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Delicatessen by Gina Serves a Slice of Happiness One Cake (and Cookie) at a Time

Gina Martorano took a setback in life and turned it into a positive. As a cancer survivor, she was looking for a path forward...

Hide and Seek Offers a Play Boutique for Children and Caregivers

Krista Parker and Stephanie Miller became fast friends in their children’s dance class when they learned that they were both originally Minnesotans. They quickly...

Dr. Hasti Raveau Offers Care and Compassion at Mala Child and Family Institute

Dr. Hasti Raveau, PhD, LP,  knew from a young age that she wanted to study psychology. Raveau immigrated with her family from Iran, and...

Meet the Ypsilanti International Elementary School Principal: Dr. Cassandra Sheriff

Ypsilanti International Elementary School Principal Dr. Cassandra Sheriff was born and raised in the Detroit area. She earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood...

Emily Irwin Turns Photo Sessions Into Fun and Memorable Experiences for Local Families

Emily Irwin faced an obstacle during the pandemic and found a way to pivot to a new career. The Ann Arbor mom was working...

Building a Business One Brick at a Time: Bricks and Minifigs

Evan Borin and Salima Matariyeh Opened Bricks and Minifigs in December. As parents of twin boys, Evan Borin and Salima Matariyeh had accumulated many LEGO...

Nicole Elizabeth Yaeger Helps Families Find Their Home Sweet Home

Nicole Elizabeth Yaeger was at a crossroads in her life. As a newly divorced mom, she was ready for a change. After fifteen years...

Ann Arbor Area Mompreneurs Share Wisdom and Advice

Moms walk a tightrope, carefully balancing parenthood and daily life on one side, with work, both inside and outside the home, on the other....

Get to know Candace Kovar: Toastique Owner, Mom and Therapist

Candace Kovar, the new owner of Ann Arbor’s recently opened Toastique, is a former therapist and mom who comes from a long line of entrepreneurs. Kovar...

Tiana Lashae Captures Picture-Perfect Moments

Tiana Lashae has been crafting a picture-perfect business as a family and newborn photographer in a region that encompasses much of Southeast Michigan, including...

Meet Sarah Graham: Owner of Graham’s Upscale Liquidation

Sarah Graham is approaching her one-year anniversary as owner of Graham’s Upscale Liquidation. And what a year it’s been! In the space of twelve months, she sold her home, moved to Chelsea, opened her new business, and had surgery to repair a torn ACL.

Loving Locks Empowers Natural Beauty

Loving Locks in Plymouth stands out as a community-focused hub for individuals seeking to embrace their natural hair through Sisterlocks® and other loc services.