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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2021 PUBLISHER

David Mattaliano | david.mattaliano@lifestylepubs.com

Women of Grosse Pointe LADIES!

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Paige Peabody | paige.peabody@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Miranda Read

We’re celebrating you this month and sharing stories of the difference you all make in

L AYO UT DESIGNER

our community.

Dana Rudolph

We are so proud of the women here in Grosse Pointe and we want you to know that no

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

matter your age or occupation, you are a unique and crucial part of who we are as a whole.

Sue Baldani, Susan Kehoe

We wouldn’t be the same without you, so spoil yourself this month and enjoy the

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

women we highlight who represent all of you! In this issue, you can read about your

Andreas Browne

fellow Grosse Pointe women. We highlighted a diverse group of extraordinary entrepreneurial women to find out how they balance family and work during the modern day pressures, especially during the last year. We hear from realtor Libby Follis on the current housing market and how to think about your home and community. Photographer Barbara Jones gives us insight into an exciting career and how to navigate the profession. Dr. Mary Sue Stonisch balances running a successful dental practice while managing all the responsibilities of a family. We jump over to Maureen Juip who is a member of the Grosse Pointe City Council. Carrie Evatz balances being a wife and mother while building a successful luxury medical spa business. What would Grosse Pointe be without the philanthropy of ladies like Jenelle Lefief. As that isn't enough, find out about the women behind the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce. Jenny Boettcher, Regan Stolarski, and Rachele Write bring their passion to enhancing Grosse Pointe businesses and community through creativity and business savvy.

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ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

harnessed over 20 years of restaurant experience and opened the Alma Kitchen this

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past January. Also, beautiful Lake St. Clair will now be graced with catamaran cruises

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entrepreneur who brings incredible knowledge and passion on how to enjoy the lake

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and live an extraordinary life. Finally, the Grosse Pointe Chamber announces the Annual Mayors Prayer Breakfast for the Pointes and Harper Woods. We also welcome the Chamber as one of our new advertising partners. Wheeew....A great issue with great stories. Thank you ladies!

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FEATURES 12 Women of Distinction Profiles Libby Follis, Barbara Johns, Jenelle Lefief, Mary Sue Stonisch, Carrie Evatz & Maureen Juip

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LIBBY FOLLIS LIKES TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING EACH MORNING. In addition to co-owning a business and being a top producing real estate agent, she is also an avid volunteer. However, she knows she can’t do it all alone. “I love the synergy in working with a partner, whether it’s design, in real estate, or volunteerism,” she says. “I feel energy, creativity and passion when I’m working with another person. I’m not a loner.” Her partner in her interior design business, Gifted Interiors, is Drew Ebbing; with Higbie Maxon Agney Realtors, it’s Dennis Andrus; and for volunteering, it’s her family. “I get tremendous support from my family. They are my biggest cheerleaders.” ARTICLE SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREAS BROWNE

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advice Don’t compete with other women; support them.

“FIND SOMETHING YOU LOVE AND HAVE ENTHUSIASM AND PASSION FOR WHAT YOU DO.”

Her family’s passion is raising money for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York through a unique and fun fundraising vehicle called Cycle for Survival. “We get on bikes in Equinox Gyms and ride with teams of people to support rare cancer research,” says Libby. “Our family has been affected by a couple of rare cancers and Memorial Sloan Kettering has worked miracles. Our family is healthy because of them.” Her advice for other busy women and for those looking to fulfill their dreams: “Find something you love and have enthusiasm and passion for what you do. Have a vision and excitement for that vision.”

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WOMEN OF DISTINCTION PROFILE

BARBARA ARTICLE SUE BALDANI

PHOTOGRAPHY TOM ROCHE AND GOOD COMPANY

DENLER JOHNS BARBARA DENLER JOHNS ALWAYS HAD A PASSION FOR

Her advice to other women: “Trust yourself and value your instincts.

PHOTOGRAPHY. She turned that passion into a career, and now

Always surround yourself with people who are positive, who you can

owns her own business, Good Company, where she represents

learn from and who inspire you. You can always learn things from people

commercial photographers and other artists.

who are both older than you and younger than you. Listen.”

