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Volume 14, No. 4 March/April 2017 Grand Traverse Woman P.O. Box 22 Interlochen, MI 49643 tel: 231.276.5105 www.grandtraversewoman.com BLOG: www.kandacechapple.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/grandtraversewoman PUBLISHERS Kandace Chapple Kerry Winkler EDITOR Kandace Chapple, kandace@grandtraversewoman.com
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WE HAVE tons of hair on our heads, a gargantuan amount that always makes hairstylists lift up big handfuls of it and bounce it. Look at this, Stacey! calling to the next chair. It always causes a sensation in the salon. But in reality, it's hot, heavy and, worst of all, labor-intensive. In honor of our career issue, here’s our ode to a career we could never handle… Hairstylist. First, we’d like to note that we love our stylists, but we feel sorry for them. We imagine the strike of fear that runs through them when they see our name on the books. We send our apologies now and in the future. Here’s a look at a typical hair appointment: 1. The Cape. There’s a small struggle with securing the cape around our necks. The snap is under there somewhere, but the stylist needs two hands to hold up the hair and two more hands to seal the deal. Someone from the front desk, usually a receptionist, is called in to help. 2. The Assessment. As the stylist lifts huge gobs of hair in wonder and asks what we want, we cut them off and start asking the questions: Are your arms strong today? Your patience? How long can you make small talk to one person? An entire afternoon? Did you eat a solid lunch? 3. The Color. Our gray, seemingly, is everywhere now. A root touch-up is more of an undertaking than a root canal these days. And because of all of our hair, the stylist always comes up short on color. She hasn’t mixed enough. She can never mix enough. That’s just the way it is. “Can you make me more?” the stylist will call to some invisible support crew in the back room unaware of the hair situation unfolding. “How much?” they will ask, calm, protected by drywall, studs and their own appointments. “A gallon,” she will call back.
4. The Highlights. There’s never a worry of highlighting our hair too much. It’s a worry that the highlights will be visible at all. Our heads are filled with enough foil to cut out cell phone signals in the salon, and a fine-toothed comb is dropped every time. The stylist is getting weak. 5. The Wait. The color sets for 40 minutes, during which the stylist lies prone in a massage chair under a warm blanket. 6. The Rinse. Feeling rejuvenated, the stylist eases our massive head of hair into the bowl and asks if the water is too hot or too cold. We have to be honest: The water hasn’t even reached our scalp yet. 7. The Cut. At this point, everyone is weak with effort and small talk. It is mutually decided that we should skip the cut and instead grow it out another inch. Three women with short hair have come and gone in various chairs around us. We watch, we envy. But, it’s no good. We aren’t able to endure a haircut at this point in the process. Ever. 8. The Blow Dry. If time is tight, this takes two gals. It causes more attention, more calling out to the next chair: Anyone with robotic arms free? Someone’s erecting scaffolding and a call’s been put in to the Redken product advisor. One of them will get a round brush and we will do what we always do: Stick a foot out to brace our chair from rotating with each stroke of the brush caught in our hair. 9. The Tip. How much do you tip a woman who has given so much? It’s hard to quantify. She just took 2-3 hours to do something that she could normally do in half that. Her soul is destroyed. So you buy lots of new products, tip her heartily and hope she doesn’t call in sick the next time she sees your name on the books. So enjoy this issue of GTWoman all about careers. And be glad that all but two of you aren’t our hairstylists.
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COVER PHOTO Linda Lindquist-Bishop at her home in Leelanau County. See her story on page 18 and hear her speak at the April 12th GTWoman in Business Luncheon on “Mountain of Courage.” Beth Price Photography, www.bethpricephotography.com PHOTOGRAPHERS Sarah Brown, Sarah Brown Photography www.sarahbrown-photography.com Scarlett Piedmonte, Photography by Scarlett www.photobyscarlett.com Beth Price, Beth Price Photography www.bethpricephotography.com ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Melissa Cole, melissa@grandtraversewoman.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Nichole Baldwin Ann Barraclough Brian Boyer Melissa Cole Susanne Edson Holly Gallagher Lindsey Jordan Shelley A. Kester Katie Kniss Linda Lindquist-Bishop Kathy McNulty Jen O'Brien Sakura Raftery Kristin Schuler Donna Smith ADVERTISING Kerry Winkler at 231.276.5105 or kerry@grandtraversewoman.com Visit www.grandtraversewoman.com for rates. SUBSCRIPTIONS To receive GTWoman at home, mail $20 (for 6 issues) to: Grand Traverse Woman, P.O. Box 22, Interlochen, MI 49643 ARTICLES/PRESS RELEASES Letters, inquiries, press releases and GTWoman In Business submissions are welcome. See www.grandtraversewoman.com for guidelines. MISSION STATEMENT Grand Traverse Woman is a bimonthly magazine dedicated to the interests of women in the five-county region. Our mission is to provide women with a publication that is educational and inspirational. We strive to maintain a positive, well-balanced and genuine forum for women's issues. (We also like funny stuff.) © Copyright 2017 Grand Traverse Woman LLC All rights reserved.
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Coming alive through
COOKIES How Third Coast Bakery came to the table BY BRIAN BOYER
HEATHER BURSON never intended to be a professional baker, let alone an entrepreneur: “I grew up talking into my hairbrush, recording ‘mix tapes,’ and listening to my purple plastic radio late into the night. I thought radio broadcasting was my destiny.” And she did follow that path for many years, working at radio stations across Michigan and even overseas in France. But after 16 years in the industry, Heather was completely burned out. It was 2010: her fiancé (now husband) had been diagnosed with brain cancer. “Suddenly the life and the future we were planning disappeared. I couldn’t perform anymore,” she admitted. “I had nothing left to give. My sweetheart was surviving the unthinkable and I was on autopilot through his hospital appointments. I was barely making it through a workday.” Then, right about the time his cancer went into remission, Heather’s own health fell apart. Suffering from PTSD, clinical depression, anxiety and panic attacks, Heather made the difficult decision to leave broadcasting. “I was lost,” Heather explained. “I could barely get out of bed.” tiny apartment was packed with crates of ingredients. “It was The only thing that brought Heather comfort was baking. She was already experiinsane! We were tripping over giant cans, bags, boxes and plastic menting with healthy recipes that her husband could tolerate through the chemo. cups. Local businesses were also inquiring about wholesale, but I Heather joined a women’s support group, where she was invited to help set up the didn’t have a license. I knew I had to make the leap into a commeetings. “I thought, well, if I have to show up to make the coffee, then I might as well mercial kitchen.” bring dessert, too. Baking helped me get out of my own suffering and focus on serving So, with the help of SCORE, Heather obtained the appropriate others.” training, education and licensing needed to sell her products comLittle did Heather know a future career was in the making. mercially. She moved into an incubator kitchen—a commercial The support group became Heather’s first client base. Each week, she’d test recipes kitchen space used to help get culinary businesses up and running on her companions. Many of the women had health issues and they appreciated being at their earliest stages. And Third Coast Bakery was officially born. able to enjoy health-conscious treats. Customers poured out their support, and sales exploded. “Food is fellowship, celebration, tradition. When you discover you During the first year in business, have a dietary restriction, you can very quickly feel left out or stigmaHeather made her first exciting tized,” Heather explained. “These women saw potential in me that I deal with Cuppa Joe. Owner Sandi “Recipe development is hot, couldn’t see myself.” Daley took a chance with Heather’s sweaty, grueling work and Each week the ladies told Heather that specialty baking was what products and decided to start carmany nights I just sat down and she should be doing for a living. “Start a business!” they all cried. “You rying them at both locations in bawled like an exhausted child... need to be doing this for the community!” Other friends caught wind Traverse City. I thought I knew a thing or two of Heather’s special desserts and started placing orders for their own Heather said, “Cuppa Joe has about it. But, this kind of baking family gatherings. been one of our staunchest retail is never predictable!” One morning, Heather’s husband scooped up her cookies and supporters from the beginning. —Heather Burson Soon after, I was approached by marched her into a walk-in appointment with SCORE, a small business Munson Hospital, Edson Farms, mentoring program provided through the Traverse City Chamber of Oryana Natural Foods, and countCommerce. less other small businesses, many of which are also owned, run or He knew that she needed a big push to start the business. With his encouragement, managed by women. They’ve taught me so much about thriving Heather handed over the cookies and said, “I have no idea what I’m supposed to do locally. Their strength and insight have directly impacted the bakwith my life. But everyone says I should be doing this!” ery’s success. This is so much bigger than me.” The response was overwhelmingly positive. SCORE mentors came alongside her to With the increasing demand, Heather knew she needed a larger create an initial launch plan, a short-term test run and a long-term vision. space. In 2013, she moved into a dedicated allergen-safe kitchen “Making the leap into opening an actual bakery was terrifying. I was plagued with located in Suttons Bay. worries like ‘Who am I to do this? What do I know?!’” Heather said. But the support Success never comes without challenges. Heather admitted from SCORE, friends, family and ultimately her husband gave her the confidence she to shedding a lot tears, standing over bowls of gluten-free, vegan needed. dough that just wouldn’t behave: “Recipe development is hot, Together, the couple focused on creating core products and testing interest at area sweaty, grueling work and many nights I just sat down and bawled farmer’s markets under Michigan Cottage Food Law and within three weeks Heather’s
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like an exhausted child. I’d grown up baking with my Italian mother. I thought I knew a thing or two about it. But, this kind of baking is never predictable!” She continued, “As it turns out, acceptance was the key to my sanity. I simply had to accept that the recipes and the food chemistry were never going to follow expectations. My life was nothing like I had planned or predicted, so why should my cookie dough be either? It was a strong lesson in humility and control. I learned to bake, not on my own terms, but in synchronicity with the ingredients. There’s a meditative rhythm to it now.” Today, inspiration comes from the people and stories that surround Heather. Her customers include celiacs, vegans, vegetarians, cancer survivors, bariatric patients, diabetics, parents of children with autism, ADD and ADHD, people with anaphylactic allergies and those diagnosed with autoimmune diseases and more. “Every day, customers touch my life. We shed a lot of happy tears at our bakery! The trust our customers place in us is something we don’t take lightly. That’s why training, education, health and safety are our top priorities. There is no performing, no faking, and it’s a true art that comes from the heart. This is the most authentic work I’ve ever done.”
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Here’s how best to coordinate, keep and congratulate them! BY LINDSEY JORDAN
HAVE you ever had luck asking someone to do something for you, on her own time and for free? Do you ever wonder how it’s possible for so many public events and community resources to be available in our region, or anywhere for that matter? If either of these questions has crossed your mind, your answer is: volunteers and the coordinators who support them. Volunteer coordinators are professionals with a true knack for communication, time management and, believe it or not, salesmanship. Core responsibilities of volunteer coordinators are to recruit, train, support and recognize volunteers. Keep reading for ways to get the most out of the precious resource we call “volunteers.”
Local volunteer opportunity: CASA
One way to get involved in the area is to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), for Grand Traverse County. CASA is dedicated to serving abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes. Children in foster care need a voice in court as they find themselves involved and caught up in a system geared for adults. Each year more than 100 children are placed in foster care or out-of-home placement in Grand Traverse County. They need an advocate. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) visit the children in all settings. They talk to agency workers, foster parents, teachers and anyone involved with the children. They report these conversations and observations to the court and attend court hearings, focusing on the best interest of the child(ren). No special background or education is necessary, just time and a willingness to help a child in need. A comprehensive 30+ hour training includes the policies and procedures of the CASA program, Volunteer Services Department and Family Court. Topics cover the dynamics and human behavior associated with child abuse and neglect, relevant local, state and federal laws, permanency planning and family preservation, cultural diversity, communication and interviewing skills, and roles and responsibilities of a CASA volunteer. CASA training also includes guidelines for testifying in court. Upon completion of training and being assigned a case, a CASA volunteer makes a commitment to meet with the child(ren) at least once a week for the duration of their case. Typically, a case will last approximately one year. However, there is the possibility of a longer or shorter commitment. Become a CASA—the voice of a child in court. The 2017 CASA Training will begin Tuesday, April 11, at the Robert P. Griffin Hall of Justice. The sessions are from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for five weeks. A pre-training interview is required. Call Probate and Family Court Volunteers at 231.922.4827 to schedule an interview.
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Spell it out When managing a group of people to perform tasks or take on responsibilities within an organization, there needs to be a true understanding of what exactly it is you’re asking of them. Having a well-versed job description that entails a complete timeline of events is a responsibility of a volunteer coordinator that should not be taken lightly. And don’t expect the volunteers to assist you in creating their own job descriptions. The quickest way to lose a volunteer is to have confusion surrounding the The quickest way to lose work—either too little or too much for them to do. a volunteer is to have Also, make sure the work is attracconfusion surrounding the tive. Would you and the rest of the staff work—either too little or too be willing to do the work that you will be asking volunteers to perform? If the much for them to do. answer is no, you should probably rethink your plan.
Train with purpose At events, volunteers are often the face of an organization and are interacting directly with the public. It is crucial they know what they are doing. Implementing a detailed training curriculum for new volunteers and providing on-going refresher training for veterans is crucial to the longevity of any program. Required pieces of training include: • history of the organization and its impact on the community • statistics of those served • policies and procedures for all programming/events • list of support persons and examples of how volunteers’ work will directly impact their community. This information will help instill ownership of the program within the volunteer. Once ownership is established, a longtime volunteer has likely been born.
