good floors aren’t just about style, but also durability, quality materials and more. From the surface, these things might seem obvious, but coupled with expert installation, the industry’s know-how runs deep. Weaver was not always an expert herself, but she has embraced the opportunity to learn. With dedication and training she is now an

Another aspect of the brand’s continued success is its ability to identify trends, in both style for flooring and business practices outside of its doors.

Recent examples of change include the storefront’s decision to double down on its hard surface display space offering more hardwood, laminate and luxury vinyl which are the current trend, as carpet has begun to take a back seat. Additionally, the brand was quick to realize the importance of digital marketing integration, and the team prides itself on their online efforts to ensure those seeking services are brought to their doorstep first. With so much self-awareness, it’s no wonder the business is where it is today, and because of this, they’re wise enough to already be looking into the future.

“Our business has grown every single year since we’ve started. We entered the business just after the 2008 recession and many people told us we were crazy, home building was at an all-time low, but we were optimistic that things would get better, and they have, said Weaver. “We want to continue growing and we’re looking even further into the future. Our children are interested in the business and we genuinely want to build a business that will be around for many years to come.

Adam Lansdell is a Grand Valley State University alumnus, and currently a Communications Specialist with M3 Group of Lansing. With a passion for all things creative it comes as no surprise that he’s also a musician, movie buff and graphic designer.

Adam spends his down time biking, and spending too much of his personal income on concert tickets or vinyl records.

A DV E RTIS E M E N T

TO PEE or NOT TO PEE It’s two o’clock in the morning and time to get up and pee again. Getting an uninterrupted night of sleep seems impossible after middle age.

You might be surprised to learn that frequent urination may be related to obstructive sleep apnea and you may need to see a sleep specialist for diagnosis and treatment. If you urinate more than once during the night, it is abnormal. In an ideal world, you wouldn’t wake at all. These awakenings can disrupt sleep and contribute to insomnia, especially when they occur regularly. What causes frequent urination at night? Nocturia.

In both women and men, nightly awakenings to urinate are commonly associated with poor sleep, even when other symptoms such as insomnia, mood swings and excessive daytime sleepiness are reported. In fact, nocturia may be the single most common factor associated with poor sleep among the elderly.

Many people, including doctors, have the wrong idea about the cause of nocturia. It is thought that men of a certain age experience frequent urination from an enlarged prostate. Women can experience it from a hyperactive bladder, loss of bladder control, or menopause. Prescription medications are dispensed with varied results. Men may have painful procedures to reduce the prostate’s constriction of the urethra. But what if something else is to blame?

When growing older, there is another trend that often becomes apparent in sleep: obstructive sleep apnea.

In fact, the risk increases for women at the time of menopause and is characterized by repeated pauses in breathing that cause frequent awakenings, sleep fragmentation, drops in blood oxygen levels and nocturia. Sleep apnea is associated with other typical symptoms, including: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Snoring Excessive daytime sleepiness Insomnia Witnessed pauses in breathing Gasping or choking in sleep Dry mouth at night Palpitations Heartburn Night sweats Teeth grinding Morning headaches Concentration and memory problems Mood problems

If any of these symptoms are present, it may be necessary to explore sleep apnea as a potential cause of nocturia. Another significant contributor is alcohol. It triggers you to wake and urinate frequently because it affects both snoring and sleep apnea.

Many people feel they get up to urinate because they are awake and their bladder feels full. They must have awoken because they need to use the restroom and will not be able to sleep unless they do, not realizing that sleep apnea may cause these awakenings … but why is the bladder full?

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The body naturally releases anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) during sleep to prevent the need to wake to urinate. It works to shut down the kidneys, preventing movement of fluids from the blood vessels to the bladder. The bladder is like a storage balloon, during sleep ADH prevents the need to wake to empty. Even if you have poor bladder function, or an enlarged prostate these other issues do not matter.

Studies show that sleep apnea changes the release of ADH. When an apnea event occurs, the body responds by preventing the release of ADH thus causing urine to produce, filling the bladder and prompting awakenings to pee during sleep.

When sleep apnea is successfully treated, the urge to pee at night diminishes and the quality of sleep is greatly improved. Treatment doesn’t fix the bladder nor does it shrink the prostate. It simply treats one of the most common and often overlooked causes of nighttime urination. In doing so, those trips to the bathroom decline and often are eliminated.

If you believe that you are getting up to pee because you drank too much in the evening, or you’re just getting older, or have been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate or a weak bladder, think again. If you have other symptoms associated with sleep apnea, meet with Dr. Mamedov to get an evaluation and treatment so you can begin to sleep through the night again.

Call Comprehensive Sleep Center at 517-755-6888 to schedule your consultation.

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NONPROFIT PROFILE

BY KRISTOPHER JOHNSON

Soo -Eun Chang, Ph.D., CCCSLP, goes over MRI results.

Photo by Erika Hodges

SPEECH NEUROPHYSIOLOGY LAB Discovering the cause and treatment for stuttering Everyone has “tripped” over their own words before. But while stuttering obviously exists, what is it, really? Well, developmental stuttering is stuttering as the average person knows it: a disorder that affects the smooth flow of speech production.

Stuttering affects 1 percent of the world’s population, or about 70 million people. Five percent of children stutter for six months or more.

While there are risk factors, there’s no concrete marker yet to indicate future habits. And treatments in adulthood can be inefficient, allowing plenty of opportunity for relapse.

“It’s a very interesting disorder,” said Soo-Eun Chang, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. “It’s called a ‘medical mystery’ because it’s one of those conditions where people don’t know exactly what’s going on. The cause is not clear, yet most people know of people who stutter … we have very little information on what causes a child to continue to stutter versus others who are allowed to recover.”

Chang would know, as she is also the principal investigator and director of the Speech Neurophysiology Lab (The Lab), a nonprofit study conducting research on the neural bases of stuttering; The Lab is, in fact, one of the first longitudinal studies ever to truly tackle the difference in developmental trajectories between children who stutter and those who don’t.

Funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), there are two sites for The Lab’s objectives: Michigan State University (MSU) as the MSU Developmental Stuttering Project and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. MSU collects data through activities such as recruiting preschool-aged children, collecting MRI tests and more; the Ann Arbor site then analyzes the 8

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data. Each site consists of both undergraduate and graduate students.

“It’s important to study these young children, because they’ve not been stuttering for a long time.

If you study just adults who stutter, now you’re studying a brain that’s been reacting to the fact that you have stuttering or making compensations to the fact that you’ve been stuttering,” said Chang.

Saralyn Rubsam, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and research coordinator at the MSU Developmental Stuttering Project. She works directly with families on the process of the study and finds ways to keep children rewarded for their patience during data collection.

“We make it a lot of fun for the participants … we also do assessments, as well as mock MRI training to get kids comfortable, to make it a positive experience,” said Rubsam. “They also get to watch a movie and, at the end of their time, take home a picture of their brain.” Parents also receive a copy of reports for all testing.

Lab Manager Chelsea Johnson helps to organize the daily activities behind scheduling and managing the time of The Lab, as well as mentoring employees and participants. A graduate of MSU, she enjoys all the opportunity this kind of local research of international importance has brought her, as well as the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others.

“My hope would be that the research we do here helps drive research-based therapies for kids that stutter in the future and better identify kids that are at-risk to persist into adulthood, so we can get them the early-prevention treatments that they need,” said Johnson.

Leading a lab is about jumping all in: one must wear many hats and pull off the style of each one.

Some of Chang’s responsibilities include making sure everyone’s serving their function, representing the research and securing funding, which hasn’t been an issue so far — the NIH recently renewed The Lab’s research grant in 2016, ensuring five years of funding.

The NIH’s interest in continuing this significant work was a good message of encouragement, and it’s no wonder. Describing East Lansing as the “mecca” of stuttering research, Chang believes that The Lab is on the right track; it will only stay that way as the community gets more involved.

“We have a real opportunity to make contributions to this field and to make a difference for people who stutter in the future. If you participate in this study with your children, you have a real opportunity to make a difference and contribute to the science,” said Chang. “I don’t think a lot of people know that this is really a special study right in the middle of East Lansing.”

Because of the work at the MSU Developmental Stuttering Project, better treatment for millions of people who stutter grows closer to becoming a reality.

