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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2020 PUBLISHERS

Maria Ragone | maria.ragone@lifestylepubs.com, Russ Ragone | russ.ragone@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Happy Mother's Day THIS MONTH I'D LIKE TO GIVE A SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO MY MOTHER FOR BEING AN INCREDIBLE WOMAN. She's taught me so many life lessons and con-

Danielle Alexander | danielle.alexander@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Whitney Lockhart LAYOUT DESIGNER

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tinues to model how to be the best woman, friend, daughter, sister, wife and mother

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I can be. I have the best mom in the world! I am grateful for all she has done and

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continues to do.

This month brings with it bright blue skies, colorful flowers and, of course, the celebration of mothers. In this issue, we not only celebrate mothers, but we also highlight a few of the wonderful women in our community: CEOs, entrepreneurs and savvy business women, just to name a few.

I know this has been a rollercoaster couple months for the whole world. We have been thrust into a challenging situation that we were not expecting, but we are all in this together. We know you are going through your own personal struggles, but we will fight through and come out better on the other side. It is in times of struggle and peril that our true resolve comes out, and we realize how much we can accomplish.

I believe that all of us will be stronger at the end of this short period of time.

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The following pages are filled with stories to inspire us all to appreciate the women

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in our lives and to strengthen the connection we have with our mothers, sisters,

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daughters and friends. They are also filled with some good news from our commu-

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nity and highlight some of our local businesses to support during these crazy times.

As you flip through the pages of West Bloomfield Lifestyle, I hope you will find a bit of good news that can help us cope by giving us a relief from the current news cycle.

As a community, when we come out the other side from this, we need to support our local businesses. Please consider thinking local before purchasing from a big chain, purchase gift cards to local businesses to be used later, refer your favorite local businesses, leave local business reviews and share their social media posts.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020 FEATURES 14 Strengthening Lives through Compassionate Service Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit continues offering ‘essential and vital services’ to the community.

16 Local Resources for Moms Honey Space, Nature’s Playhouse, Detroit Mom’s Infertility & Loss Group and LittleGuide Detroit can help.

20 Women Strong Five local business owners share some of their secrets to success.

24 Mom Deserves Some Spa Time Send Mom to the Franklin Spa

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where her experience can be tailored to her preferences.

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Giving Back

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Our Town

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GOOD TIMES

Little ladies enjoyed a dinner dance with their dads In February, little girls and the significant men in their lives had a blast at the annual Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance through West Bloomfield Parks. "DJ Dave" spun the hottest tunes, there was a gourmet buffet, and it was held at an upscale venue: Glen Oaks Country Club. Photos courtesy of WB Parks.

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TRV|FIT West Bloomfield held live, virtual classes for members TRV|FIT West Bloomfield began doing live, virtual workouts with their members, twice a week during the COVID-19 outbreak. "We’re doing a variety of workouts just like we do in the studio that people can do at home," owners and head coaches Jess Carr and David Sherban said. "We also allowed our members to rent dumbbells to do the workouts."

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AROUND TOWN Stelter. Stelter sculpts glass within the kiln, always pushing and exploring the glass and letting it show him its true form. Following that, the glass is cold worked and polished to create the soothing shapes and organic lines that are indicative of his work.

Then, he designs and fabricates complementary pedestals to finish each piece, which are all uniquely different, for the ripples in the glass illuminate color and bend light, creating intense energy.

WARRIOR WAY HONORED BY GOVERNOR AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE Located in Walled Lake, Warrior Way Martial Arts recently celebrated its 22nd year in business, providing the community with reality-based self-defense. At their concluding party for the year, State Representative Ryan Berman honored Warrior Way through the presentation of special tribute, signed by both Representative Berman and Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Warrior Way’s vision was started by its founder Harvy Berman and his partners Scott Lewis and Bill Thompson; it's carried on by many instructors, including Matee Jedeepitak, Angelo Popofski and Brandon McDaniel.