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We all recognize the helping type. People who tend to volunteer often commit to several different projects or groups. And the truth is they will favor the organization that values their time the most. To ensure that favoritism, a good match between volunteer and task is imperative. Take time to: • personally engage volunteers • learn their interests and background • listen to why they want to give of themselves. These are the keys to making that perfect pairing. You know you have succeeded when these individuals are recommending your agency to their friends as a great place to give of their time.
Once you have assigned a volunteer to that perfect match, your job is not done. Continuous support and encouragement is a necessity in keeping that relationship strong. A phone call or an email on a regular basis could mean the difference in keeping or losing the quality volunteers who provide the services your program is built upon. If you were to put 100 volunteers in a room, 99 of them would tell you they don’t need or want to be recognized. However, recognition can be misconstrued as extravagant parties with a five-course meal and party favors. The reality is, “thank you” goes a long way.
Make sure the work is attractive. Would you and the rest of the staff be willing to do the work that you will be asking volunteers to perform? If the answer is no, you should probably re-think your plan.
Send appreciation down from the top Volunteer coordinators say “thank you” several times a day, hundreds of times a week. However, those words of appreciation must also, most importantly, come from another place higher up. Board members, executives and agency employees might need to be reminded to speak up and share their gratitude. When volunteers are singled out as being appreciated by someone with whom they do not have regular contact, there are no words for how much that means to them. It is the
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Have a dedicated coordinator Lastly, managing volunteers isn’t an afterthought. Organizations hoping to incorporate the use of volunteers into their strategic plan should strongly consider who will be responsible for coordinating this important facet of the work force. Volunteer coordinating is not a job that can be added to an already full-time position. The person responsible must assure that he or she has the time and resources to give to volunteers; otherwise success is not likely. All in all, volunteers are an incredible group of people who bring compassion, experience and enthusiasm to an organization. There is eagerness in a volunteer that you often won’t find even in paid employees, and that is irreplaceable. Lindsey Jordan is the director of Grand Traverse County CASA, and volunteer coordinator of Probate and Family Court Volunteer Services. For more information on the volunteer opportunities she has available call 231.922.4827 or email ljordan@grandtraverse.org. 3
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Hot Colors: Pantone is the authority on color at predicting the hot color trends in fashion. They have even selected the top colors for kids’ clothing. This year they chose: Primrose Yellow, a pop of color and a sure sign of spring; Kale, a safari soft khaki green, which is perfect as a neutral pairing in pants, shorts, or even a jumpsuit; Island Paradise, a beautiful tone of turquoise; and Pink Yarrow, a playful combination of pink and fuchsia. Plus, the top color of all of 2017 is Greenery, think bright green palms swaying in the breeze. Hot Print: This spring season is going to be a full bloom of tropical floral prints. Girls will be a garden of flowers, bright colors and butterflies.
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This trend isn’t just for the little ladies. Boys will be able to rock the trend with prints of palm leaves and hibiscus florals, but in a muted palette. Hot Style: We love any excuse to dress up! Girls’ dresses with lace or sequins are always in demand. The only requirement? Must be perfect to swirl and twirl. And hipster formal is the style for your little gentleman. Think bow ties, suspenders, fedoras, paired with skinny jeans. Hot Theme: Classic storybooks are coming to life in children’s wear this spring: Dr. Seuss, Beatrix Potter and of course Beauty and the Beast. Mickey and Minnie remain classic staples in little wardrobes. As kids grow and get not so little, look for vintage-style tees, made of soft cotton.
Your time is money. The best resale shops aim to make this process as convenient for customers as possible. I’m going to teach you how to get the most from your resale experience. If you’re interested in selling, consider these steps… Step One: Gather all of your kids’ outgrown clothing—Preemie to Youth size 20—as well as costumes, shoes, toys, books, baby equipment and furniture. Run all the clothing through the wash. As it comes out of the dryer, lay flat in a pile. Don’t fold. That takes longer for you and causes wrinkles. Place the pile in a box, tote or in
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ates a quote for each item. That helps create some price consistency for shoppers and it knows, for instance, that the Faded Glory jeans are priced less than Gymboree, while the Abercrombie are a bit more. The associate can even enter an item “new with tags.” Every resale store does pricing a little differently. But in general, the more expensive the item, the higher payout you will receive. At my store, the payout is typically 30 percent of the price we sell it for. For example, a pair of 3T Children’s Place jeans retail new for $19.50, Once Upon sells them gently used for $5.50, while you make $1.65. That way, a lot of little items can add up big for you in your payout. Step Three: Receive your no-obligation quote. If you decide you can’t part with your wee peep’s first swimsuit. No problem. We can
take it off your quote. Once you have your quote you can cash out or shop. (If you make a purchase that same day, you will receive an extra discount as a thank you for taking time to bring us your items.) It’s that easy—at the end of your visit, you can leave with money, new items and cleaner closets back at home. So get shopping and saving in 2017! Bonus: Many resale shops have loyalty programs. People can sign up for my store’s loyalty club when you are in the shop. We will text you twice a month with sales and/or coupons. PHOTOS BY CARRIE LYNN’S PHOTOGRAPHY
a laundry basket. You can even lay your items flat in a big bag. The key is to reduce creasing. (Sadly, wrinkled items will most likely not be accepted since clothing goes directly to the selling floor and customers don’t want to buy an item to take home and iron.) Step Two: Bring it on in! Our store is 6,000 square feet and we organize it by merchandise, size and color. We buy all seasons, all day, every day, no appointment needed. You will need a picture ID to sell to us. After checking in at the front desk, you will receive a wait time, typically 10 minutes or less per box. If you have errands to run, we can send you a text when we’re done going through your items. We will sort through your items, passing on things with staining, too much wear, pilling or styles over five years old. We will enter the items we wish to buy into our computer system. The computer actually gener-
Jen O’Brien is the owner of Once Upon A Child resale shop. Learn more at www.onceuponachildtraversecity.com. Visit them at 2751 N. US 31 South in Traverse City or call 231.642.5570.
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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO APPLIED. IT WASN'T AN EASY TASK NARROWING THE FIELD, BUT AFTER A LOT OF SWEAT AND MAKEOVER TEARS, WE'D LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO THE 2017 JANES. LET THE CHANGES BEGIN!
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Katie Kniss, 39 • Married to her high-school sweetheart • Mom to 4 children (ages 16, 14, 11, 8) • Arbonne Independent Consultant, also works part-time at Living Light Massage • Volunteer at church and school The Big Announcement: I am nervous and anxious. I know it is going to be really hard and I don’t want to fail. I’m ready, but part of me thinks: “What did I just ask for?” The Motivation: Tired of being stuck in the same old habits. My poor eating choices ruled my life. I was having a hard time getting myself motivated so I knew I needed a good “kick in the pants” to get going again. The Honesty: My right leg was amputated below the knee about nine years ago as a result of a car accident. The accident was pretty bad. I wasn’t expected to survive so I’m blessed that I only lost my leg. I can do pretty much everything everyone else can do; sometimes I just have to modify how I do it. I always HEIGHT: 5’8” tell myself: “Just keep moving and WEIGHT: 200 LBS. do your best.” Losing a leg is not an GOAL: 150 LBS. excuse to give up. I want to show my kids that they can thrive when life brings them hardships. The “Aha” Moment: Lately, I look at myself in the mirror and am frustrated that what I see doesn’t match the image of myself in my head. The older I get the less I care about looks and the more I care about being healthy.
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The Hurdles: My biggest hurdle will be staying on my nutrition plan—eight weeks doesn’t seem like a long time, but I know there will be moments when it will feel like forever. And sometimes I just feel too tired to exercise.
The Janes will be introduced at our March 8th GTWoman Network Nite at Habitat ReStore, 5-7 p.m.
The Test Run: I did a six-minute test workout at Fit For You during my Jane interview. Getting back into exercising after being out for a year was tough. I knew it would be but I also know with time my stamina will increase and my body will adjust.
The Jane Reveal is at our May 10th GTWoman Network Nite at Floor Covering Brokers.
The Past: I’ve been mistreating my body by eating foods that aren’t clean and being sedentary. It’s time to be good to myself again. Sunday is my meal prep day. I’ve learned, it’s so easy to decide what to eat when everything is prepared already. I know it works. I lost 80 pounds in 2004—I wanted to look my best when my husband came back from being deployed to Iraq. The Future: A year from now my energy level will be at its prime, I will be back into my “skinny” clothes that are packed away in a box somewhere and I will enjoy clothes shopping again. My mind will be out of this sugar-induced fog. Most of all, my confidence will be strong!
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Articles May/June issue: The 1st update of the Janes—see where they are at 4 weeks. July/August issue: The final Jane Reveal, complete with makeover information!
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Nichole Baldwin, 28 • Animal lover and “mom” to two dogs and two cats • Veterinary Patient Care Coordinator for Northwood Animal Hospital • Volunteer for Alpha Phi Foundation, the Go Red Campaign for women’s heart health The Big Announcement: I was very excited when I found out I was a Jane. I was at work and my coworkers had me checking my phone. When I got the news, the whole clinic was cheering and clapping. It was a very fun moment! Then I called my boyfriend, Kevin. He knew I was really hoping for this opportunity and he was “over the moon.” The Motivation: Heart disease has affected members of my family and I want to be around for the ones I love! I have been slowly losing weight on my own for about one-and-a-half years and have tried a lot of fad diets and workouts, but haven’t found any lifelong results. The Honesty: It is difficult to see yourself gaining weight and watching HEIGHT: 5’6” your body change. I have never been WEIGHT: 230 LBS. a small person, but with dance and GOAL: 160 LBS. cheerleading I had toned muscles. After college my activity level changed a lot and so did my body. Plus, there was a learning curve when you’re just starting out life on your own—adjusting from eating like a college kid and learning to prepare balanced meals and include exercise in daily life. The “Aha” Moment: I have known for a while it was time to make a change, but there’s always an excuse as to why I must wait... and I got tired of it. I have so much I want to do with my life and the extra weight won’t help me do those things. It makes me tired and unhappy. I am fairly
new to the Traverse area and now that I’m comfortable in my new surroundings, it is time to focus on me more, rather than always putting others first. The Hurdles: Digestion issues and not processing foods correctly have been my biggest struggles. My main hurdle will be my mindset—telling myself “no” to things I want and crave. And choosing an activity over TV. I will just need positive people in my life so when I’m having a tough day I can be reminded I can do this. The Test Run: The interview workout definitely pushed me! I did some exercises that I had not done before, but was amazed at what I could do with someone pushing me. I was much more sore from those six minutes than the hour-long workout I attempted by myself the night before! That shows me I need this and I know the trainers will teach me how to work out properly to lose the weight! The Past: Meal-prepping has already helped me when I feel crunched for time so I think continuing that further will help. I will make time because I need to. No more excuses. The Future: I hope that I can continue the momentum and keep going with my weight loss until I reach a good, healthy weight. I want to take the knowledge I receive and encourage others that this is possible. Weight doesn’t have to be a mountain in front of us. In one year I hope to be very active and enjoying a new lifestyle.
The Honesty: I was used to being tough, but as I age I find myself getting weaker and weaker. I would like to go into my 50s and beyond with a better frame of mind and body instead of my body slowly not being able to do the things I want to do. The “Aha” Moment: I quit my 30-year smoking habit about four years ago and naturally put on a few pounds. Then I broke my ankle, and put on a few more pounds. I lost my Mom suddenly, and put on a few more pounds. Hurt my foot again, and put on a few more pounds. Blah, blah, blah! I’m ready to put on a pair of pants and not throw it back on the floor because I feel terrible about myself.
• 8 week Fit For You Membership • Done-for-you meal plan • Ongoing nutritional counseling • Unlimited email coaching and more!
Salon Moxie: Hair color & cut, manicure, make-up and blow out Photography by Sarah Brown: Before and after photos
The Test Run: Doing that “sample” workout during my interview at Fit For You was much more difficult than I expected. Who knew six minutes was so long?! I was not surprised by how out of shape I am.
The Future: I am hoping to gain a better understanding of working out, and the confidence to know that I can do it and carry on with these habits. I look forward to living a healthy, active lifestyle.
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GTOC: Skin care for the Janes, plus eyewear
The Hurdles: My biggest hurdle will be making myself a priority. I have to get organized. And I hear meal-prepping is a must. That is something I am not familiar with. Thankfully, my husband is on board and has promised to help me as much as possible.
The Past: The last time I felt ready to conquer the world I was 33. I went to the gym religiously. I actually didn’t realize how amazing I felt during that time until I stopped going. Why I stopped, I’ll never know. This time, I have no excuse!
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• Married with two daughters, Sydney, 20, and Elly, 17 • Cake maker and designer at Aunt B’s Cakes & Desserts • Volunteer at the Father Fred Foundation
The Motivation: I have gained and lost the same 30ish pounds so many times in my life and I am tired of it. I am 48 years old and want to be able to be active.