To find more information about goals, publications and how a child may qualify to participate, please visit neurostutteringresearch.com.

Kristopher Johnson is a Communications Specialist at M3 Group, earning his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 2015. While currently residing in Lansing, Kristopher will always be a native of Detroit. He enjoys volunteering, listening to others and musing over contrasting insights.

Kristopher is also fond of writing, keeping up with politics and watching too much story-driven anime.

DÉCOR DIVA

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Décor trends come and go, but one thing here to stay is the tray. Decorating with trays is very versatile, making them easy to use in any room.

It’s a piece that adds dimension and warms up a space. When you display things on a tray, you’re catering to a certain area of your home; the items you display will vary depending on the room.

Trays come in varied materials: metal — silver,

gold, bronze, rose gold — wood, iron, glass, marble, acrylic and even fun shapes like a tree stump. Don’t be afraid to mix materials such as a wood tray with iron handles, as it’s an effortless way to inexpensively enhance the look you want.

Here are some tips on how you can use a tray in different areas of your home:

GUEST BEDROOM(S)

If you’re decorating a tray in a guest bedroom, it’s nice to display items your visitors may need. Putting out hand towels, soap or other items needed for an overnight stay will make guests feel welcome and comfortable. The tray can be displayed on the bedspread of a guest bed or it can be a more permanent piece that sits on a nightstand. You can use this idea in your master bedroom as well.

WHAT CAN YOU DISPLAY? • Face and hand towels • Soap • Floral or greenery • Knickknacks • Vintage items (i.e. clocks) • Photos

BAR TRAY

The tray can be used to display things you use often or fun knickknacks you’d like to show off. Put things out to inspire you, such as a cocktail book.

WHAT CAN YOU DISPLAY? • Bar tools • Unique items (i.e. pictured is a vintage whiskey dispenser that my husband found) • Descanter, which is also useful storage for your liquor • Coasters • Bar books

Fall, spring and summer youth programs foster critical thinking and enthusiasm for learning in students grades 2 – 12: MATH SCIENCE WRITING ENGINEERING FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGIES PHYSICS ZOOLOGY HISTORY MYTHOLOGY ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES ASTRONOMY AND MORE

LIVING ROOM

The living room is most likely a place where you spend a lot of time, so use things that you find useful. You can change out the décor depending on the weather or season.

WHAT CAN YOU DISPLAY? • Knickknacks • Candles • Floral/greenery • Coasters • Books • Seasonal items While bedrooms and bars seem to be the most popular places for trays, you don’t need to limit them to those locations. They can be a table centerpiece for indoor or outdoor seating, displayed on a hallway table or a large kitchen island.

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Melissa Dowrick is a MSU graduate and M3 Group event planner. She is a wife, dog mom of two and a first-time mother.

Her favorite season is fall and she loves fashion. She embraces all the good things because life is too short to be unhappy!

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FINANCIAL FACTS

BY DEIDRE DAVIS

Common social media money scams The advantages of social media are plentiful. It allow us to connect with old and new friends, share photographs and videos, learn about and discuss current events, bring awareness to, and promote, events, among many others. Whatever our needs, social media platforms likely have something available to suit us — but there are also risks.

The Internet provides a certain anonymity, attracting scam artists and their creative schemes. Because of social media’s popularity, scam artists have access to a much larger population of people to be tricked by one of their scams. When you use social media, be aware of potential scams. Of course, you will want to personalize your social media profiles, but make sure that you don’t provide any of your financial information on these sites. Some social media scams can be minimal, but others could have devastating effects depending upon the amount and type of information that was compromised. Below, we’ve listed some of the common scams found on social media so you know what to avoid.

Stranded and Need Money Scams

Scammers will hack accounts of your friends and family to send you a private message saying they are stranded in a foreign country and need

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money to get back home. Scam artists using this scheme will typically ask for Western Union or wire transfers and convey a strong sense of urgency. They need the money now if they are to return home. Before you call your credit union or financial institution to send money, take some time to get more information. This will help you better determine if the message is a scam or not.

Online Dating Scams

In our busy lives, there isn’t always time to meet someone. Online dating is a great alternative that can fit more easily into our schedules. The problem is that scam artists also know this. At first, you’re just messaging back and forth, learning about one another.

Then, the requests — often financial — begin. The stories could be as simple as “my employer isn’t able to pay me until next week, but I need to pay my electric bill this week,” or as complex as “I want to visit you but I can’t afford my plane ticket.” It’s been said that money can’t buy you love, but these scam artists think differently. Protect your heart and your wallet by watching out for these scams.

Post and Win Scams

Typically, these types of scams catch your attention by offering a free prize for sharing, posting or

tweeting something. For example: “Share this status, and win a free iPad!” It is possible a legitimate company is running a contest to promote itself. Because some contests are real and some are scams, you’ll want to do some research before posting anything on your social media account. If the contest is a scam, posting something on your account could provide the scammers with any personal information that is tied to your social media account.

While these are just a few of the possible scams and scenarios that you may encounter, we hope that you can use these examples to search for red flags elsewhere and also know when to report possible scams that you see to the website’s administrator. Social media is an effective tool for many purposes; but scammers know that, too. Be aware of the possible risks, and use that knowledge to make the best judgments while using your social media profiles.

Deidre Davis is the Chief Marketing Officer at MSU Federal Credit Union. MSUFCU’s headquarters are at 3777 West Road East Lansing, MI 48823. Contact Deidre at deidre. davis@msufcu.org or (517) 664-7877.

REFLECTIONS

BY TEECE ARONIN

WONDER WOMEN EVERYWHERE There are few things more powerful than a businesswoman. What it takes to keep a business afloat with dozens of other priorities fighting for time, space and attention is an awesome thing to imagine, and some women make it look easy. Their businesses are like icebergs floating peacefully along, while most of what’s floating with them lies deep below the surface. Women like these keep their businesses together with all the seams, glitches and machinery that are part of the process, neatly tucked away, worked out or well-oiled.

Most of these women — the ones who make it look easy — weren’t always that way. They became this way after years of practice, hours of motherly guilt and times of self-doubt. Many of those who regret the hurried half-moments spent with their children while the worries of work nagged at their minds are rewarded with children who admire everything their mothers have accomplished, and they love their mothers even more once they’re mature enough to appreciate the hard work they didn’t see.

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Novelist Toni Morrison would get up at 4 a.m. to write because she was a single parent. She said one day, her baby threw up on her manuscript, but she felt so compelled to write at that moment that she wiped the vomit off and kept working. When you feel that strongly, work you shall … some way or another.

Then there are the women who defy the clock, meet impossible deadlines, spring from bed after five hours of sleep to crunch numbers, pay bills, email invoices, organize files — ­ then they head out to their day jobs. These women give their best to those jobs but may stop from time to time to jot down a design idea, a topic to write about or a prospect to approach. Sometimes, it’s these moments of inspiration that can make the rest of the day worthwhile, enabling the dream of the day when they can give their business their complete focus.

Good businesswomen do whatever they can to keep current on the best ways to market themselves and their work, dividing their efforts amongst networking

breakfasts, social media platforms, blogging and anything else that’s good for raising the business profile. For businesswomen who aren’t tech savvy, staying on top of exposure can mean humbling themselves into asking a 12-year-old for help.

Personally, I write, and I’m also into photography and art. I know women who are devoted to activities just as awesome; one woman helps others stay healthy through better nutrition, whereas another woman is a tireless and prolific painter and someone else is a caterer. What we all have in common is that mysterious fire within, the one that says, “Get up. Get out there. Keep going. Build yourself a business.”

Teece Aronin is a blogger and columnist. Teece writes a humor/health and wellness column for the Oakland Press and is the Featured Writer for October at TrueHumor.com. Her artwork is available at the Redbubble.com store, phylliswalter, and Teece seriously considers any request for workshops, coaching, and speaking engagements.

Read her blog at ChippedDemitasse.BlogSpot.com, contact her at paronin1@gmail.com and follow her on Twitter @taronin.

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BOOK CORNER

BY ERIKA HODGES

“Men Without Women” by Haruki Murakami

OF A WHIMSICAL VARIETY This collection of short stories is remarkable.