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CLEAN EATS OFFERED CURBSIDE PICKUP AND MORE Clean Eats, a small business in West Bloomfield that helps people lead a healthy lifestyle by assisting with meal planning and meal prepping, offered curbside pickup to customers as cases of COVID-19 became more prevalent in Michigan. "We have been doing

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AROUND TOWN owner Lena Dabish said. In addition to social media posts to spread awareness, Clean Eats has also been trying to donate meals to the frontline employees. For more information, visit cleaneatsmi.com.

PROJECT HEALTHY COMMUNITY HOLDS A MOBILE FOOD PANTRY ​Project Healthy Community (PHC) is a health and wellness nonprofit with the bold mission of promoting the well-being of persons of all ages within communities in need. In March, the PHC team, along with Gleaners Community Food Bank, held a mobile food pantry, following CDC guidelines for food and virus safety. "Our main focus, education, had to be put on hold, so that we could focus on food and security for the schools and neighborhoods we provide support to," COO Karen Rubenfire said. Read more at projecthealthycommunity.org.

BEYOND JUICE DONATED 75 BOXES OF PRODUCE TO THE ELDERLY In March, Beyond Juice in West Bloomfield donated 75 boxes of produce during the COVID-19 outbreak.

“With everything going on, corporate came up with the idea to sell produce boxes for $30, but my partner and I decided that we’d purchase 100 boxes and market on social media that we were giving these boxes away for free to the elderly who needed it,” franchise owner Robert Kasgorgis said. Produce boxes were brought out and loaded into cars by Beyond Juice employees. For more information about Beyond Juice, visit beyondjuiceryeatery.com.

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GIVING BACK

Strengthening Lives through Compassionate Service JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF METRO DETROIT CONTINUED OFFERING ‘ESSENTIAL AND VITAL SERVICES’ TO THE COMMUNITY AMIDST THE COVID-19 CRISIS. ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE 6555 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township (248)-592-2313 resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org

SINCE 1928, JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE

decrease. They offered complimentary phone

(JFS) HAS WORKED TOWARD ACHIEVING

conversations with licensed therapists for

ITS VISION FOR A COMMUNITY IN WHICH

any community member feeling anxious,

NO PERSON FACES LIFE’S CHALLENGES

depressed or just in need of someone to talk

ALONE. In fact, even amidst the COVID-19

to, as well as extended call-in hours through

crisis that escalated in March, JFS in West

the JFS Resource Center.

Bloomfield continued to remain a central

“We’re supporting both clients and non-cli-

source of support to those in need despite the

ents right now as those who may have not

building being closed.

needed our services before are now contacting

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us as they have new needs,” JFS Chief Program Officer Yuliya Gaydayenko said in March.

Gaydayenko’s fellow Chief Program Officer Dini Peterson said that when something like this happens, JFS is there to make sure its services are accessible to all people in the community, even those who never knew JFS existed. For example, local mothers could benefit from reaching out as the staff is trained to help them navigate this change.

“We have social workers who are great with young children and can talk to mothers about giving themselves grace and being patient with themselves,” Peterson said. “There are so many resources out there, and our staff is able to help comb through those resources and, for those who need financial assistance, connect them with a case manager.”

Peterson also mentioned that the team is making sure that women who are in homes with an abuser are getting the extra emotional support and care they need, as well as assisting with seeking out shelter in some cases.

“What we do at our core has not really changed,” Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at JFS Lindsay Leder explained.

“We’ve adapted our services, in light of the current situation, so we can continue taking care of the most vulnerable in our community.

That has still stayed central in the midst of all of this.”

JFS has more than 30 programs that serve thousands of people each year, including those for older adults, mental health and wellness and safety net concerns, as well as those for the Russian speaking and Orthodox communities: + Older Adult programs include Assistive Technology, Chronic Care Management, ElderCare Solutions of Michigan, Friendly Visitors, Geriatric Care Management, Holocaust Survivor Assistance, Home Care, Kosher Meals on Wheels, Mind University and Transportation. + Mental Health and Wellness programs offered are A Single Soul Suicide Prevention, Behavioral Health Navigation, Cancer Thrivers Network for Jewish Women, Community Education and Counseling. + Safety Net programs consist of Domestic Abuse Intervention, Family Support Services, Health Care Navigation and Legal Referral Service. + Russian Speaking Community services encompass both Mental Health and Translation and Interpretation. + Orthodox Community services include, among others, Passover Assistance, Safety Kid Training and School-Based Social Workers.