• 16 fat-blasting body transformation coaching sessions with the Jane team
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Ann Barraclough, 48 The Big Announcement: After submitting my application, I had a week to let my “scared” settle down. So, when Michelle from Fit For You called to let me know that I had been chosen to be a Jane, I was super excited. I texted my husband, Steve, right away!
Our 3 Janes take part in an 8-week program at our sponsor, Fit For You Health Club in Traverse City. The program includes:
HEIGHT: 5’6" WEIGHT: 194 LBS. GOAL: 160 LBS.
Naked Confidence with Anne Bonney: Bi-weekly motivation and coaching support for each Jane. At Your Service Cleaning 1 house cleaning for each Jane Plus Janes get free tickets to GTWoman Network Nites during the program!
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NAVIGATING
CHANGE Why is it so difficult? And important?
BY LINDA LINDQUIST-BISHOP
LINDA (TOP) WINNING THE 2009 FARR 40 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN PORTO CERVO IT WITH YOUNG DERBY ANDERSON. "RARELY AM I ABLE TO MENTOR YOUNG WOMEN AT THIS ELITE LEVEL OF OUR SPORT,” LINDA SAYS. “SAILING WITH DERBY WAS A JOY AND A BLAST!”
THE MERE THOUGHT of change can make people uncomfortable. Most people are resistant to it, which is not hard to understand. Change is risk. Fear is often associated with stepping into the unknown.
THREE TYPES OF CHANGE During my career, I’ve come to realize there are three types of change: • Change that is forced upon us. We lose a job; we receive an unexpected medical diagnosis; we come to the end of a relationship. In these times, change happens to us, and we have to figure out how to deal with it. • Change that is chosen. We have achieved success and want to move on to the next thing; we find a new work or avocation passion; we desire to live in a new place. Here, we intentionally choose to set the wheels of change into motion. • Change that is timely. We are in a relationship that needs to end; we find that our organization has grown beyond our ability to lead it; we realize that remaining in status quo will lead to our stagnation. Bottom lime: the time has come to change. That doesn’t make it any easier. Sometimes we still have a hard time embracing change, even when we know it’s the right thing.
MY OWN CHANGE In the last three decades, I’ve moved 32 times, sailed on more than 100 different teams in the realm of offshore yacht racing, and worked in multiple industries. The only constant in my life has been change. One of the biggest changes in my life came when I left my civilian life and married into the military. My Air Force husband, Brian, and I were married on a sunny day in June 2001, surrounded by many of our sailing and flying friends. Yet, only six weeks after a beautiful ceremony, I found myself crumpled on the ground, sobbing, in front of our new home at the Air Force Academy. Instead of the joy I expected, the massive life change of marriage brought on fear, a loss of identity, and a lack of direction. The shift from corporate executive to “dependent
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military spouse” froze me in my tracks. I was far from my comfort zone, and this was a change I had chosen. I stumbled around for months, trying to form a new identity. It was painful to ask myself, equipped with a dependent spouse card and sitting behind a post-911 fortified gate: Who am I? What’s next for me? Slowly, I came to realize that my passion was to help people navigate change. I was certainly equipped with the experience of change; now I wanted to learn the process, skills and language that could help others make big life transitions with joy and excitement instead of fear and pain. I was on fire, and I wanted to learn. Who is the best at change? What are the dynamics of change? What makes change successful, and what makes it fail?
FINDING CLARITY ON CHANGE To help in my journey, I sought out strategic-planning guru Tom Paterson, who—for 33 years—worked side-by-side with Peter Drucker, the educator and management consultant largely credited with establishing the philosophy behind modern business management. Sitting at the feet of this master for eight years was a joy and a privilege. From Tom, I learned that change is a process and, like any process, the more intentional we are about practicing with excellence, the better we get. He says, “Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.” But Tom also taught me “Perspective before planning.” We must have clarity of our situation, of where we REALLY are before we make decisions about where we want to go. We want to escalate our perspective to a “mountain top view” of our situation (our life, our organization, our project etc.). From there we can easily see the risks and opportunities of the landscape below—the things we can’t see when we are looking from the ground level. If we base our decisions on false assumptions, incomplete information or incorrect bias, we make wrong decisions and put ourselves and our organizations at risk.
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Grand Traverse Woman To get clarity, ask the following questions: • What is Right? • What is Wrong? • What is Missing? • What is Confused? We always want to start with “What is Right?” because we are critical creatures by nature. Once we have clarity about all of the things that are good about our situation, we can start asking the next three questions. We add “Missing” and “Confused” to “Wrong” in that we find that most things that are “not working” are not “wrong” but rather are ill-communicated or absent. All four of these questions demand different types of solutions. If something is Right, then we protect and build on it. If something is Wrong, then we fix it or stop it. If it’s Confused, we clarify it. If it’s Missing, we add it. Try it out! Pick something—your life, a new product you’ve developed, a non-profit you're working on—really anything. Be honest and ask yourself what is Right, Wrong, Missing and Confused.
ON THE BOAT Away from my desk, I have enjoyed a parallel career in sailing on the world’s stage. Competitive sailing is my “learning lab,” where I’ve discovered valuable lessons about fear, leadership and motivation. A critical aspect of competitive sports is debriefing after a performance. This is what I’ve gleaned: • Learning to own my mistakes armed me with a humility and vulnerability required to create continuous improvement. • Making split-second decisions in the heat of battle, with six-foot waves of water crashing over my head, taught me to trust myself. • Pursuing my passion at an international level taught me the joy and success that comes from living one’s truth. Never in my wildest dreams did I envision that one day I’d be sailing for the America’s Cup or winning world championships, but the things I have learned from sailing about change—consistent feedback, hard work, having a plan, strategic focus, commitment to continuous learning and more—are universal tools for navigating change anywhere.
A CHANGE PROCESS: CREATING WOMEN LEADERS Finally, I was able to blend my love of sports and passion for empowering women with Rising Tide Leadership Institute (http://www.4risingtide.org). RTLI develops women leaders through programs in sailing, aviation and motor sports on a global stage. The Rising Tide team found that there are three essential components to the process of developing women leaders; we gave this three-legged stool the acronym, SEA. • S (See): We can’t be what we can’t see. In order for girls and women to become leaders, they must first see what women in leadership looks like in action. Extraordinary role models show us the path and challenge us to greater lives. One of my great role models was Julie Weeks, who lived in Empire and was the founder of Womenable. She was one of the world’s leading experts in research and policy related to economic empowerment for women. Julie’s evidence-based research advised the world’s largest corporations, nation states and the United States in policy that allows women to thrive economically. When women thrive, the world thrives. • E (Equip): Girls and women must be trained and equipped for leadership. At Rising Tide, girls are taught leadership through the lens of competitive sports. Creating opportunity for young women to participate in STEM-related sports equips them for real-world decision-making. • A (Access): Women must be allowed to compete and lead. We must change the mindsets of those who can create and prevent access for women to participate in leadership roles. Leadership gatekeepers must value what women can bring to the table. The body of data is staggering and conclusive: When 30 percent or more women are at the leadership table, companies are more profitable and organizations are more sustainably successful. Raising up women leaders is essential to the success of the world. There is much change work to do! Linda Lindquist-Bishop is a world champion in offshore yachting and runs Courageous Thinking Inc., where she helps people and organizations navigate change. She also guides founder/owner companies to achieve successful exits as a certified NAVIX Exit Planning consultant. She and her husband retired Air Force Major General Brian T. Bishop live in the Traverse City area. She can be reached at linda@cgthink.com.
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IN THE current uncertainty of our political and
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social climate, I frequently ask myself: “What can I do to better the world around me? How can I make an impact? What do I even care about?” These can be tough questions to address amid the bustle of the actual life in front of us. I wrestled with these questions in fits and starts in my adult life. Graduating from college with finance and economics degrees and working at a large Wall Street investment bank between the ages of 20 to 26, I was on a path to financial success and a comfortable life. This stage was set years before, led by my immigrant parents who placed very high, if not sole, value on attaining financial security and success. Yet, amid the comforts of my achievements, there was a sense of nagging that I couldn’t ignore. I experienced firsthand the jump from one generation struggling to make a living with no resources, to the next one having excellent education, networks and resources to succeed. At that time, the concept of micro-lending was emerging in the poorest of nations around the world. I was captured by the concept. I saw that people wanted to succeed, they just needed the right resources, no matter the smallest of increments. I felt called to help in that pursuit because I was able to benefit from that very struggle my parents understood. I believed in paying it forward.
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I decided to leave my job and return to business school to marry my skill-set in the finance field to my growing passion for social justice and equal opportunity. Some of my classmates thought I was crazy. In the midst of the financial crisis, I was frequently told: “So, you left the job that a lot of us are here to get, so you can work at a nonprofit? I can tell you the ‘Return on Investment’ on that one.”
Starting again Yet there was a small band of us “do-gooders” who believed that approaching complex social problems with business acumen and innovation was a way to fill the gaps that existing systems and structures left behind. The concept of “social entrepreneurship” was a fringe term. I couldn’t wait to get started. And then life happened. I was unexpectedly expecting, got married, and after a few years living in San Francisco with my now family of four, relocated to Traverse City (my spouse’s hometown) after my husband’s business group was eliminated. Thankfully, we both found work locally, I for the first time after a five-year school/new-mom hiatus. Having been on “pause” for those years, it was like I hit the “play” button again from the day I graduated from business school—my passion for working in the social sector had not faded, nor had my belief that I could apply myself 100 percent. I was ready to get started again!
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“Our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world, as being able to remake ourselves.” — Mahatma Gandhi
SUCCESSFULLY Linda with “Team Barking Mad” bashing through waves outside Sydney Harbor in 2005.
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Download a free perspective exercise that will help give you greater clarity about your journey. www.cgthink.com Are you looking to create a successful transition or exit with your company? Call or email me to set up a free Exit Planning Readiness Assessment. It will give framework and challenge you as to what you can do to create a successful transition. Linda Lindquist-Bishop 12935 S. West Bayshore Dr. , Suite 135 Traverse City, MI 49684
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“I’m a Licensed Practicing Counselor. I work with individuals and groups, children and adults. While I love all of my clients, I have a special passion for women in transition (aren’t we all)? I love to support women who want to transform themselves, who want to live their authentic, best life. Imagine doing some “inside work” with a group of supportive friends, creatively sharing your struggles and vulnerabilities and then holding each other’s intentions as you move forward - it’s very powerful and transformative! I love my job!”
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Grand Traverse Woman Today Through my husband’s hometown network, I met a few incredible women who led me to Goodwill Northern Michigan in a role that couldn’t have been closer to what I was looking to do—leading community-based programs, developing social enterprise models and having a tangible impact on our community. I invested in my community, and it invested right back in me in strong friendships, opportunities to lead, and sense of ownership in our future. In my current role, I oversee Goodwill’s housing and homeless programs. Our region is rich in resources and talent; however, very close beneath the surface, poverty and homelessness persist. Each day, men, women and families of all walks of life pour their energy into addressing their barriers and searching for housing, of which there is a very limited inventory. Many guests at the Goodwill Inn arrive scared, depressed, angry and feeling hopeless. We treat those facing crisis with dignity and respect. It is incredibly humbling to reflect upon the fact that what I sought to solve years ago in far-flung countries, is now equally a crisis in our backyards.
Listening Recently, an old friend said, “I can’t believe you used to be a banker.” I agree. Sometimes that nagging voice in your heart is the truth to which you should listen.
During times when fear or doubt from others’ cynicism creeps in, shut it down. Letting yourself explore that voice may turn out to be the best choice you make. I have come to understand myself as someone fearless, outspoken, somewhat rebellious, but always listening and learning—listening to others, but also listening to myself. What is your heart saying to you? Try listening to it and see where it leads you. Sometimes that can be difficult, so seek positive influences to help challenge you and go with it. Perhaps you too, will find that taking a peek beneath the surface can result in a positive impact on people in your community, in large and small ways, as no act of kindness or applying yourself is too small. Just as I was ready to get started years ago, I’m ready to keep going. I decided to attend the Women’s March in Washington to help inspire defining my voice, seeking my passion, living beyond my immediate safety net. The experience allowed me to think about how getting engaged at this level will help continue to define what is meaningful to me. Sakura Raftery works to end homelessness and bring housing opportunities to people experiencing homelessness in the greater Grand Traverse Area. She earned a B.S. from Boston College in finance and economics, and an MBA from Columbia Business School in social enterprise. She is an active member of the Rotary Club, the Continuum of Care and a regular chauffeur for her two kids’ extracurricular activities.
POWER OF THE PURSE EVENT HELPS LOCAL HOMELESS WOMEN - MARCH 11 On March 11, Raftery and her team at Goodwill Northern Michigan will present Power of the Purse, a fundraiser to benefit the women and families staying at the Goodwill Inn. Event attendees will hear from local women experiencing homelessness. These hard-working women will share their personal stories of success that tell the impact of the Goodwill Inn on our community. To learn how to get involved or to attend the event, visit www.goodwillnmi.org/power.