Haruki Murakami is a classic storyteller who allows the reader to fully indulge in his words within just a few pages, and any fan of Murakami could recognize his work within seconds. “Men Without Women” has seven stories of men who’ve experienced the loss of a woman, love of a woman or just moments with a woman that left an impression on him.

Each chapter is told from the perspective of a different man, and you are dropped off at a point in time with little context and no knowledge of setting. By the end of the story, you feel an extraordinary connection to each character and a sense of bewilderment for knowing nothing of the background or resolution.

With little knowledge of the before and after, you’ll still be satisfied. Murakami’s descriptive nature is encompassed in every line; even if the character is immoral, you feel an affinity for the man by the last page. Murakami concludes with a seventh story that is an emotional reflection about loneliness and how women shape the lives of men in big or small ways — demonstrating that without women, life

isn’t the same. While existential toward the end, the book is a perfect balance of intuitive banter and youthful delight.

A few points of the book that resonated were the ways in which Murakami could invoke strong pathos in a few simple lines of text. I think it’s obvious the storytelling is superior to a lot of authors, but this being the first book of his I’ve read — I must admit was taken aback.

One story that struck me as the most bizarre was of a man that must have been recently reincarnated, confused and discovering a whole new world. There were so many factors in this short chapter that had me yearning for more. It was imperative to me that this story reveal all the facts. Why were there military tanks outside? What was the locked room upstairs?

Did the hunchback and the man fall in love? It was endless. That’s how Murakami is, and I learned to respect the story he gave and take what he wanted to give. I propose the same approach to future readers; sometimes all the details aren’t necessary.

Overall, the whimsical philosophy of Murakami is unmatched. If you’re a fan of short stories and

descriptive fiction, then “Men Without Women” will not disappoint. I’m already prepared to dive into another Murakami classic.

Erika Hodges is an alumna of MSU and a Production Specialist at M3 Group. She is a proud owner of a rescue cat and dog, Kudos and Higgins. She enjoys traveling and visiting craft breweries.

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BUSINESS COACH

BY SUSAN COMBS

WHO’S ON DECK? Most organizations spend a lot of time closely monitoring the money behind their business: budgeting, financials, tracking inventory, completing monthly expense reports and so on. But how much time does your organization spend on the people behind your business and, specifically, succession planning? Who’s on deck for the next opening on your leadership team?

Some organizations use a talent mapping process which is often discussed by various management teams prior to annual reviews. A 4-box talent mapping system might include categories for high potential, talent to grow, talent to maintain and needs improvement. One of the large automotive companies uses a 9-box system of categories to map talent each year.

MENTOR PROGRAMS Mentor programs continue to be a fantastic way to develop talent with benefits for the mentee, the mentor and the organization. Mentees gain a trusted ally, insider knowledge of the company’s culture and increased confidence. Over my many years of managing corporate mentor programs, I continue to hear feedback about the value of having someone to ask questions to that isn’t the mentee’s boss. Sometimes mentees can think they should know all the answers and that reaching out for help shows incompetence. Having a trusted mentor allows mentees to ask those questions when they are unsure. They also appreciate the candid feedback from mentors, knowing it comes from a place of wanting to help.

With 10,000 people turning 65 years old every day, huge numbers of retirements will continue as the baby boomers sail off into their post-work lives. It behooves all organizations to make sure focused, consistent time is spent mapping talent and charting possible succession paths.

Although we think of mentor programs as solely for the benefit of the mentees, mentors also report gains. A mentor program can be a low-cost, highgain experience for developing the junior to midlevel employee. It gives them an opportunity to have a quasi-direct report if they are looking to advance to be a manager.

Only then can attention be turned to designing activities for development that get people ready for advancement. Development activities can range from formal programs to short-term projects.

Mentor programs can also be a way to transfer institutional knowledge by pairing senior employees with newer associates. In evaluations of mentor programs, mentors say they gain sharpened listening skills, leadership experience,

an expanded company network, increased empathy and rejuvenated enthusiasm for their job — since they now have someone watching and learning from them.

In addition to employee development, the organization itself gains improved communication. Many organizations report that having “silos” and mentor programs are a tremendous help in creating new channels of communication. And with these increased interactions, a stronger company fabric emerges which, of course, helps with retention.

Mentor programs are just one possible option for development, as companies look at succession planning and getting the next leadership cohort ready. Spend focused time talking about your talent pipeline and creating development programs that harness the energy of those millennials! We’re going to need them.

Susan Combs, MBA and Professional Certified Coach, works with coaching clients to create fresh starts, enhance their leadership skills and increase their confidence. She is a co-facilitator of the chamber’s Leadership Lansing program.

Susan provides one-on-one coaching, team-building training, and manages corporate mentor programs. She lives in Lansing with her 12-year-old son, Max, and their golden retriever puppy.

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CREATIVE SOUL

BY DAWN M. GORMAN

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For many creatives, the thought of running a business around their art sounds rigid, timeconsuming, overwhelming and scary. Some of them feel they have no sense for business: they run from math, cringe at the thought of bookkeeping or taxes, and management of any kind sounds daunting. Others worry about the challenges of balancing business with the rest of life if working at home is likely — for women, this is an extra challenge because society tells us we should want (and be able) to do it all.

YOU CAN DO IT Fear and frustration may leave many artists stuck.

As a result, they’re still doing the 9-to-5, trying to work in the fun of their creativity on the side; this is not only unfulfilling, but it’s also tiring to the point of exhaustion. Being out of alignment with yourself is physically and emotionally draining for anyone.

So, if you desire only your art, and life would make more sense if you focused more on developing it, then having your own business is where you want to head. And to be successful, you must learn the ins and outs of entrepreneurship.

HELP ABOUNDS Luckily, there are lots of creative people out there who have felt the same struggle but charged forward and designed amazing, prosperous businesses around their own creativity. Many of them have actually made sharing their successes and failures the foundation of their business model and these are the people who will help you on your entrepreneurial journey. They have made the business of business a tad more exciting and artistic for those who like a creative approach.

TAKING THE FIRST STEP If you’re curious about creating a business and making some magic happen, here are a few tips to get your mind and your heart in the right place before you take the leap.

TIP #1 BE CLEAR ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT. What does your business look like to you? How busy do you want to be? Are you looking to be famous? At all times, be realistic and honest about what you want and what you are willing to do.

Hint: make a vision board to put your plans to paper while exercising a bit of your creativity.

TIP #2 FIND THE PEOPLE WHO SHARE YOUR GOALS. There’s no end to the amount of business information out there but finding the info that appeals to you, that’s delivered by a voice and a face you like and trust, is the key to keeping things engaging and exciting. So, your first step is to research the available resources; Google people, search blogs and watch YouTube videos — find who speaks to you and who speaks to them. Who is in their tribe of artists? Who do they talk about and where do they read about it? Locate that kind of information, then make your “who’s who” list.

TIP #3 LEARN, LEARN AND LEARN. Once you find your peeps and your purpose, it’s time to buckle down with your resources and study by reading books and blogs and analyzing videos and illustrations, looking for articles on the web, attending seminars and workshops and taking advantage of a free consultation. The Michigan Small Business Development Center offers free consultations and workshops, and consultant Laurie Lonsdorf is particularly fantastic.

TIP #4 SOCIAL MEDIA IS A MUST FOR TODAY’S ECONOMY. It’s free and easy and a great place to start making your presence known. There are lots of platforms to choose from, so do some research and figure out which ones seem best for you. It’s important to not forget about LinkedIn, as there are many benefits to having a presence there. There are plenty of options to maximize business visibility.

TIP #5 START THINKING ABOUT BRANDING. What is your brand? How do you want people to feel when they meet you, enter the studio, come to your store or come across your website?

Brit + Co has all sorts of online classes that are inexpensive, or free, to help you with your brand.

One suggestion they make is to create a mood

board to help you explore what you want your brand to reflect; these boards are fun to do and easy to accomplish, especially on Pinterest.

TIP #6 START EXPLORING WEBSITE BUILDING AND DESIGN. You’ll want a professional looking site that showcases your work and allows people to contact you. There are free platforms out there that make it relatively easy to build and maintain a website on your own. It’s not a bad idea to look at other people’s sites for inspiration either: What do you like? Thinking about different aspects will help get you excited and make reading about taxes that much easier.