“Every day we’re continuing conversations on how we can help both clients and non-clients meet their basic needs and connect them with help as everyone’s lives have been turned upside down,” Peterson said. “JFS doesn’t only have to be here for a crisis though.

We’re happy to be that safety net but can certainly also be there for life changes in general.”

If you’re looking for help, want to contribute as a volunteer or are seeking to support JFS’ work as a donor, call (248)-592-2313 or visit jfsdetroit.org.

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OUR TOWN

LOCAL

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER

Resources FOR MOMS

HONEY SPACE, NATURE’S PLAYHOUSE, DETROIT MOM’S INFERTILITY & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP AND LITTLEGUIDE DETROIT OFFER HELP TO METRO DETROIT MOTHERS.

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HONEY SPACE + WHAT IT IS: An emotionally intelligent co-working space and mental health support center with child care on site + WHERE IT’S LOCATED: 3138 Hilton Rd, Ferndale + WEBSITE: honeyformoms.com

All specializing in working with parents and parents-to-be, Honey offers private and couples therapy, group support, childbirth education, sleep and feeding consultation, consulting for working parents and corporate on-site and virtual programming for employees. Honey has become known for its wide range of support groups offered during the days, evenings and weekends by Honey-trained leaders and therapists.

Groups range from the HoneyMamas 0-3 Month Group to the Tension of Motherhood, Anxiety Support Group for Parents, Fertility Support Group, Miscarriage and Loss Group, Mothers without Mothers, Parents of Tots and so many more. Honey also holds a weekly Entrepreneur Class for moms in

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N A T U R E ’ S P L AY H O U S E

+ WHAT IT IS: An all-natural play and wellness center for families + WHERE IT’S LOCATED: 703 Livernois, Ferndale + WEBSITE: naturesplayhouse.com

business. A haven and an oasis– even online in the

Nature’s Playhouse provides a warm, comfortable and homey space

midst of the COVID-19 outbreak–, Honey holds the

while ensuring the provision of high-quality services by well-trained,

space for parents to be exactly where they’re at: raw,

licensed and certified professionals. They understand that the transition

authentic and unapologetically real.

into parenthood isn’t easy and seek to share the joy as well as the struggle. Nature’s Playhouse exists to support parents throughout the journey, including pregnancy, postpartum, toddler life and beyond. Service areas include fitness, birth education, in-home lactation support, body work, family enrichment classes, free support groups, counseling services and opportunities for play.

“Some have found their way to us looking for a yoga class where they can also bring their kids to play,” executive director Sarah Doyle said. “Others have arrived, sleep deprived and overwhelmed, looking for support postpartum at our weekly, free, drop-in support group for new mamas. Many have come looking for breastfeeding support, birthing classes or a safe, whimsical environment for their toddlers to play. Still, others come seeking support from one of our six highly-qualified perinatal mental health therapists. Whether it is education, fitness, counseling, body work or play, we have something for your growing family.”

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OUR TOWN (CONTINUED) Photo courtesy of Nicole Rall Photography

LITTLEGUIDE DETROIT + WHAT IT IS: #1 online resource for family-friendly content in metro Detroit + WHERE IT’S LOCATED: Metro Detroit + WEBSITE: littleguidedetroit.com Founded in 2018 by Kerry Doman, LittleGuide has become the leading online and social media resource for information, inspiration and ideas for local parents to discover all of the amazing opportunities for families to live a more active and connected life throughout the year. Whether you’re searching for daily events, indoor playscapes or the best venues to have a kid’s birthday party, you’ll find it all on LittleGuide Detroit.