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School is in Session
A 50th wedding anniversary surprise & countless lives changed BY KATHY MCNULTY
ARRIVING in Nairobi, Kenya, I felt as if I had been slapped between the pages of a fifth-grade geography book. Ladies wearing bright shukas (red African blankets); donkeys carrying yellow five-gallon containers, two-to-a-side; mudfloored houses with corrugated metal roofs. More than anything, I noticed huge, bright smiles, and heard jambo (hello) or karibu (welcome) from black faces all around. These were the sights and sounds of my life for a few days in January in Africa, so distant from my usual winter life in Traverse City.
The gift For a year, our four grown children had told my husband, Mike, and I that we’d receive a surprise for our 50th wedding anniversary. Finally, the announcement was revealed via Skype by our children and their spouses. They had established an early elementary school in our names on Rusinga Island in Lake Victoria, Kenya. It would be called Kathy and Mike McNulty Academy, or KMMA, and be a school for poor children who could not afford even the fees for the local public schools. We learned about all the work that had been going on behind the scenes, unknown to us. How our kids had confiscated my Christmas card list and involved our friends and relatives in the fund-raising. How they had written, donated, phoned, organized and made this whole educational facility come to fruition. It took about two weeks for the news to sink
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in. This sort of grand gesture never even crossed our minds. Famous people and philanthropists have schools named after them—not everyday, ordinary people. This was a most touching gift for us, having been involved in education all our lives I’d worked as a teacher and mother all my life, most recently retiring after 14 years at Traverse Heights Elementary School. I loved witnessing and helping children who had started the year struggling and then finished as proficient readers and writers. The new school’s location was perfect, too. Our son Kieran is an anthropologist at the University of Minnesota and has worked on Rusinga Island for 10 years identifying fossils, digging and managing a summer program for students, most of whom are Americans, all in collaboration with the Nairobi National Museum. Over the years, Kieran had seen and heard about the need for education for local children orphaned by AIDS, children looked down upon by their culture through no fault of their own. On Rusinga Island, half of its residents are living in extreme poverty (earning less in a week than we might spend at Qdoba); a third of the population has HIV/AIDS; nearly 90% of the KMMA school children have lost one or both parents to disease — so our seed funds carry weight; but it is done in partnership with the community investment and its leadership. The announcement of this gift was amazing, but it was only the beginning.
The trip Kieran suggested that we accompany him on his January visit to Kenya to see the school for ourselves. My husband was immediately ready to board the plane; I wasn’t sure. We were retirement age and between us had undergone knee and heart surgeries. Should we really travel so far from home? Plus, there was my fear of snakes… I look back at my initial indecision, and I see that I would have missed out on the adventure of a lifetime! Kieran’s wife, Katie, also joined us, which made the trip even better. Having seen pictures of the outside of the school, which had commenced its first term in May, I felt a familiarity as soon as I arrived on the grounds. Two long, narrow buildings situated at right angles house the classrooms and tiny offices of the principal, and the group governing the school, CAITHS (Center for Advocacy and Intervention for Talent, Health and Sanitation). Four qualified teachers and two staff members run the school. Inside, the amenities are basic: bench seats with attached desks for the older students, a mat on the concrete floor for the little ones; paper, pencils, chalk boards (for the teachers); handmade cardboard or feed bag posters on the walls. There is no running water or electricity. Latrines are outside. Drinking water comes from sanitary containers. Light comes through an opened door. Children have one shirt and pair of shorts for a uniform. Our trip to KMMA included a visit to each classroom, a meeting with the staff, and a presentation of songs/poems by the children. I spent the entire morning with a lump in my throat. In one classroom, I bent to watch a small child writing numerals on graph paper. The reverence with which he used this basic tool—a stubby pencil shaved to a point as with a knife—awed me, a retired teacher, so accustomed to seeing pencils tossed carelessly to the floor.
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At one point during our visit, my husband and I were asked to “say a few words.” Except for the basic supplies that we loaded into our rented safari van in Nairobi, I had done nothing to deserve this priceless gift. The impact Humbled and grateful beyond words, I I knew this school would be life-changing for could only put together a few sentences of these children, in more ways than one. Children, thanks and commendation to these hardwho would otherwise not be educated, finally working friends. would be. We ended by shaking the hands of each At KMMA, students are taught the traditional student. Giggling at the color of our skin, academic subjects, as well as Christian values. Local they enjoyed touching us to examine our priests and pastors have supported all the school’s white hands! work. The students range in age from 18 months to The following morning rang out with the lively eight years. dancing procession down And the children are the church aisle with the fed. Breakfast and lunch local priest, his servers, and Giggling at the color of our are served each day. After the Bible he bore high into skin, they enjoyed touchFriday, children somethe air. These were accoming us to examine our white times have nothing to eat panied by four-part harhands! ... The crude benches until they return the next mony from the choir and reverberated with singing and Monday morning. an ancient, worn, tall drum. clapping. These are a happy In this environment of The crude benches reverpeople! severe poverty, where it is berated with singing and estimated that 34 percent clapping. These are a happy of the population is infected with the AIDS virus, people! But, by American standards, these are a another goal of the school is to educate students needy people. about good health and good health habits, as approIf I initially struggled to wrap my head around priate to their ages. Administrators want to break the magnitude of this gift, this journey helped the vicious cycle of AIDS. cement the truth. My husband and I cannot think
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of a finer gift that either of us has ever been given! The profundity of it lies in the realization that the values we prayed for and endeavored to pass on to our children have been manifested here in Kenya. As we left the island, I again had a lump in my throat. Those “needy”—no, those happy—children had been so interested in touching our hands; little did they know how much they had touched our lives. Kathy McNulty is a retired teacher living in Traverse City. Her husband, Mike, is a board member of the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, and can often be found teaching there through tours. Kathy can be reached by email at kemcnultytc@yahoo.com. Information and recent pictures of the KMMAcademy can be found at www.caithskenya.org.
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Grand Traverse Woman KRISTIN, SHOPPING AT A CRAFT STORE IN THE MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE.
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The trip that changed me BY KRISTIN SCHULER
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visit Africa with my colleagues to meet the women we were supporting through a special micro-lending program that our company offered. But when I arrived in Rwanda, I was struck by the stark contrast between what I was observing and what I expected of this post war-torn nation. I had anticipated my journey from Frankfort, Michigan, for almost a year. During those months, I researched in detail the horrific Rwandan genocide that occurred in 1994. Almost one million people were slaughtered during an unthinkable 90-day spree of hatred. My heart broke for the people I was about to meet. As I watched through the windows of the bus that took my colleagues and me from the Kigali airport to where we were staying, my mind couldn’t reconcile how vibrant and thriving the city seemed. I expected to witness some of the aftermath of war and the devastation that came with it. Knowing these same streets had once been covered with dead bodies sent a chill down my spine; I was stupefied by the dichotomy. How could a post-civil war nation with high rates of poverty look and feel this… beautiful? The city before me was filled with seemingly joyful, resilient, industrious people, smiling as they bustled through the streets. Miles and miles of hand-laid brick sidewalks represented careful, hard-fought restoration. I wondered if the peaceful appearance of this city matched the inner workings of the people’s hearts that rebuilt it. I felt a strong sense that I was witnessing a miracle.
An eye for change Seeing transformations had been a part of my day-to-day life working as a stylist for cabi, North America’s largest direct sales apparel retailer. I love styling women and helping them look and feel beautiful, and I’ve been privileged to see many instances where they feel restored once they don different clothes. The company seeks to “do well by doing good.” They do that through the “W.E. are cabi” Program—a first of its kind one-forone micro-lending program. This program, through Opportunity International, funds
small business loans for female entrepreneurs in developing countries, in the name of every new woman who decides to start her business with cabi. By providing the financing and mentorship, this program is projected to create and support approximately 8,200 jobs, impacting more than 35,000 people in developing nations by 2020. I value knowing I’m affecting lives and making a difference for others around the world through the work I do each day. So, when I was awarded the opportunity to go to Africa to see some of the women and communities cabi was investing in, I knew I needed to go. The plan: a select group of cabi stylists, along with our CEO and president, would meet with “sister” entrepreneurs half a world away. I was eager to meet these women and hear their stories in person. I needed to witness how these women were recovering from devastation.
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LOCAL FEMALE WINEMAKER CHIMES IN Tell us about Shady Lane Cellars and what you do there:
Shady Lane Cellars is an Estate winery on the Leelanau Peninsula just 10 miles north of Traverse City. 95% of our wine production is allocated as “Estate,” meaning the vineyards, grapes and wine are owned, managed, farmed, crafted and bottled by Shady Lane Cellars. It’s the truest expression of local wine with unique terroir and I’m lucky to make wine from our beautiful grapes. I’ve been at Shady Lane Cellars for four years; three as the Assistant Winemaker and this past year as Head Winemaker. OK, the obvious question. Winemaker, how did you come to that?
My love for plants and gardening initiated my career path. I began my studies in plant sciences at Michigan State University and after two summers of work experience in vineyard management I knew that my interest had shifted toward horticulture. While earning my Bachelor’s Degree, I worked in the Viticulture and Enology Lab (Science of Grapevines and Science of Winemaking). Though my work was science based, the process of growing the grapes and then making a finished product from those same grapes was very satisfying. I earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science from Michigan State University focusing on Viticulture and Enology. Where did you go from there?
Napa Valley California! I needed work experience and life experience outside of Michigan so I made the leap and went to Napa. There I had the opportunity to work for Frog’s Leap Winery, Rudd Estate and Far Niente. How long were you in Napa, California?
Seven years. It gave me a very solid foundation to continue building my career. There aren’t many female winemakers in Michigan, much less the United States. Do you have a female mentor that has inspired your career?
At Frog’s Leap Winery I worked closely with the winemaker, Paula Moschetti. She was a huge resource professionally and personally. We collaborated on what she was looking for in fruit quality and the slight nuance that made good grapes spectacular grapes. She is also a working mom of two in a highly demanding career, seeing her succeed was truly encouraging. Not to mentioned she really saw something in my focus and gave me tons of encouragement. As humans we need that; we need mentors, we need coaches, we need someone telling us that, yes, they are watching and they want to see us reach our goals. What is the day in the life of a winemaker like?
My daily work ebbs and flows with the time of year. It’s always changing and as a winemaker my jobs are quite varied, which is fantastic because there is no time to grow tired before I move on to the next task. As one might guess my season begins in early fall as the fruit comes into ripening. At this time I’m monitoring the grapes and testing different parameters of ripeness. In late September we begin harvesting and fermenting. Fermentations sometimes stretch into the new year, but most yeast-alcohol fermentations are wrapped up before the winter holiday. At this point I’m monitoring malolactic fermentations on red wines and the Chardonnay. At the new year I start filtering and bottling whites, ordering glass, revising labels and getting new labels approved. The spring and summer consists of bottling wines, managing barrel aged red wines, giving tours and meeting with our retailers and distributors. My job is full circle from hands-on labor in grubby clothes to careful laboratory analysis to sharing Shady Lane wines with customers and retailers. It’s a cyclical rotation of tasks I enjoy doing.
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What types of challenges do you face and how do you overcome them?
If you were stranded on an island and could bring only one Shady Lane Cellars’ wine what would it be?
Any mantras that help you keep your focus?
The Shady Lane Estate is large, where is your favorite place on the property?
Harvest is always a mental and physical challenge. It’s 2.5 months of long hours and juggling lots of different fermentations; each of which have a different purpose and path to become the wine they are meant to be. Monitoring each fermentation closely as well as processing incoming fruit can be tricky. Focus is the key. It’s so easy to get bogged down when I’m in the thick of harvest, but being organized helps me stay on top. “What stands in the way becomes the way.” It is a quote from the Stoic Philosopher Marcus Aurelius and it helps me to remember that success is born from hard work and most often a rough road. What are your tactics in juggling a demanding career and family?
Keeping life in perspective and keeping it as simple as possible. This means that Saturday mornings are for hanging out at home with my boys; maybe we will bake or go for a hike out back. It also means that I have scheduled time for myself, which happens to be in the early morning when I work out. It might not be perfect but we make it happen and we are very blessed to have each other and live the life we do as a family.
Pinot Noir Rose’. It has ripe red berry aromas and flavors with hints of red liquorish and orange peal. The mouthfeel is round and lush, which allows it to be paired with a wide range of cuisine; seafood with garlic butter, seared tuna, duck, barbecue, ok I think I will stop before we get hungry.
Yes, we have just over 100 acres and half is planted in grapevines. My favorite spot is outside the tasting room, just beyond the patio, in a grassy lawn at the edge of the vineyard. Here one has spectacular views of the vineyard, the beautiful patio and the winery to the west, where the sun sets just over the tall pines in the foreground. I could sit there with a cheese plate, a glass of wine and just chill for hours.
If someone is interested in learning more about wine and winemaking what tips would you give them on where to begin?
Start in one of the local tasting rooms. Visit on a slower day when the tasting room staff has time to answer all your questions and talk you through the wines. Training your senses to recognize certain flavors and aromas takes time and often we can’t make those connections unless someone mentions the “ripe pineapple” in the Riesling or the “hints of violet” in the Cabernet Frank. The local wine shops are a resource; some host regular tastings usually focusing on a certain geographical region and wine. Lastly, the internet is full of great articles and resources.
Kasey Wierzba can be contacted through info@shadylanecellars.com or visit www.shadylanecellars.com to learn more about the vineyard and winery.