The following is some literature to check out!

These aren’t all about business — some are about creativity, confidence and self-love — but all are important to success: • “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert • “Get Rich Lucky Bitch” by Denise Duffield Thomas • “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron • “My Shining Year” workbook and planner by Leonie Dawson • “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown

OTHER AWESOME PEOPLE YOU CAN RESEARCH: • Danielle LaPorte • Maston Kipp • Marie Forleo • Gabrielle Bernstein TO GET STARTED ON YOUR JOURNEY FOR KNOWLEDGE, START HERE: • blog.creativelive.com/top-womenentrepreneurs • inc.com/melanie-deziel/19-books-every-creativeentrepreneur-should-read-this-year.html Dawn Gorman lives in Lansing’s Old Town and is the communications and events manager at the Arts Council. She loves festivals and arts events and loves to connect over creative ideas.

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DIY QUICK CRAFTS

BY AMI ICEMAN-HAUETER

4) GLUE STICKS. A classic glue stick comes in handy for all kinds of projects.

5) MOD PODGE. Because this tool, technically a glue, finds a special place in my DIY collection for multiple uses!

METAL CORK BACKED RULER. I find that having a nice ruler that stays in place is the key to accurate cuts and clean edges for most of my projects!

PRECISION KNIFE.

A small precision knife makes quick work of projects and helps to ensure clean cuts and accuracy, so your projects come out looking professional. A craft cutting board is also a fantastic addition to this.

PAINT AND SUPPLIES.

At any given time, I keep a variety of spray paint, puffy paint and acrylic paints on hand; if stored correctly, they can last you a long time. A good set of brushes can also go a long way when cared for.

MARKERS & COLORED PENCILS.

Do-It-Yourself Around this time every year, I like to look through my crafting supplies and see what needs restocking, replacing and refreshing before the holiday season sets in. I then set out to hand-make something special for my family and friends; over the years, I have acquired quite a few odds and ends — some come in handy and others may never see the light of day again — but all things considered and collected, I’ve found being a DIY diva impossible without these five must-haves!

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must haves 1) HOT GLUE. It works on almost all surfaces and has the strength to handle most jobs.

2) HEAVY DUTY GLUE. My favorite is e6000 because it can handle almost any project and can secure heavier materials for the long haul.

3) FABRIC GLUE. As there really isn’t a good replacement when working with fabric.

A little bit of color has never hurt anyone! Can you truly call yourself a crafter without a whole stash of different markers, pens, pencils and crayons?

BONUS SUGGESTION: SCRAPBOOK PAPER.

It may sound odd, but I always have a collection of neutral patterns around for when a project needs something a little extra. I’ve found hundreds of uses for this paper like impromptu gift tags, frame backgrounds, handmade cards and confetti — the list goes on and on!

Now that you know my must-haves, I’d love to hear from you! What’s in your cabinet and what should I add to my own collection? Let me know on our Facebook page and use #CAWLMDIYMustHaves.

Ami Iceman-Haueter is the Brand Manager at M3 Group. Iceman-Haueter is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelors in creative advertising.

FEATURE

BY ADAM LANSDELL

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LANSING? After an historic 12-year, three-term run, change is set to take place in the city of Lansing — Nov. 7, 2017 will mark the conclusion of longtime Mayor Virg Bernero’s tenure in office, as two candidates face off for Lansing’s top job. After the general election, the city will welcome either At-Large City Council Member Judi Brown Clarke, Ph.D or State Rep. Andy Schor as the first new mayor in over a decade.

Schor and Clarke won the right to duke it out for the job following the Aug. 8 primary election; the two were among five contenders for city’s top job. Two dozen City Council hopefuls pushed the field to a record 29 candidates on the primary ballot. Despite stiff competition, only two candidates remain, and it’s up to the public to decide the fate of Lansing’s next mayor.

Both candidates are hopeful that their experiences in public office, the community and even sports will carry them to the finish line. When looking over the candidates, ask yourself – is this an important quality I think our new leader should have?

JUDI BROWN CLARKE • Diversity director for the National Science Foundation’s BEACON Center, Michigan State University; advisory board member, the International Advisory Committee for the Joint Institute of Nuclear Astrophysics’ Center for the Evolution of the Elements

• Councilwoman at-large, past president and vice president, Lansing City Council • Five-time national champion and silver medalist in the 400-Meter Hurdles, 1984 Olympic Games; Sports Illustrated 1987 Sportswoman of the Year; member,

Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and Michigan State University Hall of Fame

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical audiology and speech science, Michigan State University; master’s degree in education, Michigan State University; doctorate in public policy and administration, Western Michigan University

ANDY SCHOR • Currently serving his third term in the Michigan House of Representatives, representing residents of the 68th House District

• Minority vice chair, House Committee on Commerce and Trade; member, House Education Committee; member, House Regulatory Reform Committee • Ten-year tenure, Ingham County Commissioner • Founding member, Ingham County Land Bank; board member, Tri-County Office of Aging and the South Lansing Community Development Association • Bachelor’s degree in political science and history, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor The election will be held on Nov. 7 to decide the future of Lansing, yet the current term of office won’t end until Dec. 31. There’s still time to take a look at the experience of each candidate and consider how their decision making might impact your life. Or, if you’ve got a real soft spot in your heart, use this time to reflect on Mayor Bernero’s longstanding legacy and begin anticipating what’s to come for Lansing, as the city enters a new era.

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Coyote on a Fence

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Sept. 29-Oct. 7 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays

Soundscapes 2017 A collage concert of LCC’s faculty and student musicians .

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The Government Inspector

Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from Nikolai Gogol’s original play, directed by Mary Matzke.

Nov. 3-12 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12

Let The Right One In

A stage adaptation by Jack Thorne based on the Swedish novel and film by John Ajvide Lindqvist.

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The Flick

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Painted Ladies Spring Dance Concert Directed by Vickie Diebold.

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LOCAL WOMEN

DEVEREAUX The art of life

BY KRISTOPHER JOHNSON It all started with one woman, fired up by the arts. Founded in 2015, DreamWorld Studio for the Arts (DreamWorld) is a Lansingbased nonprofit that empowers area youth to access a spectrum of firsthand performing arts experiences in the mediums of music, dance, digital and visual.

Dominique Devereaux, also known as Dominique Devereaux-Rosewood, has always envisioned DreamWorld as a place where youth, especially those from underrepresented communities, can feel safe and secure in expressing themselves, and where the next generation can cultivate that self-expression into future career and talent opportunities.

Devereaux continued following her interests in high school, and even at Michigan State University (MSU) where she was involved with various student organizations.

that knowledge, especially about the situations that Flint and Genesee County are in, and just being able to help in some kind of way is pretty important,” said Devereaux.

Devereaux initially pictured herself as a high school history teacher after graduating from MSU. Instead, she went on to receive her master’s degree from Central Michigan University and now serves at the Michigan Senate in the office of Sen. Jim Ananich in relation to the Genesee County area.

Devereaux’s husband, Jonathan Rosewood, who she met in college, has always supported her vision.

His support and the backing she’s received from others around her, have offered consistency in Devereaux’s life.

A Detroit native, Devereaux discovered her love for the arts as a young girl, when she began participating in dance classes alongside her older sister.

Though she’s not within the walls of Detroit Public Schools, Devereaux is in a better position to advocate within the halls of power than most. Some organizations that she first joined in college — like Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. — helped keep the foundation she’s laid for community advocacy strong and herself professionally sharp.

“I was a five-year-old in a middle school dance class just working with them, stretching and stuff like that, so she was definitely a part of the window that got me into it,” said Devereaux. “And she also sings, so, it’s like I’m following after her.”

“Going through public administration, I didn’t realize how intertwined everything was until I was actually in his [Sen. Ananich’s] office, and you see it from the top going down, how everything strings itself together. So, getting

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The City of Lansing has been good to Devereaux in more ways than one. According to Devereaux, not only is it a great place to raise a family, it’s a wonderful area to test new opportunities and take chances like the one she took on DreamWorld.

For now, Devereaux enjoys watching the growth of the seeds planted by herself and others moving Lansing forward. Devereaux encourages youth to stand tall in the face of obstacles, trust in the right people and not wait to bring their dreams to reality.