Her success, she believes, is not just based on her own talent,

Barbara is also a member of the Tau Beta Association. “It’s a great group

but is also due to important people in her life who influenced her in

of intelligent women who volunteer and bring a lot to the community in

meaningful ways. “My mom led by example with her thirst for knowl-

multiple ways. I also help support Jenelle Lefief with her organization

edge, positive attitude and work ethic. She taught me to be honest,

[Phoemale]. Giving back and surrounding yourself with that positive

strong and independent and gave me confidence in so many areas.”

energy helps the community in general and is very fulfilling.

Barbara was also inspired and influenced by her high

“Everybody faces challenges and I think the more we’re exposed to

school photography teacher. “He was a wonderful teacher and

people and have an understanding of what they’re going through, the

extremely passionate about the craft of photography,” she says.

more it helps us see things differently in life.”

This led her to major in fashion and product photography in college and cemented her path in life.

Barbara also has a great network of girlfriends whom, she says, have been a wonderful support system. “I’m grateful for the women in my life.” CityLifestyle.com/GrossePointe

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M I S S I O N

The mission of the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce represents the varied interests of our membership while promoting commerce, events, and activities for the five Grosse Pointe communities through effective advocacy.

interior decorators, accountants, veterinarians, senior care, health care, and dental care – the list goes on.”

JENNIFER PALMS BOETTCHER STARTED WORKING

After 15 years contributing to the Chamber, Boettcher

AS THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP WHEN THE

says her best words for women starting or maintaining a

GROSSE POINTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BEGAN

successful business are: risk, failure, success, balance,

IN 2006. By 2010, she became the President.

health, appreciation, gratitude, and advice.

“I enjoyed my role delivering excellent programs and services to enhance the quality of life for the business community and the Grosse Pointe community as a whole.”

RISK AND SUCCESS It’s difficult for women to start an independent business

The Chamber has grown exponentially throughout

because of the huge risk involved, Boettcher contends.

the years, serving more than 600 members. “Thanks

“Failure goes hand-in-hand with success, regardless of the

to the leadership and guidance of 18 board members

industry or product, so don’t let failure surprise you; learn

and two part-time employees,” Boettcher explains,

from what goes well and what can be done differently. You

“together we accomplished many goals to keep our

must believe that you will be successful.”

business community thriving and surviving the hard times we’ve recently experienced.”

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

One of the many things that inspires Boettcher is the

Work/life balance is another area that a new business

large number of women-owned businesses that play

owner has to get right. “To maintain a business while man-

a significant role in the Chamber’s membership. She

aging a family is difficult, but it’s done every day by suc-

explains, “Today Grosse Pointe has women working in

cessful people in the workforce. Separate work from family

many businesses, such as: restaurants, salons, retail,

and play as much as possible – realize how important the

landscape architecture, ophthalmology, legal services

two professions, businesswoman and mother are to your

and attorneys, realtors, physicians, dermatologists,

complete and long-term success. Be determined.”

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WOMEN ON A MISSION (CONTINUED)

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

explain the way you want tasks done in

Good physical and mental health are

lieu of an expression of anger, whether

indispensable to success no matter what

the task is folding towels or giving an

you do. “It’s often the case with women in

injection. We all have a learning curve.”

their own business that they give up rest, eating well, doctor and appointments to get more done. You are cheating yourself.”

GOOD BUSINESS ADVISERS Remember

surround

yourself

with experienced business advisors. APPRECIATION

“Networking into groups where you find

One of the overlooked points running

like minds and talented entrepreneurs

a business is expressing appreciation to

within your community will lead to the

those helping you. Boettcher suggests,

best support you’ll ever find.”

“Listen to your employees, they are your

Grosse Pointe Lifestyle | May 2021

customer, too. They should work without

Remember, behind every successful wom-

fear of being reprimanded, especially in

an is a tribe of other successful women

front of clients or customers. Show and

who have her back.