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Dan Brady and Denine Dingeman, stars of UpNorthLive’s ReVibe Show, will do a demo on making a table with refurbished wood from Restore. Plus meet our 3 Janes as they kick off their program! THEME: “Love the Mitten” Wear something that celebrates our beloved state! If you have a favorite outfit with the great “mitten” on it or a special necklace in the shape of Michigan, break it out for Network Nite. DONATE: ReStore accepts items that are in good, resalable condition such as small appliances, lamps, furniture, hand and power tools and more. APPS & DRINKS: Jimmy Johns will provide food & beverages. The Workshop Brewery will offer beer and wine samples. Plus we will have a beautiful cake by Aunt B and music provided by Tim Davis of Executive Sounds.
PRIZES: $200 grand prize! Attendees may bring prizes to donate for 15 seconds of fame at the mic and to promote their biz! Email Kandace@grandtraversewoman.com to get on the list. Limited to 10 women. Parking is easy—the ReStore is located at the back of the TruFit building on Woodmere.
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Melissa Fischer, Jen Ulbrich, Meridith Lauzon and Jessica Gegel, Left Foot Charley Management Team.
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decade through creative management. While the course has thoughtfully meandered, it has always been directed by a core management directed by women. Owner and Controller Jennifer Ulbrich has been the guiding light through the morass of financial opportunity and obligation. Her stability and innate organizational skills built the solid foundation of LFC. Meridith Lauzon started as an intern from Ferris State and grew her sphere of influence to become Operations Manager. She keeps LFC in compliance with numerous state and federal codes and has built our social media and direct shipping platforms to reach throughout the country and abroad. Melissa Fischer is the Sales Manager for distribution channels. Her relationships around the state have brought LFC to the people with tremendous growth in retail and restaurant placements. LFC is now available in 4 states and has earned a strong national reputation. Jessica Gegel is the Retail Sales Manager. Under Jessica’s leadership, our staff has grown from 3 to 23. She ensures that we have an educated, professional and friendly staff prepared to share the flavor of Left Foot
IF YOU THINK legal issues of paternity can get complicated, you’re not alone. My career as a family law attorney was first sparked through an impromptu conversation with now retired Judge Phil Rodgers. Judge had paused to say hello, but it was evident his thoughts remained on the last case he had taken up before stepping off the bench. As a young lawyer, I handled insurance and business litigation cases, topics easily left at the office at day’s end. It didn’t take long to surmise that this judge’s case had hit a frustrated nerve, prompting him to tell me: “You should get into family law; we need more good young lawyers in family law.” I appreciated the compliment, but the case, as I recall, was a real-life dilemma with several young children, an unmarried parent with special needs and no legal representation. Flat-out chaos. The judge’s frustration was understandable, but I politely and immediately dismissed the idea. To my mind, family law would have been a misstep to a valued career. Yet, that compliment stayed with me. It seems that the judge knew something I hadn’t considered but quickly discovered after my first family law case. My skills in the courtroom could help take on the problems that mattered most to my clients—their families. I found my path and have loved helping people navigate those rough waters ever since.
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A change in the family Under the direction of this stable core management crew, Left Foot Charley continues to grow in production, employment, distribution and most importantly, reputation. Make a point to come in and taste what we have been up to.
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A prevailing priority for my family law clients is their concern for their children, particularly when their family will experience change. How much time will they have together? Will they know fully how loved they are? No small thing. Those normal parenting worries are only magnified when legal rights are uncertain. This can happen when a child is born to unmarried parents, often young themselves. What rights will the unmarried parents each have? Or what about when a child is born to parents who are married, but not to each other? What about when and if child support is requested? The questions don’t end there. While the mother’s identity is known, it can be less clear for fathers, spurring further legal confusion. What happens if more than one man appears to be the biological father through testing? What about the husband who is not the biological father, but wishes to be the child’s
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father? What if the only father the child has ever known is not a stepparent or biological father. What if easily obtained DNA testing suggests there might be another father? Let’s face it, some tough questions can present themselves for new parents when the father’s status is uncertain. In one of my earliest paternity cases, heartache befell the child and married parent who learned the only father the child had ever known was actually not the biological father. The truth came out late because of a long-kept secret forestalling earlier DNA testing.
A change in law The creation of the Revocation of Paternity Revocation of Paternity Act (RPA) nearly five years ago Act (RPA) cases must established procedures to generally be filed no later mitigate against predictably than three years after the harmful outcomes like these, child’s birth. where the adults themselves are often unsure what to do. Historically, an unmarried parent was required to go to court to create legal rights in the unmarried father. DNA testing has long been available, but when a father did not participate in the court case, genetic testing wasn’t always possible. It is now possible to create legally enforceable paternity through the Acknowledgment of Paternity Act (APA). The APA permits unmarried parents to sign an affidavit to identify who the parents are without a court order. But what if the affidavit was signed in error, or worse, signed through fraud? Before the RPA, when a woman was married, the unmarried biological father had no independent way to establish his legal rights. Instead her husband was the “presumed father” because of public policy in favor of marriage and protection of the child from an “out-of-wedlock” status, unless the married couple and the biological father all agreed to establish the biological father’s rights in a divorce action. That didn’t always occur.
A question of paternity For mothers seeking answers to the question of “Who is the father?” there are several possibilities, with different rights. Among them are: • Affiliated Father: a father determined by a court to be the child’s father • Alleged Father: a man who, by his actions, could be the father • Genetic Father: a man whose paternity has been determined solely through genetic testing under one of three acts • Presumed Father: a man presumed to be father because of marriage to the child’s mother at time of conception or birth I enjoy sorting through all the many intricacies involved in family law cases and helping empower parents confronted with complex issues. Regardless of whatever proverbial bed has been made or whatever life has served up for these parents, I am passionate about helping to restore their faith in a bright future. If you think your situation may involve the RPA, do not delay, as cases must generally be filed no later than three years after the child’s birth. Promptly consult with a family law attorney to ensure you know your rights.
Shelley A. Kester is on the Family Law Council for the State Bar of Michigan’s Family Law Section, currently serving on the Domestic Violence and Membership Committees. Kester is managing member of Wilson Kester, www.wilsonkester.com. The information contained in this article is not legal advice and is for informational purposes only. Promptly contact an attorney for legal advice particular to your situation.
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“I recently joined the Honor team as a Business
Relationship Manager. I work alongside business owners to understand their sales cycles and provides ideas and suggestions around cash flow solutions and day-to-day business operations. The interesting part about this career is that I didn’t start out in this industry as I graduated from MSU with a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife. As a fluke, I applied for a management trainee position with a bank and found it fun, interesting, and loved getting to know more about the customers that we were privileged to have banking with us. I’ve spent 25 plus years in the industry and have had the honor of working with clients in all aspects of their personal and business lives. The best part about the job is helping clients get closer to achieving their dreams and being part of that through all of their life and business stages. Although the banking industry has changed considerably, which has created some challenges, my experience and desire to help has overcome any negative aspects to the job. With Honor Bank, I spend my time on the road and meeting with business owners. There is no better way to spend your day then being with someone that exudes passion and excitement for what they do. I am often amazed at how many types of businesses are out there! In addition, working for a bank that is 100 years strong this year, allows me flexibility in what I can provide to my business owners.”
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I joined the commercial lending department at
Honor Bank in 2014. I am based in the Grand Traverse County market and am responsible for commercial loan origination, business development, and community outreach. A former Fifth Third employee, I bring a variety of experience. My banking career includes working as a small business loan specialist, financial center manager and personal banker. Prior to banking, I had the great honor of serving as a State Senator for Michigan’s 35th Senate District, representing 11 counties in Honor Bank’s northern Michigan footprint. As a fifth generation native from the Grand Traverse region, I have ties to Leelanau agriculture through family farmsteads. I’m a graduate from Traverse City Central High School and Central Michigan University and currently reside in Lake Leelanau with my husband Keith and children Mary (19) and Ben (9). I enjoy the outdoors, the cherry industry, and spending time with my family.
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LEFT TO RIGHT: SUE STAFFORD, SUE DECAMILLIS, SUSANNE EDSON, CONNIE COSTA, ERIK ZEHENDER, JOE CARTER, NANCY REYE, BECKY GIACHERIO AND CAROL ADLER.
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IT FELT LIKE I had been hit by lightning. How could this happen to me? I ate right, exercised and felt like I was in such great health. So, when that call came in saying, “Susanne, you have cancer,” I dropped some cuss words and told my breast cancer surgeon, “No. There’s no way. I don’t want it.” Whether I wanted it or not, lightning had struck. I had stage 1 breast cancer. I picked up an angel food cake still in its plastic container and threw it against the wall. Looking back, I see that there were so many miracles that happened along this path for me. For starters, I didn’t have to face cancer alone. Oddly enough, I already happened to be in a rowing team with a bunch of breast cancer survivors called Recovery On Lake Leelanau (R.O.L.L.). I had been part of starting a team last fall after my friend, Nancy Reye, MD, said she had patients who would benefit from this sort of group activity. I had never rowed in my life and didn’t know if I would like it, but I loved my friend and wanted to sponsor the team with my Juice Plus business, The Healthy Nurse. Little did I know how God was lining up this support system for me before my diagnosis. At first, as a sponsor, I simply thought maybe I’d row a little. But I quickly got hooked. As a team, we rowed on Lake Leelanau until October and then started again in April. I felt so strong from the exercise. And I felt strong from the friendships we had fostered. Off the water, I felt like my life was good too. My daughters were doing well—one in Memphis and one in Australia. My daughter’s dog even came to live with me and wouldn’t leave my side, as if knowing I’d need some extra support soon.
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Then, sure enough, the carpet was pulled out the water with my team. I did a five-day juice from under me. fast using Press On Juice to cleanse my system. I I’ll never forget the night. I had all the women tripled up on Juice Plus and drank my Complete from my rowing team over for a “Salad In A shakes every day. I prayed. I was ready for this. Jar” party. I hadn’t had a salad party in a couple My goal was a 90-day plan from diagnosis months for my business, and the timing seemed to last surgery for reconstruction. I did that. serendipitous because that’s the night, at exactly Everything fell into place. Both of my daughters 8 p.m., when the call from my doctor came in. flew home to help me get through the first two It was a room full of breast cancer survivors and weeks. me. My sister came down from the U.P. weekly Getting off the phone, I told the women my to help me drive to Detroit for doctor appointnews and then turned away from them. I didn’t ments. My brother Nick helped out too. He want them to be sad. I knew in that instant they even cut my watermelon because I couldn’t push would think back to their own time when they down on anything or open doors for the first few were diagnosed. But, you know what, when I weeks. It took a village. turned back around, those women were the most I have since been tested for the BRCA l and 2 supportive women in the world. genes and I am not a carrier of this breast cancer I could not have asked for God to bless me genetic mutation to my daughters. Thank God. with a better bunch of friends to be with at that That tells me my cancer was from an outside time. He placed them there for me I know that in source. That led to some soul searching. Do I my heart of hearts. become vegan? I already drink from glass containAlthough the women were stunned, they ers. I do not have a microwave. I exercise at The immediately went into, “Okay, here’s what’s YMCA… next...” and offered me encouragement and advice. Each of them had a different story of diagnosis and recovery. Don’t listen to anything I felt very covered and loved in that negative after diagnosis. I had one moment. I felt at peace. My decision to have a double maswoman call me and start to tell me the bad tectomy with reconstruction came easy things that had happened to her... I had to because I’d had other biopsies over the stop her in the middle of it, and tell her I years and had waited with much dread couldn’t listen any longer. I had to keep and anticipation. I was done with that feeling. I had control of one thing. One everything in my life very positive. I hung thing. up and changed her name in my phone to: I remember how determined I was “Don’t pick up.” to be in the best shape so I could recover well. I rowed my heart out on
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Grand Traverse Woman While I don’t know why this happened, I have never asked, “Why me?” I felt: Thank goodness this happened to me and not anyone else in my family. I knew God had a bigger plan, maybe to share my story and be a source of information like my rowing teammates have been for me. In fact, since my diagnosis, many women have reached out to me to ask their own questions. This is what I tell them: I’m thankful for early detection so I could choose my plan of action. The mammogram is not comfortable, but it is more comfortable than what the women have to go through getting chemo or radiation. My advice: Get a mammogram. Take control of your health. The other thing I want to tell women is not to listen to anything negative after diagnosis. I had one woman call me and start to tell me the bad things that had happened to her... I had to stop her in the middle of it, and tell her I couldn’t listen any longer. I had to keep everything in my life very positive. If she wanted to call me in a couple of months, she could. I hung up and changed her name in my phone to: “Don’t pick up.” A great attitude has served me well. I was surprised when a friend of mine recently said, “Now that you’re healthy...” It threw me off because I never felt unhealthy. I didn’t feel like anything was wrong with me. I had cancer, it was cut out. I’m done. Ready to move forward. I am now four months out from my last surgery and am indeed healthy and looking forward to rowing season to start again in April. I’m very thankful for the good in my life. Cancer doesn’t discriminate between color or economic status or between “the sinners and the saints,” as the song goes. But when lightning struck for me, thankfully, I wasn’t alone. Susanne Edson, RN, left her job in Atlanta as a nurse in NeoNatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency Room in 1997 to go to the other side of healthcare: prevention. She is a successful business owner of her home-based business, “The Healthy Nurse,” as a Juice Plus Representative for the last 18 years. She is at the top level of her business as a National Marketing Director. Susanne moved back to the Grand Traverse area, where she grew up, in 2008. To learn more, visit www.SueEdson.com. For more information, visit L2Row.com (which stands for Learn to Row!).