To learn more about DreamWorld, visit dreamworldstudiosco.com.

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REGINA CAREY

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Encouraging others to live full lives

BY JOSI TIFFANY A women’s lifestyle coach is anything but average.

In fact, being a lifestyle coach is more work than you think.

Regina Carey, M.Ed., founder of Carey On, LLC, provides a wide range of services in Okemos, Mich. to clients seeking lifestyle advice, including personal coaching, job coaching, motivational speaking and customized education.

Every day, however, she also finds the time to educate herself through podcasts, videos and audiobooks, dedicated to practicing what she preaches — even if it’s to the choir.

“The hardest part is living what I teach. I encourage my clients to live their lives to the fullest, and I better be doing it [too]. I have to keep reminding myself, I have access to the best coach I know.”

After that, Carey made it a monthly goal to do something she was always previously scared to do; no matter what, she would face her fears and make it happen. She went to the Okemos library, wrote out her “De-fine yourself” personal proposal, and the rest is history.

“I ended up trademarking that phrase. The reason I call it that, is because women often tell people more than men that we are fine.

We [people] don’t ask for support, especially women. When you get a group of women together, you share this commonality that you are not alone,” Carey said.

Carey owes much of her success to her friend, who, in December 2014, asked her a question that changed her life: what was she really doing with her creativity?

Her passion comes to life from the keen recognition of how little energy it actually takes to motivate others to chase a better version of themselves. There’s no secret recipes or hidden insights in improving the lives of others: One must decide at every interaction, a conscious choice to uplift others. For Carey, and considering her drive to constantly learn, it turns out that coaching goes beyond a title.

“It stopped me dead in my tracks. I wasn’t doing what I knew I could be doing,” said Carey.

“I’ll have a client sit down with me and be unsure about themselves. The minute you make eye

contact, smile and use encouraging words makes a difference,” said Carey.

Carey’s coaching goal is to help clients internalize positive messages and draw on them when they need it. But she never thought she would stay in Michigan, because she was already on the move every few years due to her husband’s career. The connections she’s made as a coach, however, have helped her appreciate Lansing’s hidden gems.

“I am starting to fall in love with this old town,” she said.

Her first advice to other women on changing their lives is to listen to their bodies. Change starts from within, and the body often doesn’t hesitate to tell you exactly what you need to know if you take some time to listen.

“It’s usually a sense of something that’s not right when you’re ready for change — trust that sensation and move on it. Part of the fear of change is we have to let things go,” Carey said.

“When you’re changing, we just feel happier. Your body feels better, and you start to attract similar people to you.”

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ENJOY THE CAPITOL VIEW COMING THIS FALL

WOMEN OF LANSING ARE TAKING OVER WLAJ ABC 53 THIS FALL WITH CAPITOL VIEW

TIFFANY DOWLING M3 GROUP Tiffany Dowling is the President and CEO of M3 Group, a full-service branding and publications agency. Since founding M3 Group more than 15 years ago, the full-service branding and publications agency has received numerous awards and works with an influential client base. In addition to running M3 Group, Dowling publishes Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine, Greater Lansing Business Monthly and ing Magazine.

Dowling is passionate about sharing positive news, empowering women and local businesses to reach their full potential and being an active member of the community. Even when she’s working with clients across the nation, Dowling is on a mission to show the world that there’s no place as great as mid-Michigan.

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Tune in to join Tiffany Dowling and co-hosts April Clobes, Molly Chan, Anne Craft and Laurie Nash as they give their take on all things mid-Michigan. These business leaders will talk about it all and there’s no holding back, from lifestyle and health trends to education and entertainment. You never know what they’ll talk about next.

FEATUREDCO-HOSTS APRIL M. CLOBES MSUFCU April Clobes joined Michigan State University Federal Credit Union in 1996. After moving through the organization from a marketing specialist, to management and executive positions, she became President/CEO in 2015. Clobes is an active leader on several community and university boards. Clobes has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Michigan State University, a Master of Arts degree from Michigan State University in Advertising, and a Master of Business Administration from Western Michigan University. In 2013, Clobes was named a Top Woman to Watch by the Credit Union Times; this honor is awarded to women who are reshaping the credit union industry throughout the country. In 2016, she received the Detroit Free Press Leadership Award. MSUFCU has an asset size of over $3.56 billion, over 235,000 members worldwide, and more than 750 employees.

MOLLY CHAN ALLIANCE PAYMENT SOLUTIONS Molly Chan morphed from a full-time litigator to part-time lawyer, and now acts as President and CEO of three area businesses, Alliance Payment Solutions, HEAT and JoyRide Pedal Tours. As the President and Chief Executive Officer, Chan sets the standard for all of her companies. Chan is a great visionary who sees the trends of the future often before they come to fruition. Chan’s core values of excellence, trust and integrity permeates throughout each of the organizations. Chan has grown each of her companies by embracing the leadership role with a focus on delivering outstanding services and products and showing her staff and clients endless appreciation.

ANNE CRAFT MICHIGAN VIRTUAL Anne Craft is passionate about education, leadership and telling a great story, which makes being the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications for Michigan Virtual her perfect fit. Before working at Michigan Virtual, Craft earned a master’s degree at Michigan State University, taught high school for ten years, worked in media sales and owned and operated a digital marketing firm.

Though her professional career is varied, Craft’s commitment to being an agent of positive change and finding joy in every day permeate her work and life.

LAURIE NASH ANOTHER LOOK HAIR INSTITUTE Another Look Hair Institute opened in the 1960’s, led by Laurie Nash’s grandpa, Pete, and followed by her dad, Rick. When Nash continued the family tradition in 1991, she noticed that the industry had transformed, and women were much more in need of hair growth and thinning options. Nash developed Image Day Spa, a relaxation healing spa that offers hair systems, hair stimulation growth treatments, massage, reflexology, reiki, facials, and skin and hair care. Due to the continuous growth of Another Look Hair Institute, a second location has very recently opened within the new Sparrow Hospital Herbert Herman Cancer Center.

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Terrah : Hanks Herself

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BY AMI ICEMAN-HAUETER Terrah Hanks is a household name. You’ve probably seen her on TV, heard her voice on the radio or even met her in person as the general manager of Sundance Buick GMC, Sundance Chevrolet or Sundance Riding Stables. It’s almost like you know her and her family. The spirit you hear in her voice is just the beginning of the passion Hanks has for her community, family and business.

She has found a way to bring all her passions together in her career and has set out to create her own path.

“I am a very driven person and I don’t stop. I have always been high-energy and very determined. I like to be involved,” said Hanks. “If you want it bad enough, you find a way to make it happen.”

And make things happen she did. Hanks graduated from Grand Ledge High School, received her bachelor’s degree in marketing at Michigan State University and went on to attend classes at Northwood University and graduate from the National Automobile Dealers Association’s (NADA) Dealer Academy. Hanks believes education is one of the main keys to success.

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Hanks is no pushover; she means business. But that drive to succeed has played a significant role in not only her career, but also at the rodeo. Hanks is a Women’s Professional Rodeo Association three-time Great Lakes Circuit Qualifier in Women’s Barrel Racing, Mid-States Finals Rodeo Association Barrel Racing Average Winner and three-time Mid-States Finals Barrel Racing Qualifier. She also currently serves as the MidStates Rodeo Association Barrel Racing Director.

“Education is key. Educating yourself in the basics of business, working hard and putting yourself in a position in a company where you can learn and continue to grow is important. Never stop learning, don’t stop asking questions and keep reaching for the top. There is always a next goal,” Hanks said.

Hanks has set many goals over the years and has worked diligently to achieve them all. Her work ethic is unmatched and ambition is infectious — it’s clear she has a knack for business. It was important to Hanks when she joined the family business that

she wasn’t part of the team because she was family, but rather, because she had earned her position as the best fit for the job. Hanks has never hung her hat on her family name because she believes that what you have in life must be earned with drive and passion.

“I had always wanted to work with my dad, but I needed to be good at it. I wanted it to be earned, or I wasn’t going to do it. I wanted it to be because I was capable of doing it, I was good at it, not just because I was family,” Hanks said. “It was important for me to be successful in my own way.