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DETROIT MOM’S INFERTILITY AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP + WHAT IT IS: Peer-led support group that offers women a safe space to share + WHERE IT’S LOCATED: Metro Detroit + WEBSITE: detroitmom.com/ infertility-loss-support-group Trying to navigate life after miscarriage,

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E N WOM FIVE LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS SHARE SOME OF THEIR SECRETS TO SUCCESS.

H E AT H E R D A R W I S H VICE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF RAYDIANCE FOR WOMEN

HOW DO YOU RECHARGE AFTER A BUSY DAY? I religiously walk my two English Bulldogs as soon as I get home from work every day. It allows me to be grounded, breathe in the fresh air and laugh at the silly things they do.

WHAT HOBBIES HELP PULL YOUR MIND AWAY FROM BUSINESS WHEN YOU NEED THAT DOWN TIME? Motorcycle rides and food! My husband and I have a Harley, and we love to ride. We love watching the local news or seeing an ad somewhere of a new restaurant to try! If it sounds delicious, we hop on the bike and make it a destination to ride to.

Also, weekend getaways are the best. We love to travel to Grand Rapids, Grand Haven or anywhere in Michigan; we truly live in a beautiful state.

WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED? I’m highly motivated by seeing our happy clients, clients that appreciate our hair replacement process as much as the actual purchase. There’s a lot of blood, sweat and tears that go into making one of our Exact Duplication Custom hair pieces. We take a lot of pride in what we do and hearing the success stories, and how thrilled they are, definitely keeps me going!

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ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER

S TA C I E Z O T K O V I C H FOUNDER AND CEO OF THE POSITIVE SHIFT AND STACIE RENE

WHAT HOBBIES HELP PULL YOUR MIND AWAY FROM BUSINESS WHEN YOU NEED THAT DOWN TIME? I always have to set personal goals for myself. They’ve ranged from running marathons and races to starting my “Real Talk with Stacie René” interview segments to simply challenging myself to go outside my comfort zone and try new things. I am intricately involved with the community and committed to perpetuating random acts of kindness. We live on the lake and enjoy lake-life activities like boating, kayaking and paddle boarding.

WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED? My family, specifically my husband of 16 years, Craig, and not letting my own value diminish. I make sure I never settle, become complacent or give up. It’s important to show my two children, Samantha and Zachary, that no matter how old I am, life will throw curves, and I have to take them head-on. I love showing the importance of life skills that they don’t learn in school while also motivating them.

WHAT ARE SOME POSITIVE THOUGHTS THAT YOU KEEP IN MIND DURING THE TOUGH TIMES? I know life is about ups and downs but also know how to handle those situations, i.e. getting a grip on negativity, insecurities and a depressive state before it starts to affect me. I understand that I have to stop the negative thoughts, self-doubt and destructive behavior before it becomes my new personality and habit. I stress the importance of knowing who you are, and at the end of the day, knowing who you want to be.

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WOMEN STRONG (CONTINUED)

DANIELLE MIHELICH FINANCIAL ADVISOR AT MERRILL LYNCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN BLOOMFIELD HILLS HOW DO YOU RECHARGE AFTER A BUSY SEASON AT WORK? I like to take a long weekend once a quarter and get away from town. Knowing I have an escape on the calendar motivates me to hustle and get the job done.

WHAT ARE SOME POSITIVE THOUGHTS THAT YOU KEEP IN MIND DURING THE TOUGH TIMES? I live by this motto: “Be a fountain, not a drain.” This keeps me grounded when I feel like giving up. It reminds me to contribute rather than complain.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR MOTHER’S DAY THIS YEAR? Hopefully going to get brunch with my family to celebrate with my wonderful mother. If we are still quarantined, then we will dress up and have a FaceTime brunch.

ANDREA BRADFORD PRESIDENT OF FRANKLIN SPA HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A SUCCESSFUL WORKLIFE BALANCE? I don’t overdo work, so my family is kept my priority.

WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED? The appreciation shown and, at times, hugs given by clients after services is what keeps me motivated to keep going.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR MOTHER’S DAY THIS YEAR? Mother’s Day has always been exciting for me as I love coming up with great bonding time spa packages for clients.