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a top doctor in the dental field. Mary Sue is also a mentor with the prestigious Kois Dental Center and Engel Implant Institute. Mary Sue enjoys mentoring other women. She mentors many women inside and outside of the dental profession and has quite a few mentors herself. When she graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, only a small percentage were women. Today, more than 50 percent of dentistry graduates are women. She believes that mentoring is a strong support system. “Women serving women is a beautiful concept.” Mary Sue feels that these relationships allow them to see how other women handle their multi-faceted roles in society. “Women carry a different burden.” She feels that it’s important that they understand this burden and how to handle it. Mary Sue lectures young women around the world. Her sage words of advice to other women are to “work for your dreams.” Mary Sue believes that hard work and important choices led her to her success. She quotes Estee Lauder “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” and Elenor Roosevelt,

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WHO: Jenelle Lefief TITLE: Key Account Manager, President of Phoemale WHERE: Grosse Pointe ADVICE: There’s no greater feeling than doing good for others with others.

THE DAUGHTER OF IMMIGRANTS WHO

Today, she is a key account manager for Janssen,

TAUGHT HER TO WORK HARD AND BECOME

the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson.

INVOLVED IN HER COMMUNITY, JENELLE

Here’s some advice she was given, and which

LEFIEF LEARNED THOSE LESSONS WELL. At

she has taken to heart throughout her life:

the age of 14, she talked her way into a job as a

“There’s a very small percentage of people who

telemarketer and within a week was one of the

get to do what they love and for the rest of us, it’s

best salespeople the company had.

important to have perspective about what your

“Keep in mind, it’s not about this job,” she says.

job is. Your job is to make money so you can do

“It’s about two jobs ahead or three jobs ahead.

the things you love. So, some people work doing

Sometimes you have to say it’s okay that I’m where I

what they love, and some people work to be able

am right now, because it’s giving me the experience

to do the things they love.”

and knowledge in order to get to my next job.”

One of the things she loves to do is volunteer. She founded an organization in 2016 with other local women called Phoemale (pronounced female). Its goal is to give women who are having a hard time a hand up in life and not just a hand out; every single dollar raised goes directly to help these women transition to a better life. Giving is specific to each woman. One woman received a car, one had her college tuition paid, and another was helped with home repairs. “We are women supporting women and our focus is on survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and homelessness,” says Jenelle. “We do this by becoming sister agencies with other charities who are already helping these women and doing things that other charities cannot do.”

“Keep in mind, it’s not about this job. It’s about two jobs

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M AU R E E N JUIP PEOPLE WHO KNOW MAUREEN JUIP, A MEMBER OF THE GROSSE POINTE CITY COUNCIL, WONDER HOW SHE ACCOMPLISHES SO MUCH. It’s clear she’s always been an achiever, having earned a chemical engineering degree and an MBA from the University of Michigan to start her professional career After working in companies such as BASF, she paused her work in the business world to raise a family of five children here in Grosse Pointe. Her family includes two children who suffer from Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare degenerative neuromuscular disease. Juip offers her services as a parent advocate for that organization and raises money for research and awareness. Today Juip is using her skills and talents honed as a mother and a businesswoman in her role with City Council. “I am enthusiastic about

areas that aren’t found in city budgets.” Some of the foundation’s

working with the Council that that does so much

projects include installing 1,100 bricks surrounding walkways,

for the community.”

erecting decorative street signs, and recently, presenting Neff

Through the Council’s work, Grosse Pointe

Park with binoculars to enhance citizens’ views of Lake St. Clair.

has been designated as a “Michigan Main

Additionally, despite her duties with family, children, and vol-

Street Community” by the MEDC. Juip explains

unteering for many nonprofits, she also finds time to volunteer

“The MEDC can help revitalize our historic

as a member of the City Council.

businesses by using concepts and programs

Maureen draws her inspiration from Mother Teresa who said

that will attract and retain the best people and

“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and hap-

ideas.” She adds that “Grosse Pointe intends to

pier.” And Maya Angelou who spread the wisdom that “Nothing

maintain a competitive advantage that prevails

can dim the light that shines within you.”

over challenges and changes.” One of Juip’s favorite activities is serving as the Council Liaison to the “City of Grosse Pointe Foundation”, a privately funded 5OI(c)(3). “I enjoy participating in the foundation projects because they provide value that do not cost taxpayers’ dollars. The improvements beautify and strengthen

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WHO : Maureen Juip TITLE: City Council Member, Volunteer WHERE: Grosse Pointe ADVICE: Believe in yourself and you’ll change the world.

“Work i ng w ith the City Cou nci l a l lows me to give back to the city I’ve l ived i n my enti re l i fe.”

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