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I would say, expect to fail. That is how you learn ... learn from your mistakes. You can be taught a lot of different things but until you jump on the back of that horse and get bucked off, you won’t know how to get back up.

I love business. I love sales. I love working with people. I enjoy all of it, and I always have.”

Hanks believes in leading by example. She’s never one to sit back while others work, preferring instead to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with her team while always looking ahead.

“One thing I’ve learned in business is that, to be a leader, you have to know the answers, be willing to find the answers or know where to look to get them.

You have to be willing to figure it out to earn their confidence and respect. They need to know you’re willing to go the extra mile,” said Hanks. “I lead by example. If the guys are out there shoveling snow, you better believe we are out there shoveling snow right next to them.”

But Hanks doesn’t just manage teams across four different companies, as she also manages a household. Her husband Chad works alongside her every day to set an example of hard work for their three daughters: Zadah, 5, Aspen, 3 and Attikah, 1. Hanks encourages them to work hard for their dreams, to stand on their own and to have pride in what they do, just as she has done to achieve her slice of success.

“I want them to have a work ethic and a positive attitude. I want them to know how to be successful within yourself. The definition of success is different for everyone, and you have to be happy with the success you have achieved, and you can’t be affected by what other people think. You need to be confident

and happy with what you are doing,” Hanks said.

“You want to know when you hang up that phone or close the door that you are confident in what you did.

I want them to work hard and understand they can be successful in their own way. Life is not created equally. I can run a business, but I can’t sew a button on a jacket. We don’t all have the same blessings, and you have to find your own greatness. I want them to spend their time and energy being great at what they enjoy and what they are good at.”

Reflecting on her journey, Hanks has no regrets, knowing that greater goals rest beyond even greater challenges. And she will undoubtedly go after those challenges with the same passion and excitement that has driven her this far. She can only encourage others to do the same — to go after what they want, work hard, not be afraid to fail and always be willing to prove themselves.

“I would say, expect to fail. That is how you learn.

I mean, try to fail as few times as possible,” Hanks joked. “But learn from your mistakes. You can be taught a lot of different things but until you jump on the back of that horse and get bucked off, you won’t know how to get back up. Books can teach you a lot of things, but they can tell you what will happen when you try it. You have to see the glass half full and figure out how to go out and fix it.”

“We live by this saying, ʽTell me. Sell me. Show me.’ Because you can tell someone, and you can try to sell someone, but you better always be able prove it,” said Hanks.

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4 cups zucchini, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup water 2/3 cup couscous, any brand

DIRECTIONS

• Cover the bottom of a large frying pan with the canola oil.

• Add the zucchini and onions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a large spoon until the onions and zucchini start to get soft and tender.

• Sprinkle the cumin, curry powder, salt and pepper evenly over the onions and zucchini.

• Immediately add the water, stir to mix in the spices and bring to a boil.

• Remove frying pan from the heat, add the couscous, stir to combine and cover for five minutes.

• Fluff with fork and serve.

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Cathy Blatnik is originally from Maryland, but has been living in the Midwest for more than 13 years. She has been "retired" from the paid workforce since 1996 to raise her family, which includes her husband, adult stepson, an adult daughter in college and a son in middle school.

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BY KRISTOPHER JOHNSON “I remember seeing one lady who was pregnant — had a kid on her back — try to travel back home, and images like that stuck with me,” Leitner said.

Specific involvement in Tanzania came from Leitner’s work with the Philadelphia Serengeti Alliance (PSA) while attending the University of Delaware. Leitner moved to West Virginia in Jan. 2016 after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, stepping into a career with the West Virginia Conservation Agency.

Leitner’s always been in shape due to rock climbing, soccer and ultimate frisbee, but he was never a trained athlete. He soon dedicated himself to complete 12 marathons over 12 months, carrying 45 pounds of water during each stretch. By the last marathon in April 2017, he already knew his current journey was on the horizon.

“If someone says, ‘I’m comfortable walking 20 miles by myself,’ I suggest trying to plan out a 30mile trip by yourself because — that extra 10 miles — you will learn so much more about yourself,” Leitner said.

It took months of planning to customize a walkable path with Google Maps, and GPS devices like SPOT are useful to let loved ones know that he’s okay. So far, only stray animals nipping at equipment have given him any trouble.

James Leitner began walking from Princeton, N.J. to San Francisco, Calif. to raise awareness across the U.S. around the issue of clean water. Leitner’s journey is inspired by Tanzanians in East Africa who walk about 9 miles per day, 3,200 miles per year to gather water for their communities.

A WORLD WITH CLEANER WATER, ONE STEP AT A TIME Some moments that define our lives are crystal clear; at other times, it can be difficult to pinpoint the origin of certain behaviors and desires. Ever since New Jersey native James Leitner learned in high school of the staggering fact that almost one billion people across the world go without access to clean water, his life developed a clear direction.

On May 17, 2017, Leitner began walking from Princeton, N.J. to San Francisco, Calif. to raise awareness across the U.S. around the issue of clean water — lugging 10 gallons of water every step of what will become 3,215 miles.

When he sat down with Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine in June, Leitner believed Michigan marked 700 miles into his momentous trek that should wrap up in late October. He paused

in Flint before reaching Lansing to volunteer in wake of that city’s water crisis; after Lansing, his next destination was ultimately Benton Harbor, hugging the shores of Lake Michigan and making his next big rest stop Michigan City, Ind. “I guess I still have 2,500 miles or so to go,” Leitner said, who expects to complete his journey on 3 liters of water per day and food where he can find it. “So, it seems like it’s been forever, but I’m still in the very beginning works of the trip.”

Leitner’s journey is inspired by Tanzanians in East Africa who walk about 9 miles per day, 3,200 miles per year to gather water for their communities.

While men focus on farming and livestock, women and children are expected to venture forth and find water, regardless of sickness or other impediments.

While friends, family and acquaintances help find shelter, it doesn’t always work out so simply for Leitner. Local churches serve as an alternative, as well as the backyards of community members willing to hear his story.

“Friends and family-wise, they’re always looking out for me,” Leitner said. “When I’ve been on the road, and I’m kind of at the whim of strangers, I’ve learned everyone has wonderful intentions and would like to help out as much as they can too.”

It’s no secret that Leitner’s vision for clean water is not limited to one geographical location. In the future, he hopes his nonprofit, Mission Clean Water, can leverage the marketing capacity of similar organizations. For now, Leitner’s sights are set on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

“It feels really good,” Leitner said. “Even on days where it’s really hard or physically challenging or really hot, I still can’t see myself anywhere else.

Every time I had a bad moment or good moment and meet someone new, I’m like, ‘this is perfect’.”

To learn more about Leitner’s route, stay updated on his journey and contribute to clean water throughout the world, visit missioncleanwater.com.

Kristopher Johnson is a Communications Specialist at M3 Group, earning his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 2015. While currently residing in Lansing, Kristopher will always be a native of Detroit. He enjoys volunteering, listening to others and musing over contrasting insights.

Kristopher is also fond of writing, keeping up with politics and watching too much story-driven anime.

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FEATURE

A NEW ENDEAVOR

BY ELLEN DOWLING

Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine (CAWLM) sat down with Tiffany Dowling, publisher of CAWLM and now host of “Capitol View,” a new TV show coming to mid-Michigan this fall. Read on to learn more about this exciting new endeavor.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START THIS PROJECT?

Well, it’s interesting. Obviously, when you have a magazine dedicated to women, there will be opportunities that come around. Someone from WLAJ ABC-53 came to me and said they were rebranding their station to be more women-focused, and so it was a natural partnership.

Basically, we came together to take what’s great about CAWLM and put it into a TV format. It’s exciting; I love Lansing and I love being in this community. I love showcasing the women in our community that are doing great things, so having another outlet to express themselves is a fantastic next step.

CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR CO-HOSTS?

be multiple perspectives on, and then educating the audience on it is exciting. We get to take what we’re already doing with the magazine to the next level. Essentially, we’re adding another platform.

WHAT ARE SOME TOPICS YOU HOPE TO COVER?

It’ll be interesting to talk about some general topics that affect all of us for example, social media and how it has changed the workplace and women’s lives. We’ll also talk about customer service and how that’s changed over the years and how we, as women, have higher expectations for what customer service should be, even more than men in some cases. I think topics like those will be fun to discuss, but they’ll also give viewers something to think about in their dayto-day lives, which really makes for good TV.

has multiple businesses and does remarkable things.