DAUGHTERS NICOLE MADSEN (L) AND MELISSA MADSEN (R) WITH MOM SUSANNE EDSON.
There’s a great community of rowers in this area. For starters, check out the Leelanau Rowing Club website at L2Row.com. They offer everything from youth and adult classes to beginner and competitive programs. Susanne belongs to Recovery On Lake Leelanau (R.O.L.L.), a group of rowers, all with ties to cancer, plus one coxswain that directs the rowers. They are coached by Erik Zehender of Fountain Point Resort. This special group—as well as the middle school and high school rowing teams—all practice at Fountain Point Resort. The Recovery On Lake Leelanau team meets Mondays at 5:45 p.m., starting in April.
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Linda has blazed trails in the all-male world of offshore yacht racing, sailing on over 100 teams in the past 30 years. Making history as a member of America3, the first all-women’s team to compete in the America’s Cup, she thrives in high-risk, stretch-goal environments. Winning two world championships, she continues to compete successfully in sailing at the international level. Linda never tires of the challenge or the sweet taste of victory. Her experience includes marketing & sales executive, magazine publisher, sponsorship director, sports property president and entrepreneur. She now owns Courageous Thinking Inc. in Traverse City, a consultancy that inspires, facilitates and coaches change that transforms businesses, communities, teams and lives to achieve meaningful success. She also guides companies to achieve successful exits as a certified NAVIX Exit Planning consultant. TEDx Traverse City Linda spoke for TEDx in May 2014 and here’s what she has to say about it: “Giving a TEDx talk is a challenging adventure! It has been rewarding and inspiring to hear from attendees that my talk gave them language, and a visual image, for where they are in their own journey of change.”
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Reclaiming your best self after the devastation of divorce BY DONNA SMITH
I PULLED out of the driveway, not able to see the highway through the tears. My husband of 30 years had just told me he would be happier alone, following a path in life that did not include me. Working out our differences was not an option for him. Truth be told, it was not an easy marriage. We had problems early on that were never dealt with, just swept under the rug. Still, over the years I was starry eyed and always thought things would improve. I thought that becoming empty nesters would finally give us that time to reconnect. I thought he and I would be together forever. In disbelief, I pulled off the road and into a hotel for the night. Tears came in gut wrenching buckets. I cried myself to sleep, only to awaken after a few hours with more tears... Somehow I would have to re-route my life.
of work to do on the inside during this time. I began reading and listening to anything positive I could get my hands on. I knew I could not do what I had always done in the past: negative selftalk, focusing on the problems and taking all the responsibility for everything and everyone around me. Sound familiar? Those old habits had only led to the overwhelming chaos that was crushing my spirit. Realizing I also needed to feed my soul, I enriched my spiritual side by reading the Bible, praying, and rededicating to my gratitude attitude journal. I had to learn all over again how to be consistent with the habits that I knew were healthy. Interestingly, as a counselor—my work was in family and addictions counseling—these are all things I had helped others work through successfully. But this time I needed to do the work myself.
right in front of us, calling from our inner voice. During my healing I didn’t simply learn how to change my critical inner voice. I also got back in touch with my inner intuitive voice. I discovered it never left me all these years: I was just running over it and letting outside thoughts get in the way of my God-given gift of discernment. Getting re-attuned has led to discovering wholehearted, authentic living. I heard the terms “wholehearted living” and “authenticity” many times over the years, but somehow, they didn’t sink in. They do now! Wholehearted living and being authentic, as I now understand them, mean being intentional: Living in the present moment, being aware of who I am, who I am created to be, what my purpose is, and a deep desire to see beauty in the ashes that I called my divorce.
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This journey has not been easy. There have been lots of tears, guilt and taking blame for more than my share. I continued learning about codependency and what that looks like for me. (I call co-dependency “a reality of responsibility run amuck!”) But finally, I had the realization that I am human, not perfect and most importantly, not responsible for anything but me! Realizing this was the biggest part of my healing thus far, as it took the weight of the world off my shoulders, and opened the door for real healing to begin. I have been able to soak up all the positives.
Another huge part of healing is forgiveness. I didn’t realize how important this is. It seems like something that is counter-intuitive. Why would I let someone who deeply hurt me off the hook? Yet, forgiveness is for ourselves. When we are caught up in un-forgiveness we are allowing the other person or situation to have control over us. Forgiveness doesn’t mean saying it’s OK; it’s saying I am OK. What they did or said is not right but it has no control over me today. It does not define me or my life. This is empowering, and taking back the control that we do have is crucial; I continue to grow in this area daily.
The first thing I thought of was where to move. I am fortunate in that my mom retired to Traverse City, so I felt pulled to move here from North Carolina. It was May so the area was healing with its beautiful landscape, wonderful water all around, and friendly people. I don’t think one could ask for a better place to begin a new life. I was blessed to have several lifelong friends who I knew would have my back. One in particular, Kathy Freeland, ended up being my “growing partner” for the beginning of my self-discovery journey. The love I have been receiving from my tribe of friends over the last seven months has been amazing. I have found a sense of peace I have never experienced before.
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became clear, I started to recognize all the ideas that were lurking just under the surface. A huge part of healing is So embarking on this new life journey has led to my fulfilling forgiveness… Forgiveness a dream that I’ve had: starting doesn’t mean saying, "It’s a private practice. OK." It’s saying, "I am OK.” Realizing that what I have gone through is not unique to me, and that my story can help others, I decided to incorporate what I have learned to help others. What the enemy meant for harm, the Lord means for good. If I can help others to heal from a low sense of worth, co-dependency and a sense of needing to “fit in” to be loved, then my personal hardship will have been worth it. My greatest adventure thus far is in creating a safe place to “walk” with other women who are in the beginning of this journey. Maybe they haven’t yet realized the need to begin, but they just know that life isn’t as it is supposed to be. Individually, and in groups, helping others to heal and create their best wholehearted life, is an honor and more exciting than I could have imagined. Now I look forward to my best life, while empowering others to live their best life too.
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Donna Smith is the mother of three adult children who live in Colorado, and counselor at Enjoy Life Counseling (www.enjoylifecounseling.com). She is also the executive director of Step Up Movement, a new not for profit that promotes a higher quality of life for individuals, families and the community by empowering and arming all with knowledge, training and support. She can be reached at enjoylifecounseling@gmail.com or 231.844.9045.
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as a student at Grand Valley State University, I went on a service-learning trip to Ghana, Africa. I could write a book on how that trip propelled my life into a new direction, but one particular evening there would end up changing my life forever. After a long day in the sun volunteering with a local school, I sat next to my newest friend, Bright, on our hostel’s porch. I showed him pictures of games I played as a child. We sat there for hours laughing as I shared game after game and tried to sing the theme song for “Mouse Trap.” When I was growing up, my family would play games like Clue, Monopoly and Trouble and I cherished those memories. I told Bright that I dreamed of somehow working with games. He was sincere when he told me he believed my dream would come true. I promised to return one day and bring games to share with the children of Ghana. That was before I knew about the power of the Law of Attraction. In the winter of 2015, I moved to Traverse City and joined a local Manifestation Circle to make new friends and learn about creating the life of my dreams. (A Manifestation Circle is a group of people that gather to talk about their goals and dreams in an effort to help bring those things to fruition.) We would talk about our goals and encourage each other. Through these discussions, I learned about the Law of Attraction, or the philosophy of “like attracts like,” which suggests that by simply focusing on good things, more good experiences will come into your life. By using these concepts, my life began to shift. After just a few meetings, I had found my inner peace, and honestly, my inner power. I was happier, healthier and I knew my path was opening up in front on me. I began manifesting simple things quite easily. I found a part-time job that fit the schedule I wanted. I needed a new desk, and one day I walked into my leasing office to grab a package and a desk had been left there, free for me to take. Ask and you shall receive! One day, a woman named Aneta Michalczuk joined our circle. Her family had just moved to Traverse City from California. She was a natural fit and I enjoyed her positivity and determination to create abundance in her life. One particular meeting I learned that she and her husband, J. Pine, had started a company that uses screen-free games and the power of play to build cognitive ability in children and adults. They have been sharing their programs all over the country and their intention was to open their first learning center here in Traverse City.
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From Here to Africa
MELISSA ON HER SERVICE-LEARNING TRIP TO GHANA.
She shared that her husband’s deepest passion was ultimately to take games to Africa. I immediately burst into uncontrollable tears. After a year of setting intentions, calling in abundance and declaring my ideal life, here, sitting in front of me, was a woman who had the answer I was seeking: a business that combined all my passions—playing games, teaching children, and growing through play—and shared my dream of taking games to families in Africa. I knew I had to go into business with Aneta and J. I soon became a co-owner of Professor Qwbli’s Play-Based Learning Center. We officially opened in October 2016 and our presence in the community has been met with nothing but appreciation. Our play-based programs use screen-free games to build, strengthen and develop the emotional, affective, physical, attention, language, social and cognitive abilities of students via innovative after-school programs and camps, as well as professional development and events for teachers. Professor Qwbli's is launching Qwbli's Resource Center in May—an online playbased learning resource for teachers worldwide. It’s amazing how things have come full circle since that conversation, years ago, in Ghana. I still talk to my old friend Bright regularly. He is very proud of me. (He was the first person who believed I could have a career that focused on games.) Now I look forward to fulfilling my promise and going back to Africa to visit him and take games to the children and schools he is running. If I’ve learned anything, it’s that if I can dream it, I can accomplish it.
5 games to play this weekend with your family DOHDLES: Dough + Riddles = DOHDLES! An amazing family game of creativity and problem-solving. SAPIENS: Lead your tribe of early homosapiens to prosperity by strengthening and developing reasoning and decision making skills. GHOST BLITZ: How fast does your brain send signals to your hands? Ghost Blitz is a remarkably fun game of quick thinking and coordination. WISE ALEC: A hilariously fun family trivia game with brain-bending twists and turns. BUILD UP: The tactile block stacking game that will provide hours of brain-boosting, problem-solving, laughter-inducing fun.
Melissa Cole shares, “The Manifestation and Intention Circle is still a vital part of my life. We meet at Professor Qwbli’s in downtown Traverse City every Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. I invite you to join us and experience the power of bringing more positivity into your life. Hope to see you at the next circle!” CENTRAL GRADE STUDENTS DURING A RECENT FIELD TRIP TO PROFESSOR QWBLI'S.
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I’LL BE THE FIRST to admit it: I hate doing laundry—it never ends, with a family of four that runs a farm. No one likes doing laundry. It’s not the most exciting way to use your time. The alternatives to doing laundry, however, just don’t make sense. We can’t re-wear the same dirty clothes over and over, and we can’t go out and buy new clothes every week. The same logic applies to saving for retirement; it might not be the most exciting way to use your money right now, but the alternatives are pretty grim. There are some things in life that you just have to do routinely, even if they are not enjoyable. Rest assured. I’m here to tell you there are some things you can do to take the sting out of putting your fun-money into a retirement account. Keep reading for my step-by-step advice.
1 The bliss of automatic transfers
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For me, the worst part of moving money into my retirement savings was having to go through the process of actually transferring the money. Taking the money from my checking account, where I could spend it today if I wanted, into an account for retirement, where I would have to wait decades to withdraw without penalties, is a mind game that I do not enjoy. Psychologically, we are innately oriented for instant gratification: it goes against our nature to follow long-term strategies over shortterm gain. So how can you make the savings game more enjoyable? One easy method is to set up automatic transfers through your bank
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GTWOMAN ANNUAL or paycheck; make it so that you don’t even have to think about the transfer! It’s a small, easy and painless step to get moving in the right direction. Consider this option like getting someone else to clean your dirty laundry for you. The laundry still gets done, and you didn’t even have to fold a single shirt.
2 The ease of starting small Another way to change your outlook towards retirement savings is by starting with small deposits and gradually increasing as you go. While it is generally recommended that you save at least 15 percent of your income for retirement, putting 15 percent of your paycheck straight into savings can be tough! I work with a young woman who does freelance jobs and she often feels that she can’t afford to take that chunk out of her smaller paychecks. However, she has adopted the mindset that, for every $10 she deposits, she can eat dinner out with her husband when she retires instead of cooking. That encourages her to keep putting away the money. (Hey, some of us dislike cooking as much as doing laundry!) Even though $10 at a time doesn’t sound like much, it adds up over the years. Hypothetically, at $10 a month for 30 years, with 4 percent annual compound interest, my client will have more than $6,500 for dining out. You can probably do the math that follows. However, in that this woman needs to put away more than $10 a month to afford a comfortable retirement (just like you need to wash more than one pair of underwear a week), if she increases her contribution by only $5 a month, each month, over that same period of time, she will eventually be putting away hundreds of dollars a month!