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JESS CARR CO-OWNER AND HEAD COACH AT TRV|FIT WEST BLOOMFIELD

HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A SUCCESSFUL WORK-LIFE BALANCE? I like to include my daughter in what I do at the gym, but when we are home, I try to set my phone or computer aside and focus on the moment because time flies! Setting aside specific hours for work and know when to to shut if off is extremely important as an entrepreneur with a family.

WHAT HOBBIES HELP PULL YOUR MIND AWAY FROM BUSINESS WHEN YOU NEED THAT DOWN TIME? Getting a good workout in always helps clear my mind. Even though fitness is my business, it’s also my passion. I also love to read and am always looking for new recipes to try.

WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED? Feeling healthy and strong. Consistently setting and achieving new goals. Seeing others set and exceed their health and fitness goals is also extremely motivating for me to continue doing what I do.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER

MOM DESERVES SO M E S PA TI M E

DURING THE MONTH OF MAY, SEND MOM TO THE FRANKLIN SPA WHERE HER EXPERIENCE CAN BE TAILORED TO HER PREFERENCES.

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MOM-DAUGHTER, FRIEND OR ALONE TIME, the Franklin Spa, located at 32744 Franklin Rd. in Franklin, is the perfect spot to send her this Mother’s Day (or any time during May as Mother’s Day service deals are good until the end of the month!).

Spa gift certificates truly do make the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Stop in to the Franklin Spa to purchase a gift card any time in the month of May and

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receive a complimentary add-on spa service. Unable to make it to the spa? Call (248)-867-8303 or email info@ thefranklinspa.com, and it can be mailed directly to you.

According to thefranklinspa.com, Franklin Spa has

Mom & Me

been deemed by many as “a little piece of heaven.”

The “Mom and Me” package includes

inspired fireplace ambiance. In fact, owner Andrea

a hand or foot massage, a face mask

Bradford said that from the spa’s exterior, “no one

and tea or mimosa time for two. $99.

would ever guess the treasures hidden inside.”

It is both small and personal, featuring a zen, Asian-

Prior to owning Franklin Spa, Bradford worked in corporate America.

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Moms’ Date The “Moms’ Date” package includes a body massage, a hydrating facial or back scrub and tea or mimosa time for two. $195.

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Mom Refresher The “Mom Refresher” package includes an aromatherapy back scrub with both a back and foot mask. $75.

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“I saw the need to provide a way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life,” Bradford explained. “I wanted to show the importance of self-care and me-time to survive, improve wellness in corporate and just have a way out from the stresses of daily living.”

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“We differ from other spas in that when you come here, you don’t feel overwhelmed by a huge building or intimidated by many around at the same time you are having your session,” Bradford said.

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ACUITY OPTICS 3050 Union Lake Rd (#3B), Commerce Charter Township (248)-360-4300 acuityoptics.com Acuity Optics offers prescription glasses, sunglasses, soft contacts and hard contacts, all tailored to fit your needs. Additionally, Dr. Edwin Gay, OD is dedicated to keeping patients’ eyes healthy by monitoring and/or treating eye conditions such as glaucoma, diabetes, dry eye, infections, macular degeneration and many more. Pediatric examinations and fundus photography are offered, as well.

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DOG CITY DAYCARE 4278 Haggerty Rd, Commerce Charter Township (248)-246-6646 dogcitydaycare.com Dubbed “Your Pet’s New Paradise,” Dog City DayCare is Michigan’s largest kennel, offering both half- and full-day rates, which includes open play in its 5,000-square-foot indoor play area, as well as another 7,000 square feet of outdoor play.

Dog City DayCare also has both short- and long-term boarding, starting at low as $43 per night. With the goal of becoming the first thought when it comes to planning a vacation or getaway, every staff member at Dog City has a love for dogs, so you can enjoy your trip, knowing that your pet’s safety and well-being will be the number one focus and priority while you’re away.

Additionally, dog grooming is also one of Dog City DayCare’s specialties. Grooming prices vary depending on the size of the dog; however, all fees include bathing with shampoo and conditioner, a haircut and nail trim.

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