My co-hosts are women in the community who are doing interesting Then you have people who are inside things and have great perspectives on businesses but have a lot of depth in a variety of topics. We have people their perspectives from past industries who are leaders in big business, that they’ve worked in like Anne Joseph Marogil, MD like April Clobes, who is the CEO Craft, and who’s worked in media, owned Laura Kelsey, MD and is involved with the of MSU Federal Credit Union.

We businesses Khanh Q. Nguyen, DO Medical Officer also haveCorporate women who own smaller education industry. I think she’ll bring businesses like Molly Chan, who new insights into how some of those I call a serial entrepreneur —she industries are growing.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE WILL SET CAPITOL VIEW APART FROM OTHER TALK SHOWS?

I think that for the Lansing area, it’s about having local guests on the show that you identify with and will probably cross paths with at some point. This makes the show that much more valuable to you. I think viewers like to see people that they may know or at least have seen before. It’s like when someone you know is on the cover of our magazine. It’s fun to go and read the next issue because it’s highly likely that you may recognize that person as well.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT WITH THIS PROJECT?

For me, it’s about having a vehicle that can do what the magazine does but really showcases the great talents that women have, which gives our viewers a greater understanding of different topics in a short amount of time. For instance, we’re doing two-minute segments on a variety of topics that these ladies are bringing to the table. Taking a subject that may be complicated, or that may not be clear, or that there could

WHAT CHANNELS WILL IT BE ON & WHAT TIME?

The timing varies. The TV show will air on ABC on Mondays right after “The View” on WLAJ ABC-53, so that would be at noon. Also, on the CW Network, it will air on Tuesdays at noon and on Sundays at 11 a.m.

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SEPTEMBER 1

Kellie’s Consignments' Free Lunch Friday, Okemos Kellie’s Consignments invites you to shop, network and enjoy lunch.

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MSUFCU Tailgate Tent, East Lansing Join MSU Federal Credit Union at MSU’s football game vs. Bowling Green for their Spartan Tailgate Tent. The first 500 members to each of their tents will receive a free “green & white” gift. Visit msufcu.org for more information.

SEPTEMBER 1-3

Michigan Chicken Wing Festival, Lansing The mission of the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival is to promote community interest through food and

Labor Day Bridge Walk, Grand Ledge Join the Eaton County Parks Commissioners for the 7th Annual Walk from Oak Park, across the downtown Grand River Bridge and back to Fitzgerald Park along the River Trail. This is a free event for walkers of all abilities. Participants will meet at 8:30 a.m. and are shuttled over to Oak Park for a 9 a.m. start time. Visit grandledgechamber.com for more information.

SEPTEMBER 7

Country Line Dancing & Lessons at VFW Post #7309, Mason The Mason Veterans of Foreign Wars presents Lessons at Bar D every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.; $5 per person. Dancing will commence after class, and a cash bar and grill

will be on site. For more information, visit masonchamber.org.

SEPTEMBER 8

Bell’s Fest, Lansing The Loft and Taps 25 are bringing you a night of Bell’s brews and entertainment. The Loft will feature six handles of Bell’s goodness, plus numerous other cans and bottle options; Taps 25 will feature 26 handles. The Tin Can and Dukes Saloon are getting in on the action too. Score tons of Bell’s giveaways and specials all night long and stay for a free show.

SEPTEMBER 9

Block Party at Imagine This Church, Grand Ledge Imagine This Church is teaming up with the local businesses to host a block party for the community on Sept. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be family-friendly entertainment, bounce houses, a dunk tank, prizes and food; everything is free for the community to enjoy. In case of inclement weather, the block party will take place on the following weekend of Sept. 16. Visit grandledgechamber.com for more information.

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East Lansing Farmer’s Market, East Lansing The East Lansing Farmer’s Market is a growers-only market located just steps away from the Michigan State University campus and downtown East Lansing. Shop from a diverse selection of fresh, farm-grown Michigan produce and products, including fresh vegetables and fruit, grass-fed beef, artisan bread, cheese, all-natural chicken, coffee, maple syrup, honey and flowers. Visit cityofeastlansing.com for more information.

SEPTEMBER 15

5th Annual Michigan Inventors Expo, Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing Sign up to lock in your individual registration and expo booth for only $50. Secure your discounted registration for this two-day event before it expires July 12. Enjoy networking, pictures and education. Visit eventbrite.com for more information.

SEPTEMBER 15

Pasty Dinner at Grand Ledge Masonic Lodge, Grand Ledge Bring the entire family to the Grand Ledge Masonic Lodge for a full pound of the classic Michigan pasty.

Beef, chicken and vegetable options are available; dinner is served from 5 to 7 p.m. The Grand Ledge Masonic Lodge is located at 200 River St. Visit grandledgechamber.com for more information.

happens the third weekend of each September. Visit clintoncountychamber.org for more information.

SEPTEMBER 17

2017 Fifth Third Capital City River Run, Lansing The Capital City River Run’s objective is to celebrate, build awareness and financially support the institutions in the greater Lansing community that further education, encourage the desire to learn about and promote healthy lifestyles. There will be a half marathon, 5K, relay and The Sohn Kids’ Races. For more information, visit ccriverrun.com.

SEPTEMBER 15-16

Michigan BluesFest, Old Town, Lansing BluesFest is back for its 23rd year in the streets of Old Town. Enjoy some of the Capital City’s art galleries as well as unique retail stores and grand architecture. Three stages will offer national, regional and local acts to roughly 7,000 people from across Michigan and nearby states. In addition to live blues music, the festival offers arts and crafts and ethnic food vendors. KidzBeat children’s activities and riverboat rides. Visit lansingarts.org for more information.

SEPTEMBER 21

Farmers Market on the Capitol Lawn, Lansing Enjoy fresh fruit and veggies while you shop on the capitol lawn. The farmers market is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit downtownlansing.org for more information.

SEPTEMBER 16-17

Ovid Carriage Days, Ovid Ovid is home to the festive Ovid Carriage Days.

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CHATUM TAYLOR

CASE Credit Union Branch Manager Lansing Community College Branch

Chatum Taylor has a passion for people. But that’s just one of the many assets she brings to her role as branch manager of CASE Credit Union located on the main campus of Lansing Community College (LCC).

A single mom to a 14-year-old daughter, Taylor says she knows what it takes to be a leader and a mentor—skills she uses daily in her life and career. While working and raising her daughter, she earned her bachelor’s degree in management at the age of 29.

That support and encouragement also extends to the members she works with at CASE’s LCC branch, which serves faculty and staff as well as students. Because it is a smaller branch, the staff are able to devote more individualized time to helping the students, who are often taking their first steps toward managing their financial lives.

“We want students to know we’ll guide them on the path to financial success,” Taylor says. “We’re there for them when they get their first credit card, their first car, even their first house.”

“It wasn’t easy,” Taylor says, “but I was determined. And I was proud to do it.”

But it’s about more than just financial transactions to Taylor and her staff.

Perhaps because it wasn’t easy, Taylor says she supports and encourages her team at the credit union as they pursue their own dreams. “I always encourage them to dream,” she says. “I tell them the sky is the limit!”

“We become almost like personal counselors,” she says. “They know us by name. We show up at campus events; we’re at homecoming and basketball games; they invite us to their plays. We want them to know we’re there for them for their entire journey.”

CASE also serves LCC faculty and staff. Among the many benefits of their CASE membership is access to free financial counseling services. Taylor is a certified financial counselor, qualified to provide CASE members with budget counseling, credit counseling and financial planning advice.

Taylor brought 12 years of financial institution experience with her when she came to CASE Credit Union two years ago. She began as an assistant manager at the West Saginaw branch and was promoted to LCC branch manager in just a few months.

Previously a volunteer for Hospice of Lansing, she is very involved with her church, Mt. Zion All Nations Bible Church, where she is a member of the choir, the greeters’ ministry and is involved in event planning. She also enjoys spending time with, and cheering on, her daughter who is active in high school sports.

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SEPTEMBER 29

Board of Water & Light Chili Cook Off, Lansing The BWL Chili Cook-off is back for its 22nd year at Adado Riverfront Park. The event runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. This year’s theme is Music Mania.