3 Don’t leave free money on the table Lastly, you may want to ask your workplace if they have any retirement matching programs. Even small businesses often have these. In fact, a 3-percent match is quite standard. If your workplace does not currently offer retirement matching, you can suggest that they consider it. An employer’s matching contributions to your retirement savings is like free money—if you are financially able, you may want to max out the matching percentage today. Consider this like someone giving you a free, clean shirt every week. It doesn’t replace doing laundry, but the more shirts you gain, the more wardrobe options (and freedom) you will have! I hope these tips allow you to grimace a little less when putting money into retirement savings today, and smile a little more when you retire, whether that be tomorrow or 30 years from now. The key is to get started and keep it up. It’s never too late to begin planning and saving, and definitely never too early! There are many ways to get ahead in retirement, and if you have any questions, seek out a Certified Financial Planner™ professional to help. They can’t do your laundry, but they are pretty handy when it comes to simplifying the retirement-planning process.
Holly Gallagher is a financial advisor located at Horizon Financial in Traverse City. She offers securities and advisory services as an investment adviser representative of Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. She can be reached at 231.941.6669 or hollyg@cfnmail.com.
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Friday, April 21st • 5-9pm Join us for our annual GTW Spring Wine Bus Tour! We load up in a fun party bus and head to three wineries: • 45 NORTH VINEYARD & WINERY: Enjoy a guided tasting of 5 wines including 2 whites, 2 reds, and our famous Peach Crémant. Cheese and charcuterie will be provided and we hope you’ll sit down with a glass of wine and a snack and ask us about why Michigan wines are so special! • VERTERRA WINERY: Please join us for 5 delicious tastings of our wines or ciders while enjoying a sampling of tasty appetizers, including cheeses and crackers, fresh fruits and veggies with mouth watering dips and nuts. Let us help pamper you. • AURORA CELLARS: Our third stop will offer a unique candlelight wine tasting, along with a wonderful Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake with Italian bread.
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Our Feb. 8th GTWoman in Business Luncheon with speaker Leslie Hamp was a full house: 140+ women and 30 vendors—a sold-out crowd! There was great energy and we met several new women. What a nice lunch hour! Our next luncheon is April 12th with TEDx speaker Linda Lindquist-Bishop presenting on a “Mountain of Change.” Join us!
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Network Night GTWoman’s Jan. 11 Network Nite at Image360 was in the middle of an ice storm—but 100 women braved the roads to make it a great night! It was a PJ theme and even Sami the dog dressed up (or should we say down). There was food galore and lots of laughter and connecting. Our next Network Nite is March 8th at Habitat ReStore. You'll get to meet our 3 new Janes too! PHOTOS BY SARAH BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY
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WOMAN IN BUSINESS NEW Brenda Barton has joined Grand Traverse Woman Magazine as an account executive. A Traverse City native, she moved back five years ago after living in Ann Arbor, Chicago and San Francisco. Barton has more than 10 years of professional sales and marketing experience from the hospitality, wellness and residential industry. In addition to spending time with her husband, Brian, and their three children, she enjoys planning and hosting event/holiday-themed parties and volunteering within the autism community. brenda@grandtraversewoman.com Nikole McGregor, a Traverse City native, recently launched Chic Home Staging and Design, LLC. Chic is a full-service staging and design
company, providing residential redesign, plus occupied-home and vacant-home staging. Chic offers furniture and accessories to stage vacant homes for resale, which allows potential home buyers to envision appropriate living spaces. Complimentary consultations are available for all services. 231.620.0201, ChicDesignCompany.com Realtor Shelly Lewis has joined the Century 21 Northland team. She brings to the position a customer-first approach learned during her 17 years in the real-estate field. Her focus will be mostly residential properties. 810.441.1643, shelly.lewis@c21northland.com The Traverse Area Association of Realtors (TAAR) has a new president-elect, Kellie Sergent. Sergent, who is starting her fifth year in real estate, said she
Grand Traverse Woman is committed to the association because it “helps bring a level of professionalism to our industry, while serving the important role of protecting personal property rights both locally and statewide.” Sergent also recently received the Community Steward Award from TAAR for involvement in volunteerism in the region. www.taar.com Tracy Jane (TJ) Andrews has become Of Counsel to Olson, Bzdok & Howard, P.C., providing legal services to the firm’s energy clients. The firm represents local, state and national organizations in energy proceedings throughout the Midwest. Since 2008, the firm’s energy team has represented clients in proceedings involving renewable energy, energy efficiency, generation investments, rate increases, riders and complaint cases. Andrews brings 15 years experience representing public interest clients in their efforts to use the legal system to protect the environment and natural resources. 231.714.9402, www.envlaw.com, tjandrews@envlaw.com Membership is open now for Impact100, a global philanthropy model created by local resident Wendy Steele in 2001 in Cincinnati. Her concept is: Gather a group of dynamic women together with the goal of significantly impacting one local
organization. The goal is to begin with at least 100 women. Each woman gives $1,000 to become a voting member. This money goes into a grant fund that is given away in the five-county region of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau through grants of at least $100,000. Grant applications are accepted in five categories: Education, Arts & Culture, Family, Environment & Recreation, or Health & Wellness. Site visits are performed. Finalists are chosen. Non-profit finalists present their project to members at the annual grant award ceremony in the fall. Members vote for the project of their choice and the $100,000 impact grant(s) are awarded that night. Every dollar is given directly to the local charity. www.impactTC.org Events North has promoted Taylor Steve to Meetings & Events Manager. Events North is a full-service event management agency specializing in corporate meetings and events throughout Michigan. 231.883.2708, www.EventsNorth.com Erin Goldman has launched Sattvic Home, a yoga-inspired, holistic home-organization business serving the Traverse City area. Sattvic Home helps women declutter, organize and simplify their homes, thereby making them more functional, beautiful and
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Kat Antoine and Shelby Huber, both former TBA Credit Union member service representatives, have been promoted to senior member service representatives. In their new roles they will assist with training programs, cash duties and serve as leaders for their member service representative teams. 231.946.7090, tbacu.com Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. has named Mara Thompson weekend anchor and multi-media journalist of WPBN/WTOM-TV 7&4 (NBC) in Traverse City. Thompson grew up in Traverse City. She graduated with honors from Michigan State University in 2014 with a degree in journalism and a concentration in electronic news. While a student, Thompson was a reporter and anchor for their EMMY award-winning student newscast, Focal Point. She interned at 7&4 News as well as WLNS Channel 6 in Lansing. Her office is located in the historic Vogue Theatre in downtown Manistee. mthompson@upnorthlive.com. Shelli Adamczyk has been named reporter/ multi-media journalist of WPBN/WTOMTV 7&4 (NBC) and WGTU/WGTQ 29&8 (ABC) in Traverse City. Adamczyk returns to the Midwest from WACH Fox in Columbia, S.C. While at WACH, she reported on events such as the
shooting death of nine patrons in Mother Emanuel AME Church, the removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina State House grounds, Hurricane Matthew cleanup, and historic flooding that left hundreds without homes. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism Broadcast from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. sadamczyk@upnorthlive.com, twitter.com/ shelliadamczyk High Impact Productions welcomes Allie Troutman to the team as the new media and technology assistant. Troutman comes from South Georgia with a degree in mass media from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Ga. Through social media and the High Impact Productions website, she will be promoting all things HIP and their goal to support the community through exceptional experiences in musical performance, voiceover work, awareness, and fund-building. Troutman joins the HIP crew as they take on 24 charities and a Million Dollar Challenge in the 2017 season of SwingShift and the Stars. The Traverse City Track Club’s Board of Directors has selected Lisa Taylor as the organization’s first executive director. Since moving to Traverse City in 1988, Taylor has been immersed in the Traverse City area active community, including: directing running classes for the adult running community through Munson Medical Center and Running Fit, directing area race events such as the National Cherry Festival of Races, coaching middle school and high school cross-country and distance runners through Traverse City Area Public Schools since 1989, and creating community running events. Taylor will continue to coach highschool distance runners at Traverse City Central. This 501c3 non-profit organization is Northern Michigan’s largest and oldest running club. www.tctrackclub.com
Karie Lambert has joined the State Savings Bank (Frankfort) mortgage lending team. A Traverse City resident, Lambert brings more than 26 years of mortgage experience to her new position. She previously served as a mortgage originator for several other financial institutions, as well as a risk management analyst and underwriter. Lambert is based at the State Savings Bank Loan Center, located at 416 E. Front St., Traverse City. She can be reached at 231.631.3147. State Savings Bank was established in Frankfort in 1901. The bank has loan centers in Traverse City and Gaylord, an investment services office in Traverse City, and banking offices in Frankfort and Empire. www.ssbankmi.com Syscom Business Technologies has hired a new inside sales/ account manager, Michelle Yount. Yount has an extensive background in sales and management, recently logging 12 years of sales and customer service experience from a local phone system provider. Syscom Business Technologies offers managed technology solutions including hosted desktop, hosted servers, hosted e-mail and managed print solutions since 1978. 3124 Logan Valley Rd., Traverse City. 231.946.1411, www.syscomtc.com
KUDOS This year marks the 25th Anniversary for Horizon Financial president Holly Gallagher. A Traverse City native, Gallagher is the only local female CFP with 25 years experience. “Long-time clients are like family, and I take great pride in the planning we do for them. Not only has this career given me the
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TBA Credit Union has made a donation of $750 on behalf of its staff to Silver Muzzle Cottage in Elk Rapids. Annually, TBACU’s staff votes for a non-profit organization within the five-county area to receive a donation from their holiday party raffle. The Silver Muzzle Cottage Program is a rescue and hospice program located on the site of Bowsers By The Bay in Elk Rapids. They take in homeless senior dogs and place them with foster families. Dogs given a limited amount of time to live due to poor health, will be placed in the hospice facility called Silver Muzzle Cottage. 231.946.7090, tbacu.com. Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Status as an accredited organization means Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by AAAHC. Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center providing primary care and dental health services in the region. The Traverse City Clinic recently received federal funds to renovate its facility to expand dental and medical services and will increase to six dental operatories and six medical exam rooms in 2017. The Traverse City clinic also offers medical and behavioral health care services. 231.947.1112
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Grand Traverse Woman Shea Petaja, chief experience officer for Prout Financial Design, won top honors recently in TD Ameritrade’s Institutional Client Experience Program Contest. Recognized as offering the “Best Client Experience” nationally, Petaja received a $1,000 gift card, courtesy of the RitzCarlton Hotel Company. Petaja joined Prout in 2007 to direct both the company’s marketing efforts and client relations. Her position has since evolved into directing the client experience as well as co-hosting their weekly “New Retirement Radio” show each Thursday on WTCM – NewsTalk 580. As a Certified Life Coach, Petaja has also been an integral part of strategic planning within the business and staff. www.proutfinancialdesign.com
Chris (Jonkhoff) Hater and Lindsey (Jonkhoff) Rogers of the ReynoldsJonkhoff Funeral Home recently qualified for recertification of the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com Traverse City’s Salon Verve was invited to do hair for the models heading down
the fashion runway at New York Fashion Week, held in February, when international fashion collections were shown to buyers, the press and the general public. JoAnn Zenner, Salon Verve’s president and master hair stylist, was back stage on the team of Original & Mineral and Simply Organic Beauty. The mission of Salon Verve is to provide organic and non-toxic personal care products and services. www.facebook.com/ SalonVerveTC, twitter.com/SalonVerve, www.instagram.com/salonvervetc Morgan Stanley has announced that Shannon Chase, a financial advisor in its wealth management office in Traverse City, has been named to the firm’s Pacesetter’s Club, a global recognition program for financial advisors who, within their first five years, demonstrate the highest professional standards and first-class client service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pacesetter’s Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Rehmann has promoted Cathy Shoemaker, CPA, to principal in its Traverse City location. Shoemaker specializes in estate and gift tax planning, transfer of assets, trust and estate administration, and compliance-
related reporting. She joined Rehmann in 2008 and previously served as a senior tax manager. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Ferris State University, a Master’s Degree in Business from Davenport University, and a Master’s Degree in Taxation from Grand Valley State University. Shoemaker is an active member in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. www.Rehmann.com
EVENTS Tickets are on sale now for the eighth annual TC Chocolate Festival April 30, the largest Chocolate Festival in Michigan. The event will take place at the City Opera House in Traverse City from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15.50 for adults and $8.50 for children up to 12 years old. Group discounts are available. For more information contact Barbara Disborough, “The Chocolate Lady.” 231.421.5562, chocolady@aye.net. Tickets are available in advance at CityOperaHouse. org, 231.941.8082 ext. 201, or at the door. www.TCChocolateFestival.com The National Writers Series continues in March and April with the following events:
March 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., City Opera House. Battle of the Books and a Middle Grade Mastermind. Young readers read award-winning novels from many different genres and test their wits against other teams. At 4 p.m., Gordon Korman, a No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of more than 85 books for children and young adults, will take the stage. Korman’s latest novel, Masterminds: Payback, follows the child clones, Eli, Tori, Amber, and Malik, as they travel across the country. Payback will be released March 17. April 15, 7 p.m., City Opera House. A conversation with No. 1 New York Times Bestselling author Greg Iles, Mississippi Blood, the final installment of Iles’ Natchez Burning trilogy. More than just a thriller—it’s a story of broken trust and family loyalty, and racism that poisons the American South to this day. April 28, 7 p.m., City Opera House: A conversation with Eric Fair, Consequence: A Memoir — an Amazon Best Book of April 2016, Wall Street Journal, Best Books of the Year. In 2004, Eric Fair worked as a contract interrogator in Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison complex. Fair offers us a primary source on one of the darkest episodes in the Iraq War. Guest host Major General Michael Lehnert (retired) was the first to serve as commander of the U.S. prison in Guantanamo. He now urges efforts be made to close it. For tickets and information visit http://nationalwritersseries.org.