Dozens of vendors will be dishing out a variety of chili recipes from mild to spicy, including local restaurants, nonprofits, businesses and organizations.

There will be live music played by local musicians and bands, a merchandise tent and chili dog eating contest. Chili Fast Passes are back — grab a pass to get into the taste test 30 minutes early. Visit lbwl.com for more information.

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Old Town Oktoberfest, Old Town Bring on October by celebrating the 12th Annual Oktoberfest! Enjoy German and fall beers in your souvenir stein, dig into some authentic Essen and dance the night away to live music. Visit oldtownoktoberfest.com for more information.

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She Loves Me, Lansing “She Loves Me” is a musical romantic comedy with a soaring score. The musical showcases Amalia and Georg, who work together at a modest Hungarian perfumery. The two have disliked each other from the very beginning, but they soon start to write anonymous letters to each other after answering a lonely-hearts ad in the newspaper. Join Georg and Amalia and discover the truth behind the letters. Visit riverwalktheatre.com for show times, tickets and more information.

SEPTEMBER 21-24 & 28- OCT 1

I Now Pronounce, Lansing When an awkwardly timed fatality ruins the reception of Adam and Nicole’s weddings; things spiral out of control and leave the bride and groom questioning just what it is they’re celebrating. Visit peppermintcreek.org for show times, tickets and more information.

SEPTEMBER 22-24

We Foxes, East Lansing Willa is a tough, ill mannered orphan living in 1945 Missouri. She’s adopted by the wife of the sheriff, and a war breaks out between the two when Willa uncovers the secrets lurking beneath the floorboards. Tickets are $15 and $10 for students and youth. Visit whartoncenter.com for more information or to purchase tickets.

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A Matter of Balance Workshop, Mason The Tri-County Office on Aging will offer a Fall Prevention Workshop series called Matter of Balance at Jefferson Square Apartments. Gain independence and an increased activity level with this award-winning and evidence-based program. The program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. These strategies include viewing falls as controllable, setting goals for increasing activity, making changes to reduce fall risk at home, and to increase strength and balance through exercises. Visit masonchamber.org for more information.

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MY COMMUNITY FIFTH THIRD BANK STAND UP TO CANCER NIGHT AT THE LANSING LUGNUTS On Aug. 12, the Lansing Lugnuts, along with Fifth Third Bank and Stand Up To Cancer, honored a starting lineup of nine individuals battling cancer.

All the honorees had an opportunity to throw out first pitches during the pregame ceremony, and they were awarded with the Lugnuts’ Stand Up To Cancer jerseys after the game’s conclusion.

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BY DR. SUSAN MAPLES Here’s a real-life, dreadful story about the declining health in America that might motivate you to act.

During the last thirty years, the bulk of prescription and non-prescription drugs have been profitably developed to treat the symptoms of our all-too-common systemic diseases, rather than prevent or cure them.

Meanwhile, we are virtually the only country that allows TV-to-consumer drug advertisement, and our “trusted” conventional physicians are the sales agents, complying with public demand. Prescribing makes for speedy doctor appointments, which plays into the hand of our profit-seeking, insurance-based health care climate.

Have we all been brainwashed to think treating symptoms with pills takes the place of making lifestyle changes that prevent — or cure — diseases? While we are busy covering up symptoms with modern chemistry, we forget that every drug goes to every cell in our bodies, and disease occurs at the cellular level; the long-term consequences keep us sliding downhill.

And perhaps worse, our cover-up drugs create passivity: They keep us from having to modify our behavior to prevent or cure deadly diseases like heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, cancer, depression and acid reflux.

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professionals that we choose to build our health care relationships make a massive difference in our outcomes.

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MY COMMUNITY MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP ROCK THE BLOCK PARTY On Aug. 12, Spartan Dance and Fit Center hosted a fun-filled day for the whole family at Carriage Hills Shopping Center in East Lansing. In addition to free dance and fitness classes for both children and adults, performances on the main stage included Spartan Dance Company, Spartan Fit Center and Starfarm. Music, movement, food, games, activities and local vendors came together in celebration of Meridian Township’s 175th anniversary.

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MY COMMUNITY KELLEY-PERLES-SECCHIA SPECIAL OLYMPICS GOLF CLASSIC The 30th Annual Kelley-Perles-Secchia Golf Outing to benefit the Special Olympics was held Aug. 7 at the Country Club of Lansing. The golf outing benefits Michigan’s Area 8 Special Olympics, which serves 3,770 athletes in Ingham and Eaton counties.

It was started by former Michigan State University football coach George Perles, former Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley and Peter Secchia, a former U.S. ambassador to Italy.

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MY COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET AT THE CAPITOL Over 70 vendors from across Michigan set up shop at the State Capitol on July 27, bringing Michigangrown and produced products to resident shoppers, finding fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods and more to purchase and take home. Vendors will return to the Capitol lawn on Aug. 24 and Sept. 21 for residents and visitors to take advantage of local produce and other goods.

PHOTOS BY ERIKA HODGES

Lindsey Welurb, Sandi Brueck & Beth Jarve

Halimo Omar & Asha Haji

Linda Hundt, Mara Haynie & Ellie Hundt

Paige Lowery & Taylor Delaney

Sheree Price, Tracey Taylor & Ingrid Clover

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On Monday, July 31, the Ingham County Fair opened to the public. Festivities were ongoing until Aug. 5. Families were invited to enjoy the mostlyfree fair, taking part in an antique tractor pull, draft horse pull, craft demonstrations and tons of activities for children. The Clinton County 4-H and Youth Fair kicked off on the same day as Ingham’s, lasting until Aug. 3.

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PROFESSIONAL GUIDE COURTNIE MILLER

ELIZABETH THOMAS, MD

Courtnie Miller is originally from Grand Blanc, Mich. She graduated from Central Michigan University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and received a minor in Retailing. She moved to Lansing immediately after graduating due to her love for the city and the greater Lansing area. She has been working as a Customer Care Representative at Shaheen Chevrolet for over a year now.

She enjoys establishing and building relationships with guests and ensuring guest satisfaction. In her free time, Miller enjoys spending time with her fiancé and dog. She is getting married Oct. 3, 2017, in Tennessee.

Dr. Thomas is originally from Littleton, Colorado and received her BS in Biological Science from Colorado State University. She then earned a Doctor of Medicine while attending St. Matthew’s University, in the Cayman Islands. During her medical training, she received degrees in Masters in Business Administration from Davenport University and a Masters in Health Services Administration from St. Joseph College in Maine. She completed her Ob/Gyn Residency at Sparrow Hospital. Dr. Thomas is a board certified Ob/Gyn and joined the Alliance family in 2012.

She enjoys counseling and treating women to help them achieve happiness in their health and body. She is currently accepting new patients.

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Sally serves as the treasurer for the Resolution Services Center of Central Michigan and is board secretary of St. Luke Lutheran Church. She's a member of the Eaton County Bar Association and acts as co-chair for the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the Ingham County Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan’s Appellate Section and the Probate and Estate Planning Section.

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Stephanie Milosavlevski specializes in financially equitable divorce settlements, helping you make the right choices. With proper planning, professional help and the right support, long-term financial security can be more within your reach. As the only Certified Divorce Financial Analyst in Lansing, she believes freedom and independence are core values of successful women, regardless of marital status.

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Char Valley has worked at Independence Village of East Lansing since 1995 in the Housekeeping Department. She has cleaned for many residents and the valuable relationships she’s built over the years is what made her stay at IVEL for the past 22 years. Valley has many memories of residents and past employees that she could write a book. She continues to make a difference in the lives of our residents, beginning her 23rd year. Valley’s number one priority is our residents’ safety and security. Valley has three adult children, five grandchildren and loves NASCAR, quilting and traveling to see her kids that live out of state.

Whitney Anderson-Harrell oversees the Credit Union’s member relations and financial education departments as well as the Financial Innovation and Education Center. She is extremely active in the greater Lansing and MSU communities. AndersonHarrell currently serves on the Lansing Food Bank Committee, the CIS Advisory Council, Lansing SAVE board, and as the Broad Secretary of the MSU Multicultural Business Program.

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