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Wednesday, April 12, 11am-1pm A Mountain of Courage - Inspiring Change TEDx Speaker: Linda Lindquist-Bishop
Spring Fever is here! Join us Friday, April 21st from 5-9pm for the GTWoman Annual Wine Tour and enjoy a night out with the gals. We will be loading up on a tour bus and heading to these wineries: At 45 North Vineyard & Winery, enjoy a guided tasting of 5 wines including 2 whites, 2 reds, and their famous Peach Crémant. Cheese and charcuterie will be provided. At Verterra Winery, join us for 5 delicious tastings of their wines or ciders while enjoying a sampling of tasty appetizers, including cheeses and crackers, fresh fruits and veggies with mouthwatering dips and nuts. Then we will end the evening at Aurora Cellars with a unique candlelight wine tasting, along with a wonderful Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake with Italian bread. Also enjoy decadent cake by Aunt B’s. Our sponsor Spa Grand Traverse will be pampering us at each winery with the opportunity for mini-spa services: Mini manicures, Chair massages and Make-up touch ups stations! Also a grand prize of a full set of Nova-Lash American Volume Eyelash Extensions valued at $200 will be given away by a random drawing of our attendees that evening. TICKETS:$50 each or 2 for $90. Register at www.grandtraversewoman.com today. Seats are limited and we do sell out fast! Grab your girlfriends and get a group together!
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Wednesday, March 8, 5–7pm Location: Habitat ReStore, 1129 Woodmere Ave Suite K Love the Mitten! Join us for our March Network Nite! Come out to meet area women who work, play and live in the area. You’ll make great connections and start relationships in a personal one-on-one setting. Our Network Nites foster a relaxed atmosphere that draws kind, capable and amazing women. Our theme is “Love the Mitten” – wear something that celebrates our beloved state! Remember, themes are optional and many women come dressed straight from work and not to theme. So no pressure! But if you have a favorite tee with the great “mitten” on it or a special necklace in the shape of Michigan, break it out for Network Nite! SPEAKERS: Get ready to hear from Dan Brady and Denine Dingeman—stars of UpNorthLive’s ReVibe show. They will be doing a demo on making a table with refurbished wood. Super cool! Leave with ideas and inspiration and maybe do a little shopping at ReStore while you are there. We will introduce our 3 Janes too! Get ready to cheer them on as they begin the 8-week See Jane Lose program, as well as meet their support team and sponsors.
Philosopher, executive & world champion sailor Linda Lindquist-Bishop asks us: Where are you now? Where do you want to go? How are you going to get there? Whether we have a crystal clear vision for “what's next” or merely a sense that “there must be more” it will require us to make a change and change is hard. Working with start-ups to multi-national corporations, non-profits, the military, government and high performance sports teams, Linda has helped countless organizations and individuals create extraordinary futures. Linda has blazed trails in the all-male world of offshore yacht racing, sailing on over 100 teams in the past 30 years. Making history as a member of America3, the first all-women's team to compete in the America's Cup, she thrives in high-risk, stretch-goal environments. Winning two world championships, she continues to compete successfully in sailing at the international level. Linda never tires of the challenge or the sweet taste of victory. Her experience includes marketing & sales executive, magazine publisher, sponsorship director, sports property president and entrepreneur. She now owns Courageous Thinking Inc. in Traverse City, a consultancy that inspires, facilitates and coaches change that transforms businesses, communities, teams and lives to achieve meaningful success. She also guides companies to achieve successful exits as a certified NAVIX Exit Planning consultant. Linda spoke for TEDx in May 2014 and here’s what she has to say about it: “Giving a TEDx talk is a challenging adventure! It has been rewarding and inspiring to hear from attendees that my talk gave them language, and a visual image, for where they are in their own journey of change.” TICKETS: The luncheon is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City. We also have vendor booths available at the event for $185 (includes 2 lunch tix). Thank you to our series sponsor GTOC and Chemical Bank, and our supporting sponsors TV 9&10, Lite 96, Fox Grand Traverse, Northwood Animal Hospital, Sarah Brown Photography and SCORE. Lunch tickets are $30 or 2 for $50. Visit www.grandtraversewoman.com for tickets and to sign up to be a vendor. Vendor Bonus: Two Men and a Truck help our vendors load and unload their goods at no cost!
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BY KERRY WINKLER
AMAZING SUNRISE AT THE CAPITOL.
6AM AND DRESSED FOR RAIN OR SHINE (FYI, WE OVERDRESSED.)
Laura was the first one who mentioned attending the Presidential inauguration like it was no big deal. What in the world?! Before that, I never would have thought to travel across the country, get swept into crowds of supporters or protestors and watch a ceremony that passed power peacefully between one administration to the next. But in one afternoon visit with Laura, I hatched my son Max’s 16th birthday present just like that. Max has always been into politics since age 9 and he’s studied the issues from many sides (and sides I didn’t even know about - libertarian anyone?). Many birthday presents have revolved around political books and philosophies. He has opened my eyes to both the good and bad about each candidate. With the Inauguration being held within a week of his milestone birthday, I decided it would be a birthday he would not forget! So the planning began. First, I talked to our friends in D.C. and they were happy to have us come for a visit. They gave us the “lay of the land” though. If we came without tickets to a reserved area, it would be tough to see much or hear much. So we needed to get tickets from one of our senators or representatives. Laura and I began the hunt and met several dead ends. I signed up for lotteries and got rejections. Then we hit the jackpot! I received an email that said: “We are happy to have you join us in the blue section!” from Jack Bergman’s office and Laura got the same news! Max was thrilled and excited about his birthday trip. We planned a fourday span with a 12-hour drive on each end. We shoved Brook, protesting, into the car and set off to watch history unfold. I was excited too. But nervous. There was so much controversy around this election. Jeff and I decided we would not let fear stop us from sharing this experience with Max and Brook. Once we arrived we had to pick up our tickets from Jack Bergman’s office in D.C. Inside the congressional buildings, we had the opportunity to walk the tunnels below the street to visit our other Michigan representatives. It was a bit surreal for all of us to watch it unfold as there was lots of energy in the air and bustling congress members everywhere. We attended receptions along with many other Michiganders (they ran out of doughnuts, dang it). The day of the inauguration arrived. We were warned to get there early. We were on the subway by 6 a.m. Laura’s family was there by 4 a.m. She sent me a text showing tons of folks in line even that early. We arrived at Judiciary Square metro and moved into the sea of people. Jeff and I were anxious and worried about the crowd control. The first thing we saw getting off the subway were several protestors. They were peaceful protestors and we moved along. Then we saw a long line of standing National Guard members. It was a moment of respect as we recognized what
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they represented both to national security and our security that day. A calm, reassured atmosphere prevailed as folks quietly lined up to file through the metal detectors on the way into the viewing areas. We made it through (they confiscated my apple and an umbrella) and got to our blue ticket area. We spent six hours making friends with those around us. One was a young girl interested in politics. Another was a Christian radio host from Virginia, who interviewed Max about why we’d traveled all the way from Michigan. Another was a family from Arizona. So many stories! Also we had the opportunity to call-in to “The Ron Jolly Show” on WTCM AM580 to share what was going on live at the Capitol building. It was a great experience for Max to be able to share his perspective. Brook was a trooper and kept upright for at least four hours. She did finally succumb to sitting cross-legged while I stood above her like a watchdog. We were rewarded for giving up sleep by the amazing sunrise backlighting the Capitol Building. Behind us we could see the Washington Monument lit up by the sun. At 11 a.m., the ceremony began. The crowd’s energy surged. We felt proud to be there. The prayers and choir filled us up. It was amazing to see the past presidents cross the stage from President Carter to President Obama and President Trump. The crowd was filled with folks wearing red, white and blue. The overall feeling of patriotism was a once-in-a-lifetime event. The swearingin ceremony concluded with a 21-gun salute and lots of cheering. As we made our way, back, we also saw lots of buses carrying in those who were going to be there for the Women’s March the very next day. On the subway, we chatted with a group of women who were all in pink about the March and their thoughts. They in turn asked us about the inauguration. It was nice to share ideas and know that there’s so many folks out there who care to show up and be a part of something bigger. We finally settled down that night to share our stories and a pizza with our hosts, Karen and Dave. What a 16th birthday treat it was for Max (and for us)! Kerry Winkler is account director and co-publisher of Grand Traverse Woman. She lives in Interlochen with her two kids (one’s just learning to drive & she has new gray hair sprouting with each turn). She loves hiking outdoors and planning the next wine tour for GTWoman! She can be reached at kerry@ grandtraversewoman.com.
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WE ♥ TARGET
TARGET. It’s the one place I enjoy shopping. My boys aren’t huge
So, 10 years later, here we are. He is 14. Nelson is 12. They no longer ride in the cart or howl in protest. They do, however, drag their feet and blackmail me in the electronics section. But last month, on a Friday, I had a lengthy list. I would not be deterred from the heavy lifting I had ahead of me. I needed toilet paper, bananas and, oh yes, an an entire table worth of theme props for the next GTWoman luncheon. One step in the door and there stood the dollar rack full of Valentine heart decorations. It was a jackpot. We’d just decided our theme for 2017 would be “Love Your Town” and here sat a rack full of hearts on every kind of product known to man. All for $1, $3 or $5. I got down to business, arranging different items on an empty shelf, to see what they would look like on our GTWoman booth. The boys danced around and knocked over a few things while I asked for their opinion. They weren’t helping. They were, as usual, making me wonder why I had children at all. It was then that I recalled Kendall’s fondness for snacking on lemon wipes while shopping. Five minutes later, they had one soft pretzel, an overflowing bag of popcorn (note to the cleanup crew: talk to the café staff about fill height) and two pops. They were delighted. I was delighted. They asked if they could go look
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around. Sure, meet me back here in 20 minutes, I told them. I could do a lot of damage in 20 minutes (but so could they). With time to spare, my cart was jammed full and our GTWoman table was going to be thrillingly new for just a few dollars! I decided I had time to take a quick look for any new books on display. My favorite two spots in Target are (formerly) the office supply aisles and the book aisles. I made my way to the back of the store when, what should I see but a couple of hoodlums lounging on a sofa display just to the left of the main drag. Wait. They were my hoodlums. They looked like an ad for the couch. Munching and sipping and taking a break. “What are you doing?” I thundered, just in case anyone with authority was watching. “What?!” they asked in surprise. “Get off their couch with your food!” I hissed, using the now decade-old death whisper. Inside, I was quieting a small fear that I’d raised animals. They didn’t move. Instead they asked, “Why would they have couches out if you can’t sit on them?” And that’s when I spotted something over their shoulder: an older gentleman doing the exact same thing on a loveseat. The longer I stood there, the more I realized that the furniture section was the hangout for the guys. I couldn’t really punish them. Suddenly they seemed to know more about enjoying Target than I did. I bowed down to their wisdom and took a picture for posterity: for the students had surpassed the master. Kandace Chapple is the editor and co-publisher of Grand Traverse Woman. She loves books, mountain biking and family. When her two kiddos, Cookie the dog, or work aren't calling, she’s out mountain biking on the gorgeous dirt trails of Northern Michigan. You can reach Kandace at kandace@grandtraversewoman.com. Read her blog at www.kandacechapple.com.
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fans of shopping but I’ve finally gotten the program down. Give them something to do and they won't terrorize me while I shop. For example, when Kendall was 4 years old, he was screaming and having a fit over something while we were in Target. He was strapped in the cart; he would not stop. I would not give in. Finally he said something, I can’t remember what, but my response was something like: “If you don’t quit, I’m going to wash your mouth out for talking that way.” He didn’t shut down even for a second. I would need to follow through. The number one Mom Rule is don't threaten what you can't follow through on. I was in a bind now. So, crazed and battered, I considered the soap aisle at Target. No, too obvious, with the possible outcome of shoplifting prosecution. I considered the advice where they tell you to march out of the store and abandon your cart to deal with them in the car. But I wanted also to abandon him. No, too fine a line on that decision. Next I opened my purse looking for a weapon and found a package of wet wipes. “Here,” I said, “I’ll wash your mouth out with this!” I was, for the record, in the office-supply section. It was colorful and orderly and beautiful and I couldn’t even enjoy it because I was fighting the will of a small monster. “You wouldn’t!” he dared me. “I would.” I delivered this in a death whisper. Then I did it. I swabbed the inside of his mouth with that wet wipe! I felt victorious! He would not scream and argue with me another second. Case closed. He was shocked into silence. We stared at each other. Then, my 4 year old smiled. “Yum, lemon.” And started laughing. They were lemon-scented. “Can I have some more?” He was hooting with victory and snatched the cloth out of my hand and chewed on it some more. I stood mute with fear staring at his sweet little face.
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